Easter Holidays Fun 2026
Now open :
HONK! Untitled Goose Exhibition
A playful, family-friendly exploration of the hit videogame. See sketches, plans and design work - or pull up a console and play the game for free!
Location: Old Fire Station, 1 Neill Street Maryborough
Hours: Thursday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm (entry is free)
Now open :
Sports Equipment Library
Maryborough Library: Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 12pm
Hit the Skate and Scooter park with all the wheels and safety equipment you need for a fun adventure. Different sizes, from ages 3 up. Booking may be required. Free hire for Library Card holders.
Contact Sports Equipment Library >
Dunolly Neighbourhood Centre: Tuesdays 9am to 1pm, Thursdays 1pm to 5pm
Basketballs, netballs, cricket bats, tennis racquets, and heaps more! Booking may be required. Free hire for Library Card holders.
Contact Dunolly >
From Thursday 2 April :
StoryWalk - new book for Easter!
Someone is stealing the beetroots, who could that somebody be? Join us in the garden and we’ll unravel this mystery. A mix of clever Australian animals examine the clues, but can this cluey cast catch the thief before they strike again?
Our new book,The Great Garden Mystery by Renee Treml will be ready for school breakup. The best thing about StoryWalk is there's a different book each holidays! Plus, you can enjoy Phillips Gardens all year round.
Location: Maryborough Library and Phillips Gardens, cnr Alma and Nolan streets.
From Saturday 4 April to Sunday 19 April:
Visitor Centre
This School Holidays, make sure you visit the Central Goldfields Visitor Centre, anytime between 9.00am to 5.00pm seven days a week for:
- The Welcome Stranger animation
- Worth It’s Weight in Gold interactive activity
- Free activities bag for children
Location: Historic Maryborough Railway Station
Hours:
- Every day from 9am to 5pm
- closed Good Friday
Tuesday 7 April:
Toy Library: Construction
A morning of building including a tower building competition. No bookings required - free entry for children accompanied by a carer.
Time: 9.30am to 11am
Location: Tate Building, 12-22 Nolan Street, Maryborough (opposite VicRoads)
Wednesday 8 April:
Urban Skateboard Art Workshop
In this epic hands-on workshop, you'll design and paint your own custom skateboard deck with Castlemaine street artist Joe Pratt.
Learn real street art skills, pick up new tricks and bring your ideas to life using the styles, colours and energy of skateboarding and graffiti.
Location: Old Fire Station,1 Neill Street Maryborough
Time: 11am to 3.30pm
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Wednesday 8 April - Thursday 9 April:
Pyjama Storytimes at the Library
Enjoy a session full of songs and stories, followed by a craft activity and milo supper.
Bookings not required. Best suited for ages 3-10yrs.
Free session. Don’t forget your PJ’s!
Time: 6pm to 7pm
Maryborough (Wednesday 8 April) : 91 Nolan Street, Maryborough
Dunolly (Thursday 9 April): 42 Market Street, Dunolly
Saturday 11 April:
Toy Library: Rides On
Have a ride around with our new traffic lights & traffic signs (BYO helmet). No bookings required - free entry for children accompanied by a carer.
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Location: Tate Building, 12-22 Nolan Street, Maryborough (opposite VicRoads)
Tuesday 14 April:
Toy Library: Sensory
Playdough, ball pit, sensory floor tiles. No bookings required - free entry for children accompanied by a carer.
Time: 9.30am to 11am
Location: Tate Building, 12-22 Nolan Street, Maryborough (opposite VicRoads)
Tuesday 14 April:
Pirate Craft at Maryborough & Dunolly Libraries
Join us for a fun session full of pirate themed craft activities. Bookings not required. Best suited for ages 3-10yrs. Free session.
Times: 9.30am to 11.30am
Maryborough Location: 91 Nolan Street, Maryborough
Dunolly Location: 42 Market Street, Dunolly
Thursday 16 April:
Galk-galk Dhelkunya Field Trip in the Paddys Ranges
Walk Country in Paddy Ranges with DJAARA's Galk-galk Dhelkunya (Forest Gardening) team. Hear about cultural landscape management and Dja Dja Wurrung aspirations for managing the park. Lunch provided and transport available from Dunolly and Maryborough.
Free session. Recommended for secondary students and older, though everyone's welcome. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 10am to 1pm
Location: Paddys Ranges State Park
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Saturday 18 April:
Toy Library: Around our house
Activities from around the home - coffee machine, vacuum, clothes line, kitchen sets. No bookings required - free entry for children accompanied by a carer.
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Location: Tate Building, 12-22 Nolan Street, Maryborough (opposite VicRoads)