Sutherland Shire and St George 2019 winter school holidays guide
School holiday madness might be setting in as parents try to keep their kids occupied for another week of wintry weather off school – so we’ve rounded up the best family-friendly activities across the Shire and St George for the next week before Term 3 kicks off.
School holiday madness might be setting in as parents try to keep their kids occupied for another week of wintry weather off school – so we’ve rounded up the best family-friendly activities across the Shire and St George for the next week before Term 3 kicks off.
LET IT SNOW, LET IT GO
Kareela Village’s Winter Wonderland Festival has more activities than you can poke a snow pole at every day of the school holidays. Everyone can skate for free on their 90 sqm ice rink – and it’s going to snow. Literally, there will be snow.
The village will also host winter essential oils workshops, hair braiding by Snow White, pop-up stalls, face painting, winter crafts and a special visit from the characters of Frozen.
Details and bookings: kareelavillage.com.au
CHINESE FOOD FESTIVAL
The third Chinese Food Festival in Hurstville will take place until August 10.
The NSW Southern Region Chinese Business Association hosts the event for participating restaurants, supported by Georges River Council.
Mayor Kevin Greene said the festival would offer the community a chance to enjoy diverse Asian cuisine at more than 30 restaurants.
“It’s great news for foodies,” Mr Greene said.
“The festival is being widely promoted throughout Sydney and it is anticipated it will bring many visitors to our culinary city to enjoy the vibrant local Asian food that is on offer.”
A special Food Passport has been created for the event which allows festival-goers to collect stamps that provide incentives and could win them fantastic prizes.
Residents can pick up Food Passports at Westfield Hurstville near Animalia on Level 1, at Hurstville Central near the train concourse and food court, and at Paramount Hurstville at 8 Woniora Rd.
Details: georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
JUMP AROUND
Have your children still got more energy than you can handle around the house? Sky Zone Trampoline Park is open from 10am until 8pm Sunday to Thursday, and 10am until 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays. During school holidays you can get two hours of unlimited jump time and access to the Ninja Warrior-style Enduro course for $25 per person. They’ll still be bouncing off the walls, but at least it won’t be in your house.
Details: skyzone.com.au
ALL-INCLUSIVE ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND
A new all-inclusive adventure playground has come to Allawah with diverse activities for children of all ages and abilities.
Meade Park officially opened on July 9 following a $600,000 investment from Georges River Council.
Mayor Kevin Green said sensory-focused play zones allowed for social play, while Kogarah Bay ward councillor Nick Katris – who initiated the project – said he was pleased to see it finalised.
“The Meade Park adventure playground provides the local community with a much needed first-class asset which caters for a range of both passive and active recreational pursuits,” Cr Katris said.
“The council went out to the community to find out what sort of inclusions they wanted to see at the new playground, and the final design was based on this consultation, to ensure their needs were met.”
The park also includes shade structures, accessible picnic shelters and barbecue facilities.
Details: georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
GET YOUR SKATES ON
Get down and boogie at Menai Indoor Sports Centre with roller skating until July 19. Lessons cost $10 and skate hire costs $5. For bonus radical rolling action, there is also a roller disco for $10 per person ($15 with a skate lesson) that includes games and prizes. Bookings are essential – get rolling.
Details: sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au
GET ARTISTIC
Hazelhurst Art Gallery in Gymea is running workshops for children aged five to 18 all school holidays. Highlights include the Animal Fun Clay Workshop for primary school-aged children, where participants make an animal form with clay and beautiful colours, and the A Colourful Life painting workshop for high school students inspired by Matisse’s still life paintings. Bookings are essential.
Details: sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/community/hazelhurst
WORM YOUR WAY OUT
Mortdale Community Centre is hosting a composting and worm farming workshop for your budding green thumbs. Worm castings and worm tea are chemical-free organic fertilisers that help plants germinate better, grow faster and produce higher yields. Learn all about it on July 15 at the free workshop from 1.30pm.
Details: georgesrivern.nsw.gov.au
MOVIES AND MOCKTAILS
Teens who like mocktails and movies can learn about drugs and alcohol while learning to make mocktails, watching movies, eating pizza and playing games at Kogarah Library and Service Centre’s free Movies and Mocktails afternoon. It kicks off at 4pm on July 17.
Details: georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
WRECK IT AGAIN
Children and families can enjoy a free school holiday screening of Ralph Breaks The internet at Hurstville Entertainment Centre on July 17. The movie picks up six years after the events of the original film Wreck-It Ralph.
Details: georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
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