With school holidays in full swing, we continue our quest to keep your young ones occupied. Today we feature some great events in Newcastle that will keep any kid entertained… At least for a day.
School Holiday Activities at the Newcastle Museum
Night Sight
Come explore the Museum at night by head torch. You’ll be amazed how different everything looks!
Insectarium
Be an entomologist for a day and create life-like insects out of recycled materials with artist Ken O’Regan.
Meet T-Rex the Dinosaur
T-Rex will be roaming the Museum and happily posing for photos. It may only be a puppet, but it sure does have big teeth!
Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Bring your favourite bear and get buzzzzy making bees and flowers together.Free entry. Craft tables and facepainting $2 each.
Science Show
Find out about balloon powered toys including a hovercraft. Learn to amaze your friends
School Holiday Activities at the Newcastle Art Gallery
Torchlight Tour
Grab a hot chocolate and listen to stories of Mimih Spirits around the Gallery campfire before making art and touring exhibitions by torchlight.
Art Workshops
In week one, make paper chandeliers and structural forms. In week two make Mimih Spirit puppets.
Art Cart
A free hands-on art making experience every weekend for children of all ages.
For bookings to these activities call 4974 5100
NAIDOC Week holiday activities from July 7 – 11
Craft at City Library
Drop in and enjoy indigenous craft activities; Weave a wedge-tail eagle totem, create an indigenous environment plate and learn about bush food.
Activities and workshops
Get creative! Make NAIDOC week inspired sculptures, bead and shell jewellery, banners to decorate the library and woven animal sculptures. Hear Awabakal stories.
Junior Ranger Fun Day
To coincide with NAIDOC week, children will learn about Australia’s Indigenous culture through craft, games and interactive activities.
Date: 11am – 1pm, Tuesday 8 July 2014
Location: Richley Reserve, top flat (Freyberg St)
No bookings required. Compulsory parental supervision. Children must wear fully enclosed shoes. Free sausage sandwich for children only, $1 each for adults. Drinks available for purchase. For information call 4904 3344 or visit www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au
For a full time table, venue and pricing information please download the Newcastle City Council’s July 2014 School Holiday Program – http://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/239789/School_holidays_JULY_LR.pdf
