Spring school holidays are officially on from 21 September – 6 October 2024 and there’s heaps to see and do across the West! Carry on reading to find out what’s on near you!
School Holiday Fun: Top Activities in the West
Spend the Day at Wyndham Harbour
Spend a relaxed morning browsing the stalls at Wyndham Harbour Craft Market on Sunday 22 September, grab lunch at 3030 Waterfront and finish the day with a game of mini golf at The Elements Coastal Activity Park!
Head to Your Local Library
From board games to family movie nights and colouring activities, Julia Gillard Library in Tarneit has a heap of fun and free activities in store for kids these school holidays, suitable for children up to 12 years of age.
Get Your Adrenaline Going
Inspired by Australia’s Olympic gold in BMX Racing? From 20 – 22 September, see the best of the best compete at the AusCycling BMX Racing State Championships in Heathdale Glen Orden Wetlands, just 20 minutes from Harlow.
Go on Safari at Werribee Open Range Zoo
Get into the groove of the school holidays at Werribee Open Range Zoo! Enjoy a range of activities, daily from 10:30am – 2:30pm in the African Village including music and dancing, drum workshops, cultural activities, games and crafts. Entry is free for children under 16 during the school holidays, with bookings recommended.
Paint Your Own Masterpiece
Get crafty with Pinot & Picasso’s school holiday canvas painting sessions in Werribee, running daily from 23 September – 4 October. Sessions are designed for ages 5+, all with unique themes including unicorns, animals, space and Star Wars! Bookings essential.
Develop Your Football Skills
Got a young footballer at home aged 9 -13? Local A-League side Western United FC will be running school holiday development camps at their new home of Ironbark Fields in Tarneit on 23 and 30 September. Registrations essential.
Explore the Free RAAF Museum
Marvel at the RAAF Museum’s huge collection of jets, helicopters, propellor planes and interactive displays. The free museum is open on Thursdays and Sundays with online bookings essential.
Go Ten Pin Bowling
Weather not so great? Head indoors and enjoy the huge entertainment precinct of Strike Bowling and Holey Moley in nearby Point Cook, featuring 24 lanes of bowling, laser tag, an arcade and 18-themed holes of mini golf fun!