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What's on - family activities and events

School holidays

Looking for something to keep the kids busy these school holidays? We have a great range of activities for children and young people.

Children's Week

Join in the fantastic range of fee activities for all the family to celebrate Children's Week from 22-30 October.

Upcoming events for children and families

Nillumbik Artists Open Studios 2024

23 Nov 2024 More than 30 artists across Nillumbik will open their studios over four weekends in 2024. You're invited to see the artists at work, find out about techniques they use and discover the passions that inspire them. A broad range of artists who work in different mediums will be represented.

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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

23 Nov 2024 Season 5 at Eltham Little Theatre - live community dinner theatre with BYO food and beverages. Bringing the world of Narnia to life, where it is always winter, but never Christmas. Suitable for the whole family.

Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Road, Research 3095

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Tagged as: , Kids & family, Music, Drama & Arts

Neuro-Affirming Parenting for Your Neuro-Divergent Child

26 Nov 2024 Join Dr Emma-Rose Parsons from Spectrum House for the online Nillumbik Parenting Hub Series.

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Reach & Belong Cooking Class

27 Nov 2024 Reach & Belong's cooking classes help adults and teenagers with disabilities learn how too cook, meet new friends and discover new favourite meals!

Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Road, Hurstbridge 3099

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Tagged as: , Kids & family, Talks, Tours & Workshops

Family Storytime at the Hurstbridge Hub

27 Nov 2024 Join this fun family storytime session at the Hurstbridge Hub! This open-age session will feature songs, rhymes and stories by our amazing storyteller that your whole family will enjoy.

Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Rd, Hurstbridge 3099

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Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Kids & family, Music, Drama & Arts, Talks, Tours & Workshops

Wayapa Wuurrk Sensory-based children’s workshops - Eltham

27 Nov 2024 An earth-mindfulness, neuro diverse/divergent-based creative journey for all children and families to feel a sense of belonging and enjoyment to our natural environment.

Eltham Library, Panther Place, Eltham 3095

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Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Kids & family

Allwood Festive Bash

14 Dec 2024 Kick off the festive season with a celebration of local music, entertainment and makers market in the gorgeous gardens of Allwood Neighbourhood House!

Allwood Neighbourhood House, 901 Heidelberg-Kinglake Road, Hurstbridge 3099

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Markets, Music, Drama & Arts

Diamond Creek Community Carols 2024

15 Dec 2024 Come and welcome in Christmas at the Diamond Creek Community Carols!

Coventry Oval, Elizabeth Street, Diamond Creek 3089

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Music, Drama & Arts

Carols in the Park - Diamond Creek

24 Dec 2024 A magical evening under the stars! Sing along to your favourite Christmas carols and get into the festive spirit with family and friends accompanied by an orchestra.

R A Wadeson Reserve, Everleigh Drive, Diamond Creek 3089

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Music, Drama & Arts, School Holidays

Wayapa Wuurrk Sensory-based children’s workshops - Greensborough

08 Jan 2025 An earth-mindfulness, neuro diverse/divergent-based creative journey for all children and families to feel a sense of belonging and enjoyment to our natural environment.

Diamond Valley Library, 34 Civic Drive, Greensborough 3088

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Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Kids & family

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