Dear Families,

 
Spring has SPRUNG and School link have collated all the fun events to get you out and about in the spring time holidays!

 See below a helpful list of free/low cost activities and events across the region that might present opportunities for children, young people and families to have a chance to learn new skills, engage with the community and have a whole lot of fun! 

See below for information by council area:

EVENTS BY LGA:

 All SWSLHD:

• Starry Sari Night Festival – Liverpool - Experience all the colour and culture of South Asia with Performances, Sari Showcase and culinary delights over 3 days!!
• Taste Camden as part of Camden Festival with Live music, celebrity chefs, food and drink stalls and more!
• WOW Festival for Children and Young People - Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre – With music, arts, workshops and more! Or see attached booklet of events and activities
• Tulip Time Festival – Southern Highlands – See the beautiful display of 75,000 colourful tulips!
• Celebrate Biodiversity Month – And check out a local hiking path, or local watering hole and enjoy all that nature has to offer! Biodiversity Resources - Sustainable Schools NSW or visit One of the National Parks eg https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/dharawal-national-park, Thirlmere Lakes National Park, Wa or all things Koala at the Wingecarribee Civic Centre
• Go 4 Fun programs for term 4 are also open for registrations: @ https://go4fun.com.au/  With 9 Locations – Cabramatta, Tahmoor, Oran Park, Bankstown, Moss Vale, Eagle Vale& Miller. Aboriginal Go4Fun programs will operate in Liverpool and Airds.

Camden – Check out a range of great events:

• @ Camden Council Here - Bookable includes Markets, creative writing workshop, Movie Club, Master Builders, Evening Storytime, Horticulture 4 Kids, Movie and Pizza Night, Wellness Expo and more
• Taste Camden - Bookable – Live music, celebrity chefs, food and drink stalls and more
• Creative Writing Workshops - https://camden-events.bookable.net.au/#!/event-detail/ev_f66addf64b884292b8c1545383d8d886
• Free Barista Course – aged 14-18 @ Julia Reserve Sept 29, Oct 3-4^th. Need to attend all three days. Register interest here
• 30+ Things to do for under $20,

• https://www.camden.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/event-calendar/  - Camden Valley Inn fun days and more
• Check out Camden Kids for more activities
• Active Activities School Holiday Programs : More here – Art , Sport and more

Campbelltown – Check out a range of great events for all ages at

• See attached:
  • CORE Youth Services School Holiday program – Bowling, Laser Tag and the Zoo
• School holiday program MDS (Macarthur Disability Services) – See attached School Holiday Program_2023_V5
• https://www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/WhatsOn?dlv_LV%20Public%20Events=(dd_Event%20category=School%20Holiday%20Programs) – Check out School Holiday programs and events
• 30+ Things to do for under $20 
• Check out a bunch of events for children, young people and the family at https://www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/WhatsOn includes events at Campbelltown Arts Centre, Campbelltown Library
• Active Activities School Holiday Programs : More here – Art , Sport and more
• https://www.pcycnsw.org.au/campbelltown/school-holidays

Liverpool – Check out all the events listed for all ages at

• See attached:
  • CORE Youth Services School Holiday program – Bowling, Laser Tag and the Zoo
  • Makeup Mastery – Newly arrived migrants can learn make up and face masks – hosted by Lebanese Women’s Association sand Western Sydney MRC or register here
• Starry Sari Night Festival – Experience all the colour and culture of South Asia with Performances, Sari Showcase and culinary delights over 3 days!!
• WOW Festival for Children and Young People - Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre – With music, arts, workshops and more!
• HSC Study Support:
  • Learn About Self-Care: Brain Break with Headspace – 19 September Carnes Hill Library and 21^st September Liverpool Library 4.30-5pm
• Self Care for Teens – Carsula Library Mon 25^th September 2.00pm – Acrylic art Workshop
• https://www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/community/your-community/school-holidays  includes boardgames, social chess, spring craft, tot Bag workshops, Nature workshops, Sustainability show, learn to code, CSI forensic science. Marvel trivia, Photobook workshop, Anime Art and more!
• Library Events - WHAT'S ON | Liverpool City Council - Library (nsw.gov.au)
• Active Activities School Holiday Programs : Liverpool/Fairfield here
• The Street University: Check out what’s on at https://streetuni.com.au/
• Core Community Services Programs – “July SHP Forms 2023” – Bowlling, laser tag and Archie brothers arcade games
• https://www.thejunctionworks.org/service/school-holiday-youth-programs/
• 2022-23 School Holiday Program for kids big and small | Western Sydney Airport

Wollondilly – Check out a range of great events for all ages at

·        School Holidays:

• Go for a walk in spring and for biodiversity month - https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/thirlmere-lakes-national-park
• FREE HSC Support Extended Wednesday Hours | Wollondilly Library (nsw.gov.au) plus:
  • HSC Pet Therapy
  • HSC Pizza Night
• https://www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au/home/events/ 
• Events | Wollondilly Library (nsw.gov.au)
• Check out the School Holiday Bucket list https://www.visitwollondilly.com.au/plan/newsletter-and-blog/blog/school-holidays-bucket-list/
• 30+ Things to do for under $20  
• https://www.ymcansw.org.au/centres/ymca-picton-oshc/ 

NEARBY /OTHER OFFERINGS for the Holidays:

• NSW Office of Sport – FREE Holiday Break Camps : NSW Office of Sport For more information on School Holiday Programs https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/sport-and-recreation-centres/school-holiday-programs
• Active Activities School Holiday Programs : More here – Art , Sport and more
• Check out your local Headspace centre or Youth Centre for more ideas.

So with plenty to do, we hope you all have a lovely and safe school holidays. Take care of you,

warm regards,

Sarah