School holiday fun at Greensborough Plaza, Banyule Flats and more
There’s heaps of family-friendly fun to keep everyone entertained these school holidays. From Jurassic crafts, to extinct insects and swamp wildlife — you’ll have a ball.
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Fun, free activities that will be sure to drag your kids off the couch are being offered across Banyule and Nillumbik over the school holidays.
From a footy fever zone to Jurassic World crafting tables, there’s plenty of activities to keep the whole family busy.
Greensborough Plaza will have a roving raptor that’s ready for selfies), the kids can step outside and discover Banyule swamp’s birds and wildlife, or learn all about the endangered Eltham copper butterfly, conservation and plant species at the Andrew Yandell Habitat Reserve in Greensborough.
WEEK ONE
Greensborough Plaza footy fever zone
Children can test their footy marking skills in the giant inflatable football field or digitally paint their faces in their favourite team colours at the digital face painting station.
Details: Greensborough Plaza, 21 September to 26 September, 11am to 3pm daily. Free and no bookings required.
Free guided walk through Andrew Yandell Habitat Reserve
Learn about the endangered Eltham copper butterfly and its life cycle. Discover the challenges the bushland management unit face caring for this unique reserve, and how they conserve and protect endangered, threatened and locally significant plant species.
Details: Andrew Yandell Habitat Reserve, Community Drive car park, 37 St Helena Rd, Greensborough. On September 22, 12.10pm-1.10pm. Details: Email kylie.damico@banyule.vic.gov.au
Families dining out bonus
Enjoy a two-for-one dinner at your choice of six restaurants in Greensborough including
family favourites pizza, burgers and chicken parma.
Details: On offer until October 1, greensboroughplaza.com.au
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WEEK TWO
Jurassic World craft zone
Kids will love getting creative in the Jurassic World Craft Zone at Centre Court.
Details: Greensborough Plaza, September 30 to Friday, October 4, 11am-2pm daily. No bookings required.
Nature play adventure
Connecting with nature is good for health, wellbeing and development. Discover the Banyule Swamp’s birds and other wildlife that call the swamp home.
Details: Banyule Flats Reserve, Somerset Dr, Viewbank, October 4, 4pm to 6pm, trybooking.com/BDRXN
Meet a roving raptor
Take a selfie with a Jurassic World roving raptor (BYO Smartphone for selfies).
Details: Centre Court at Greensborough Plaza, 5 October, 11am to 2pm
Eltham copper butterfly larvae counts
Help conserve the threatened Eltham copper butterfly by joining in the annual larvae count. Monitor the health of the population in Andrew Yandell Habitat Reserve with this vital conservation work.
Details: Andrew Yandell Habitat Reserve, 37 St Helena Rd, throughout October, 8pm-10pm. Details: megan.lowe@banyule.vic.gov.au