SPRING EDITION 2025
School Holiday Activities Directory
YOUR GUIDE TO FUN
AMUSEMENTS & FUN
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separate zone for under 8 years
Next Gen Kids Parties
Celebrate your child’s birthday at Next Gen Canberra with a range of options available for party themes and activities.
All Party Packages Include: Party host, Catering, Invitations & Decorations
Party options: Pool , Active or Tennis
Party Day’s: Entirely flexible (any day, any time that is available) Themes:
• Rainbow Dance Party • Jungle Safari • Dinosaur • Under the Sea
Adults can relax in the club environment and catering can be prearranged or ordered directly in the Next Gen Café.
Please Email: Teagan.Kate@nextgenclubs.com.au
Drawing
For ages 5-13
Morning and afternoon workshops
29 September - 3 October and 7 - 10 October
Book online or find out more: lavenderartstudios.com.au/school-holiday-program /lavenderartstudios
Sustainable Steps Poster Competition
Create a poster to show Canberrans what they can do to be more sustainable! Open to ACT school students from preschool to year 6. Win a book prize
Entries close 12 October 2025 Find out more
EVENTS
Spring Family Day
With Costa Georgiadis
Celebrate the unveiling of our new portrait of landscape architect, environmental educator and TV host Costa Georgiadis!
Join Costa and artist Rob McHaffie for a day of creativity, community and connection. Enjoy Storytime, get crafty in our Spring Family Space, listen to live music and explore Costa’s portrait on an interactive family tour.
SAVE THE DATE Saturday 27 September 10.00am – 4.00pm
Free
LOCAL PLACES OF INTEREST
Managed by CSIRO on behalf of NASA’s Deep Space Network
LOCAL PLACES OF INTEREST
SPRING HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
Family Trail
Available daily
Free
Pick up one of our Family Trail booklets to guide your exploration of our Gallery spaces. Discover, draw and connect with stories of the people in our portraits.
Spring Family Space
Open daily from Saturday 27 September until Sunday 12 October
10.00am – 4.30pm Free
Drop into the family space these school holidays for free creative activities to enjoy together. All activities are inspired by our bold and beautiful botanical exhibition, In Bloom
Drawn In Sunday 28 September
1.00–3.00pm Free
Drop in and draw while listening to live music by local musicians. All materials provided, for all ages and abilities.
Portrait Play
Monday 29 September until Friday 10 October 10.30–11.30am
$7 per child, bookings essential Explore portraits currently on display as we look, chat, craft and create on our adventure through the galleries. For children aged 4 to 8. Remember to bring your grown up with you! All materials provided.
Relaxed Afternoon
Sunday 12 October
3.00–5.00pm Free
Explore the Gallery at a quiet time of day. We welcome anyone of any age who would benefit from a more relaxed gallery experience. We’ll have quiet areas, sensory kits and creative activities for families to enjoy together.
Spring Family Space and Portrait Play programs are made possible through the generosity of Tim Fairfax AC.
Bookings 02 6102 7070 | bookings@npg.gov.au | portrait.gov.au/calendar | Open daily 10.00am – 5.00pm
LOCAL PLACES OF INTEREST
Spring School Holiday Program
Bookings and information nationalarboretum.act.gov.au
BONSAI WORKSHOPS
2 & 3 Oct | 90 min
Be inspired by the National Bonsai Collection and pot up, wire, style your own bonsai to take home
FIND FLOYD’S FAMILY
23 Aug - 27 Sept
Join the Floriade festivies and find this friendly garden gnome hiding at the National Arboretum
FAMILY ORIENTEERING 27 Sept - 13 Oct
Collect clues and a map and go on a letter search throughout the forests and gardens
Book
8-16 yrs
$40
Drop in Families FREE
Drop in Families
$5
28 September | 10am - 3pm
Take in the sun and sky with a day at the Arboretum dedicated to our favourite activity – Flying Kites! Enjoy a selection of pop-up food options, kite making workshops, kite demonstrations and much more.
Drop in Families
Free and paid activitites
Three-day drama workshop with performance (ages 7-12)
PERFORMING ARTS
Skate ‘n’ Scoot:
Bring your wheels along to develop and explore new skills in a fun and guided environment.
Multi-Sport Program:
Play different sports, such as soccer, basketball, tennis, group games, and much more!
Hip Hop Dance:
A heap of fun for all ages and abilities, with lots of different routines, dances, and games!
Playbase is located at Namadgi School, O’Halloran Cct, Kambah
These holidays: Times: Pricing:
29 September - 13 October (excl. weekends & public holidays)
8am-12.30pm (or full day: 8am-6pm)
$70 for the morning sports session or $115 for a full day (includes excursion/activity). Childcare Subsidy Available.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Canberra Yacht Club School Holiday Sailing Program
Tackers and OutThere Sailing are Australian Sailing accredited programs aimed at getting kids aged 7-17 sailing. Each program includes: tuition from qualified AS Instructors and Assistant Instructors. Loads of fun, on and off the water!
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
12-17
Times/dates for both age groups: 8.45am-4pm
Kids #1 5 Day Monday 29 September - Friday 3 October
Kids #2 4 Day Tuesday 7 - Friday 10 October
5 Day courses: $650 or $630 for Southern Cross Club members
4 Day courses: $560 or $540 for Southern Cross Club members
If you’re looking for an action-packed program with: Experienced Staff, Coaching Sessions, Extensive Facilities, Daily Excursions & Major Activities, Great Value & Unique Holiday Fun - Child Care Subsidy Fee Reductions Available
Program open to children in Kindergarten to Year 6
Dates: Monday 29th Sep – Friday 3rd Oct 2025
Tuesday 7th – Friday 10th Oct 2025
Closed Labour Day (Monday 6th October)
Morning Programs: Art & Craft, Cricket, Basketball, Dance, Golf, Lego, Soccer, Tennis Choose a favourite or try something new every day!
Daily Excursions & Major Activities – at no extra cost! Limelight Cinemas, Flip Out, Ten-Pin Bowing, iPlay Games Arcade, Ninja Obstacle Course, Inflatable World and more!
Now is the time to try Kids Biz! Visit us online for more information or get in touch! www.kidsbizholidays.com.au admin@kidsbizoshc.com.au 0439 927 053
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
S p r i n g V a c a t i o n P r o g r a m
D&D style diceplay, and Live Action Role Playing (LARP)
Choose your Adventure… Fantasy, History, Legend, Martial Arts, Literature.
29th Sep - 10th Oct
8:30am - 6:00pm
Ages 7+
Children & Teens aged 7 to 15 play a character in a collaborative tale; experience a unique blend of storytelling, D&D style diceplay, and Live Action Role Playing (LARP) physical games.
Child Care Subsidy Approved
View the Vala Program
Buy a Ticket on Eventbrite
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
GOOROMON PARK HORSE RIDING CENTRE
Week 1 - 29th Sept 2nd Oct
Week 2 - 7th Oct 10th Oct
AGE: 6 - 16 Years
TIME: 8:45am - 4:00pm (*enquire about late pick-up.)
NO EXPERIENCE
Never ridden before or Beginner Riders.
EXPERIENCED
GP Beginners, Intermediate ABOVE Programs COST
1day program - $195 4 day program - $625 BYO Lunch, Morning & Afternoon
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
The Wildflower Stop
ACT spring school holidays program 10 to 11:15 am
Stop and smell the flowers during Floriade with our interactive holiday program inspired by our Camel trains to steel wheels: life on the Trans-Australian Railway exhibition.
Book a spot for your young artist aged 7–12 to create their own wildflower landscapes in this hands-on watercolour session.
KINGS AVENUE, CANBERRA ACT
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Activities:
Art & craft, board games, construction, group games, music, play equipment, and more!
FUN Excursions: Movies, Ninja Park, Inflatable World, Flip Out, Bowling, KIDZplore, iPlay, and more!
Sports Programs:
The Multi-Sports Program, Skate ‘n Scoot, and Hip Hop Dance - skills, thrills and fun!
29 September - 13 October (excl. weekends & public holidays)
8am-6pm (Morning session 8am-12.30pm)
$115/day (includes excursion) OR $70/half day (morning or afternoon). Childcare Subsidy Available.
SPRING HOLIDAY PROGRAM
SOCK PUPPETRY
Craft your own colourful puppet friends using a variety of fun, textured materials.
Monday 29 September – Friday 3 October, drop in between 10am–12pm
Suitable for children aged 5–12 years. Bookings recommended
HURRY UPCYCLING – SUSTAINABLE DESIGN WORKSHOP
Dive into a fun-fuelled workshop exploring sustainable design with designers from the Alastair Swayn Foundation.
Tuesday 7 October and Wednesday 8 October, 10am–12pm
Suitable for children aged 8–12 years. Bookings essential
REUSE. RETHINK. REMAKE.
Join designers from the Alastair Swayn Foundation for an engaging introduction into design, sustainability and creative problem solving.
Thursday 9 October and Friday 10 October, 10am–12.30pm
Suitable for children aged 12–17 years. Bookings essential
MORE SPRING HIGHLIGHTS
Join us for A Little Bit of Blue, an interactive puppet detective show for families on 10 October, and don’t miss the Mr. Squiggle and Friends exhibition before it closes 13 October!
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
AIE’s school holiday courses are a fantastic way to introduce students to video game development and 3D animation skills, tools and technology in a seriously fun studio environment. Create captivating characters, write code for games and create your own playable video game with our entry-level courses; the choice is yours! link.aie.edu/holidays
Wk 3: 13th October
Wk 2: 7th – 10th October
RIDING INSTRUCTION
S C HOOL HOL IDAY M TB P R OGR AM S SCHOOL HOLIDAY MTB PROGRAMS
Join us on Australia’s leading School Holiday MTB programs for riders aged 6 - 16 of all skill levels. Instructors are all professionally qualified, fun & engaging Private lessons, Masterclasses and Term programs for all ages also available year ‘round.
GR AVITY M TB S HUTTL ES GRAVITY MTB SHUTTLES
UC Stromlo Forest Park has gravity trails for everyone, from green to double black descents, tech and flow. Our year ‘round Stromlo Shuttle service operates to the public Fri - Mon and every day during the ACT/NSW school holidays Also available for private bookings mid week.
E- B IKE TOUR S - a family adve nt u re E-BIKE TOURS - a family adventure
Come and join us on our e-bikes for a 2.5hr tour at UC Stromlo Forest Park and discover the best trails Canberra has to offer This tour is suitable for adventurers that have a moderate fitness level, can ride a bike and are aged 999 Contact us for details
Sports coaching, free play session, prizes, daily excursions & games make each day an action-packed adventure!
Monday 29th Sep – Friday 10th Oct 2025
Closed Labour Day (Monday 6th October)
Programs
open to children from Kindy to Year 6
Multiple great clinics to choose from:
Cricket Basketball Dance Golf Soccer Tennis
Choose a favourite or try something new every day!
Our experienced & enthusiastic coaches are on hand to develop your child’s skills and confidence, regardless of their age or experience.
We provide:
a supportive, fun environment
extensive facilities & options
encouragement for active play
excellent value for money
Visit us online for more information or get in touch!
www.kidsbizholidays.com.au admin@kidsbizoshc.com.au 0439 927 053
SPORTS - TENNIS
Tennis World Canberra
Tennis camps are run during all four school holiday periods. Players experience full days of fun and engaging activities.
Monday 29 September - Friday 3 October Tuesday 7 October - Friday 10 October
+ Full Day Sessions, 9am - 3pm
+ 5+ year olds
+ Red, Orange and Green Ball
+ Yellow Ball enquires welome - invite only
+ $75 per day
TENNIS WORLD CANBERRA 1300 836 647 - tennisworld.net.au
