Kyabram Fauna Park: Dinos at the Zoo
Get up close to giant dinosaurs in a setting like no other at Kyabram Fauna Park, where 15 prehistoric beasts have just taken residence. You can experience Kyabram’s new dinosaur population roaming in a newly created area of the parkland, with the opportunity to make your own discoveries in the fossil dig sandpit. There’s free zoo entry for children under 16 on weekends, school holidays and public holidays, so what better time to check it out?
When: Friday, March 29 to Sunday, July 14, 10am to 5pm
Where: Kyabram Fauna Park, 75 Lake Rd, Kyabram
Cost: Free with park admission
Contact: 5852 2883 or enquiries@kyabramfaunapark.com.au
Cardboard roll bunnies
Take the kids to Shepparton Library to make a funny bunny wrapped in yarn, complete with googly eyes and a cute cotton wool tail.
When: Tuesday, April 2, 2.30pm
Where: Shepparton Library, 41-43 Marungi St, Shepparton
Cost: Free
Contact: 1300 374 765 or shepparton@gvlibraries.com.au
Cranes for peace and peace poles
Jo from the Goulburn Valley Peace Poll Project will show the kids how to make beautiful paper cranes and peace poles. Help create a colourful display for everyone in the library to enjoy!
When: Wednesday, April 3, 2.30pm
Where: Shepparton Library, 41-43 Marungi St, Shepparton
Cost: Free
Contact: 1300 374 765 or shepparton@gvlibraries.com.au
PLAY grp
The PLAY grp is running its school holiday open-age play sessions for children aged six months to seven years old. These sessions will allow children to explore various sensory and messy activities and engage in physical activities in indoor and outdoor areas. It will also be a good chance to meet with other parents and plan playdates.
When: Thursday, April 4, 10am or Wednesday, April 10, 10am
Where: PLAY grp, 117 Balaclava Rd, Shepparton
Cost: $20 per child
Contact: Renee on 0409 570 701 or admin@playgrp.com.au
Snowy and the Seven Cool Dudes
This interactive production is a spin on the classic fairytale, and perfect for children aged three to 11. During the performance, kids will enjoy the opportunity of role-play as they’re invited on stage to become a variety of characters.
When: Thursday, April 4, 10.30am
Where: Riverlinks Eastbank, 70 Welsford St, Shepparton
Cost: Full $20
Contact: Riverlinks box office on 5832 9511
Tape resist painting
This school holidays, let your kids unleash their artistic flair with tape resist painting, where they can create masterpieces by layering paint over strategically placed tape to reveal vibrant patterns and designs. Make sure to wear something you don’t mind getting a bit of paint on.
When: Thursday, April 4, 10.30am
Where: Mooroopna Library, 9-11 Morrell St, Mooroopna
Cost: Free
Contact: 1300 374 765 or mooroopna@gvlibraries.com.au
Animals Around Me
Featuring the Yorta Yorta language, Tammy-Lee Atkinson’s children’s book celebrates the animals we see every day. The book has been created with the help of Indigenous youth in Shepparton, and is being launched at the Shepparton Festival with an artwork exhibition showcasing the illustrations.
When: Friday, April 5 to Friday, April 12
Where: The Point of Difference Studio, 62a Benalla Rd, Shepparton
Cost: Free
Contact: Shepparton Festival on 0475 208 201 or hello@sheppartonfestival.org.au
School holiday fun in the CBD: Slime making
Let the kids unleash their creativity as they concoct colourful slime creations that stretch, squish and sparkle with endless delight.
When: Friday, April 5, 10am to 1pm
Where: Maude St (between Fryers St and High St), Shepparton
Cost: Free
Contact: 5832 9431 or healthycommunities@shepparton.vic.gov.au
Bat Night
Take the kids to Cussen Park for a unique school holiday experience. Bat Night is an interactive, family-friendly event. It’s an opportunity to learn more about the flying mammals, including how they catch their prey, the variety of sizes and species, and things humans have in common with them.
When: Sunday, April 7, 5pm to 8pm
Where: Cussen Park, 100 Tatura-Undera Rd, Tatura
Cost: Free
Contact: 5832 9714 or riversconnect@shepparton.vic.gov.au
Junior sports clinics
At the junior sports clinics over the holidays, kids will rotate through four sports: football, netball, tennis and cricket. Each session will go for 30 minutes, with a 20-minute morning tea break included for the kids. And the best news? Free coffee van for the parents!
When and where:
Monday, April 8: Murchison Recreation Reserve
Tuesday, April 9: Undera Recreation Reserve
Wednesday, April 10: Kialla Park Recreation Reserve
Thursday, April 11: Mooroopna Recreation Reserve
Cost: Free
Contact: Declan Napier on 0422 171 738 or declan.napier@shepparton.vic.gov.au
Sand art fun
It’s time to get crafty and unleash your little one’s creative side this school holidays with free, colourful sand art. No booking is required, just bring your imagination and let the colourful fun begin.
When: Monday, April 8 to Saturday, April 13, 11am to 2pm
Where: Shepparton Marketplace, Benalla Rd, Shepparton
Cost: Free
Contact: Shepparton Marketplace at https://sheppartonmarketplace.com.au/contact/
Paper lanterns
Let the kids’ creativity shine as they decorate and assemble their own colourful DIY paper lanterns to brighten your space all year round.
When: Tuesday, April 9, 10.30am
Where: Mooroopna Library, 9-11 Morrell St, Mooroopna
Cost: Free
Contact: 1300 374 765 or mooroopna@gvlibraries.com.au
Movie afternoon: Clifford the Big Red Dog
Take the kids to watch Clifford the Big Red Dog at Shepparton Library. Bookings are essential as numbers are limited, so contact the library to reserve your spot.
When: Tuesday, April 9, 2.30pm
Where: Shepparton Library, 41-43 Marungi St, Shepparton
Cost: Free (bookings are essential)
Contact: 1300 374 765 or shepparton@gvlibraries.com.au
Dragon puppets
It’s time for kids to celebrate the Year of the Dragon by making a fabulous fire-breathing puppet.
When: Wednesday, April 10, 2.30pm
Where: Shepparton Library, 41-43 Marungi St, Shepparton
Cost: Free
Contact: 1300 374 765 or shepparton@gvlibraries.com.au
Paper plate string art
Take the kids to create paper plate string art this school holidays. It’s as easy as starting with a simple shape on a paper plate, poking holes and adding coloured yarn to create a fantastic art piece.
When: Thursday, April 11, 10.30am
Where: Shepparton Library, 41-43 Marungi St, Shepparton
Cost: Free
Contact: 1300 374 765 or shepparton@gvlibraries.com.au
DIY bouncy balls
Get ready for some bouncing fun these holidays with DIY bouncy balls craft at Tatura Library. Let your kids unleash their creativity as they mix colourful ingredients and mould their own bouncy balls for endless entertainment.
When: Thursday, April 11, 11am
Where: Tatura Library, 12-16 Casey St, Tatura
Cost: Free
Contact: 1300 374 765 or tatura@gvlibraries.com.au
School holiday fun in the CBD: Veggie planting
Take your kids on a green-fingered adventure with a free veggie-planting activity. Kids can learn the magic of growing their own nutritious produce as they plant six different vegetables.
When: Friday, April 12, 10am to 1pm
Where: Maude St (between Fryers St and High St), Shepparton
Cost: Free
Contact: 5832 9431 or healthycommunities@shepparton.vic.gov.au
The Children’s Food Bowl Festival
Celebrate everything about the Goulburn Valley and its wonderful food bowl this school holidays. Children can learn where their food comes from, have fun with hands-on cooking experiences and enjoy amazing and interactive art activities. Grab your family, friends and a picnic blanket, and pencil this one into your calendar.
When: Friday, April 12, 10am to 2pm
Where: Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton
Cost: Free
Contact: Katie Thorp at katie.thorp@kitchengardenfoundation.org.au
Tomorrow is a Brand-New Day
Tomorrow is a Brand-New Day is a message of hope and an uplifting and fun tribute to learning and growing. Set to the sounds of woodwind and percussion instruments, this new work by composer Alan John brings Davina Bell and Allison Colpoy’s charming picture book to life. This short, interactive session is a perfect first musical experience for young people aged five to eight; the audience is invited to participate in the storytelling and learn about all the different instruments being played.
When: Friday, April 12, 11am to 11.30am
Where: Tatura Library, 12-16 Casey St, Tatura
Cost: Free (online booking required)
Contact: Shepparton Festival on 0475 208 201 or hello@sheppartonfestival.org.au