SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
WINTER 2019 29 June – 14 July
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES IN FRANKSTON CITY Hot Arts for Cool Kids - Frankston Arts Centre Dates:
Monday 1 - Tuesday 2 July Thursday 4 – Friday 5 July Location: Cube 37, 27-37 Davey Street, Frankston Time: 10am-12.30pm Cost: $15 per child, adults free of charge Phone: 9784 1060
Explore, bang, create, sew, sculpt, draw, enjoy! A creative and diverse art and craft activity using paper, clay, woodwork, sewing, construction and painting. Let your imagination run wild to create your own masterpiece. Suitable for children 4-12 years. Children must be accompanied by a non-paying adult. Bookings: artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au
Guided Ranger Activity – Spotlight Walk Date: Location: Time: Cost: Phone:
Wednesday 3 July Paratea Reserve, Frankston South 6-8pm $5 per person, $20 per family, children under 3 years free. 1300 322 842
Experience the bush as it comes life after dark. Join the ranger in search of nocturnal wildlife. Suitable for all ages. Bring a small torch (with a red cellophane filter), wear warm clothing and sturdy walking shoes. Bookings: visitfrankston.com/guided-ranger-activities
Tales of Time-space Treasures - McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery Date: Thursday 4 July Location: McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery, 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin Time: 9am-4pm Cost: $135 includes all materials & fruit snack. BYO water and nut free lunch. Phone: 9789 1671
Different civilisations across time and space are opening portals on the lawn and sending their most prized treasures. There are monuments, statues, vehicles, communication devices and giant baby toys - at least we think that's what they are? Come and help work out what they are stashing, why they are hiding it and who is using this place as an interdimensional car park. Suitable for ages 7+. Bookings essential. Bookings: mcclellandgallery.com/kids-programs
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WINTER 2019 29 June – 14 July
Guided Ranger Activity Date: Location: Time: Cost: Phone:
Thursday 4 July Kananook Creek, Seaford 10am-12pm $5 per person, $20 per family children under 3 years free. 1300 322 842
Join the ranger for an informative walk through one of Frankston’s most popular bush reserves. Suitable for all ages. Bring a hat, water bottle, light snack and wear sturdy walking shoes. Bookings: visitfrankston.com/guided-ranger-activities
Tales of Time-space Treasures - McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery Date: Friday 5 July Location: McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery, 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin Time: 9am-1pm Cost: $75 includes all materials & fruit snack. BYO water and nut free lunch. Phone: 9789 1671
Different civilisations across time and space are opening portals on the lawn and sending their most prized treasures. There are monuments, statues, vehicles, communication devices and giant baby toys - at least we think that's what they are? Come and help work out what they are stashing, why they are hiding it and who is using this place as an inter-dimensional car park. You are bound to discover some juicy stories! Suitable for ages 7+. Bookings essential. Bookings: mcclellandgallery.com/kids-programs
Fishing Clinic at Frankston Parks Victoria Date: Friday 5 July Location: Pines Flora and Fauna Reserve, Darnley Drive Playground, Skye Time: 9.30am-12.30am Cost: FREE Parking: fees apply. Phone: 13 1963
Join in the fun catching and learning about fish species and the marine environment. The event is for beginners through to experienced fishers. All equipment is supplied or you can bring your own. A fishing rod will be rewarded to the person who catches the biggest fish. Parents or guardians must accompany children. Please bring water, hat, sunscreen and wear sturdy walking shoes. There is a BBQ which is a gold coin donation that goes to the That’s The thing About Fishing group. Bookings: juniorrangers.com.au/whats-on
Mini Bunyip Making Workshop – Frankston Arts Centre Dates: Tuesday 9 July Location: Cube 37, 27-37 Davey Street, Frankston Time: 11am-1pm Cost: $15 Phone: 9784 1060
Come along and create your own Mini Bunyip made from hay and wool, led by two First Nations artists from Baluk Arts and inspired by the too-roo-dun exhibition on display. Suitable for ages 6+ years. (adults welcome). Bookings: artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au
WINTER 2019 29 June – 14 July
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Guided Ranger Activity – Spotlight Walk Date: Location: Time: Cost: Phone:
Wednesday 10 July Studio Park, Langwarrin 6-8pm $5 per person, $20 per family, children under 3 years free. 1300 322 842
Experience the bush as it comes life after dark. Join the ranger in search of nocturnal wildlife. Suitable for all ages. Bring a small torch (with a red cellophane filter), wear warm clothing and sturdy walking shoes. Bookings: visitfrankston.com/guided-ranger-activities
Guided Ranger Walk Date: Location: Time: Cost: Phone:
Thursday 11 July Seaford Wetlands, Seaford 10am-12pm $5 per person, $20 per family, children under 3 years free. 1300 322 842
Join the ranger for an informative walk through one of Frankston City’s most popular bush reserves. Suitable for all ages. Bring a hat, water bottle, light snack and wear sturdy walking shoes. Bookings: visitfrankston.com/guided-ranger-activities
Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) MS 24 hour Mega Swim Dates: Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 July Location: Corner Cranbourne Road and Olive Grove, Frankston Time: 12pm – 12pm Cost: Adult $45, child U16 years $35 Parking: Weekends 1 hr free, $2 for 3 hours Phone: 9781 8444
Join PARC to fight MS! Team PARC is open to all ages and abilities, you can swim 100 laps or 1 lap. Whatever your swim style, join our team and swim to raise funds to support people living with multiple sclerosis across Australia. Are you up for the challenge? Register: megaswim.org.au
Street Art Walking Tours Date: Sunday 14 July Location: Frankston Library Forecourt Time: 9.30am and 12pm (1.5 hours tour) Cost: $10 per person, including a complimentary coffee, hot chocolate or tea. Bookings essential. Phone: 1300 322 842
Take a tour through Frankston’s laneways and streets to find out how artists from the local burbs, Melbourne, New Zealand, France, Germany and Italy create unique pieces of public art for everyone to enjoy.
Bookings: visitfrankston/street-art-walking-tours
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Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) Daily during the school holidays Location: Corner Cranbourne Road and Olive Grove, Frankston Open: Monday-Friday 5am-9pm Weekends 7am-7pm, Waterslides 10am-7pm School holiday activities M-F 11am-3pm Cost: Adult $9.30, child entry $7.40, children under 3 years FREE, Family $26.70 Parking: Weekends 1 hr free, $2 for 3 hours Phone: 9781 8444
Splash, dance and slide at PARC these school holidays, where it is always 30 degrees. PARC Pool Party activities include: Splash Town (6 years+), a giant inflatable obstacle course, zorb balls, pool games, dance competitions, a photo booth, the interactive Python raft waterslide, AquaPlay aquatic playground as well as 2 giant water slides.
Website: parcfrankston.com.au
Bayside Rock Indoor Climbing Centre Daily during the school holidays Location: 9 Network Drive, Carrum Downs Time: Monday to Friday 10am-9.30pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 10am-5pm Cost: Children 4+ years $20 (1 hr), $30 (2hr) Phone: 9775 1557
Come and see why rock climbing is one of the fastest growing sports in Australia! It’s a fantastic way to get fit while having a heap of fun at the same time. Check out the new high ropes obstacle course. Website: baysiderock.com.au
SK8HOUSE Daily during the school holidays Location: 3/2 Amayla Crescent, Carrum Downs Time: Monday to Friday 9am-4pm Friday night 7-10pm Saturday 11am-1pm, 2-5pm, 6-9pm Sunday 11am-1pm and 2-5pm Bonus session Wednesday 4pm-6pm Cost: $7-$14 admission, $3 skate hire Phone: 9773 6799
Have fun skating up a storm with loads of fun, great music and games with prizes every session! Check the website for various learning to skate sessions and updates with bonus late skate sessions.
Bookings: sk8house.com.au
Gravity Zone – Laser Tag and Trampoline Park Daily during the school holidays Location: 25 Oliphant Way, Seaford Time: Monday to Thursday 10am-7pm, Friday 10am-9pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 10am-6pm Cost: Laser tag missions from $10, 1 hour trampoline admission $5-$17 Phone: 8770 3900
Featuring over 180 trampolines, a bungy zone, a VR experience with Hologate, a Multi-level Laser Tag Arena and even a ninja zone with 3 base outposts to destroy targets with fully integrated smoke, music and lighting effects. Super sessions – 2 hrs of unlimited jumping and Laser tag for $25. Add 1 game of VR Hologate for an extra $5. Website: gravity-zone.com.au
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WINTER 2019 29 June – 14 July Chocolate Grove Open Monday to Saturday Location: 48 Aster Avenue, Carrum Downs Time: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm; Saturday 12-4pm Cost: Free entry Phone: 9775 1888
Just minutes from the Mornington Peninsula Freeway, this popular chocolate shop and History Centre will amaze you with their selection of products. They use the finest quality chocolate and specialise in coated nuts, confectionery, fruit and ‘super foods’. Website: chocolategrove.com.au
Excape Daily during the school holidays Location: 3A Wells Street, Frankston Time: Tuesday to Thursday 9am-9pm, Friday to Sunday 10am-10pm Cost: 2-6 players, $39pp Phone: 0490 523 558
Excape is an exciting adventure game where a team of players escape the room by solving clues and a series of puzzles within 60 minutes. There are 4 different challenges to choose from; Zombie Excape, Frankston Crime Investigation, Project 11 Excape and Illuminati. Suitable for ages 14+. Website: excape.com.au
Frankston/Seaford/Carrum Downs Library Activities Dates: Monday – Friday Locations: Frankston Library, 60 Playne Street Carrum Downs Library, 203 Lyrebird Dve Seaford Library, 1/6R Broughton Street Time: Various times, check the website for sessions. Cost: Free - $5 per child. Bookings essential. Phone: Frankston Library – 9784 1020 Carrum Downs Library – 8773 9539 Seaford Library – 9784 1048
Come along and have some school holiday fun with lots of different activities; create your own snow globe, a recycled material puppet, a comic book, a LEGO masterpiece, perform in a dramatic bush scene play, challenge your friends to a rock, paper, scissors playoff and celebrate NAIDOC week with storytime and a craft activity. Check the website for event descriptions, session’s details and to your book tickets.
Bookings: library.frankston.vic.gov.au/whats_on
Frankston Sunday Market Open every Sunday Location: 79-83 Young Street, Frankston Time: 8am-1pm Cost: $1 entry fee. Children under 14 free. Phone: 1300 322 842
A weekly community market with bric-a-brac, fresh produce, beautiful plants, pre-loved fashion, great food and coffee, family entertainment and a whole lot more. Check the facebook page for updates. Website: frankstonsundaymarket.com.au
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MORE SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES ON THE MORNINGTON PENINSULA AND SURROUNDING AREAS Moonlit Sanctuary Keeper Club Selected days during July Dates: Monday 1-Friday 5 July Monday 8–Friday 12 July (not weekends) Location: 550 Tyabb-Tooradin Road, Pearcedale Open: 10am-4pm Cost: $90 per day or $250 for 3 days Phone: 5978 7935 Bring: BYO lunch, hat, water bottle, raincoat and wear sturdy walking shoes.
Go wild these school holidays! Junior wildlife lovers come along have some fun in the Keepers Club. In a day full of fun hands-on activities, kids get up close to many animals and learn how their keepers work to keep them happy and healthy. Suitable for ages 7-14 years. Bookings: moonlitsanctuary.com.au
School Holiday Ferry Fun – Searoad Ferries Robot Workshop Date: Tuesday 2 July Location: Searoad Ferries, Sorrento Pier, Sorrento Time: Departing Sorrento 12pm and 2pm. Departing Queenscliff 11am and 1pm Cost: Included in the ferry ticket price Phone: 5257 4500
OZOBOTS! Fun little robots that follow lines that you draw. Perform tricks using your hand to show the Ozobot which way to go! Uses just pens and paper, no device required. Code by colours. Easy to play with and easy to code! Suitable for ages 3-12 years. Website: searoad.com.au/school-holiday-ferry-fun
Repurposed Craft Activities Date: Thursday 4 & Tuesday 9 July Location: Searoad Ferries, Sorrento Pier, Sorrento Time: Departing Sorrento 12pm and 2pm. Departing Queenscliff 11am and 1pm Cost: Included in the ferry ticket price Phone: 5257 4500 Dolphin Discovery Date: Thursday 11 July Location: Searoad Ferries, Sorrento Pier, Sorrento Time: Departing Sorrento 11am and 1pm. Departing Queenscliff 12pm and 2pm Cost: Included in the ferry ticket price Phone: 5257 4500
Have fun making craft items with Urban Upcycle. Using recyclable items, make anything from a medieval shield, to a pretty seahorse, to a rocket and more! Suitable for ages 3+ years. Website: searoad.com.au/school-holiday-ferry-fun
A fun and interactive workshop learning all about Port Phillip’s unique dolphins and other amazing marine life. Including seals and whales! Play games, see dolphin skulls and meet Bella Burrunan the dolphin. Suitable for ages 3+ years. Website: searoad.com.au/school-holiday-ferry-fun
Kids High Tea Date: Thursday 4 and Tuesday 9 July Location: Searoad Ferries, Sorrento Pier, Sorrento Time: Departing Sorrento 2pm. Departing Queenscliff 11am Cost: Children (0-3 years)*$15, Children (4-15)* $35, Adults $55. Phone: 5257 4500
Kids can enjoy a platter of sweet and savoury treats, a soft drink or hot chocolate, whilst Mum and Dad enjoy their usual High Tea which includes a glass of sparkling wine, coffee or tea. Sail the bay for 2 hour return trip and kids can look for dolphins and have their face painted. *children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Website: searoad.com.au/school-holiday-ferry-fun
WINTER 2019 29 June – 14 July
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Karingal Hub Activities Jurassic World Activity Zone Dates: Monday 1-Friday 12 July Time: 11am-2pm Location: Karingal Hub Shopping Centre, 330 Cranbourne Road, Karingal Cost: Free Phone: 9789 1192
Take a journey into the Jurassic World Activity Zone for loads of dinosaur fun. Kids will be awed by a set inspired by the film featuring a life-like animatronic dinosaur! Kids can paint their own dinosaur model and trace dinosaurs at the activity station. Website: karingalhub.com.au
School Holiday Workshops - Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery Dates: Location: Time: Cost: Phone:
Tuesday 9 July 350 Dunns Road, Mornington 10am–12pm $12 5950 1580
Gardens of Delight. Go wild with colourful paper, chenille sticks, beads, twines and more as you craft your own crazy garden full of inspired imagination. Suitable for ages 5-8 years. Adult co-creator required. Bookings: mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au
School Holiday Workshops - Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery Dates: Location: Time: Cost: Phone:
Wednesday 10 July 350 Dunns Road, Mornington 10am–12pm $12 5950 1580
Gardens of Delight. Go wild with colourful paper, chenille sticks, beads, twines and more as you craft your own crazy garden full of inspired imagination. Suitable for ages 9-12 years. Adult co-creator welcome. Bookings: mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au
NAIDOC – Voice. Treaty. Truth - Royal Botanical Gardens Cranbourne Date: Wednesday 10 July Location: Corner of Ballarto Rd & Botanic Drive, Cranbourne Time: 10am-2pm Cost: Free Phone: 5990 2200
It is the United Nations International Year of Indigenous Languages and with the local community and the gardens they are hosting the annual NAIDOC event. There will be music and a performance by Djirri Djirri Dance Group, Indigenous language plant naming, earth mindfulness workshops, indigenous knowledge tours, damper making, indigenous games and a history of Treaty. Suitable for all ages. Bookings: rbg.vic.gov.au/whats-on
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WINTER 2019 29 June – 14 July
Mornington Racecourse Market Date: Sunday 14 July Location: Mornington Racecourse 320 Racecourse Road, Mornington Time: 9am-2pm Cost: $4 parking Phone: 5975 3310
Come and enjoy the wonderful ambience of this market. Enjoy a meal on the lawn after browsing the market stalls and purchasing unique, quality hand-made items that the market is famous for. Great live music on the lawn and talented buskers dotted among the stalls for all to enjoy. NB: No dogs are permitted at the market. Website: craftmarkets.com.au
Mornington Peninsula Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery Open daily during the school holidays Date: Check the website for various dates for the chocolate creation workshops Location: 45 Cook St, Flinders Open: 9am-5pm Cost: FREE entry $20-40 Junior Chocolatier class Phone: 5989 0040
Become a Junior Chocolatier! Kids learn from the Chocolatiers how to make and design their own chocolate creations including rocky road. After the class, check out the delicious desserts at the new ice creamery and brownie bar! Chocolate class suitable for ages 6-12 years. Website: mpchocolates.com.au
The Big Goose Daily during the school holidays Location: 233 Mornington Tyabb Road, Moorooduc (enter Stumpy Gully Rd) Open: 10am-4pm Cost: Adult $19, child (2+) $15.50, seniors $16.50, family of four $64, additional child $11.50. Tractor or pony rides $5. Phone: 0459 911 549
At The Big Goose, they have a combination of animals and play areas, both inside and out, which makes their farm one of the Mornington Peninsula’s most popular all weather attractions. Also available during the school holidays are sheep dog shows, reptile shows, tractor or pony rides, play mini golf or watch one of their farm shows. Website: thebiggoose.com.au
Enchanted Adventure Garden Daily during the school holidays Location: 55 Purves Road, Arthurs Seat Time: 9am-5.30pm Cost: General admission $30 adult, $20 child/senior, tree surfing additional costs $30-$70* Phone: 5981 8449
Immerse yourself in a wonderland of natural attractions at the Enchanted Adventure Garden this winter. The 22 acre adventure park has something for everyone, with gardens, 6 mazes, 5 tube slides, tree surfing and zip lining and more! Get your winter coats ready and enjoy a family day out at the park.
*NB - includes general admission ticket Website: enchantedadventure.com.au
WINTER 2019 29 June – 14 July
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Crystal World & Prehistoric Journey Open daily during the school holidays Location: 13 Olive Road, Devon Meadows Time: 10am-5pm Cost: Free entry Phone: 5998 2493
The largest exhibitions of crystals, fossils, meteorites, gems, jewellery, minerals and rare and unique fossil collections in the southern hemisphere on display with a focus on geoscience education. Check out the lifelike dinosaurs in the park. Website: crystalworldaustralia.com
Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm Café open daily during the school holidays Location: 244 Shands Road, Main Ridge Open: 11am-4pm Cost: school holiday activities $12 per child Phone: 5989 4500
Purchase local gourmet products at the retail emporium or Rebello Cellar Door and simply enjoy a delicious winter treat in the café. Different school holiday activities Monday-Friday each week; make your own magical unicorn chocolate, delicious rocky road shard or get crafty and design your own hanging strawberry/berry muncher origami. See website for details and to book the activities. *NB: strawberry picking season November-April. Website: sunnyridge.com.au
Rain Hayne and Shine Farmyard Daily during the school holidays Location: 490 Stumpy Gully Road, Balnarring Open: 10am-4pm Cost: Adults $10, Senior $8, children 1-2 years $6, children 3+ years $13, family $40 Pony rides $3-$5. Free hayride. Phone: 5983 1691
The farmyard provides ‘hands-on’ experiences with a large variety of friendly farm animals to feed and cuddle. Visitors can also watch the farm chores that include milking a cow, butter churning, grinding wheat into flour and baking bread. Website: rhsfarm.com.au
Family Farm Talks - Pure Peninsula Honey Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday during the school holidays Location: 871 Derril Road, Moorooduc Learn amazing facts about bees. Walk through a mock apiary Time: 10am-11am and see live bees at work. Cost: Free There is a bee-themed gift shop, honey tastings, gourmet food Bookings essential made with honey including honey ice-creams. Phone: 5978 8413 Website: purepeninsulahoney.com.au
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Looking for something to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? Come down to the Frankston Visitor Information Centre near the Frankston Pier and chat to our local experts about our school holiday activities in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula areas, or purchase a variety of our local and Australian made merchandise.