🎉 The Monitor has compiled a collection of family-friendly events across Gippsland this August.
We will update this list as the month progresses, so if you have any suggestions for child-friendly events or activities for the whole family then send an email to [email protected].
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🚀 Let’s dive in!
West Gippsland Dance Festival
A solo dancer at West Gippsland Dance Festival.
Celebrating its 34th year, this family-friendly not-for-profit dance festival takes place in Warragul over the school holidays. There’s a wide range of competitions from solo, duo and trio routines to improvisation sessions.
Make sure to register if you want your child to take part.
When: Friday September 18 - Sunday September 27.
Where: West Gippsland Arts Centre, 1 Civic Place, Warragul.
DinoManiacs
DinoManiacs live.
Hosted by Shaun & Tara, DinoManiacs is an interactive show with singing, dancing and activities aimed at children between the ages of one and eight.
Ticket price: $18 or $60 for a family of four.
When: Monday September 21.
Where: The Forge Theatre, 80 McKean Street, Bairnsdale.
Emma Memma Jungle Picnic Tour
Emma Memma with her picnic basket and teddy bear.
The Jungle Picnic show invites children to bring their picnic baskets and their pet rocks along to the show where they can jump, dance and sing with stage performer Emma Memma.
Ticket price: $42.50.
When: Tuesday September 29.
Where: Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, 32 Kay Street, Traralgon.
South Gippsland Dairy & Farming Expo
Market stalls at South Gippsland Dairy & Farming Expo.
The Lions Club of Strzelecki is running a dairy and farming expo in Korumburra with plenty of kid-friendly activities including a gumboot footrace and facepainting. There’s also plenty of market stalls for food and toys.
Ticket price: Gold coin donation.
When: Wednesday September 2 - Thursday September 3.
Where: Korumburra Showgrounds, Corner of South Gippsland Highway & Charles Streets, Korumburra.
Wolfgang in the Stars
Poster for Wolfgang in the Stars.
This show follows a young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as he builds a rocket ship with his circus bear best friend to find the missing notes of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.
Ticket price: $25 for adults and $15 for children under 16.
When: Saturday September 26.
Where: Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, 32 Kay Street, Traralgon.
Cats: Young Actors Edition
A young actor in their Cats costume.
The Jellicle cats will come out to Warragul for the last week of September in this one-hour adaptation of the hit musical, performed by young actors.
Ticket price: $20 for adults and $15 for children under 18.
When: Tuesday September 29 - Friday October 2.
Where: West Gippsland Arts Centre, 1 Civic Place, Warragul.
Mini Makers Kids: School of Fish
A handcrafted fish.
Young artists will use recycled cardboard, clay, paint and beads to sculpt a miniature under the sea creature.
Targeted at students between four and 12 years old.
When: Tuesday September 29.
Where: Gippsland Art Gallery, 70 Foster Street, Sale.
Father's Day at Gumbaya World
Celebrate Father’s Day with bumper cars, rides and wildlife at Gumbaya World.
Tickets: $35-$45.
When: Sunday September 6 .
Where: Gumbaya World, 2705 Princes Highway, Tynong North.
Walhalla train rides
A Walhalla train crossing the Thomson railway bridge.
The Walhalla Goldfields Railway has train trips through the picturesque Baw Baw Shire town every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Ticket price: Adult return tickets are $40.
When: Every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Where: Walhalla.
August Events
Gippsland International Winter Festival All Breeds Championship Shows
Put your pooch to the test at the All Breeds Championship Shows.
There will be four canine competition events held to test how well trained the canine entrants are. International and interstate judges will evaluate top-tier competitors across every breed category.
When: Friday August 21 - Sunday August 23.
Where: Maffra Rec Reserve, McLean Street, Maffra.
Old Ghost Town Tours
Tour Old Gippstown in search of ghosts.
Join the crew at Gippsland Heritage Park for a spooky walk around the Old Ghost Town as the tour guides teach the young ones about the history of the buildings and their residents.
Ticket price:
Adults: $35.
Children (under 14 years): $20.
Family (two adults and two children): $90.
When: Saturday August 29.
Where: Old Gippstown, Gippsland Heritage Park, 211 Lloyd Street, Moe.
Local Legends Show
One of the vintage cars on display at the Maffra Shed.
The Gippsland Vehicle Collection Museum has reopened after the completion of general upgrades and to celebrate the Maffra Shed hosts a brand new exhibition of vintage vehicles.
When: Exhibition opens on August 30.
Where: The Maffra Shed, 1A Sale Road, Maffra.