
Winter School Holiday Activities at the Library, Museum, and Gallery
25 June 2024
Keep the kids entertained during the winter school holidays with these fun and educational activities! You can watch movies in the library, get close to nature at the gallery, or build a nebula in a bottle PLUS heaps more fun activities at the Museum. Download the Winter School Holiday activities brochure here
Library
HOLIDAY MOVIES
Tuesday, 9 July and Wednesday, 17 July 2-3.30 PM
Blast Off! into another galaxy watching these “spacey” movies. Bring your snacks and drinks. Check Eventbrite or call the library for the title of the DVD to be screened.
FREE – For ages 5-16
RECYCLED CRAFT SPACE STATION
Thursday, 11 July 2-3.30PM
Calling all future Aeronautical Engineers! Help construct a mini space station using a variety of recycled materials.
THE FORCE IS WITH YOU SCIENCE WORKSHOP
Tuesday, 16 July 10.30-11.30AM
The Jedi aren’t the only ones who use the force! This fun, interactive workshop, presented by Children’s Discovery, explores the laws of force and motion.
$5 - For ages 5-12
GALAXY EXPLOSION BOX
Friday, 19 July 10AM-12PM
Create your own galaxy-inspired explosion box that will be out-of-this-world once it is filled with photos and keepsakes.
$10 - For ages 10+
Book activities at the Library online at Hawkesburylibrary.eventbrite.com
Library activities are held at Hawkesbury Central Library, Windsor. All Welcome.
Museum
JUNIOR ASTRONOMERS WORKSHOP
Thursday, 11 July 10.30AM-12.00PM
Learn to make a glittering Nebula-in-a-bottle and discover how local astronomer, John Tebbutt, became world-famous by some remarkable astronomical observations and incredible calculations.
$15 – For ages 5 - 12
CRAFTY RAFTERS
Thursday, 18 July 10.30AM-12.00PM
Build a raft from upcycled materials and learn how to navigate the rich aquatic history of the Hawkesbury inspired by the mighty Dyarubbin (Dyarubbin means Hawkesbury River in Dharug language).
$15 – For ages 5 – 12
Book activities at the Museum online at HawkesburyMuseum.eventbrite.com
Museum activities are held at Hawkesbury Regional Museum, 8 Baker St, Windsor
Gallery
CUSTOMISE IT! STENCIL ART MAKING
Wednesday, 10 July 10.30AM-12.00PM
Have fun creating unique, hand-cut stencils to customize your original graphic designs!
$15 – For ages 5 – 12
NATURE PLAY
Wednesday, 17 July 10.30AM-12.00PM
We are nuts about nature! If you are too, come and learn how making art connects us to the natural world. In this workshop, you can use imagination to make your mark using foraged leaves and flowers!
$15 – For ages 5 – 12
NEXT TERM Wednesday Afternoon Art Club
31 July – 18 September
Take a fresh approach to making art in Term 3 with our gallery art educators.
For ages 6-12 years $120 (8-week term)
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. All materials provided.
$50 Service NSW Active and Creative Kids Vouchers accepted
Book activities at the Gallery online at HawkesburyGallery.eventbrite.com
Gallery activities are held at Hawkesbury Regional Gallery, 1st Floor, 300 George St, Windsor.
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