Summer school holiday program 2023
Published on 19 December 2022
Get the kids out of the house and keep them entertained these school holidays with the following programs from the Goldfields Family Centre, Maryborough Regional Library, Central Goldfields Youth and Central Goldfields Art Gallery on offer.
Activities start on 9 January 2023 and run throughout January.
Goldfields Family Centre activities:
Maryborough Regional Library activities:
Central Goldfields Art Gallery
Sticker Design Workshop with Josh from Oni Streetwear
Wednesday 18 January, 12noon to 2pm
Location: Maryborough Resource Centre – Atrium, 91 Nolan Street, Maryborough VIC
Best suited for ages 12-25 years
Free to attend but bookings essential.
To book visit: https://events.humanitix.com/youth-art-gallery-sneak-peek-preview
Youth Art Gallery Sneak Peek Preview
Friday 20 January, 2 to 3pm
Location: Meet out the front of the Maryborough Town Hall, 71 Clarendon Street, Maryborough
Best suited for ages 12-25 years
Free to attend but bookings essential.
To book visit: https://events.humanitix.com/youth-art-gallery-sneak-peek-preview
NGV Kids on Tour
Tuesday 24 January, 10am to 11am at the Maryborough Resource Centre Atrium.
Bringing free art-making activities, games, and workshops to locations across the state, the NGV Kids on Tour 2023 will roll into Maryborough on January 24 thanks to the Central Goldfields Art Gallery.
Drawing on this year’s theme ‘LET’S MAKE ART’, NGV Kids on Tour 2023 will see kids draw inspiration from the world around them, with the activities inviting children to create drawings, sculptures, poems, portraits, collages and one-of-a-kind creatures.
NGV Kids on Tour is an integral part of the NGV’s year-round program, reinforcing the Gallery's commitment to providing opportunities for communities across Victoria to gather and connect through making art.
Free to attend, no bookings required.
For further information, visit www.centralgoldfieldsartgallery.com.au
Central Goldfields Youth
Water Fight!
Monday 16 January
It’s Summertime and why not enjoy a friendly water fight. Venue to be confirmed.
You will need shoes and not mind getting wet.
3pm to 4.30pm
For ages 10+
Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/492233964037
Escape Room Antics
Tuesday 17 January
A team of players enter a themed room with a fully immersive story line. Solve riddles, find codes and use clues to unlock locks to escape within 60 minutes. We will be heading to Bendigo via bus leaving Central Goldfields Shire Council car park at 9.00 am and we will return at 3.00pm. Its free but you do need to tell us that you will be there
For ages 12 – 25 years only and limited numbers
Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/492236501627
Skate Park and Scooter Fun
Tuesday 17 and Tuesday 24 January
Our new Skate and Scooter Park is OPEN! Enjoy an afternoon of activities and hanging out at the Skate Park. Snacks and Drinks provided
Time: 4 to 6pm
Feel free to just turn up or register at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/492238447447
Feeding your Soul over Summer - Yoga
Wednesday 18 January
Stretch your mind and body this summer. Enjoy an entry level class into Yoga! For ages 12-25 years.
Time: Am Session – Times to be confirmed
Location: Phillips Gardens, Maryborough
Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/492241747317
Stretching your Body this Summer – Boxing
Thursday 19 January
Feel like you need to stretch your body and get moving? Enjoy an entry level boxing class. For ages 12-25 years
Time: 10.00am to 11.30 am
Location: Meet at the Central Goldfields Shire Offices – We are off to a secret location
Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/492244345087
Movie Day! - The Amazing Maurice
Tuesday 24 January
Time: 10.00 am for 10.30 am
Maurice a goofy streetwise cat, creates a money-making scam. Befriending a group of self-taught talking rats and a young kid, the scam soon goes down the drain. Limit of 1 adult to 3 children.
Paramount Theatre, Maryborough, Nolan Street
Bookings: Essential – Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/492246982977
Australia Day events
Thursday 26 January
Music and games will be available during the day from 8.30am as part of the Australia Day event (hosted by Freeza) followed by an afternoon concert of music and fun by our local young people from 2 to 6pm.
Location: Station Domain, Maryborough
Pride Festival
Saturday 28 January 2023
11am to 6pm
The inaugural Pride Festival will start at Station Domain before moving to Mill House Maryborough, 88-90 Burke Street, Maryborough
Supported by FReeZA and Engage. For more information, visit www.pridefestivalmaryborough.org.au