Here’s the post all parents from Lake Macquarie have been waiting for!
It’s all you need to keep the kids occupied these school holidays, with a range of fun activities happening at Lake Mac Libraries, the Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery and some Lake Mac Swim Centres. Here’s just a small slice of what’s on offer…
Wildlife Encounters
Get up close and personal with native wildlife at our wildlife poolside show at Speers Point and West Wallsend swim centres. On Saturday 8 and Monday 10 April, the team from Bringing Blackbutt to You will bring along a number of animals for children to interact with and afterwards you can enjoy a sausage sizzle. For cost details, visit lakemac.com.au.
WHEN: 8 & 10 April
WHERE: Speers Point and West Wallsend swim centres
COST + INFO: https://lakemac.com.au/recreation/whats-on/school-holidays
Printmaking
On Tuesday 11 and 18 April, children aged 7 years and over will have the opportunity to produce a beautiful set of prints while learning design processes and printmaking techniques. Perfectly Possible Printmaking at Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery is just $20 to attend. Bookings are essential. Call Visitor’s Services on 4921 0382.
WHEN: 8 & 10 April
WHERE: Speers Point and West Wallsend swim centres
COST + INFO: $20 to attend. Phone 4921 0382 for more info
Sea Creatures
Discover sea creatures of Lake Macquarie at Speers Point Library on Thursday 20 April. Volunteers from Ocean and Coastal Care Initiatives Lake Macquarie will present a hands on workshop about creatures that live in the waterways of Lake Macquarie, the role they play in the lake’s ecosystem and how we can help protect them. Bookings are essential. Book online at library.lakemac.com.au.
WHEN: 20 April
WHERE: Speers Point Library
COST + INFO: https://lakemac.com.au/recreation/whats-on/school-holidays
Drawing
Learn how easy it is to draw some of your favourite fictional characters such Minions, Angry Birds, Hello Kitty and Olaf from Frozen, using free online tutorials. Join the fun as we try drawing these crazy characters, following the easy step-by-step instructions on the big screen.
WHEN: 12 April
WHERE: Morisset Library
COST + INFO: https://lakemac.com.au/recreation/whats-on/school-holidays
Magic
Fun for the whole family! Be amazed by award winning magician Joel Howlett at his all new show. Suitable for all ages. Adults attending at children’s prices.
WHEN: 18 April
WHERE: Charlestown Library
COST + INFO: Member $ 8 Non-member $10.
To view the full autumn school holidays activities calendar, visit lakemac.com.au
