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Your way to fill in the second week of holidays

Happy Easter. Photo by Katsiaryna Kallantai

Families across Greater Shepparton are in for a treat these school holidays, with a jam-packed calendar of events and activities sure to keep kids and parents entertained.

From creative craft sessions and active adventures, to Easter surprises and final farewells, there’s something for everyone to enjoy across the region.

Easter sand art crafts – free fun for little creators:

Get ready for some hands-on fun with free Easter sand art craft sessions, perfect for sparking your child’s creativity. Kids can make vibrant sandy masterpieces with a festive twist—think bunnies, eggs, and all things Easter.

Dates: 16th, 17th and 19th April

Time: 10:30am – 1:30pm

Location: In front of Big W, Shepparton

Cost: Free, no bookings required

Easter Saturday: Meet the Bunny:

Mark your calendars for Saturday, 19 April, when the roving Easter Bunny and Alice will be spreading cheer and handing out eggs.

Families can enjoy a selfie opportunity with the Bunny and get involved in pop-up Easter crafts on the day.

Dates: 19th April

Time: 10:30am – 1:30pm

Location: In front of Big W, Shepparton

Creative planks workshop:

Let the kids build and create using eco-friendly wooden planks at this engaging, hands-on workshop.

Date: Tuesday, 15 April

Time: 10am – 1pm

Location: Maude Street Mall

Cost: Free

More Info: tinyurl.com/3uxe676n

Temporary tattoos and free fairy floss:

Add a little sparkle and sweetness to the holidays with free airbrush tattoos and fairy floss.

Date: Thursday, 17 April

Time: 10am – 1pm

Location: Maude Street Mall

Cost: Free

More Info: tinyurl.com/mru9ppcx

All Aboard Skateboarding Sessions:

Perfect for young thrill-seekers, these free skateboarding lessons include all equipment and are open to all skill levels.

These sessions will be available across several locations.

Cost: Free

More Info: https://tinyurl.com/5hyuyknd

All Aboard Skateboarding Sessions

Murchison: Murchison Skate Park at Lions Park, Stevenson St

Friday, 18 April at 1pm – 2:30pm

Tatura: Tatura Skate Park, Flanagan Pl

Friday, 18 April at 4:30pm – 6pm

Mooroopna: Mooroopna Skate Park, 166 McLennan St

Saturday 19 April at 10am – 11:30am

Toolamba: Toolamba Recreation Reserve, 1A Wheelhouse St

Saturday 19 April at 1pm – 2:30pm

Dookie: Dookie Skate Park, CWA Gardens, Mary St

Saturday 19 April at 4:30pm – 6pm

River Tales and Trails – A scenic adventure

Enjoy a 1.5km scenic walk, ride or roll along local shared paths with interactive pop-up activities along the way.

Date: Tuesday, 15 April

Time: 10am – 12pm

Location: Local scenic shared paths

Register: events.humanitix.com/river-tales-and-trails

Behind the scenes at the Air Ambulance

A special surprise for local youth recently included an exclusive look inside the Air Ambulance at Shepparton Airport.

With support from paramedics and pilots, attendees learned about the life-saving aircraft and equipment.

Date: Thursday, 17 April

Time: Arrive at 6:45pm for a 7pm start

Location: Shepparton Airport

Ages: 8–18, open to all