April school holidays just around the corner
It’s been a long school term and we know you’re looking forward to kicking back and relaxing these school holidays! The good news is that we’ve got lots planned to keep families and children entertained and engaged over the break.
These holidays we’ve got loads planned to keep you busy from clay sea monster making workshops, snake and reptile meet and greets, free movie screenings, craft activities, education programs and more.
“It’s been a demanding term 1 and we’re sure our younger residents are keen to kick off the school shoes and get busy these school holidays,” Wollongong City Lord Mayor Councillor Gordon Bradbery AM said.
“There is a lot happening over the next few weeks for children and young people of all ages. Best of all – the majority of our events are free to attend! I encourage students and families to take a look at what’s happening near you and get involved with your community.”
For more great school holiday events, visit our Events Calendar.
What’s On
At Wollongong Youth Services…
WHAT | INFO |
Paint + Sip Tuesday 12 + 19 April, 1 – 3pm
| Get creative with us! Snacks and Drinks provided. |
Drama Workshop Thursday 14 April 12noon – 4pm | Drama Improvisation intensive facilitated workshop - mix of fun, skill building & performance. Lunch is provided.
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Out + About | Youth Services staff will be touring the Wollongong’s skate parks and pump tracks over the school holidays, dropping in with program info and giveaways! |
Hang Out @ Youth Centre Tuesday & Wednesday 1 – 4pm, Thursday & Friday 3 – 8pm | Drop into the Wollongong Youth Centre these school holidays and hang out. |
To find out more and to book your free ticket, visit our Wollongong Youth Services webpage.
At your local library…
WHAT | INFO |
Boomerang Bag Workshop | Join us in making Boomerang Bags for yourself and the community. |
Make It and Take It [5+] | Drop-in session of craft and creativity for children aged 5 and over. |
Feature Creatures | Come and meet reptiles, amphibians and mini beasts up close at our Feature Creatures show. |
Lego | Think you’re a LEGO Master? Bring your imagination and creativity - we will provide a mountain of LEGO! |
Movie Screening | Join Luca and his friend Alberto in their amazing summer adventures beneath the sea. Rated G. |
To find out more and to book your free ticket, visit the Wollongong City Libraries website.
At the Wollongong Art Gallery…
WHAT | INFO |
Delightful dioramas [5-8yrs] | Be inspired by landscapes real and imagined and then create your own mini world using collage elements and recycled materials. Includes a tour to get inspired by artworks in the gallery before creating your own. COST: $22 + booking fee |
Marvellous making with natural materials [5-8yrs] | Transform found objects and natural materials in this workshop to create vibrant hanging sculptures. COST: $22 + booking fee |
Learn about cubism [9-14yrs] | Learn about Cubism by creating a Cubist inspired still life drawing. Students will use a variety of materials to add colour to their still life drawings. The remainder of the day will be dedicated to creating a Picasso inspired, relief cardboard self-portrait. The motto for the day will be ‘it’s hip to be square’. COST: $55 + booking fee. (Full Day Workshop) |
Printmaking masterclass [9-14yrs] | Learn about printmaking by creating your own series of prints using the printing press. Students will create examples of mono printing, scratchboard printing and lino block printing. A comprehensive introduction to the artform printmaking. COST: $55 + booking fee. (Full Day Workshop) |
Clay sea monsters [5-8yrs] | Design your own sea monster and sculpt it out of paper clay. Children will learn drawing and clay building techniques. COST: $22 + booking fee |
Watercolour jelly fish [5-8yrs] | Using watercolour paints, spray bottles and water-soluble crayons, create a beautiful watercolour jellyfish artwork. Students will learn how to manipulate watercolour paint to create a colourful jellyfish to take home. COST: $22 + booking fee |
For more information and to book, visit the Wollongong Art Gallery website.
At the Wollongong Botanic Garden…
WHAT | INFO |
The Magic of Trees [5-10yrs] 11-14 April, 10-12noon | Have you ever wondered what trees would say if they could talk to us? Join the Jolly Flowerpot Men and the Magical Talking Tree at the Garden these school holidays to hear some of their tree secrets. You’ll be blown away by everything they know about the power of trees! COST: $13.50 per child. Parents, carers and children under 3yrs need a free ticket. Book your free ticket via Eventbrite. |
To find out more and to book your free ticket, visit the Wollongong Botanic Garden website.
Other Council events…
WHAT | INFO |
Showtime in the City Saturday 8 April – Wednesday 13 April, 10am – 3pm daily | Visit Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Central to enjoy five days of family fun with carnival rides, showbags, free entertainment and a whole lot more! Receive 1 free carnival ride ticket for every $5 spent at Wollongong Central or Crown Street Mall retailers. Visit Wollongong CBD website for more information |
Pedal in the Park | Sunday 10 April 10am-2pm at Lang Park, Wollongong COST: Free! For more information visit our Pedal in the Park webpage. |
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