School holiday programs

School holiday programs
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Welcome to our spring school holidays program!

Get ready for a whirlwind of fun and learning as we dive into the vibrant world of springtime. From exciting activities that spark creativity to thrilling outdoor adventures that embrace the season, we've curated a lineup that guarantees smiles, laughter and unforgetable memories!

Join us as we make the most of this delightful break, celebrating the beauty and energy spring brings. Get set to explore, discover and create during these spring school holidays.

​BYRC

Registrations will open two weeks prior to the event.


Cupcake decorating workshop  - SOLD OUT
Put your creativity to the test! Get a taste of the sweet life, where you will be introduced to the intricate world of cupcake decorating. Learn the ins and outs from a professional baker!

Lunch provided. Bookings are essential as there are limited spots.

  • When: Monday 25 September, 11am-2pm  
  • Where: BYRC, 3/38-40 Redman Parade, Belmore 
  • Ages: 12-18  
  • Price: $5
Tweens Alpha Warrior - SOLD OUT
Tweens, do you have what it takes to be a Ninja Warrior!? Take up the challenge and have fun trying out all the obstacles available at Alpha Warrior, Bankstown!
Lunch provided. Bookings are essential as there are limited spots.
  • When: Tuesday 26 September, 10am-1pm              
  • Where: Alpha Warrior, 19/380 Marion St, Condell Park
  • Ages: 8-12
  • Price: $10
​ Indoor Bubble Soccer  - SOLD OUT
Do you want to know how it feels to be invincible? If so, then bubble soccer is for you! Bounce around the field with your friends in safe, inflatable bubble soccer suits.
Snacks provided, please bring your own lunch. Bookings are essential as there are limited spots.
  • ​When: Wednesday 27 September, 11am-2pm  
  • Where: John Mackay Sports Centre, 2 Vimy St, Bankstown 
  • Ages: 12-18  
  • Cost: $10
Skate clinics  
If you have always wanted to learn how to skateboard, or already know how but want to learn some new skills and tricks, sign up to attend one of our skate clinics, facilitated by Skate Now! All equipment will be provided on the day, just show up and be ready to give it a go! From beginner level to intermediate skaters, you’ll be sure to learn something new! Snacks provided. Bookings are essential as there are limited spots.
  • ​When: Thursday 28 September
    • Session 1: 11am-noon
    • Session 2: Noon-1pm
  • Where: TBC 
  • Ages 12-18 
  • Cost: $10

Register here

Bondi to Coogee coastal walk  
Become one with the sand and sea! Join us on a guided coastal walk, starting in Bondi and making our way to Coogee Beach. Snacks provided, please bring your own lunch.
Bookings are essential as there are limited spots.
  • ​When: Friday 29 September, 9.30am-3.30pm  
  • Where: Meet at BYRC, 3/38-40 Redman Parade, Belmore 
  • Ages: 12-18
  • Cost: $5

Register here

Welcome to Canterbury-Bankstown picnic
All new Canterbury-Bankstown families are invited to this FREE event. It will feature tile painting workshops, multicultural dance and music and Coffee with a Cop. Bring your own picnic lunch and mat. Funding for this project has been provided by the NSW Government.
Bookings essential for the tile painting workshop.  
  • ​When: Friday 29 September, 10am-1pm 
  • Where: Anzac Park, Anzac Square, Campsie 
  • Ages: Open to all new families 
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Dance across cultures 
To celebrate the diverse cultures that span across our LGA, we are going to dance! Groove on over to BYRC as we learn from professional choreographers from different cultural backgrounds! You won’t want to miss out! Lunch provided. Bookings are essential as there are limited spots.
  • When: Thursday 5 October, 10am-2pm   
  • Where: BYRC 
  • Ages: 12-18  
  • Cost: $5

Register here

Archery at Sydney Olympic Park  - SOLD OUT
Are you aiming for fun these school holidays? Like a good challenge? Or maybe you just want to try something new. If so, then this archery activity is for you! Lunch provided. Bookings are essential as there are limited spots.  
  • When: Wednesday 4 October, 9.45am-2pm
  • Where: Meet at 69 The Mall, Bankstown   
  • Ages: 12-18  
  • Cost: $20
Aboriginal nature walkshop
Join our Aboriginal nature walkshop for an educational tour to learn how connecting with nature can improve mental wellbeing.

Learn about the First Nations concept and spiritual practice of Dadirri (da-did-ee), understand different types of wildlife and develop an appreciation of the ecology of the environment around us.

  • ​When: Wednesday 4 October, 11am-2pm
  • Where: Mirambeen Regional Park, 110 Henry Lawson Dr, Georges Hall
    OR Meet at headspace Bankstown at 10.30am, Suite 1, Ground Floor East, 41/45 Rickard Rd, Bankstown
  • Ages: 12-26
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Big Day Out - SOLD OUT
If you're looking for a fun activity for the whole family, join us for a Big Day Out! Activities include crafts, Zumba, sports, slime making, badgemaking and more!
Please note this event is for Canterbury Bankstown residents only. Due to limited capacity, registrations from outside of the LGA will not be accepted.
  • ​When: Wednesday 4 October, 10am-1pm 
  • Where: Hampden Park Public School, 39/75 Hampden Rd Lakemba 
  • Ages: Open to all CBCity families 
  • Cost: FREE
Cycle skills fun day
Come along with your child for a morning of fun competitions, prizes and bike games. Remember to bring your bike and helmet. There will be a FREE barbeque lunch provided, plus safety checks and tips for safer, better riding.
Bookings are essential as there are limited spots.
  • ​When: Thursday 5 October, 10am-1pm
  • Where: Walshaw Park Bike Track (CARES Facility), 6 Trebartha St, Bass Hill 
  • Ages: 7-12  
  • Cost: $5

Register here

Origami workshop
Feeling a little flat? Unfold your creativity and discover the enchanting world of origami in a captivating workshop. Bring your friends along, learn about the history of origami and fold until your heart's content. Lunch provided (as well as cinnamon buns to celebrate International Cinnamon Bun Day on the 4th). Bookings are essential as there are limited spots.
  • ​When: Tuesday 3 October, 11am-2pm  
  • Where: BYRC, 3/38-40 Redman Parade, Belmore 
  • Ages: 12-18  
  • Cost: $5

Register here

Printmaking
Learn beginner printmaking skills from an expert. Try your hand at eucalyptus transfer, origami printing and plastic etching to create your very own sophisticated take home prints. FREE lunch included. Bookings are essential as there are limited spots.
  • ​When: Friday 6 October, 10.30am-3pm 
  • Where: Meet at Bankstown Arts Centre, 5 Olympic Parade, Bankstown
  • Ages: 12-16
  • Cost: $15

Register here

​Bankstown Arts Centre

Kids Clay Club: pinch pot animals - SOLD OUT
Join ceramicist Elsa Jara in creating your own pinch pot animals! Students will be taught a step-by-step demonstration with guidance and basic hand building techniques. Materials provided by Bankstown Arts Centre.

Week 1: Learn different hand building techniques using clay.
Week 2: Paint and decorate your clay creation after it’s been fired in the kiln.

Registrations essential, registrations opening on Monday 4 September. 

  • ​When: Tuesdays 26 September to 3 October, 10am-noon
  • Where: Studio 2, Bankstown Arts Centre, 5 Olympic Parade, Bankstown
  • Ages: 6-10  
  • Cost: $50
​Youth Clay Club: pinch pot characters
Join ceramicist Elsa Jara in creating your own pinch pot characters! Students will be taught a step-by-step demonstration with guidance and basic hand building techniques. Materials provided by Bankstown Arts Centre.

Week 1: Learn different hand building techniques using clay.
Week 2: Paint and decorate your clay creation after it’s been fired in the kiln.

Registrations essential, registrations opening on Monday 4 September.

  • ​When: Tuesdays 26 September to 3 October, 1-3pm
  • Where: Studio 2, Bankstown Arts Centre, 5 Olympic Parade, Bankstown 
  • Ages: 11-14
  • Cost: $50

  Register here

​Cultural celebration caps with Karen Elias - CANCELLED
Design your own baseball hat celebrating our vibrant community using upcycled materials! Participants will be able to take home their creation and wear their stylish new accessory!

Registrations essential, registrations opening on Monday 4 September.

  • ​When: Wednesday 27 September, 10am-noon
  • Where: Studio 2, Bankstown Arts Centre, 5 Olympic Parade, Bankstown
  • Ages:  8-12
  • Cost: $25

Animal maps and markings with Penny Coss
Map and mark the ways animal move in this physically engaged art workshop for tots, exploring painting and drawing with experimental artist Penny Coss!

Registrations essential, registrations opening on Monday 4 September.

  • ​When: Wednesday 4 October, 10am-1pm (with half an hour tea break)
  • Where: Studio 2, Bankstown Arts Centre, 5 Olympic Parade, Bankstown
  • Ages: 3-6 + parent/guardian 
  • Cost: $25

Register here

 

​MIISC

Registrations will open 3 weeks before

School yard games and futsal skills 
Test your skills with all your favourite school yard games including dodgeball, handball and stuck in the mud!
Join our coaches in learning the fundamental skills and rules of futsal.
Registrations essential, registrations opening on Monday 4 September.
  • ​When: Tuesday 26 September and 3 October, 9am-noon
  • Where: Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre, 150 Belmore Rd North, Riverwood
  • Ages:  5-12  
  • Cost: $30 (per child, per session)

Register here

Basketball Skills and minute to win it games! - SOLD OUT
Our coaches will take you through the basic skills and drills of basketball, followed by a range of fast paced, team building minute to win it games!

Registrations essential, registrations opening on Monday 4 September.

  • ​Where: Friday 29 September and 6 October, 9am-noon 
  • When: Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre, 150 Belmore Rd North, Riverwood
  • Ages: 5-13
  • Cost: $30 (per child, per session)

        

Active Canterbury-Bankstown

Kids golf - SOLD OUT
Wanting to play golf? Wanting to learn how to play golf?
Then join us at Sefton Golf Course where we will have a local instructor teaching you the tips and tricks to landing a hole in one.

Registrations essential, registrations opening on Monday 4 September.

  • ​When: Tuesday 26 September. Tee off: 10.30am
  • Where: Sefton Golf Course, 160 Rose St, Sefton
  • Ages:  7-12
  • Cost: FREE
Kids fishing fun - SOLD OUT
Grab your rod, bring your bait and come down to Lambeth Reserve for a morning of fishing.

Are you ready to learn all the tips and tricks on how to catch a whopper!? Don't forget to bring a chair and lunch will be provided for you to enjoy a picnic by the waters edge. For this clinic, children must be accompanied by an adult.  

Registrations essential, registrations opening on Monday 4 September.

  • ​When: Wednesday 27 September, 10am-noon
  • Where: Lambeth Reserve, Henry Lawson Dr and Lambeth Street, Picnic Point
  • Ages: 7-13. Adult required to attend
  • Cost: FREE
 Adventurous kids - SOLD OUT
Looking for an active adventure? Join Active CB staff for a bushwalk through Yeramba Lagoon for a scavenger hunt followed by a picnic lunch at Fitzpatrick Park.

Meeting point - Fitzpatrick Park carpark
For this clinic, children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Registrations essential, registrations opening on Monday 4 September.

  • ​When: Thursday 28th September, 10am-noon 
  • Where: Fitzpatrick Park, 3A Carinya Rd, Picnic Point 
  • Ages: 7-14. Adult required to attend
  • Cost: FREE

 

Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centres

Registrations for all events open one business day prior to event.

Egg hatching program
Watch our chicks hatch from their eggs over ten days! No registration required, simply drop-in!
  • ​When: 11-28 September
  • Where: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre 
  • Ages: All Ages 
  • Cost: FREE
Let's Go Ukrainian! Cookie decorating workshop
Join the Ukrainian celebrations and discover the sweet art of cookie decorating in our very special cookie decorating class. Bookings essential.
  • When: Monday 25 September, 2.30-4pm 
  • Where: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre 
  • Ages: 7-12 
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

 Tween DnD
Help create your own hero’s story. Put your ideas together with others to help solve riddles, create allies, find clues and defeat evil! Bookings essential. 
  • When: Tuesday 26 September, 10am-2pm 
  • Where: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre 
  • Ages: 8-12 
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Reverse garbage workshop
Choose to reuse with this wonderfully inspiring craft session! Bookings essential.
  • ​When: Tuesday 26 September, 2.30-3.30pm 
  • Where: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre 
  • Ages: 5-12 
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

DIY door stop
Create a personalised door stop to welcome spring in! Bookings essential.
  • When: Wednesday 27 September, 2.30-3.30pm 
  • Where: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre 
  • Ages: 5-12 
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

HSC study sessions
The library will be opening after hours exclusively for HSC students. FREE food, library HSC resources, online databases and plenty of health and wellbeing activities and resources will all be available. Bring your student ID to ensure entry. No registration required, simply drop-in!
  • ​When: Wednesday 27 September, 8-10pm 
  • Where: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre 
  • Who: HSC students only 
  • Cost: FREE 
Youth DnD
Help create your own hero’s story. Put your ideas together with others to help solve riddles, create allies, find clues and defeat evil! Bookings essential.
  • When: Thursday 28 September, 10am-2pm 
  • Where: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre 
  • Ages: 12-18 
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Bingo
Join us for a fun afternoon of bingo! Prizes to be won. Bookings essential. 
  • ​When: Friday 29 September, 2.30-3.30pm 
  • Cost: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre 
  • Ages: 5-12 
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Tween DnD
Help create your own hero’s story. Put your ideas together with others to help solve riddles, create allies, find clues and defeat evil! Bookings essential. 
  • When: Tuesday 3 October, 10am-2pm
  • Where: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre 
  • Ages: 8-12 
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Pipe cleaner person
Turn a pipe cleaner into person! Bookings essential. 
  • ​When: Wednesday 4 October, 2.30-3.30pm
  • Where: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 5-12 
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

HSC study sessions
The library will be opening after hours exclusively for HSC students. FREE food, library HSC resources, online databases and plenty of health and wellbeing activities and resources will all be available. Bring your student ID to ensure entry. No registration required, simply drop-in!
  • ​When: Wednesday 4 October, 8-10pm
  • Where: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre 
  • Who: HSC students only 
  • Cost: FREE 
Youth DnD
Help create your own hero’s story. Put your ideas together with others to help solve riddles, create allies, find clues and defeat evil! Bookings essential. 
  • ​When: Thursday 5 October, 10am-2pm 
  • Where: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre 
  • Ages: 12-18 
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Crafty wall hanging
Freshen up your walls with this colourful crafty hanging! Bookings essential.
  • ​When: Thursday 5 October, 2.30-3.30pm 
  • Where: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre 
  • Ages: 5-12 
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Board games
Join us for a fun afternoon of family board games! Bookings essential. 
  • ​When: Friday 6 October, 2.30-3.30pm 
  • Where: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 5-12 
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre

Registrations for all events open one business day prior to event.

Bingo 
Join us for a fun morning of bingo! Prizes to be won. Bookings essential
  • ​When: Tuesday 26 September, 10.30-11.30am 
  • Where: Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre 
  • Ages: 5-12 
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Family movie
Join us for a screening  of one of your favourites! Juice and popcorn provided. Bookings essential. Adults, please make sure you book a ticket for yourself.
  • ​When: Wednesday 27 September, 10.30am-noon 
  • Where: Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre 
  • Ages: All ages 
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Wind up car
Rev your engines and learn to make your own wind up car! Bookings essential. 
  • ​When: Thursday 28 September, 10.30-11.30am
  • Where: Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 5-12
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Drum beats workshop
This drum beats workshop will bring the rhythm of life to you in an explosive percussion of fun, laughter and energy. Bookings essential.
  • ​When: Tuesday 3 October, 10.30-11.30am 
  • Where: Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre 
  • Ages: 5-12
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Let's Go Ukrainian! Loom band workshop
Join the Ukrainian celebrations and make some loom bands in traditional colours! Bookings essential.
  • ​When: Thursday 5 October, 10.30-11.30am 
  • Where: Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 7-12 
  • Cost: FREE

  Register here

​Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre

Registrations for all events open one business day prior to event.

CD spinners
Learn to make a spinner out of CDs! Bookings essential.
  • ​When: Tuesday 26 September, 2.30-3.30pm 
  • Where: Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 5-12 
  • Cost: FREE

  Register here

Bingo
Join us for a fun afternoon of bingo! Prizes to be won. Bookings essential.
  • ​When: Wednesday 27 September, 2.30-3.30pm 
  • Where: Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 5-12 
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Crafty chickens
Create a chicken who really moves! Bookings essential.
  • When: Thursday 28 September, 2.30-3.30pm
  • Where: Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 5-12
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Let's Go Ukrainian! Loom band workshop
Join the Ukrainian celebrations and make some loom bands in traditional colours! Bookings essential.
  • When: Tuesday 3 October, 2.30-3.30pm
  • Where: Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 7-12
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Chemistry show 
See bubbling dry ice, colour changing reactions, glow in the dark pigments, elephant’s toothpaste and more with this amazing chemistry show! Bookings essential.
  • ​When: Wednesday 4 October, 2.30-3.30pm 
  • Where: Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 5-12 
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Family movie
Join us for a screening of one of your favourites! Juice and popcorn provided. Bookings essential. Adults, please make sure you book a ticket for yourself.
  • ​When: Thursday 5 October, 2.30-4pm
  • Where: Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: All ages 
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Earlwood Library and Knowledge Centre

Registrations for all events open one business day prior to event.

Bingo
Join us for a fun morning of bingo! Prizes to be won. Booking essential.
  • ​When: Tuesday 26 September, 10.30-11.30am
  • Where: Earlwood Library and Knowledge Centre 
  • Ages: 5-12
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Wind chimes
Create your own musical wind chimes! Booking essential. 
  • ​When: Wednesday 27 September, 10.30-11.30am
  • Where: Earlwood Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 5-12 
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Wildlife show
Get up close and personal with some favourite native Australian animals and learn all about them! Booking essential.
  • ​When: Thursday 28 September, 12.30-1.30pm
  • Where: Earlwood Library and Knowledge Centre 
  • Ages: 5-12
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Let's Go Ukrainian! Loom band workshop
Join the Ukrainian celebrations and make some loom bands in traditional colours! Bookings essential.
  • ​When: Tuesday 3 October, 10.30-11.30am
  • Where: Earlwood Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 7-12
  • Cost: FREE

  Register here

 

Greenacre Library and Knowledge Centre

Registrations for all events open one business day prior to event.

Paper craft decorations 
Design and create your own decorations out of paper! Bookings essential.
  • ​When: Wednesday 27 September, 2.30-3.30pm
  • Where: Greenacre Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 5-12 
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Reverse garbage workshop
Choose to reuse with this wonderfully inspiring craft session! Bookings essential.
  • ​When: Thursday 28 September, 2.30-3.30pm
  • Where: Greenacre Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 5-12
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Let's Go Ukrainian! Loom band workshop
Join the Ukrainian celebrations and make some loom bands in traditional colours! Bookings essential.
  • ​When: Wednesday 4 October, 2.30-3.30pm 
  • Where: Greenacre Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 7-12
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

 

Lakemba Library and Knowledge Centre

Registrations for all events open one business day prior to event.

Tween DnD
Help create your own hero’s story. Put your ideas together with others to help solve riddles, create allies, find clues and defeat evil! Bookings essential.
  • ​When: Monday 25 September, 2-5pm
  • Where: Lakemba Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 8-12
  • Cost: FREE

  Register here

STEAM: paper planes
Learn how to launch planes and which planes fly the furthest using science! Bookings essential. 
  • When: Tuesday 26 September, 2.30-4pm 
  • Where: Lakemba Library and Knowledge Centre 
  • Ages: 8-12 
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Let's Go Ukrainian! Cookie decorating workshop
Join the Ukrainian celebrations and discover the sweet art of cookie decorating in our very special cookie decorating class. Bookings essential.
  • ​When: Wednesday 27 September, 2.30-4pm 
  • Where: Lakemba Library and Knowledge Centre 
  • Ages: 7-12 
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Bugs and beasts show
Learn all about the bugs, reptiles and more in this not-so-cuddly wildlife show! Bookings essential.
  • ​When: Tuesday 3 October, 3-4pm 
  • Where: Lakemba Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 5-12
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Bingo
Join us for a fun afternoon of bingo! Prizes to be won. Bookings essential.
  • ​When: Wednesday 4 October, 2.30-4pm
  • Where: Lakemba Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 5-12
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Padstow Library and Knowledge Centre

Registrations for all events open one business day prior to event.

Button craft
Get creative with buttons and make some art! Bookings essential.
  • ​When: Tuesday 26 September, 2.30-4pm
  • Where: Padstow Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 5-12
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Wildlife show
Get up close and personal with some favourite native Australian animals and learn all about them! Bookings essential.
  • ​When: Thursday 28 September, 10.30-11.30am
  • Where: Padstow Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 5-12 
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Snakes alive
Learn to craft a snake which actually moves! Bookings essential.
  • ​When: Wednesday 4 October, 2.30-4pm
  • Where: Padstow Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 5-12
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Let's Go Ukrainian! Loom band workshop
Join the Ukrainian celebrations and make some loom bands in traditional colours! Bookings essential.
  • When: Thursday 5 October, 2.30-3.30pm
  • Where: Padstow Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 7-12
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Paper plane launcher
Make a launcher to let your planes fly even further! Bookings essential.
  • ​When: Friday 6 October, 2.30-4pm
  • Where: Padstow Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 8-12
  • Cost: FREE

Register here


 

​Panania Library and Knowledge Centre

Registrations for all events open one business day prior to event.

Bingo
Join us for a fun afternoon of bingo! Prizes to be won. Bookings essential.
  • ​When: Tuesday 26 September, 2.30-4pm
  • Where: Panania Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 5-12
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Kubo robots
Learn coding and robotics with Kubo! Bookings essential.
  • ​When: Wednesday 27 September, 10.30am-noon
  • Where: Panania Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 7-12
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Kubo robots
Learn coding and robotics with Kubo! Bookings essential.
  • ​When: Wednesday 27 September, 2.30-4pm
  • Where: Panania Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 7-12 
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Let's Go Ukrainian! Cookie decorating workshop
Join the Ukrainian celebrations and discover the sweet art of cookie decorating in our very special cookie decorating class. Bookings essential.
  • ​When: Friday 29 September, 2.30-4pm
  • Where: Panania Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 7-12
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Flapping paper butterfly
Create a butterfly who really flaps! Bookings essential.
  • ​When: Wednesday 4 October, 2.30-4pm
  • Where: Panania Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 5-12
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Chemistry show
See bubbling dry ice, colour changing reactions, glow in the dark pigments, elephant’s toothpaste and more with this amazing chemistry show! Bookings essential.
  • ​When: Thursday 5 October, 2.30-3.30pm
  • Where: Panania Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 5-12
  • Cost: FREE

Register here


Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre

Registrations for all events open one business day prior to event.

Chemistry capers workshop
Find out about the science that can be found in your own kitchen in this hands-on chemistry workshop! Bookings essential.
  • ​When: Wednesday 27 September, 2-3pm
  • Where: Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 5-12
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Let's Go Ukrainian! Loom band workshop
Join the Ukrainian celebrations and make some loom bands in traditional colours! Bookings essential.
  • When: Thursday 28 September, 10.30-11.30am
  • Where: Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 7-12
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Bingo
Join us for a fun afternoon of bingo! Prizes to be won. Bookings essential.
  • ​When: Friday 29 September, 2-3pm
  • Where: Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 5-12
  • Cost: FREE

  Register here

Flower collage
Create an everlasting bunch of flowers using collage! Bookings essential.
  • ​When: Tuesday 3 October, 11am-noon
  • Where: Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: 8-12
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Family movie
Join us for a screening of one of your favourites! Juice and popcorn provided. Bookings essential. Adults, please make sure you book a ticket for yourself.
  • ​When: Thursday 5 October, 2-3.30pm
  • Where: Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Ages: All ages
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Library and ​​​​Knowledge Centres

Keep your children entertained at your local library and knowledge centres​ during school holidays!

Bankstown Arts Centre

Bankstown Arts Centre has a fantastic range of programs for children.

Bankstown Arts Centre
5 Olympic Parade
Bankstown NSW 2200

Belmore Youth Resource Centre

Belmore Youth Resource Centre runs a great range of activities and supervised excursions for young people aged 12 to 18 years.

Belmore Youth Resource Centre (BYRC)
Building 3, 38-40 Redman Parade
Belmore  NSW  2192
Email: byrc@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Children's Centres

Our Vacation Care program offers plenty of choice for parents and is an inexpensive way to keep children active during the break. We host an action-packed program of activities at our Children's Centres, for children aged between five and 12 years. Some of the activities which take place include:

  • Planetarium
  • SkyPeak
  • Foosball
  • Mini Olympics
  • Bollywood
  • Sports
  • Art workshops

Parents are advised to pack the following for their children to bring with them:

  • Nutritious lunch and drink
  • Hat, sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothes and shoes

This program is for children, so getting dirty is part of having fun!

Vacation Care Centre

Clemton Park Public School

185 Bexley Road, Earlwood NSW 2206

Contact 9718 6766 or 0414 191 275

Other activities

Canterbury-Bankstown is always hosting fun events for young people! These include dance parties, camps and mini Olympics activities. Other activities are recreational in nature with fantastic health benefits, like Zumba.

We also often host educational sessions over the summer holidays; ranging from safer driving classes, swimming lessons, classes for parents, and trips to museums or gardening. You can learn a life skill or simply meet new people.


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