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Outdoor
Tennis Court
Access
Have a hit with family and friends. BYO equipment or free hire with a $20 refundable deposit when equipment is returned to reception. Children must be supervised at all times.
Family Zumba
Bring the whole family down and have fun in this class combining aerobic exercise and basic Latin dance. No previous experience necessary. All abilities welcome
Rainbow Race at the Library
Join us for the most amazing and fun Rainbow Race around the Library. In teams, complete LGBTQIA+ themed challenges set in and around one of our Brimbank libraries to earn points and win sweet prizes. After the race, enjoy some lunch and hear from awesome guest speakers!
Chill & Chat Want to hang out in a safe, relaxed space just for young people? Where you help decide how it works?
Drop in, chill out, speak up – it’s for you.
Holiday Basketball Clinic
Have fun and make new friends while improving your basketball skills and confidence with drills and games.
Suitable for young people 12 to 16 years old. Wear comfortable clothing, runners and bring a drink bottle.
Handball Competition
Come along and test your skills at our AFL handball competition. Prizes to be won!
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Traditional Aboriginal Games Session
Come along and learn how to play some fun traditional Aboriginal games with the knowledgeable instructors from Wanyara
Monday, 3 July 1:30pm –2:30pm
6 to 12 year olds FREE
Keilor Library Register at https://bit.ly/keilor-games
Stargazing at the Library
See stars, constellations, planets and the moon through the Brimbank Library telescope.
This event is weather dependent.
Aboriginal Art Workshop Join Brimbank Youth Services and Wanyara for a one hour art workshop to celebrate NAIDOC Week.
Wanyara will guide you through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, exploring the history of Indigenous art and storytelling, to create an individual art piece that tells your own, personal story.
All art supplies are provided for the workshop.
Monday, 3 July 6:30pm –7:30pm
6 to 12 year olds
FREE
Sunshine Library Register at https://bit.ly/sunshine-stars
10 to 25 year olds
The Bowery Theatre & St. Albans Community Centre Register via Eventbrite
Family Film Fun: Holiday Screening
Multiple
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Sports Board Games Make your own Sports Board Game to play at home.
VU Sports Basketball Program
Ready, set, shoot! Join us for a day-long program where we’ll focus on:
- skills development
- drill-work
- team-building
- sportsmanship
- small sided games.
Thursday, 6 July 9:00am –3:30pm
(Aftercare available until 5:30pm)
5 to 12 year olds
Price varies
Victoria University St.Albans Campus
Phone: 9919 4460
For more information and to register click here
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Op Shop
Tour Join us for an outing to 4 op shops around Hobsons Bay. Come along to discover the best tips and tricks to finding your next stylish outfit!
Food provided, bring your own money for clothing purchases.
Tuesday, 27 June 2023 12pm – 3pm
12 to 17 year olds
FREE
Bus leaves from Newport Community Hub Register for this event via the online booking form
3 Street Basketball
Have you ever wanted to learn how to play basketball? Come along to our free Basketball session at 3 Street Basketball. Learn new skills and drills with a coached session on the courts!
Food provided
Pizza & Movie Day We all know pizza and a movie is the ultimate combo, so come down to the Newport Community Hub, create your own pizza, get comfortable and watch a movie with your friends!
Thursday, 29 June 2023 12pm – 2pm
12 to 17 year olds
FREE
Westgate Indoor Sports Centre Register for this event via the online booking form
Friday, 30 June 2023 12pm – 4pm
12 to 17 year olds
FREE
Newport Community Hub Register for this event via the online booking form
Tree Planting Day Are you passionate about protecting the environment? Come along to our tree planting day at Newport Lakes and help make the world a better place!
Food provided
Scienceworks Have fun and learn with a trip to Scienceworks! Make scientific discoveries, learn robotics and explore the stars thanks to an inclusive planetarium experience.
*Meet us at the entrance of Scienceworks. Please bring your own lunch.
Tuesday, 4 July 2023 12pm – 3pm
12 to 17 year olds
FREE
Newport Community Hub Register for this event via the online booking form
Thursday, 6 July 2023 12pm – 3pm
12 to 17 year olds
FREE
Scienceworks Museum Register for this event via the online booking form
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What’s On in MARIBYRNONG?
Our multi-sport program is perfect for sports fanatics!
VU Sports Multisport Program
(Week 1)
- Learn fundamental motor skills crucial to ball sports and activities.
- Practise and refine your skills through a variety of drills and games - Improve your general fitness and confidence.
Monday 26 June –Friday 30 June 9:00am – 3:30pm
(Aftercare available until 5:30pm)
5 to 12 year olds
Price varies
Victoria University Footscray Park Campus
Phone: 9919 4460
For more info and to register, visit:
https://bit.ly/VU-holiday-sports
VU Sports Soccer Program
Kick, pass, dribble, shoot!
A 2-day program to improve your soccer skills.
Tuesday, 27 June –
Wednesday, 28 June 9:00am – 3:30pm
(Aftercare available until 5:30pm)
5 to 12 year olds
Price varies
Victoria University Footscray Park Campus
Phone: 9919 4460
For more info and to register, visit:
https://bit.ly/VU-holiday-sports
FReeZa Music CreatorsVocal processing with Lupa J
The FReeZA Music Creators workshops are designed to give young people 16 to 25 years old a chance to come and try out a range of Beats Workshops with Melbourne Sound School. These are small one-off workshops so please register your spot below so you don't miss out!
Ready, set, shoot! Join us for a 2-day program where we’ll focus on:
Wednesday, 28 June 2023
1:00pm – 03:00pm
16 to 25 year olds
FREE
Phoenix Youth Centre
72 Buckley Street, Footscray
Phone: 9091 4700
Email:
phoenix@maribyrnong.vic.au
More info and register here
VU Sports Basketball Program
- skills development
- drill-work
- team-building
- sportsmanship
- small sided games.
Thursday, 29 June –Friday, 30 June 9:00am – 3:30pm
(Aftercare available until 5:30pm)
5 to 12 year olds
Price varies
Victoria University Community Sports Stadium – Whitten Oval
Phone: 9919 4460
For more info and to register, visit:
https://bit.ly/VU-holiday-sports
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Our multi-sport program is perfect for sports fanatics!
Monday 3 July –
VU Sports Multisport Program
(Week 2)
- Learn fundamental motor skills crucial to ball sports and activities.
- Practise and refine your skills through a variety of drills and games
- Improve your general fitness and confidence.
Friday 7 July
9:00am – 3:30pm
(Aftercare available until 5:30pm)
5 to 12 year olds
Price varies
Victoria University Footscray Park Campus
Phone: 9919 4460
For more info and to register, visit:
https://bit.ly/VU-holiday-sports
VU Sports Netball Program
Pass, pivot, points!
Learn, develop and refine your netball skills with our 2-day netball program.
Monday, 3 July & Tuesday, 4 July 9:00am – 3:30pm
(Aftercare available until 5:30pm)
5 to 12 year olds
Price varies
Victoria University Community Sports Stadium – Whitten Oval
Phone: 9919 4460
For more info and to register, visit:
https://bit.ly/VU-holiday-sports
VU Sports AFL Program
Get kicking, marking and hand-balling with our fun-filled, 1-day footy program!
Wednesday, 5 July
9:00am – 3:30pm
(Aftercare available until 5:30pm)
5 to 12 year olds
Price varies
Victoria University Footscray Park Campus
Phone: 9919 4460
For more info and to register, visit:
https://bit.ly/VU-holiday-sports
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What’s On in MELTON?
Winter Youth Show Bags
Get ready for the winter school holidays with a discounted youth show bag from the Young Communities Team! Movie ticket, Melton Waves day pass, Xplosion bowling pass, Casual play pass and vouchers!
All holidays or until allocation exhausted
12 to 17 year olds
$10
Collect from Melton Youth Centre or Taylors Hill Youth & Community Centre
For more info: https://bit.ly/melton-schoolholidays
Trip to Reading Cinema
Sit back, relax, and enjoy popcorn & a drink while you watch one of the latest movies in the comfy cinema seats.
Meet at the venue or transport available from Taylors Hill Youth Centre.
Wednesday, 28 June
Time TBC
12 to 17 year olds
$15
Reading Cinema, Woodgrove
For more info and to register: https://bit.ly/melton-schoolholidays
Terrarium and Toasties
Learn how to create your own enclosed imaginative mini garden (terrarium) that you can take home! Plus, toasties for lunch!
All participants responsible for making their way to and from the venue.
Thursday, 29 June Time TBC
12 to 17 year olds
$5
Taylors Hill Youth and Community Centre
For more info and to register: https://bit.ly/melton-schoolholidays
Specialist Rhythm
Come along and learn some fun-tastic new dance moves with emotion21. All young people of all abilities are more than welcome to register.
All participants are responsible for making their way to and from the venue.
Friday, 30 June 10:30am –12:30pm
12 to 17 year olds FREE
Melton Youth Centre
For more info and to register: https://bit.ly/melton-schoolholidays
Paint in Watercolour
Get inspired by a local artist (Naomi Leeder) who is running a native birdlife watercolour painting workshop for beginners!
Monday, 3 July 3:00pm –4:30pm
12 to 17 year olds FREE
Eynesbury Discovery Centre
For more info and to register: https://bit.ly/melton-schoolholidays
Cobblebank Casual Play
Nothing but nets these school holidays. Get back into the game and shoot some hoops with your mates at Cobblebank Stadium.
All participants are responsible for making their way to and from.
Tuesday, 4 July 1:00pm –4:00pm
12 to 25 year olds FREE
Cobblebank Indoor Stadium
For more info and to register: https://bit.ly/melton-schoolholidays
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Follow the Thread Scavenger Hunt
These June school holidays, we invite you on an adventure around Moonee Valley parks in search of uniquely made knitted, crocheted and sown items. There will be items hidden in Queens Park (Moonee Ponds), Woodlands Park (Essendon), JH Allan Reserve (Keilor East), and Coronet Park (Flemington).
Starts on Sunday, 25 June
All ages FREE Access the Scavenger Hunt Map online
Notebook Collaging Workshop
Join Valley Youth for a collage crafternoon these school holidays. This workshop will introduce you to the basics of collage art and give you the opportunity to decorate the cover of a notebook with your own creations.
Tuesday, 27 June 2:00pm –5:00pm
12 to 25 year olds FREE
Valley Youth Space Register via Eventbrite
Virtual Reality Gaming
The future is here in Moonee Valley with virtual reality! Try our VR headsets on for size and experience the brave new world of 3D gaming.
Wednesday, 28 June 2:00pm –4:00pm
12 to 18 year olds FREE
Sam Merrifield Library
PH: 03 9243 1950 Register online
Japanese Cooking Class
Join professional chef Laura from Gourmet Kitchen and learn how to make yummy Japanese food! In this 2hr hands on Japanese cooking class we'll cover some of your Japanese favourites like gyoza, teriyaki and more.
Thursday, 29 June 11:00am –1:00pm
12 to 25 year olds
$20
Gourmet Kitchen 14 Margaret St, Moonee Ponds Register via Eventbrite
Around the World in One Day Cultural Fest!
Take a trip around the world without leaving Moonee Valley! Around the World in One Day is a cultural festival planned by Moonee Valley City Council’s creative events youth group Avenue Productions.
Sunday, 2 July 11:00am –3:00pm
All ages FREE
The Clocktower Centre Register via Eventbrite
Arancini Cooking Class
Join Sandra from Tiny Chef and learn how to make the most delicious arancini! In this handson cooking class, we'll cover everything you need to know. By the end you'll be an arancini expert!
Sunday, 2 July 11:30am –12:30pm
All ages $15
The Clocktower Centre Register via Eventbrite
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Dumpling
Cooking Class
Join Sandra from Tiny Chef and learn how to make the most delicious dumplings! In this hands-on cooking class, we'll cover everything you need to know including fillings and folding techniques and have you making dumplings like a pro in no time!
Sunday, 2 July 1:00pm –2:00pm
Tiramisu
Cooking Class
Join Tony from Tiny Chef and learn how to make the most delicious authentic tiramisu! Tiramisu is a coffee-flavoured Italian dessert. In this handson and interactive cooking class, we'll cover everything you need to make it at home.
Sunday, 2 July 2:15pm –3:00pm
Bollywood Dance Workshop
In this 20-minute vibrant Bollywood Dance workshop you will learn about the folk and classical origins of the dances and the symbolism of some of the moves. You'll also learn a short routine backed by Bollywood music and get to try some moves for yourself!
Sunday, 2 July 1:30pm or 2:30pm start
African Drumming Workshop
In this 30 minute African drumming workshop, explore the musical cultures of West Africa through drumming as well as rhythms and songs from Ghana, Guinea and Senegal. You'll be introduced and play a range of instruments such as the djembe, dun dun drums, shekere, talking drum, balafon and more!
Sunday, 2 July 11:30am or 12:30pm start
Cookie decorating workshop
Claudia from Suga Suga Cookies and learn how to decorate the cutest yummiest cookies ever! She'll teach you professional decorating techniques including colouring and rolling out icing, using stamps and edible paint, and how to create beautiful watercolour patterns.
Wednesday, 5 July 2:00pm –4:00pm
Valley Youth Space Register via Eventbrite
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Social Justice Art for Teens
Come and immerse yourself in the world of Social Justice Art with our artist educator Francine Sculli. You will connect with other young social justice artists and learn how to use your art to change the world and express what is important to you.
Come and show off your skills in a Wii U Smash Bros Ultimate video game tournament, along with Xbox One Sports games.
Thursday, 6 July 1:00pm –3:30pm
11 to 17 year olds $20
Incinerator Gallery 180 Holmes Rd, Aberfeldie
Register online
Game Off!
All games rated PG. Compete for your chance to win a JB Hi-Fi voucher.
Thursday, 6 July 1:00pm –5:00pm
12 to 25 year olds FREE
Avondale Heights Library and Learning Centre
PH: 03 9243 1940 Register online
Bowling and Laser Tag
Bookings are a must for this free activity at Strike Highpoint. We'll be kicking off the session with a game of laser tag, followed by two games of bowling. Lunch is included. Be sure to wear (or bring along!) a pair of socks.
Friday, 7 July 11:00am –2:00pm
12 to 25 year olds FREE
Strike Bowling Highpoint Shopping Centre
Register via Eventbrite
To see the information for these events in the one spot, online please visit: https://bit.ly/valley_winter
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What’s On in WYNDHAM?
Multicultural Sports EventRefugee Week
Free event to Celebrate Refugee Week.
Come down and check out some sport, music, dance & food to celebrate the diversity Wyndham has to offer.
Monday, 26 June 9:00am –5:00pm
12 to 17 year olds
Iramoo Community Centre 84 Honour Ave, Wyndham Vale
For more information and instructions for registering, visit: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/ whats-on/multicultural-sportsevent-refugee-week
Glow Zone Have some fun playing games such as dodgeball, soccer and footy in a fun new way with Glow Zones glow in the dark pitches.
BYO Packed Lunch (No on-site canteen facilities)
Tuesday, 27 June
10:00am –3:00pm
12 to 17 year olds $15 or $11 with concession
Drop off and pick up at Tarneit Community Learning Centre
For more information and instructions for registering, visit:
https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/ whats-on/holidayaction
Movies and Shopping Check out some of the latest flicks and explore the shops at Highpoint Shopping Centre.
BYO Money or Packed Lunch & Snacks
Wednesday, 28 June
10:00am –4:00pm
12 to 17 year olds $15 or $11 with concession
Drop off and pick up at Tarneit Community Learning Centre
For more information and instructions for registering, visit: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/ whats-on/holidayaction
Inflatable World Come and bounce your way to endless fun with a variety of inflatable obstacles and games at Werribee’s ultimate indoor playground.
BYO money or Packed Lunch
Thursday, 29 June 11:00am –2:00pm
12 to 17 year olds $15 or $11 with concession
Inflatable World 13 Riverside Avenue, Werribee
For more information and instructions for registering, visit: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/ whats-on/holidayaction
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Clip n’ Climb Can you make it to the top? Come and climb to new heights and challenge your friends to see who can master the most vertical walls.
Lunch provided
Rollerskating Lace up your skates and roll into a world of fun.
BYO money or Packed Lunch
Friday, 30 June 10:00am –4:00pm
12 to 17 year olds
$15 or $11 with concession
Drop off and pick up at Tarneit Community Learning Centre
For more information and instructions for registering, visit:
https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/ whats-on/holidayaction
Monday, 3 July 10:00am –4:00pm
12 to 17 year olds
$15 or $11 with concession
Drop off and pick up at Tarneit Community Learning Centre
For more information and instructions for registering, visit:
https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/ whats-on/holidayaction
Nothing But Net –Basketball Competition
Free event to check out the local basketball talent in Wyndham.
Come down and check out some of Wyndham’s best ballers battle it out with plenty of opportunity for free play in between.
STEM Workshop Participants will learn algorithmic fundamentals, coding concepts, software/hardware components, robotics, and reallife skills while having fun.
Lunch Provided
Tuesday, 4 July 9:00am –5:00pm
12 to 17 year olds FREE
Eagle Stadium 35 Ballan Rd, Wyndham Vale
For more information and instructions for registering, visit:
https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/ whats-on/nothing-net
Wednesday, 5 July 10:00am –2:30pm
12 to 17 year olds $9
Drop off and pick up at Manor Lakes Community Learning Centre
For more information and instructions for registering, visit:
https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/ whats-on/holidayaction
