SCHOOL HOLIDAY EVENTS
Each school holidays we run a range of free & low cost events and workshops for young people
Information & bookings links below will be "live" on Thurs 20 August
Music on the Walk
Friday 18 September
The Walk, Watermarc, Greensborough
4-7pm
This event is for young people aged 12-25 years.
FREE - with free hot jam donuts from a Food Truck
Enjoy listening to upcoming local young performers under the fairy lights on the Walk with free hot jam donuts!
This event is a partnership with Watermarc
NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED
The Walk, Watermarc, Greensborough
4-7pm
This event is for young people aged 12-25 years.
FREE - with free hot jam donuts from a Food Truck
Enjoy listening to upcoming local young performers under the fairy lights on the Walk with free hot jam donuts!
This event is a partnership with Watermarc
NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED
WaterSlide Night
Friday 18 September
Watermarc, Greensborough
6pm to 9pm
This event is for young people aged 10-17 years.
Cost: $3 for unlimited rides on Tantrum Alley and the Pipeline!
Unlimited rides on the Tantrum Alley & Pipeline Slide. Try your skills on the giant inflatable obstacle course, enjoy pool access and listen to music by request.
Attendees need to be competent swimmers or will require adult supervision.
This event is a partnership with Watermarc.
NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED
6pm to 9pm
This event is for young people aged 10-17 years.
Cost: $3 for unlimited rides on Tantrum Alley and the Pipeline!
Unlimited rides on the Tantrum Alley & Pipeline Slide. Try your skills on the giant inflatable obstacle course, enjoy pool access and listen to music by request.
Attendees need to be competent swimmers or will require adult supervision.
This event is a partnership with Watermarc.
NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED
YouthFest!
Sunday 20 September
Macleod Park
12 - 5pm
This event is for young people aged 12-25 years.
FREE
YouthFest is our annual event that celebrates young people!
We have several thousand young people attend across the day - including young people who take part as volunteers, performers & stall holders.
Free rides, Free clothes garb, Free henna, Free hair braiding & face painting,
Market stalls, music across 3 stages.
NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED
Macleod Park
12 - 5pm
This event is for young people aged 12-25 years.
FREE
YouthFest is our annual event that celebrates young people!
We have several thousand young people attend across the day - including young people who take part as volunteers, performers & stall holders.
Free rides, Free clothes garb, Free henna, Free hair braiding & face painting,
Market stalls, music across 3 stages.
NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED
Movie
"Forgotten Island"
Tuesday 22 September
Hoyts, Greensborough
1pm to 3pm
This event is for young people aged 10-14 years only
Cost: $10 includes gift bag!
We have the whole cinema to ourselves
Lifelong best friends, Jo & Raissa discover a hidden portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali.
1pm to 3pm
This event is for young people aged 10-14 years only
Cost: $10 includes gift bag!
We have the whole cinema to ourselves
Lifelong best friends, Jo & Raissa discover a hidden portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali.
Mega Mini Mayhem!
Thursday 24 September
Watsonia Library
1pm to 4pm
This FREE event is for young people aged 12-18 years.
Table top gaming with miniatures! All gaming material supplied.
Beginners & experienced players welcome
This event is a partnership with Yarra Plenty Regional Library
Watsonia Library
1pm to 4pm
This FREE event is for young people aged 12-18 years.
Table top gaming with miniatures! All gaming material supplied.
Beginners & experienced players welcome
This event is a partnership with Yarra Plenty Regional Library
Lego workshop
Thursday 24 September
The Good Brick, Greensborough
1.30pm to 3.30pm This event is for young people aged 8-12 years ONLY.
Cost: $5 includes afternoon snacks
Come & play with Lego! Learn from Lego experts about "free builds" and take home a small kit to continue the fun.
This event is a partnership with the Good Brick
The Good Brick, Greensborough
1.30pm to 3.30pm This event is for young people aged 8-12 years ONLY.
Cost: $5 includes afternoon snacks
Come & play with Lego! Learn from Lego experts about "free builds" and take home a small kit to continue the fun.
This event is a partnership with the Good Brick
Dodgeball & Fun Games
Monday 28 September
Olympic Leisure Centre, West Heidelberg
1-4pm
This event is for young people aged 10-16 years ONLY.
Cost: FREE
Come & join in on some sports for the afternoon. Dodgeball & other fun games & free snacks!
Olympic Leisure Centre, West Heidelberg
1-4pm
This event is for young people aged 10-16 years ONLY.
Cost: FREE
Come & join in on some sports for the afternoon. Dodgeball & other fun games & free snacks!
Op Shop Tour
Tuesday 29 September
leaving from & returning to outside of Watermarc, Greensborough
1-4.30pm
This event is for young people aged 12-18 years.
Cost: $10 include bus ticket, afternoon tea & freebies
Come along our own private tour to our favourite op shops in Banyule.
leaving from & returning to outside of Watermarc, Greensborough
1-4.30pm
This event is for young people aged 12-18 years.
Cost: $10 include bus ticket, afternoon tea & freebies
Come along our own private tour to our favourite op shops in Banyule.
Immersive Worlds
Wednesday 30 September
Ivanhoe Library
12noon to 4pm
This FREE event is for young people aged 12-18 years.
Cost: FREE
Explore new worlds through table top & board games, Dungeons & Dragons,
and switch on the BIG screen!
This event is a partnership with Yarra Plenty Regional Library
12noon to 4pm
This FREE event is for young people aged 12-18 years.
Cost: FREE
Explore new worlds through table top & board games, Dungeons & Dragons,
and switch on the BIG screen!
This event is a partnership with Yarra Plenty Regional Library
Music, Magic, Mags & Microphones
Thursday 1 October
Rosanna Library
1pm-4pm
This event is for young people aged 12 - 18 years.
Cost: FREE
Microphones: Learn how to use the podcast studio in this induction session. Get familiar with microphones & recording equipment so you can confidently create your own audio content.
Magic: Magic the Gathering is a popular card game - we can teach you how to play & get to take home some cards to start your own deck
Mags: art materials to learn how to make your own zine & photocopy a few to give to your friends.
Rosanna Library
1pm-4pm
This event is for young people aged 12 - 18 years.
Cost: FREE
Choose your own adventure;
Microphones: Learn how to use the podcast studio in this induction session. Get familiar with microphones & recording equipment so you can confidently create your own audio content.
Magic: Magic the Gathering is a popular card game - we can teach you how to play & get to take home some cards to start your own deck
Mags: art materials to learn how to make your own zine & photocopy a few to give to your friends.
Intro to Yoga
Thursday 1 October
Waterrmarc, Greensborough
2pm to 4pm
This event is for young people aged 8-12 years.
Cost: FREE
Come along for an afternoon of yoga!
Stretch, learn new techniques, and unwind with a relaxing session led by a local yoga instructor. Free food and drinks will be provided
2pm to 4pm
This event is for young people aged 8-12 years.
Cost: FREE
Come along for an afternoon of yoga!
Stretch, learn new techniques, and unwind with a relaxing session led by a local yoga instructor. Free food and drinks will be provided
Jets Drop In
Friday 2 October
Jets Studios, Bundoora
1pm-4pm
This event is for young people aged 14-25 years.
Cost: FREE
Come & hang out at Jets!
Jam in the studios, card & board games, art, play on the switch and free food.
1pm-4pm
This event is for young people aged 14-25 years.
Cost: FREE
Come & hang out at Jets!
Jam in the studios, card & board games, art, play on the switch and free food.
Spotlight Walk
Saturday 3 October
Banyule Northern Grassland Reserve, Heidelberg West
6pm to 8pm This event is for young people aged 14-18 years.
Cost: FREE
Join us & the Bush Crew to see possums, gliders & tawny frogmouths.
Free hot chocolate & bickies!
Wear warm clothes, walking shoes & bring a torch.
6pm to 8pm This event is for young people aged 14-18 years.
Cost: FREE
Join us & the Bush Crew to see possums, gliders & tawny frogmouths.
Free hot chocolate & bickies!
Wear warm clothes, walking shoes & bring a torch.
other holiday options
Here are some other places/community groups to check out these holidays;
- Yarra Plenty Regional library Events - https://www.yprl.vic.gov.au/
- Watsonia Neighbourhood House - https://www.watsonianh.org.au/
- Greenhills Neighbourhood House - https://www.ghnh.org.au/
- Rosanna Fire Station -https://rfsch.org.au/events/
- Open House - https://www.ohcic.org.au/for-youth/
- Exodus Community - https://www.exoduscommunity.org/
- Nillumbik Youth Services - https://www.nillumbikyouth.vic.gov.au/Programs/School-Holiday-Program
- Whittlesea Youth Services - https://www.instagram.com/cityofwhittleseayouth/
For all our programs & events click below
- Yarra Plenty Regional library Events - https://www.yprl.vic.gov.au/
- Watsonia Neighbourhood House - https://www.watsonianh.org.au/
- Greenhills Neighbourhood House - https://www.ghnh.org.au/
- Rosanna Fire Station -https://rfsch.org.au/events/
- Open House - https://www.ohcic.org.au/for-youth/
- Exodus Community - https://www.exoduscommunity.org/
- Nillumbik Youth Services - https://www.nillumbikyouth.vic.gov.au/Programs/School-Holiday-Program
- Whittlesea Youth Services - https://www.instagram.com/cityofwhittleseayouth/
For all our programs & events click below