SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE
Looking for something to keep the children entertained during these school holidays? Easter is a bumper time across Geelong and our region is jam-packed with events for children of all ages and budgets of all sizes, as JOY JOSHI reports
STORYFEST
CENTRAL Geelong’s 13-day festival celebrates storytelling in all its forms. Acitivites include The Story Garden, Enchanted Forest Fun-Key Yoga, Fairy Tale Crafts and The Magic of Stories with Dazzling Dan (pictured). When: Daily from April 3-15, 9am-5pm Where: Multiple venues across Central Geelong. Details: Download the program, or book, at centralgeelong.com.au/storyfest. For more contact Central Geelong Marketing on 5272 4297 or centralgeelong@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
GEELONG’S BEST KID BUSKER COMPETITION
GEELONG’S Best Kid Busker is an event for children aged 3-18 to showcase their performing talents on the streets of Geelong. Amy Wells and Rama Jordan of Sunrise Monarch Duo (below) won the open age competition in February. When: Heats will be held between April 3-10, and finals will be held on April 14. Where: Little Malop Central — outside Market Square entrance. Details: Applicants can apply directly to Steve Thew on 0400 028 854. For more details visit facebook.com/geelongsbestkidbusker
SCHOOL HOLIDAY: DROP IN DINO FUN
WOULD you care to travel millions of years back in time and come face-to-face with the fiercest creatures to ever have roamed Earth? Drop in with your family to encounter Australia’s polar dinosaur for the first time ever in a virtual reality 3D palaeontology experience. When: April 8, 1.30-2.30pm Where: National Wool Museum, 26-32 Moorabool St Details: Free entry for kids, adults enter for $9. For more details call 5272 4701 or visit nwm.vic.gov.au
ABORIGINAL ART WORKSHOPS
PARTICIPATE in an artist-led Aboriginal art workshop during the school holidays. When: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from April 3-12. Where: Penangk Aboriginal Art Gallery, Shop 3/112 Pakington St. Details: Phone 0439 960 599 or visit penangk.com