Loads of school holiday entertainment at Blacktown
A PAW Patrol show, henna workshop, pet festival, movies and tenpin bowling are part of the fun these school holidays.
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A PAW Patrol show, henna workshop, pet festival, movies and tenpin bowling are part of the fun these school holidays.
THURSDAY September 28
Paws for thought
See those law-abiding canines from Paw Patrol at Westpoint these holidays. The “pawsome’’ line up will get audience ready for a “ruff ruff rescue” as Marshall, Chase and their team leader Ryder try to save the Adventure Bay Talent Show. For serious fans, the fun continues at the craft workshop on Level 1 where they can personalise a Paw Patrol mask to take home. Youngsters can also collect a treasure map from the craft workshop to find hidden pup prints around Westpoint. Fans who haven’t met the newest member of the crew, Skye, now have the chance when she poses for the pup-arazzi during a meet and greet on Level 2 near JB Hi Fi. The public will also have the chance to meet (human) police and Rural Fire Service volunteers.
Paw Patrol show, On Four, Westpoint Blacktown, until October 9, 11am and 1pm,
Skye meet and greet 11am-3pm daily, craft workshop 10am-4pm daily, Rural Fire Service visit today only 10am-2pm, police October 6, 10am-2pm, free, westpoint.com.au
Kids flicks
The Secret Life of Pets, Pete’s Dragon, Storks and Miss Peregrine are sure to please young cinemagoers at Hoyts Blacktown, where holiday bargains are on offer.
Movies, Hoyts Blacktown (On Four, Westpoint), passes of three for $42 or $52 for a family of four, hoyts.com.au
Join the Village
The joy of the great outdoors comes to the indoors at Woodcroft Village shopping centre for spring-inspired activities. Face painting is on today, while balloon fun is on Saturday. On October 6, 7 and 8, there’s the Grassheads — fun with gardening session.
School holiday activities, Woodcroft Village (corner Richmond Rd and Woodcroft Drive), 11am-2pm, woodcroftvillage.com.au, facebook.com/woodcroftvillage
Sherlock at Seven Hills
Add a bit of mystery and use your problem solving skills at Seven Hills Plaza for the school holidays. There’s a CSI workshop today and tomorrow while on October 4 and 8, dress in your favourite crime fighter or super hero costume for a chance to win prizes.
Holiday activities, Seven Hills Plaza (224 Prospect Highway), free, 11am-2pm, 9621 3144, or facebook.com/sevenhillsplaza
Power to the flower
Flower Power nurseries are inviting children to get into the great outdoors, learn about bees and discover unusual fruit and vegetables during a tour of the Prospect branch.
Holiday classes, Flower Power (25 Rowood Rd, Prospect), free until Friday and Tuesday October 4-7, 11am, 9876 1899
Truck tucker
Music and food combine for the Lunch in the Plaza at Blacktown today. Chef Life truck pulls into town with contemporary cuisine while Asahi provides some lunchtime lyrics. Next week’s food truck is Street Slider for those hankering for some mini burgers.
Lunch in the Plaza (Civic Plaza, outside Max Webber Library, Flushcombe Rd, Blacktown), 11.30am-2.30pm, blacktown.nsw.gov.au
FRIDAY September 30
Food markets
The Aussie Night Markets are the ideal way to make the most of the longer nights while sampling a scope of food from Asian delights to sliders and Mediterranean dishes. There are more than 40 stalls on offer at the Village Green.
Aussie Night Markets, Village Green (Flushcbombe Rd, Blacktown), 4-10pm, aussienightmarkets.com.au
Wet’n’Wild
Wet’n’Wild’s newest attraction has a prehistoric theme for all to enjoy during the school holidays. The Dinosaur Lagoon will transport guests back more than 65 million years when the fierce carnivores and herbivores that ruled the planet. There’s also a chance to take a photos with the baby T-Rex. When you want a break from the mini Jurrasic Park, make the most of one of 40 slides and attractions, plus a surf school.
Wet’n’Wild, (427 Reservoir Rd, Prospect), $20-$100, 10am-5pm, wetnwildsydney.com.au or 13 33 86
Kids blitz
Today is the last day to make a splash at Blacktown Leisure Centre’s school holiday program, Kidz Blitz. Youngsters get to participate in a range of action-packed activities for the day.
Kidz Blitz, Blacktown Leisure Centre (corner Stanhope Parkway and Sentry Drive, Stanhope Gardens), $42.50, 9421 2600
Featherdale fun
Featherdale Wildlife Park has one hungry croc on its hands. Ngukurr hasn’t eaten since winter and, now hibernation is over, he’s snapping up the chance to devour his favourite tucker. As well as watching the croc being fed, other attractions include patting a koala at the sanctuary, hand feeding kangaroos and wallabies, visiting the farmyard animals or the 1700 mammals, birds and reptiles at the landmark.
Featherdale Wildlife Park (217 Kildare Rd, Doonside) 9am-5pm, book a visit before October 9 to receive 20 per cent off full priced adult and children tickets, featherdale.com.au or 9622 1644
SATURDAY October 1
Aussie legends
The music of Aussie showbiz legends Olivia Newton John and Peter Allen is in thrust into the spotlight during a tribute show at Blacktown Workers Club. Cabaret artists Donna Boyd and Simon Gillespie perform classic songs such as I Honestly Love You, I Go to Rio, Tenterfield Saddler, I Still Call
Australia Home and some of our upbeat favourites such as Xanadu and Physical. The show is peppered with behind-the-
scenes stories of Newton John and Allen.
Side-by-side with Songs of Olivia Newton John and Peter Allen, Blacktown Workers Club, 8pm, members $7.50, visitors $10.50, workersclub.com.au or 9830 0600
Tribute tunes
The Terry Batu Duo is for those who love classic artists. The music of the Eagles, the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond, Neil Young, Bob Marley and UB 40 (among other) will be covered during the show at Blacktown Workers Club.
Terry Batu Duo, Blacktown Workers Club’s Jack McNamara Lounge, 8.30pm, free, workersclub.com.au, 9830 0600
catch the bandits
Cover band The Bandits bring to life all the fun and excitement of the best loved hits of the past five decades at Blacktown Workers Sports Club. Dining options include Grange Buffet for all-you-can-eat fans or the newly opened cafe with pizza and gelato.
The Bandits, Blacktown Workers Sports Club (170 Reservoir Rd), 8pm, free show, workersclub.com.au
SUNDAY October 2
Season showdown
If you can’t get to the game at ANZ Stadium, watch the NRL season decider on the big screen at Blacktown Workers Sports Club and barrack for your favourite team. The club will show footage from each grade ahead of the main game between the Cronulla Sharks and Melbourne Storm.
NRL grand final, Blacktown Workers Sports Club, from 1pm, free, 8822 2444
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Henna workshop
Friday, October 7
Come and try the art of henna. Lee and Barbara will guide you
through some techniques and you will be able to create your
own Henna art on your skin.
Where: Max Webber Library function centre, Blacktown
Ages: 13-18
Cost: Free
Details: 2-4pm
Booking: henna2016.eventbrite.com.au
AMF Bowl camp
September 26, 27 and 28. October 3, 4 and 5.
Kids learn bowling tips and tricks starting from basics, where to stand on the land to knocking down a strike. This is followed by two games of
bowling, a recess break with food and drink supplied, then arcade games.
Bowl Camp Details:
Where: Blacktown AMF Bowling (On Four) Blacktown
Cost: $22
Details: 9am — noon, September 26, 27 and 28. October 3, 4, and 5.
Kidz blitz
September 26 -30
Kids get to participate in different theme days and a range of action-packed activities in this school holiday program.
Where: Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope, corner Stanhope Parkway and Sentry Drive,
Stanhope Gardens
Cost: $42.50
Details: 8am — 6pm. For info or bookings call Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope on 9421 2600.
Kids kaper
September 26 -30
8am — 5pm
Get the kids active, outdoors and having fun! Activities include sports, games, mini
boot camp, obstacle course, cooking, arts and crafts, scavenger hunt, movies, pool
games and giant inflatable fun.
Where: Blacktown Aquatic Centre, Boyd St, Blacktown
Cost: $28
Details: For more information or to make a booking contact Blacktown Aquatic Centre on 9622 2279.
Catch a flick
Every day
Watch The Secret Life of Pets, Pete’s Dragon, Storks and Miss Peregrine at Hoyts Blacktown for a special deal. Families can save with a pass
for three at $42 or $52 for a family of four. $1.20 for online bookings.
Where: Hoyts Blacktown, On Four, Westpoint
Ages: 3-15
Cost: Free
Details: 2pm — 4pm
Contact: hoyts.com.au
Minute to win it
Tuesday October 4
Work together in a race to beat the clock and face off against
the competition in challenges with just a Minute To Win It.
Where: Lalor Park Library
Cost: Free
Details: 2pm — 4pm
Contact: 9624 2670
Booking: minutetowinitlalorpark.eventbrite.com.au
She sells sea shells
Thursday September 29
Make a beach scene multimedia collage picture to hang on your wall.
Where: Max Webber Library Function Centre
Ages: 9-12
Cost: Free
Details: Bookings are essential: seashellsblacktown.eventbrite.com.au
Porcelain Plate decoration
Friday September 30
Give an antique flavour to your plate with interesting Chinese characters.
Where: Lalor Park Library, corner Freeman Street and Northcott Road, Lalor Park
Ages: 9-12
Cost: Free
Details: Bookings essential: platedecorationlalorpark.eventbrite.com.au
brite.com.au
Chess club
Every day
Borrow a library chess set for 90 minutes and play
with friends within the library.
Where: Max Webber Library, corner Flushcombe Rd and Alpha St, Blacktown
Ages: Library members aged 12 and above
Cost: free
Details: Limited sets are available. Use your library card at the service desk on the ground floor to borrow a chess set.
For more information contact Max Webber Library on 9839 6677.
Rivertime
Tuesday Sept 27
A morning of storytelling and play while taking a canoe trip down a river
Where: Max Webber Library Function Centre, Level 1, corner Flushcombe Rd and Alpha St, Blacktown
Ages: 5-12
Cost: Free
Details: 10am-11.30am. Bookings essential: rivertimestanhope.eventbrite.com.au
Goalie camp
A call out to all goalkeepers and attacking players who want to refine
their skills. The camp focuses on the technical and tactical elements of
goalkeeping and attacking play.
Where: Blacktown International Sportspark Sydney, International Goalkeepers and Strikers Academy, Eastern Rd, Rooty Hill
Ages: 7 up
Cost: Full day — $360, Half day — $200, Live in — $630.
Costs include catered lunch, fruit and unlimited water.
Details: 9am-4pm
Week 1: September 26, 27 and 28. Week 2: Tuesday October 4, 5 and 6.
Contact: Sue on 0402 390 705 for all bookings and camp information.
Pet festival
Sunday October 9
Gather the kids and animals, and get ready for a great
day of pets and fun for the whole family. Attractions
include free vet check, limited free microchipping
for Blacktown City residents’ pets, live pet caricature, face
painting, petting zoo, jumping castle and the best
dressed pet and best trick contests.
Where: Blacktown Showground, Richmond Rd,
Ages: All ages
Cost: Free
Details: 10am — 2pm, contact 9839 6000. Email
susan.sroba@blacktown.nsw.gov if you’re interested in
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