Is it just us or have school holidays crept up quickly this year? Maybe it's due to the kids being home during the recent lockdowns, maybe we just didn't check the calendar, but either way here they are! Victorian school holidays run from Saturday, June 26th to Sunday July 11th. If you'd like some ideas and inspo on fun things to do with the kids over these two weeks, we've put together some great options to make it easier to discover what's happening across Frankston.
There are also some great activities happening across lots of different Frankston City Council services like our libraries, PARC, Frankston Arts Centre and Youth Services. You can discover these here.
Let them discover the fun of Golf
Rug the kids up and let them enjoy the Winter School Holiday Program at Centenary Park these holidays! A great entry into the sport of golf with a 4hr taster learning the basics, a BBQ lunch and a hit on the course. For only $55 per session per child, they'll be busy learning the ins and outs of the game (and outside off their screens)!.
Jump into the world of science
The Science Shed is a place for kids to explore and create. Children can make a mess, be creative and investigate the world around them! All holiday workshops include exciting demonstrations and then plenty of time for your child to get their hands into real science. Workshop sizes are limited to ensure maximum experience and participation for each child.
Bowling and arcade night
Are you 18-24 and looking for something to do this Winter break? Frankston Youth Service are running 2 programs for those folks who can't attend other programs because they're over 18! Wednesday 30th June they are running a bowling and arcade night at General Public! Keen to go along? Give them a call on 9768 1366 and they'll book you in!
Get creative and curious
With almost 30 amazing murals to see and discover, kids love Frankston's Street Art Walking Tours. With a warm hot chocolate in hand, the tour takes you on an incredible journey around Frankston's outdoor street art gallery. Imaginations and curiosity are sparked through the stories behind these creative artworks. Tours run for 1.5hrs, perfect for kids of all ages.
Nature After Dark
Experience the bush come to life as darkness descends. Join Frankston City Park Rangers spotting nocturnal wildlife. We will be using red covered lights so we don't interfere with the animals' sensitive night vision. All ages are welcome BYO warm clothing a beanie and gloves and of course a torch.
Lets get messy
After closing during the recent lock down, The Messy Shed are keen to get messy again! Offering sensory play sessions that challenge children to think, interact, explore and most importantly have FUN. Each week they run a different theme, so whether it's getting muddy and messy with farmyard fun, digging for dinosaurs or painting and washing baby, there's something for everyone to get messy with!
Skating into 'old school' fun
Visit Sk8house Carrum Downs this school holidays for great value, good old-fashioned fun that everyone can enjoy. Whether you are young or just young at heart, roller skating is not only fantastic fun but also great exercise. Open every day over the school holidays, rediscover this favourite classic. Keep an eye out for their GLOW NIGHT too!
Story Doctors with Boori Monty Pryor
Join a very special Storytime ahead of NAIDOC Week with legendary First Nations storyteller and former Australian Children's Laureate, Boori Monty Pryor, offering a rich account of Australia's true history, drawing on his gentle instinct to teach and heal. This event is free, but bookings are essential.
Try your hand at milking a cow
Rain, Hayne and Shine will be have daily cow milking at 10.30am & 2pm. The morning milking is followed by separating the milk and cream using an old fashioned separator, churning cream to butter, grinding wheat to flour and baking some bread. There's even a chance to taste it all! The usual attractions will also be at the farm, including free hayrides and hopefully some lambs and goat kids will be born during the holidays too!
Need some caffeine while out and about?
New to Frankston, the crew at Commonfolk are all about great coffee, fantastic food and most importantly mateship. Their coffee doesn't just taste good though, it also does good too. 20c from every cup they sell goes directly to The Cup That Counts to help build a coffee industry that's fair for everyone involved. Pretty cool hey. So if you're looking for an extra caffeine hit these school holidays check these guys out.