There is plenty on offer to keep kids busy over the upcoming holidays with Yarra Ranges Council’s Winter School Holiday Guide.
A particular highlight is the special performance of Emma Donovan’s acclaimed ABC Kids album Follow the Sun. This live performance, where children are encouraged to sing along, is held at The Memo, Healesville and will feature original songs penned by Donovan, alongside much-loved classic children’s tunes such as, I Can Sing a Rainbow, and Once I Caught a Fish Alive sung in Noongar and Gumbaynggirr languages.
Live performances of the much-loved picture book, Mr Huff will also take place at Montrose Town Centre.
This award-winning performance explores feelings of being fed up, overwhelmed, angry and anxious and discusses coping strategies such as bouncing back and the benefits of having other interests and hobbies.
Eastern Regional Libraries once again has a range of programs on offer, from craft activities to live performances, and even an opportunity to create your own superhero.
As part of the Be a Superhero event, held at local libraries, you’ll be able to create and don a cape and mask, test your skills on the superhero training course and find out your special superhero power.
If you want to make the most of the fresh winter days, join the Gumboot Walk at Birdsland and Healesville. Kids aged between two and six can splish, splash, splosh their way through puddles while seeing all the special animals hiding that call the Yarra Ranges home.
Another one not to be missed is the Grand Bingo competition at Olinda and Seville Community Halls. Young and old will delight in this competition where Grandparents, parents, carers and children are invited to a fun-filled Bingo game, with friendly competition as you play your way to win a prize.
For kids aged eight to 16, a pet portrait collage workshop at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, will see you transform a photograph of your favourite pet into a beautiful work of art complete with a personalised decorative frame.
Yarra Ranges Mayor, Jim Child said there was plenty on offer for a range of ages and interests these winter holidays.
“We have an extensive program of free and low-cost activities on offer to interest everyone,” Cr Child said.
“I encourage everyone to take the time these school holidays to check out what’s on offer and book beforehand as we know these popular activities often book out very quickly.”
You can find the full Winter School Holiday Guide here: www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Community/Family/School-holiday-activities
