School holiday activities

Mind Drawing Children’s Stories

21 Mar 2023 Are you good at finding things? Do you see differently to others? Do you love stories? Have we got an afternoon of fun for you! The engaging Mind Drawing Children’s Stories exhibition provides many entertaining activities for friends and families - allow plenty of time. Magnifying glasses provided.

The Memo, Healesville, 235 Maroondah Highway, Healesville 3777

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Plight of our faunal emblems

21 Mar 2023 In 2021, Victoria celebrated the 50th anniversary of the declaration of the state’s two faunal emblems. Plight of our faunal emblems: the Helmeted Honeyeater and Leadbeater’s Possum presents a selection of creative responses made by artists, conservationists, and school students to commemorate the faunal emblems’ anniversary.

Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, 35-37 Castella Street, Lilydale 3140

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Bookaburra story time

11 Apr 2023 Come along to a special school holiday story time with Bookaburra story tellers.

Mt Evelyn Community House, 50 Wray Cres, Mt Evelyn 

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Kelly Sports Soccer: 1 year to 2.5 year old

12 Apr 2023 This soccer session teaches your toddlers and pre-schoolers how to stop and kick a moving soccer ball as well as passing and dribbling.

Yarra Glen Memorial Hall, 45 Bell Street, Yarra Glen 

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Kelly Sports Soccer: 2.5 year - 5 year olds

12 Apr 2023 This soccer session teaches your toddlers and pre-schoolers how to stop and kick a moving soccer ball as well as passing and dribbling.

Yarra Glen Memorial Hall, 45 Bell Street, Yarra Glen 

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Mind Drawing Children's Stories Workshop

12 Apr 2023 Are you looking for some holiday fun with children’s stories and art? Jenni Ivins has designed a relaxed, yet intriguing workshop to accompany her interactive exhibition at The Memo, Healesville.

The Memo, Healesville, 235 Maroondah Highway, Healesville 3777

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Museum Guided Tours

12 Apr 2023 Join a free 40-minute guided tour of the Museum, exploring the Connections exhibition about the history of the Yarra Ranges and peeking behind the scenes at the museum.

The January tour focuses on historic items relating to climate and the seasons, complementing the Burrinja Climate Change Biennale.

Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, 35 -37 Castella Street, Lilydale 3140

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The Fish That Wanted to Fly

13 Apr 2023 Did you ever dream of doing something impossible? Join Little Wing Puppets on this magical journey of a bold little fish, who had a dream, too.

Multiple locations

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DIY Dragon Puppets

14 Apr 2023 If I had a dragon…use your imagination to make your own sock puppet dragon that can fly, breath fire or be your friend.

Lilydale Library, Jarlo Drive,, Lilydale 

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Chamber Waves

16 Apr 2023 The Royal Australian Navy Band Melbourne, presents three ensembles; Woodwind Quintet, Brass Quintet and Clarinet Ensemble in a memorial day out in Montrose.

Montrose Town Centre, 935 Mt Dandenong Tourist Road, Montrose 3765

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The Grand Hunt

17 Apr 2023 Grandparents, parents, carers and children are all invited to the Grand Hunt!

Civic Centre, 15 Anderson Street, Lilydale 

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The Fruit Fly Facts

18 Apr 2023 Together with Agriculture Victoria, Agribusiness Yarra Valley and Holly's Backyard Bees have developed an engaging and fun education program to teach children and families about Queensland Fruit Fly.

ECOSS, 711 Old Warburton Hwy, Wesburn 

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Djirri Djirri Interactive Dance Performance

19 Apr 2023 A Wurundjeri interactive dance performance at Arts Centre Warburton for the whole family. The Djirri Djirri Dancers share a snapshot of Wurundjeri culture, Wurundjeri women and their dance journey, and finish off by teaching a Djirri Djirri dance.

Arts Centre Warburton, 3409 Warburton Highway, Warburton 3799

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Dad and Me - Reptiles

19 Apr 2023 Ever been up close with a snake? turtle? shingleback lizard? Our slithery friends will captivate you as you learn about the weird and wonderful characteristics of Australian reptiles.

Montrose Town Centre, 935 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Montrose 

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The Rainbow Tree by Fat Fruit

22 Apr 2023 The Rainbow Tree is musical storytelling with moving image. Written with children from Rainbows families, it shares personal and imagined stories around the idea of family, identity and community. Performed by two queer super Aunties, Aunty Bear and ZaZa from Fat Fruit (Bec Matthews and Sarah Ward) with singing and live music, played on instruments and objects you could find around the house.

The Memo, Healesville, 235 Maroondah Highway, Healesville 3777

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