September 18 to 30
School holiday activities in the Maude St precinct
Greater Shepparton City Council is hosting free activities suitable for children of all ages and abilities. From Monday, September 18, to September 30, head to the mall and try some gridball and giant games, make a posy jar, have a hit of volleyball and more. For information, visit www.greatershepparton.com.au
September 19 to 26
Pinot and Picasso sessions
Children can unleash their inner Picasso at Shepparton’s Pinot and Picasso school holiday sessions. Each class includes guidance, a canvas, paint supplies and aprons. BYO beverages, nibbles and your imagination. For information and to book, visit the Pinot & Picasso website.
When: September 19 to 26, various times
Where: Pinot and Picasso, 172 Maude St, Shepparton
Cost: $39 to $59
Tuesday, September 19
Sprout mud and messy play
KidsTown will be muddy, messy and downright merry during the school holidays as part of the Sprout mud and messy play. Activities in the community edible garden space ‘Sprout’ include mad mud kitchen, painting stations, giant games, and more. Plus, kids can go bananas on the B1 and B2 cars.
When: 10am to 3pm
Where: KidsTown, 7287 Midland Hwy, Mooroopna
Cost: entry is a gold coin per person
Contact: KidsTown 5831 4213 or visit www.kidstown.org.au
Wednesday, September 20
Eat the Rainbow
Join Katie from RDI Nutrition for Eat the Rainbow – an exciting and interactive healthy eating session. Katie will show your little ones how tasting a rainbow of foods can bring health and joy to your lives.
When: 10.30am to 11.30am
Where: KidsTown, Peppercorn Gardens, 7287 Midland Hwy, Mooroopna
Cost: gold coin entry
Contact: Healthy Communities GSCC: 5832 9700. Registration is required and can be made at https://eattherainbow1.eventbrite.com.au
Thursday, September 21
Wonderful world of trains
Step aboard the Wonderful World of Trains and embark on an adventure at the Shepparton library. Hosted by the GV Rail Club, kids and parents can look forward to a fun night of all things model trains and even take the controls and conduct one themselves.
When: 6pm to 8pm
Where: Shepparton library, 41-43 Marungi St, Shepparton
Cost: free
Contact: Shepparton library, 1300 374 765 or shepparton@gvlibraries.com.au