The cries of “I’m bored” have already started, and you’re looking around for something for the kids to do this September / October school holidays. Never fear, we’re here to help. Here’s a list of some great things to do with the kids over the next two weeks.
Let’s Fly a Kite!
Using the incredible collages in Circle for inspiration, you’ll get to make a collage of your own out of things you might find in the backyard. You’ll then get to construct and decorate your very own kite to take home!
WHEN: Wednesday 28 September and 5 October
WHERE: Newcastle Museum
MORE INFO: newcastlemuseum.com.au
Newcastle Permanent Junior Ranger Fun Day
Blackbutt Reserve is holding its popular free Junior Ranger Fun Day on Wednesday 28 September 2016 at Richley Reserve (off Freyberg Street) from 11am to 1pm. The theme of this Newcastle Permanent Junior Ranger Fun Day is Rapt in Reptiles with fun craft, interactive games and critter displays on offer.
WHEN: 28 September
WHERE: Blackbutt Reserve (Richley Reserve)
MORE INFO: newcastle.nsw.gov.au
SHREK THE MUSICAL JNR.
From the international award-winning company that brought you Disney’s Little Mermaid Jr comes the biggest family musical of the year.Based on DreamWorks Oscar-winning Animated film, Shrek The Musical Jr. will hit the Civic Theatre stage these September School Holidays.
WHEN: 29th September – Saturday 1st October
WHERE: Civic Theatre
MORE INFO: civictheatrenewcastle.com.au
Bush Skills + “Dinosaur” Ducks
Make (and eat) a damper and build a bush shelter. Take a guided walk and learn basic survival skills. Get up close and personal with some of our
resident reptiles.
Meet resident endangered Freckled Ducks. Make a bird caller and see if they call back! Includes reptile encounter, craft and duck tales.
WHEN: 4 October
WHERE: Hunter Wetlands Center
MORE INFO: wetlands.org.au
Dirty beasts: Roald Dahl storytime
Seriously funny rhymes from Roald Dahl that is sure to delight. Enjoy rhymes, stories, songs and a very dirty craft.
WHEN: 5 October
WHERE: Civic Park
MORE INFO: http://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/library/what-s-on
Teddy Bear Squadron Picnic
Never in the field of Human Cuddles was so much owed by so many to so few… Put on your best flying jacket and come along to our teddy bears picnic. Make a flying helmet and goggles for your bear, take part in the Red Bear air race or launch your bear into the air with the catapult (Anti Bearcraft Gun). There will be all sorts of exciting things to see, make and do!
WHEN: 7 October
WHERE: Newcastle Museum
MORE INFO: http://www.newcastlemuseum.com.au/what-s-on/school-holidays
Reptile Show
Get to know some of Blackbutt’s reptile residents during a reptile show in the Wildlife Arena. Blackbutt’s expert team will allow attendees to meet, learn about, and at times interact with, their favourite scaly, slimey friends! You will learn interesting facts about their behaviour, physiology and habitats, and if you’re lucky… an opportunity to get up close and personal!
WHEN: 11.00am weekends and school holidays
WHERE: Blackbutt Reserve
MORE INFO: http://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/Blackbutt-Reserve/Plan-your-visit/Reserve-Highlights/Reptile-Talk
