School Holiday Fun
There's no need for the kids to be bored these school hols, with a swag of great activities designed to get kiddos of all ages engaged and creative.
Creative Lab #1
Young folks can test the boundaries of their imagination with this hands-on day, exploring a range of art forms including circus, visual arts and music.
WHEN MON 4 OCT | 9AM-4.30PM
COST $130 | $100 CIYA STUD
Creative Lab #2
Young people are invited to this performance-focused day exploring physical art forms such as circus, dance and drama.
WHEN TUE 5 OCT | 9AM-4.30PM
COST $130 | $100 CIYA STUD
Screen Lab
This intensive gives young peeps aged 12-19 the chance to learn how to write for screen and deliver work in front of a camera. Participants come away from this fun workshop with their own film content, perfect to add to a show reel!
WHEN WED 6 OCT | 9AM-4.30PM
COST $130 | $100 CIYA STUD
Ready, tech, go! (Tech Lab)
Tech Club equips emerging tech enthusiasts with the skills they need to confidently use industry standard equipment in a live context, culminating in the opportunity to operate the tech requirements for the live production of Bartleby the Horrible Magician.
WHEN WED 6 OCT, 4.30PM – THU 7 OCT, 5PM
COST $150 | $130 CIYA STUD
Bartleby, the Horrible Magician
Bartleby is a horrible magician. So bad, that his magic recently got him into a lot of trouble… This show for kids of all ages that will have their sides splitting with laughter – then magically put back together again!
WHEN FRI 8 OCT, 1PM & 3PM SAT 9 OCT, 1PM & 3PM
COST $15 | $12 U12
Georgia O’Keeffe Artist Study
Children aged 5-14 are guided by Frances Ricketts to create a big flower painting using watercolours and pastels, inspired by the work of Georgia O’Keeffe.
WHEN TUE 5 OCT | 10AM–12PM
COST $25
INFO tactilearts.org.au
Roller Disco
Join Darwin Skate School and Darwin DJ Hire for this fun Roller Disco Skate night. A pop-up roller rink creates a safe enclosed space to roll around on wheels, the Darwin Skate School crew on hand to help you learn and have some fun. Bring your own skates!
WHEN FRI 1 OCT | 5-7.30PM
AT STOKES HILL WHARF
COST FREE
INFO waterfront.nt.gov.au
Hilton Darwin Art Workshops
Keep the littlies entertained these school holidays with this fun series of DIY art classes. Kids can craft some terracotta vases and tiles, or create their own clocks. Parents are welcome to attend and a light lunch is also included.
WHEN FRI 1 & SUN 3 OCT 11.30AM-1PM
AT HILTON DARWINCOST $60
INFO facebook.com/hiltondarwin
Tip Top Animals and Ponies
Take a walk on the wild side and meet some Rad Reptiles and Pretty Parrots with the team from Party Animals Darwin. There are also pony rides, free face painting and craft activities.
WHEN FRI 8 OCT | 10AM-1PM
AT DARWIN WATERFRONT
COST FREE
INFO waterfront.nt.gov.au
School Holidays at Palmerston Library
Head to City of Palmerston Library this school holidays to enjoy a range of free activities for school-aged children, including arts and craft sessions, African drumming and plenty of fun family flicks to watch.
WHEN FRI 1 – FRI 8 OCT (EXC. WEEKENDS) | 2PM
COST FREE
Kentish Fun with Plants
WHEN FRI 1 OCT | 10AM-12PM
AT GIRL GUIDES HUT
Build Up Skateboarding Workshops
WHEN MON 4 OCT 9.30-10.30AM (8-10) 10.30-11.30AM (11-13) 11.30AM-12.30PM (14-17)
AT KATHERINE SKATEPARK
Wurli Free Movie Day
Children aged 4-17 and their families are invited along to these fun family flicks. Pick from two films and enjoy some lunch.
WHEN WED 6 OCT | 10.30AM- 2.30PM
AT KATHERINE CINEMA 3
Camp Dog Sculpture Class
WHEN WED 6 OCT | 1-4PM
AT GODINYMAYIN YIJARD RIVERS ARTS & CULTURE CENTRE
The Katherine Museum Open Day
WHEN THU 7 OCT | 9AM-4PM
AT KATHERINE MUSEUM
