Happy Holidays!
Welcome to the winter edition of the Central Geelong Fun Guide.
This program is your go-to-guide for all activities, events and exhibitions being delivered by Central Geelong businesses and the City of Greater Geelong during the winter school holidays from Saturday 29 June –Sunday 14 July.
Activities are suitable for a range of age groups, from ages 3 - 21. See individual activities for details.
Bookings and cost
• See each activity listing for details on how to book and any associated costs.
• Events and bookings are subject to change.
• Places are limited and capacity numbers vary for each activity.
• Please contact the activity provider for further information.
FREE 2-DAY SONGWRITING WORKSHOP
G-KidsTasting Trails
With Epic Taste Experiences
Geelong Kids’ Food Adventure – Join us on a delightful and delicious journey through Geelong with a multicultural twist! Kids will get to sample new foods and open their little taste-buds to exciting flavours on this culinary adventure designed for just for our smallest foodies! All children must be supervised by an adult. Ages 7+
Where: Tour starts at Murran First Nations Hub, 143-157 Malop Street, Geelong
When: Saturday 6 July and Saturday 13 July, 10.00am and 11.10am
Bookings: Essential. tickets.geelongaustralia.com.au/event/ geelong-kids-food-adventure-tasting-trail-
Cost: $25 per child (no charge for adults)
Tiny Seeds Grow into Big Things!
Presented by Farmer Nic DacombHave you ever wondered how vegetable seedlings grow? Get ready to meet Farmer Nic and special guest Krazy Koala puppet. You might even learn a circus trick or two! Ages 5 - 16 Activity is weather permitting.
Where: Labuan Square, Forster St, Norlane
When: Tuesday 9 July, 11.00am – 12.00pm
Bookings: Drop in activity, no booking required
Cost: Free
Tea Education Workshop for Kids
Join us for an educational journey into the world of tea! Kids will learn about the health benefits of drinking tea, explore different types of tea, and discover the basics of tea processing and manufacturing. Take home exciting kids teas to try! Suitable for ages 7 – 14
Where: Well Bar / Australian Tea Masters, 107 Ryrie Street
When: Friday 5 July, 11.00am
Bookings: Email hello@australianteamasters.com.au
Cost: $10
The Carousel
Where: The Carousel, 1-11 Eastern Beach Road
When: Thursday 11 July, 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Bookings: Drop in activity, no booking required (while stocks last)
Cost: Free
Pasta Jewellery Craft
A whole lot of foodtastic pasta fun! Create your own cool-coloured pasta jewellery at our Carousel craft workshop and take home your own ‘pasta de résistance’ to wear! Children must supervised by an adult/guardian. Ages 4+
Scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/tastes2024 to find out more
Custom Pen Pod Workshop @ Wishart
Creative
Calling all mini creatives! Join a unique school holiday workshop where you will customize your very own 36-marker pen pod so you can carry your creativity with you wherever you go. Using fabric paint and Posca pens, you will get the chance to create something truly unique! Whilst ideas & inspo will be provided, this is your chance to let your imagination run wild! Come and create something that’s 100% you!
Where: Creative Geelong, Shop 16, 152 Little Malop St
When: Wednesday 10 July, 10.00am – 12.30pm
Bookings: wishartcreative.com/collections/workshops
Cost: $55
Marvel Activity Station @ Westfield
Attention all Marvel fans! Head to Westfield Geelong these school holidays to enjoy a Marvel photo moment, as well as various Marvel craft activities at our activity station. Visit Westfield Geelong’s ‘What’s happening’ page for more details. Ages 5 – 12
When: Monday July 1 - Sunday July 7
Where: Westfield Geelong, 95 Malop Street
Bookings: Download the Westfield membership app for updates
Cost: Free
When: Thursday 11 July, 10.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Cost: $14 per child (includes 1 free adult with booking)
Toyworld’s
LEGO Make & Take Day
You’re invited! Build your own masterpiece & take it home. We provide the bricks and you do the building! Ages 12 and under
BONUS - LEGO show bag for each participant available at the Toyworld Store (while stocks last)
ONE DAY ONLY 20% off all LEGO sets in-store! (Floor stock only)
Where: Market Square Centre Court
When: Friday 12 July, 10.00am – 2.00pm
Bookings: Drop in activity, no booking required. One adult or guardian per child.
National Wool Museum
Where: National Wool Museum, 26 Moorabool Street
Bookings: Visit the National Wool Museum website for more information or to book a session - www.nwm.vic.gov.au
Anatomy Lessons by Michele Beevore
37,000 hours of knitting over 17 years to bring this breath-taking exhibition to life. Featuring meticulously-sculpted, life size skeletons, from the towering giraffe stretching 4.4 metres in height, to the army of over 50 delicately rendered frogs, this exhibition is monumental in scale.
When: Daily from Friday 7 June to Sunday 27 October
Cost: Included in price of museum admission
Our Backyard
Local artist and biologist Dr. Mary Jane Walker takes you on a journey through our latest exhibition Anatomy Lessons. Learn more about these amazing life size sculptures and what endangered species we have in our own Backyard. Finish the session by creating your own sculpture or artwork. Ages 6+
When: Thursday 11 July, 10.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Cost: $14 per child (includes 1 free adult with booking)
Bush Craft With Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative Celebrate NAIDOC week with the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative and create a Bunjil artwork with materials from nature. Led by First Nations artist and designer Jasmine-Skye Marinos and the team at Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative. Play with feathers, bark, leaves and materials from nature to create a beautiful piece of artwork to take home. Ages 3+
When: Thursday 4 July, 1.30pm – 3.00pm
Cost: $7 per child (includes 1 free adult with booking)
Pure Wonder Soul Studio
Where: Pure Wonder Soul Studio, 2 Powell Place
The Language of Flowers
Discover that every flower carries a hidden message through its colour, name, and type. This workshop aims to help children understand the emotional connections that flowers have with us and our bodies, fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and self-awareness. Each child will create beautiful art using flowers and an essential oil roller to take home. Afternoon tea provided (please advise of allergies). Ages 7 - 12
When: Tuesday 2 July, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Bookings: childosophy.com/shop
Cost: $50 per child
Butterfly Yoga
A gentle and uplifting session to introduce little ones to yoga and connecting to their breath through interactive storytelling. Offering a space for co-regulation with movement and joy. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 2.5 - 5
When: Tuesday 9 July, 10.00am - 10.45am
Bookings: trybooking.com/events/landing/1238024?
Cost: $27 per child
Self-Love for Girls
A space for girls to connect and gain tools to foster self-love, selfcompassion and gratitude through movement and expression. Includes take-home mirror which will be used to create a nurturing practice reflecting the innate beauty of the self. Ages 5 - 9
When: Tuesday 9 July, 1.00pm - 2.15pm
Bookings: trybooking.com/events/landing/1238017?
Cost: $40 per child
Geelong Gallery
Where: 55 Little Malop Street
Bookings: Essential. geelonggallery.org.au/whats-on/events#creative-kids
Eye Spy Art Adventures – Paper Flowers
To coincide with Cutting Through Time—Cressida Campbell, Margaret Preston, and the Japanese Print, explore the art of floral paper craft in the Gallery’s Learn Space and create your own three-dimensional still life flower arrangement to take home. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
When: 10.00am – 11.00am
Tuesday 9 July Suitable for ages 3 - 5
Wednesday 10 July Suitable for ages 6 - 8
Thursday 11 July Suitable for ages 9 - 12
Cost: $5 per child. Exhibition tickets apply
Gallery Tots
Inspire curiosity and imagination by discovering works of art through interactive storytelling, play-based activities, and adventures with your little one. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for ages 18 months to 4 years
When: Every Friday, 9.30am – 10.00am
Cost: Free
Zen Hen Hula | ARTCLUB
Where: Zen Hen Hula Workshop, Cuzens Place, Geelong
Bookings: Essential. zenhenhula.com.au
Cost: $15 per child with all materials provided
Come along to the Zen Hen Hula ARTCLUB sessions for the Winter School Holidays 2024. Easy-going art sessions run for one hour and in that time, children will create an amazing artwork to take home. Sessions are for children of all abilities. Ages 5 - 12
Tuesday 2 July
Neon Self Portraits 10:00am – 11:00am
Radical Robots 11:30am – 12:30pm
Wednesday 3 July
Planet Earth 10:00am – 11:00am
Disco Pugs 11:30am – 12:30pm
Wednesday 10th July
What’s Your Favourite Song?
10:00am – 11:00am
Pandas Paradise 11:30am – 12:30pm
Thursday 11th July
Watercolour Dogs 10:00am – 11:00am
Magical Mermaids 11:30am – 12:30pm
Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
Where: 51 Little Malop Street
Bookings: Check individual event listings for booking requirements at events.grlc.vic.gov.au/events.
Children must be supervised by a responsible person (adult or carer) in our libraries and our programs.
Cost: Free
The Junior Mix – Upcycling old books
Upcycle old books to create a new masterpiece. Bookings not required. You can drop in on the day! Ages 5+
When: Monday 1 July, 10.30am – 11.30am
Old
and New: Recycled Racers
On your marks, get set, go! Make a racing vehicle using recycled materials then test your design in a downhill run against other racers. Stopwatches provided. BYO imagination. Bookings are essential to save your place in the program.
Ages 8+
When: Monday 1 July and Wednesday 10 July, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Old and New Games
Make an old-fashioned toy, play some old-style games and meet new people! Cup and Ball, Duck Duck Goose and Elastics challenges. Bookings are essential to save your place in the program. Ages 5+
When: Tuesday 2 July and Thursday 11 July, 10.30am – 11.30am
Upcycling Old Clothes to New
Give your old clothes a new life! Bring along something you wish to restyle, alter, or reuse, and we’ll explore the possibilities together. No previous experience needed, all sewing abilities are welcome. Bookings are essential to save your place in the program. Ages: Preschool
When: Tuesday 2 July and Monday 8 July, 2.30pm – 4.00pm
Through Space and Time
Blast off into this space themed story time. Learn how space exploration has changed through time and then design your own futuristic rocket! Bookings not required. You are welcome to drop in on the day! Ages 4+
When: Wednesday 3 July, 10.30am – 11.30am
Recycle to New Paper
Don’t throw it out, let’s make new paper with it! Learn how to make handmade paper from recycled and natural materials in this eco-friendly program. Bookings are essential to save your place in the program. Ages 8+
When: Wednesday 3 July and Tuesday 9 July, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Pokémon Old and New
Have you caught them all yet? Looking for a new challenge? Join us as we get crafty, designing a whole new Pokémon while we revisit the classics in this interactive workshop. Bookings are essential to save your place in the program. Ages 8+
When: Thursday 4 July, 10.30am - 11.30am
Family Movie Time
Join us for some family movie fun. BYO popcorn! Bookings are essential to save your place within the program. Ages 5+
When: Thursday 4 July, 2.30pm - 4.00pm
The Junior Mix: LEGO Old and New Worlds
Drop in and build a LEGO World using your imagination. Bookings are essential to save your place in the program. Ages 8+
When: Friday 5 July and Friday 12 July, 10.30am - 11.30am
Old Puppets, New Puppets
Think you know what a puppet is? Think again! Puppets are actually very old and have changed a lot over time. Come and learn about the history of puppets and have a go at making your own! Bookings are essential to save your place in the program. Ages 5+
When: Wednesday 10 July, 10.30am - 11.30am
Movie Time
Join us for some movie fun. BYO popcorn! Bookings are essential to save your place in the program and close one day prior to the session. If you require assistance, please contact library staff. Ages 12+
When: Thursday 11 July , 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Geelong Illustrators
Where: Geelong Illustrators, 105 Moorabool Street
Bookings: Essential. See details below
Garfield Inspired Pet Painting
Garfield fanatic Anastasia McKnight will guide you to paint your cat companion like the lazy lasagna loving Garfield, just in time for the new animated film. Parents can join along with their kids! Ages 10+
When: Tuesday 2 July, 11.00am - 12.30pm
Bookings: eventbrite.com.au/o/geelong-illustrators-41410356493
Cost: $15 - $20
Badge Making Workshop
Make some personalised badges in this drop in badge making workshop with Geelong artist Clare Holder. Templates provided; you can create any design you want on your badges! This is a drop-in session where children can make their badges and leave when completed. Activity will not take full 3 hours. Ages 5+
When: Wednesday 3 July, drop in between 11.00am - 2.00pm
Bookings: No booking required, pay on day
Cost: From $5
Make your Book(Mark)!
Make some personalised bookmarks in this drop-in workshop with Geelong artist Clare Holder. A variety of art materials will be provided to make 4 laminated bookmarks. This is a drop-in session where children can make their bookmarks and leave when completed. Activity will not take full 3 hours. Ages 5+
When: Wednesday 10 July, drop in between 11.00am – 2.00pm
Bookings: No booking required, pay on day
Cost: From $5
Our Earth at MOPA
To help facilitate the important conversations to have with children about our earth, MoPA’s educators have developed a brand new series called “OUR EARTH” with a range of art, craft and mindfulness activities on offer throughout winter. All the activities at MoPA are included in the ticket prices, but the Museum does sell out so be sure to jump online to book ahead!
Where: Museum of Play & Art (MoPA), 51 McKillop Street
When: June 3 - August 18, all day
Bookings: Essential. museumofplayandart.com.au/play-geelong
Cost: Tickets from $13 (see website for details)
Paint your own Care Bear
Paint your own colourful Care Bear inspired artwork with Geelong artist Aiden Designs. Parents can join along with their kids! Ages 7+
When: Thursday 11 July, 11.00am - 12:30pm
Bookings: eventbrite. com.au/o/geelongillustrators-41410356493
Cost: $15 - $20
DIY Air Dry Clay Pet
Come join local artist Darihan for a fun and creative kids session where your little ones can unleash their artistic talents by making their very own air dry clay pet! Please note there will be a drying time of 30-60 minutes on artworks, feel free to grab a coffee/shop while you wait. Ages 5+
When: Saturday 6 July, 10.00am - 11:30am and Saturday 13 July, 12.00pm - 1:30pm
Bookings: eventbrite.com.au/e/diy-air-dry-clay-pet-kids-sessionages-5-tickets-917218644657
Cost: $15 + booking fees