School holidays

If you have some time to relax these school holidays, you are invited to explore our Shire, shop local and experience that warm hospitality and natural beauty that Nillumbik has on offer.

Have a picnic, wander our markets, walk our many trails, visit our galleries, getting up close to animal life and of course explore our unique retail offerings - there are lots of interesting ways to fill in the school holidays.

Upcoming school holiday events

Wildlife Xposure - Native Animals

07 Apr 2025 Meet Australia's amazing animals - for the younger animal lovers.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Animals, Environment, Kids & family, School Holidays, Talks, Tours & Workshops

Meet the Animals

07 Apr 2025 Join our farmers to meet one of Edendale's animals, each day will be a different animal. Weekdays: Monday 7 April to Thursday 17 April. See the information board at Reception for daily locations.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

8 more dates

Tagged as: , Animals, Kids & family

Wildlife Xposure – An Adventure with Vulnerable & Endangered Species

07 Apr 2025 The Wildlife Xposure Team is back and ready to take your young nature lovers on a thrilling journey these holidays

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

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

Junior Farmers

08 Apr 2025 A Hands-On Farm Experience! Help us out with farm chores and give the ponies a brush! For children aged 8 to 12 years old

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095

1 more date

Tagged as: , Animals, Kids & family, School Holidays, Talks, Tours & Workshops

Bush Magic School holiday workshop

08 Apr 2025 Come and join our magical workshop for children aged 6 to 12yrs with acclaimed children's book author Penny Harrison. We’ll craft our own potion bottles, amulets, nature wands and spell books, while conjuring self-confidence, kindness and positive friendships.

Panton Hill Neighbourhood House, 18 Bishops Rd, Panton Hill 3759

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School Holiday Drop Ins at the Youth Hub

08 Apr 2025 Drop Ins are still open Tuesdays and Thursdays during school holidays! Expect activities like Mario Kart, pool and heaps of snacks as well as some pop-up activities like crafts, game offs and cooking!

Nillumbik Youth Hub, 32-34 Elizabeth Street, 3089

3 more dates

Tagged as: , Arts and culture, Youth

The Nillumbik Pop Up Tennis Open

08 Apr 2025 Get ready for an action-packed day these school holidays at the Nillumbik Pop Tennis Open!

This FREE, age 12+ inclusive youth event is your chance to compete, have fun, and win amazing prizes, including Rebel Sport vouchers for the day’s winners.

Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre, 44 Civic Drive, Greensborough 3088

Tagged as: , Sports, Youth

Mini Farmers

09 Apr 2025 Help us out with morning animal chores including the chickens and feeding some of the animals.

For children aged 5 to 8 years old

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095

1 more date

Tagged as: , Animals, Kids & family, School Holidays, Talks, Tours & Workshops

Drama for kids - school holidays workshop

09 Apr 2025 Enjoy a fun morning of storytelling, acting and dress-ups. This course is open to children ages 5 - 10 years.

739 Main Rd, Eltham 3095, 3095

Tagged as: , School Holidays

Pottery for kids - school holidays workshop AM

09 Apr 2025 Great creative these school holidays and make your own special gift to give to Mum for Mother’s Day.

Eltham Living and Learning Centre, 739 Main Road, Eltham 3095,

Tagged as: , School Holidays

Create Your Own Bag Art

09 Apr 2025 Join us for this colourful and creative activity – and make something truly special to take home!

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

1 more date

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

Jobs Skills 101 with Melbourne Polytechnic

09 Apr 2025 Join Melbourne Polytechnic for this workshop to learn all about applying for your first job. From crafting your CV to acing your first interview, we will cover the essentials of job applications.

Nillumbik Youth Hub, 32-34 Elizabeth Street, Diamond Creek 3089

Tagged as: , Talks, Tours & Workshops, Youth

Job Skills workshop

09 Apr 2025 Are you ready to take the step and apply for your first job? In this session you will learn the essentials to confidently take that step. From crafting your CV to acing your first interview, we will cover the essentials of job applications.

Diamond Creek Youth Hub, 32-34 Elizabeth Street, Diamond Creek 3089

Tagged as: , School Holidays

Pottery for kids - school holidays workshop PM

09 Apr 2025 Great creative these school holidays and make your own special gift to give to Mum for Mother’s Day.

Eltham Living and Learning Centre, 739 Main Road, Eltham, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , School Holidays

Introduction to Beekeeping (To bee or not to bee)

09 Apr 2025 A fun and informative introduction to bees and beekeeping for families considering introducing a beehive into their home garden.

This workshop will cover an overview of bee life cycles, seasonal behaviour and the importance of bees in our world. Find out what is involved in becoming a beekeeper for the first time- including equipment, regulations and safety.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

2 more dates

Tagged as: , Environment, Talks, Tours & Workshops

Nocturnal Wildlife Safari

09 Apr 2025 Learn more about the animals which come out at night in your local area including the elusive Platypus in our Nocturnal Wildlife Safari! After some food at the Youth Hub, we will walk a short distance and use torches to search for animals living along the Diamond Creek!

Nillumbik Youth Hub, 32-34 Elizabeth Street, 3089

Tagged as: , Animals, Environment, Youth

Polymer Clay Earring Workshop

10 Apr 2025 Join Living & Learning Nillumbik for a fun polymer clay workshop.

Panton Hill Living & Learning, 18 Bishops Road, Panton Hill 3759

Tagged as: , Arts and culture, Talks, Tours & Workshops, Youth

Polymer clay earrings school holiday workshop

10 Apr 2025 Do you want to design and create your own polymer clay earrings?

Come and show off your creative flair and handmake 2 sets of Polymer clay earrings to take home.

Feel the clay, understand about conditioning, creating the design, choose from a vast array of colours and cutters with your own unique style in mind.

Panton Hill Neighbourhood House, 18 Bishops Rd, Panton Hill 3759

Tagged as: , School Holidays

Easter Storytime at the farm

10 Apr 2025 Join the team from the Yarra Plenty Regional Library for a fun Storytime in our Ironbark Shelter. Get ready to sing, listen to stories – and don’t forget to keep a lookout for the adorable local animals. You might even see a special rabbit!

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095

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

Sensory-Friendly Farm Fun

10 Apr 2025 Join one of our farmers to meet some of our delightful animals, in a small, sensory friendly sized group tailored to suit children on the Autism Spectrum. Sponsored by Eltham Paediatrics.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Animals, Environment, Kids & family, School Holidays, Talks, Tours & Workshops

Holiday Art Fun - Hot Teddies

11 Apr 2025 Diamond Valley Art Society will lead another fun and creative art activity for the kids these school holidays.
Bookings are required for participating children.
An adult is required to stay with the participants.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

2 more dates

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

Nillumbeats Movie Night: Scott Pilgrim vs The World

16 Apr 2025 Join Nillumbeats for their first event of the year- a free screening of Scott Pilgrim vs The World with free pizza, popcorn and more

Nillumbik Youth Hub, 32-34 Elizabeth Street, Diamond Creek 3089

Tagged as: , Arts and culture, Youth

Backyard chooks for families

17 Apr 2025 A workshop for families with chook loving children over eight to learn the basics of backyard chicken keeping with our farmer Raewyn.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

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

Nillumbik Youth Priorities Workshop

17 Apr 2025 Nillumbik Youth are reviewing our priorities and want to hear from you! Join us for a drop in interactive workshop to have your say on the key issues for local young people and share what types of programs, events and supports you'd like to see in the Nillumbik area for young people aged 12-25

Nillumbik Youth Hub, 32-34 Elizabeth Street, Diamond Creek 3089

Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Talks, Tours & Workshops, Youth

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