Looking for ways to entertain children this school holiday? Whether your budget is tight, you're looking for an activity just for a couple of hours or a whole day, there is plenty to do in the area between October 2-13.
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Craft and fun activities at the library
From making a bee hotel to your own wind chimes, there will be plenty of crafting and fun activities at Yass Valley Library during the school holidays.
- When: How to make a bee hotel (aged 6+), October 3, 11am; virtual reality experience (parents welcome), October 3, 5.30pm; make your own wind chimes (6+), October 4, 11am and 2pm; make your own bird feeder (aged 6+), October 8, 11am and 2pm; 3D wooden flying bird (aged 6+), October 10, 11am and 2pm; lady bugs and buzzy bees (aged 5 and under), October 11, 10am.
- Contact: 6226 1305 (bookings are essential)
Toy Story 4
Watch Toy Story 4 at Yass Community Baptist Church. There will be popcorn, choc tops, drinks, relaxing seating and a big screen.
- When: October 7, 9.30am-12.30pm.
- Contact: www.ycbc.church
Irish Wool Festival
Watch the running of the sheep at Boorowa's popular Irish Wool Festival. There will also be shearing, fireworks, a Gold Trails reenactment, market stalls and music.
- When: October 6, 9am-4pm.
- Contact: http://irishwoolfest.com.au
Less than $10
Yass Railway Museum
Watch Thomas, Percy and Henry from Thomas the Tank Engine puff around the Harmsville model railway and see a Steam Locomotive 1307 up close.
- When: Sundays, 10am-4pm.
- Contact: http://railway.yass.com.au/index.htm
- Cost: Gold coin donation
Community playgroup
The Yass Community Baptist Church playgroup will be open from 9.30am-11.30am with crafts, a jumping castle and morning tea.
- When: October 8-11.
- Contact: www.ycbc.church
- Cost: $3 per child, $5 for two or more children.
$25 plus
Gymnastics
Keep the kids active these school holidays at Yass Gymnastics inside St Augustine's Hall, Yass.
- When: October 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10. Full day, 8.30am-4pm, $65; two-hour morning session, 10am-12pm, $25; two-hour afternoon session, 1.30-3.30pm, $25.
- Contact: www.yassgymnastics.com.au
Careys Cave
Have an adventure this school holiday and join one of the Careys Cave tours in Wee Jasper.
