Affordable School Holiday Activities
Parties, squash, badge making, treat bags and an interactive dinosaur show.
Jacob Wallace
April 04, 2025
🎊 Keeping the kids entertained over the forthcoming school holiday break (September 22 - October 3) will be a logistical and financial challenge for many local parents and carers, so we’ve compiled a list of reasonably-priced activities to keep the family entertained.
💃 Also, don’t forget to check out our farmers market, live music and what’s on lists for September.
📧 If you have any additional ideas for fun activities to do with the family don’t be afraid to email in your suggestions to [email protected]
🚀 Let’s jump into some school holiday events!
GamesFest
Fun and interactive games will be on at Morwell Library.
This free event at Morwell Library celebrates all things gaming. There will be gaming consoles, board games, competitions, leaderboards and prizes.
Make sure to book online here.
When: Monday September 22.
Where: Morwell library, 63-65 Elgin Street, Morwell.
Once Upon a Time a Princess
Julianne Bremner as different princesses.
Live performances by Gippsland entertainer Julianne Bremner. Each night Bremner performs as a different princess from pop culture, including Ariel, Rapunzel and Barbie.
When: September 22 - October 1, 10:30am.
Where: Parky’s Play Centre, Traralgon.
Children's Book Party
Illustrator James Hart will be attending the Bairnsdale Children’s Book Party.
This free event is sponsored by the Children's Book Council of Australia. It will include special guest illustrator James Hart, who drew for the children’s books Ninja Girl, Fartboy and Shower Land. There will be other local authors, activities, badge making, cakes and treat bags.
Make sure to book here beforehand or contact the venue Schoolworks Supplies.
When: Tuesday September 23.
Where: Schoolworks Supplies, 147 Macleod St, Bairnsdale.
Celebrate the Children's Book Council of Australia
Caz Goodwin and Zoe Bennett’s book Wombat Dreaming.
Another free event sponsored by the Children's Book Council of Australia. The event will feature Australian picture book author Caz Goodwin, who wrote Grace and Mr. Milligan, Daisy Runs Wild and Little Matilda. There will also be activities, story reading, a dress up parade, cakes and treat bags.
You can book online here or by contacting Traralgon library on 1300 367 700.
When: Monday September 29.
Where: Traralgon library. 34-38 Kay Street, Traralgon.
Natural Horsemanship School Holiday Clinics
School holiday riding program at Wattle Bank Farm.
A school holiday riding program for children and young adults between six and 21 years old (five year olds are also welcome but must be accompanied by an adult).
The five-hour lessons run Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the school holidays (except for public holidays) and lunch, equipment and horses are all provided.
When: September 22, 24, 26 and 29.
Where: 85 Desmond Road, Wattle Bank.
Baw Baw Squash Club school holiday sessions
Baw Baw Squash Club holiday sessions.
Baw Baw Squash Club is holding a beginner-friendly squash program over the school holidays. Six sessions for a child costs $60.
If you’re interested, email [email protected] or go to the club’s website for more information.
When: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays, 10am-12pm.
Where: Bellbird Park Indoor Centre, 270 Settlement Road, Drouin.
The Dino Maniacs in Moe
Some of the dinosaur displays at the Dino Maniacs show.
This interactive, dinosaur-themed show is designed for kids one to 12 years old. Children can enjoy baby dinosaur toys and sing and dance along to dino-themed tunes.
When: September 24.
Where: Moe Racecourse. 2 Waterloo Road, Moe.
Emma Memma Dance Island Party
The children’s entertainer Emma Memma.
Children's entertainer Emma Memma will dance and sing along to songs including Coconut Tree, Dance Island, Beach Trolley and Jellyfish Blob.
Tickets are $37.50.
When: Saturday September 27.
Where: The Union Theatre, 96 Graham Street, Wonthaggi.
Whalebone
Poster for the Whalebone live show.
A theatrical experience for the whole family, recommended for children between the ages of six and 12.
When: Monday, September 29.
Where: Berninneit, 91-97 Thompson Avenue, Cowes.
Wacky Lolly Shooting Machine Workshop
The wacky lolly shooting machine aims to entertain and educate.
A one-hour workshop designed for children who love science. Kids will work as a team and use recycled materials to build a machine that shoots lollies.
When: Tuesday, September 30.
Where: Berninneit, 91-97 Thompson Avenue, Cowes.
Next Generation Art Exhibition
Lexie Fordham ‘Flight at Sunrise’. Paynesville Primary School, 2022.
This exhibition gives Gippsland students the chance to exhibit their work in a professional gallery setting.
When: Friday September 19 – Saturday October 25.
Opening Event: Friday September 19, 4:30pm-6pm.
Where: East Gippsland Art Gallery, 2 Nicholson Street, Bairnsdale.