Winter school holidays doesn’t mean you have to keep the kids inside while they go stir crazy and drive you mad. There are many activities and events on in Canberra for your kids to enjoy and most importantly, burn off some energy!
Kids High Tea – Snowed In
Get snowed in at the Winter Edition Kids High Tea at First Edition! Enjoy a fun filled day of face painting, glitter tattoos, balloon modellers by the Gecko Gang and of course a winter’s morning tea of mini quiches, toasted marshmallow sticks, finger sandwiches, scone, fairy bread and much more! There is also something for Mums and Dads to enjoy, so make this a family outing and book your tickets today!
Details
Where: First Edition Restaurant
When: Monday July 15, 11am – 1pm
Tickets: 1 adult and 1 child $49
Further information and bookings here
The Ugliest Duckling at Q Theatre
During the winter school holidays the Q Theatre in Queanbeyan will be presenting The Ugliest Duckling by the talented team from Joan Sutherland Performing Art Centre. From Thursday 11 to Saturday 13 of July take your kids to watch the heart-warming tale, featuring circus, movement, colour and focusing on resilience, transformation, joy and the celebration of being different.
Details
Where: Q Theatre, Queanbeyan
When: Thursday 11 July, 6pm
Friday 12 July, 10am and 12pm
Saturday 13, 10am and 12pm
Tickets: children $20 and adults $25
Duration: 45 minutes
Further information and bookings here
Minions Dance Party
Come along to the Gungahlin Marketplace and dance with your favourite characters from Despicable Me. Have your chance to meet and greet with Gru, Mel and the minions and watch them have a dance party on stage. Best of all the event is free, so it is the perfect chance for your kids to burn off some energy these school holidays.
Details
Where: Gungahlin Marketplace, outside Big W
When: half an hour sessions on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July – 10am, 11am, 12pm
Further information here
Family Flicks and Arts and Crafts
Event Cinemas are determined to make the winter school holidays jam packed with fun events. Take your kids to a screening at the cinema anytime during the school holidays to watch Secret Life of Pets 2, Toy Story 4, the new adaptation of The Lion King and Spider-Man: Far From Home. To compliment these screenings there are free art activities to get involved with, including bookmarks, hats, masks and more, all themed to the family movies that are currently screening.
Details
Where: Capitol Cinemas Manuka
When: June and July
Further information and screening and activity times here
All About Craft
During all of week two of the winter school holidays the Gungahlin Marketplace is hosting a free craft event. There is a new craft activity each day to get involved with, including bug magnet weaving, wind chimes, kaleidoscope, sand tables and collage making. Then on Saturday and Sunday the centre has superheros, cowboys and dinosaurs visiting, so bring your kids to meet and take a photo with their favourite characters.
Details
Where: Gungahlin Marketplace, outside Big W
When: Monday 15 – Friday 19 July, 10:30am – 1:30pm
Further information here
Kids Market
Have a chance to sell your loved but no longer needed kids winter clothing, or find pre loved goodies to buy at Exhibition Park! You can apply to sell on their website or if you’re just interested in finding bargains on 0-12 year old clothing and accessories such as toys, strollers, car seats and party supplies stop by and have a walk around their many stalls.
Details
Where: Fitzroy Building, Exhibition Park
When: 29 June, 9am to 12pm
Tickets: $4 adults and free entry for kids 12 and under
Further information here
