It's already July and the school holiday rush is upon us! Don't know what to do with the kids or just looking for some family fun to pass the time? No worries, we've rounded up some of the awesome events happening right here in the Limestone Coast these school holidays that are sure to give the kids something to talk about in Term 3!
Winda-Mara Cultural Dance Workshop – City Hall Mount Gambier
Get up and moving with the Winda-Mara Dancers who will work with children to create a unique dance based on traditional stories of the Limestone Coast. Children under 12 can register with lunch provided on both days. Parents will need to accompany their children. Registrations close Friday July 7 (call 8724 7270)
Dates: Thursday 13 July / Wednesday 19 July Children’s Art Workshop (FREE) – Naracoorte Unleash your kid’s creative side with four free art workshops helping to tell the story of the Naracoorte Caves. Local artist Karen Burnow and Vertebrate Palaeontologist Dr Liz Reed will lead the sessions which are limited so bookings essential, phone 8760 1100. Dates: Tuesday 18 July – Wednesday 19 July Movie @ Millicent – Millicent Public Library Keep the kids quiet for an afternoon with a movie at the Millicent Public Library. Movies start at 2.30pm, with more information available by calling 8733 0903. Dates: Wednesday 12 July / Wednesday 19 July Hip Hop Dance and Activities (FREE) – Mount Gambier Marketplace Food Court Bust a move with free Hip Hop Dance Classes, right in the middle of the Mount Gambier Marketplace. Led by teachers from MJ Dance Studio, kids are sure to enjoy lighting up the dance floor. There are also a range of activities such as donut decorating (thanks to Donut King), decorate & bake cookies (thanks to Muffin Break) and make your own pizza (thanks to 25 Acres). Bookings essential on 8724 8798. Dates: Wednesday 12 & 19 July 11.00am – 11.45am / Friday 14 & 21 July 1.00pm – 1.45pm 👆 Click above for full information 👆 Kids will enjoy building and creating for hours with the Mount Gambier Libraries School Holiday Program. Children aged 3 and up can build their own creation with the theme “My Robot”. Winners will be drawn on Friday July 21st. Head into the library or go online to mountgambier.sa.gov.au/library for more details. Dates: Bookings open – Winners drawn July 21 👆 Click above for full information 👆 Beachport Cinema School Holiday Special A special screening right before school goes back of Despicable Me 3 at the Beachport Cinema. Just $12 per ticket with little minions of all ages welcome. Dates: Friday 21 July
Times: 10.00am – 3.00pm
Location: City Hall Mount Gambier
Times: 10.00am – 12.00pm and 1.30pm – 3.30pm each day
Location: Naracoorte Town Hall
Cost: FREE
Times: From 2.30pm
Location: Millicent Public Library
Location: Mount Gambier Marketplace Food Court
Cost: Free
Lego and Duplo Competition – Mount Gambier Library
Times: 10.00am – 1.00pm
Location: Mount Gambier Library
Times: From 2.00pm
Location: Beachport Cinema
Cost: $12