Easter school holidays guide for the Geelong region
Keep the kids out of your hair and avoid cries of ‘I’m bored’ with our action-packed list of school holiday activities for all ages across the geelong region.
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Keep the kids out of your hair and avoid cries of ‘I’m bored’ with our action-packed list of school holiday activities for all ages across the geelong region.
THE GRUFFALO
Kids-favourite the Gruffalo will be live on stage for this musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
When: April 6, 12pm and 2.30pm
Where: The Playhouse, Geelong Performing Arts Centre. 50 Little Malop St
Bookings: boxoffice@gpac.org.au. 5225 1200 ($22)
SKATE PROGRAM
Youth skate sessions to be held at the Waurn Ponds and Windsor skate parks as well as at portable skate ramp locations, with support from qualified Youth Workers.
When: April 8-18, 12-3pm
Where: Various
Bookings: 5272 4639 (free)
SIDNEY NOLAN’S NED KELLY
The National Gallery of Australia’s collection of Sidney Nolan’s ‘Ned Kelly’ paintings is touring Australia in its entirety, and has made its way to Geelong.
When: Daily from 02 March 2019 to 26 May 2019
Where: Geelong Gallery. 55 Little Malop St
Bookings: 52293645 ($6-11)
YOUTH WEEK AT THE LIBRARY
Activities on Tuesday include a silent disco, virtual reality, green screen and Xboxes — and kids can also make your own Ukuleles (bookings needed)
When: April 9
Where: Geelong Library. 51 Little Malop St
Bookings: 5272 6120 (free)
SUPERFUZZ PRESENTS: LOOSE TOOTH
Superfuzz are hosting Milk Records’ Loose Tooth at the Courthouse, with support from local indie surf rock band Joanna and all-female band Milk Crate.
When: April 11, 6-9pm
Where: The Courthouse. 60 Little Malop St
Bookings: 5224 2815 ($15)
SAND IN THE CITY
The region’s beaches have been brought to the National Wool Museum with Sand in the City — a sand-filled, interactive installation exploring Geelong and the Surf Coast’s legendary beaches.
When: Daily to May 19
Where: National Wool Museum. 26-32 Moorabool St
Bookings: nwm.vic.gov.au (tickets $6-10)
WILDLIFE PHOTGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
On loan from London’s Natural History Museum, the exhibition features incredible images of fascinating animal behaviour and spectacular species.
When: Daily to July 14
Where: National Wool Museum. 26-32 Moorabool St
Bookings: 5272 4701 ($6-10)
FORT MOVIE NIGHT
The fOrT youth centre will host an All In ‘Movie Night’ at the Corio Library on Friday evening.
When: April 12, 5.30-7.30pm
Where: Corio Library. Cox Rd, Norlane
Bookings: 5274 9074 (free)
ADVENTURE PARK GEELONG
5,000 chocolate eggs will be up for grabs in Adventure Park’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, now in its 16th year.
When: April 21, 2-3pm
Where: Wallington Adventure Park. 1249 Bellarine Hwy
Bookings: 5250 7200 ($34.50-44.50)
TRANSFORMERS SHOW
Optimus Prime and Bumblebee will perform songs and dances with sound effects and voiceovers, with an opportunity to meet the Transformers up close for a photo.
When: 08 April 2019, 10:00 AM — 01:00 PM
Where: Courthouse Youth Arts Centre. 60 Little Malop St
Bookings: 0404 869 472 ($14)
OUT THERE SAILING
Have a go at sailing and stand up paddle boarding at The Royal Geelong Yacht Club, with free experience sessions held on both Mondays, and courses held Tuesday-Friday.
When: April 8 and 15, 9am to 1/2pm
Where: Royal Geelong Yacht Club. 25 Eastern Beach Rd
Bookings: 9088 7209 (free, or $200 for full course)
FORT OTHER EVENT
Drop In at the fOrT Youth Week Celebrations on Monday, with a photo booth, airbrush tattoos and silent disco.
When: April 8, 1-4pm
Where: fOrT Youth Centre. Cnr St Georges and Melbourne Rds, Corio.
Bookings: 5274 9076 (free)
DAY OUT WITH THOMAS
The Bellarine Railway’s Day Out With Thomas event includes unlimited rides with Thomas the Tank Engine, a 45-minute train ride with one of Thomas’ friends and much more.
When: April 13 and 14, 10am-4pm
Where: The Bellarine Railway — Queenscliff Station. 20 Symonds St, Queenscliff
Bookings: 5258 2069 ($25)
JUNIOR GOLF CLINIC
Introductory and developmental golf lessons for kids and young golfers, led by PGA qualified coaches in morning clinics designed for 9-14-year-olds.
When: April 9-11, 9.30am-12pm
Where: Curlewis Golf Club. 1345 Portarlington Rd
Bookings: 5251 1111 ($55)
HISTORY WALK
Actor guides lead a 40 minute walking tour with engaging group sizes of no more than 12. Learn about bushrangers, shipping, how Geelong became a city and some of the interesting jobs people had suited to the time such as candle making and carriage works.
When: April 9, 2-2.40pm and April 17, 11-11.40am
Where: Johnstone Park
Bookings: 0421658255 ($12)
BASILS FARM
Meet and feed the farm animals including llamas, Babydoll sheep, chickens and ducks and also visit the Chicken Caravan to see how eggs are collected for the farm cafe.
When: Every Thursday, 10.15am-12pm
Where: Basils Farm. 43-53 Nye Rd, Swan Bay
Bookings: 5258 4280 ($15)
EASTER PARTY
Join the Easter Egg Hunt and activities at the Potato Shed’s annual Easter Party. There will also be henna, origami, a BBQ and prizes for the best hat.
When: April 11, 4-7pm
Where: Potato Shed. 41 Peninsula Drive, Drysdale
Bookings: 5272 5272 (free)
3X3 PRO HUSTLE TOUR
Check out the hottest basketball action at this purpose-built an outdoor stadium on Steampacket Gardens. The tour will showcase the best of 3v3 basketball with players from the NBL, WNBL and State League.
When: April 12-14, 10am-6pm
Where: Steampacket Gardens. Eastern Beach Rd
Bookings: 0400565476 (free)
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