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Little Learners Playgroup at Toorak College
Come and explore the garden, it is always full of colour, life and surprises! Toorak College's Little Learners Playgroup invites you to join in the fun with their free downloadable activity book and explore the different creatures that live in the garden, grow flowers and get active with some yoga.
Best suited for children aged between 2 and 4, these six activities have been designed to develop your child's early learning skills and encourage imaginative play and curiosity. There is no right or wrong way to play, so just follow your child’s lead and see what sparks their interest!
The Science Shed is a place for kids to explore and create with science. Children can make a mess, be creative and investigate the world around them! Enrol today for April Holiday Workshops.
April 12 – Mix it
April 13 – Constructions and contraptions
April 14 – Kitchen Chemistry Kaos
Workshops run from 9am – 12pm, bookings essential!
Cassie Leatham is an Indigenous artist from the Taungurang people of the Kulin Nation with a passion for sharing Indigenous people’s cultures. She has exhibited nationally and internationally and her artworks have been acquired by NGV and other organisations. Join for one or more of the four workshops she will host for children, families and adults.
Bush Toy Weaving : A fun workshop for adults and 15yo+. Learn how to make your own bush toy with natural plants and fibres. Wednesday 14 April 2021 at 1.30 to 5pm. trybooking.com/BPKRQ
Traditional Coil Weaving : Learn how to turn native grasses into a unique basket, using traditional coil weaving techniques. Thursday 15 April 2021 at 1.30 to 5pm. trybooking.com/BPKST
Frankston City Libraries
Did you know that Frankston City Libraries is now late fine free? That’s right! Now is the time to return to the library because they’ve wiped all late fines.
While you’re there, make sure you sign up to their school holiday eNews, with free events appealing to ages 3 to 12 years.
Strawberry picking is available at Sunny Ridge 7 days a week until the end of April. Make a day
of it and head down for the perfect family activity this school holidays. Fun for all ages and a
chance to make wonderful memories with your children.
"and – pop! – out of the egg came a tiny and very hungry caterpillar."
One of the most-read and famous children's books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar emerges off the page in a masterful theatrical experience for children 18 months+ and their adults.
Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the production features a menagerie of over 75 magical puppets, including the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar – and an Australian cast who bring these beloved books to life on stage.
Alongside The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the show features three other Eric Carle stories, including Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
The team behind the Australian tours of The Gruffalo, Spot, and The 13, 26, 52, 78 & 91-Storey Treehouses will excite, educate and entertain new readers and first-time theatre-goers, while those who grew up with these books will delight in experiencing one of the most popular children's books ever written. Don't miss out!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Wednesday 5 May, 11.30am* & 1.30pm
Tickets: $23 - $25
Onboard there's a children's playground and colouring corner, as well as onboard binoculars so kids can see the bay and coastline up close. Dolphin spotting is often a highlight as they play alongside the ferry. The onboard café, RORO, has serious coffee for mum and dad and something to please the kids. See website for school holiday fun!
Operates daily 7am - 6pm
Sailing from Sorrento - Queenscliff
Highly regarded coffee roastery Allpress is the backbone of this coffee and yummy brunch hotspot. Cubby house, colouring and food options for the kids means that your morning coffee can extend into a Pinot lunch too … All opposite Red Hill Primary School; with many playgrounds and parking aplenty!
Open 7.15am to 4pm daily (closes 3pm weekends)
Kidz Shed Indoor Play Centre & Cafe!
Offers a safe, clean and fun and friendly environment for children and parents to relax and enjoy the play centre. Yummy homemade food with gluten and dairy intolerances catered for.
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