Family-friendly fun these school holidays

Monday, 11 September 2023

There’s plenty happening in Central Geelong to keep kids and teens busy during the upcoming Spring school holidays.

The City of Greater Geelong and Central Geelong businesses are delivering activities, events and exhibitions from Saturday 16 September until Sunday 1 October.


Mayor Trent Sullivan

There are more than 50 activities in the Spring edition of the Central Geelong Fun Guide set to keep children active, engaged and having fun.

Enjoy disco beats and giant bubbles in Johnstone Park, painting classes and storytelling sessions or learn to knit, record your own podcast and help design a food zine.

Get the diary out and explore our jam-packed program of free or low-cost activities that will entertain and delight kids aged 3-18.

Council is proud to be delivering Build a Bee Hotel, Bebop Pop Up Circus with ringmaster Nikolas Ridiculous and Picnic in the Park – Disco Beats & Bubbles events and partnering with Eden Ariston Artist, alongside craft activities at the National Wool Museum and free events at The Carousel.


Other highlights include:

  • Barbie Runway – Get your Barbies to strut their stuff on a doll-sized fashion runway
  • BLING your Barbie – Bling up your Barbie and participate in a photoshoot
  • Your Story in a Podcast – Record your thoughts, research or story and kickstart your podcast career
  • Attract Garden Pollinators with Hannah Moloney – Join TV star Hannah Moloney for gardening demonstrations, a how-to on building a Hoverfly Lagoon and guidance on making an insect hotel
  • Mirror Magic – Create a unique block art mirror from upcycled reclaimed wood
  • Rap and Rhyme – If you have something to say, come join us and put your story to a beat

Councillor Melissa Cadwell

There will be something for everyone in the Central Geelong Fun Guide.

Council and Central Geelong businesses have teamed up to inspire and engage kids over the school holidays, and support parents and caregivers.

Our family-friendly program offers the opportunity to get crafty, learn about nature, delve into the arts or explore your own story.

Places are limited so make sure to book early where required.


Check out the program here: centralgeelong.com.au/school-holiday.





Page last updated: Monday, 11 September 2023

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