School Holiday Activities

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Celebrate Spring with all the Highlands has to offer these School Holidays.

Remember all locals have FREE entry to the Tulip Time Festival at Corbett Gardens. Head to the festival website for more information. 

Wingecarribee Shire Council Events

28 September - Bloom and Play

Wingecarribee Libraries have put together day of workshops and drop-in activities for young children to celebrate Tulip Time and all things Spring. With coffee for parents, face painting and a garden fairy on site, there's something for everyone. Full program is available on the website, or you can download the flyer(PDF, 1MB).

Bookings essential for workshops and open on 14 September via the Library website. Click here to book. 

Date: 28 September
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Bowral Library Precinct
16-24 Bendooley St, Bowral NSW 2576

  • Kids Bee Discovery Workshop
    Children aged between 5-12 years. Held in the Henrietta Rose Room next to Bowral Library.
  • Travel Bugs Mobile Minibeasts Workshop
    Children aged between 5-12 years. Held in the Henrietta Rose Room next to Bowral Library.
  • Bloom & Play Craft and Storytime Drop in
    Craft available from 10am-2pm, with a story time on the hour, 10am, 11am, 12noon and 1pm.
  • ...and loads more!

 

2 October - Phone Charm Making Workshop

Design and create your own one-of-a-kind Tulip Time Phone Charm in this fun, hands-on workshop. You'll leave with a personalised charm and pouch to remember your day at Tulip Time. Perfect for all ages and a lovely keepsake, whether for yourself or as a gift.

Cost is $35pp. For bookings and more detail, head to event webpage.

8 & 10 October - Candle making and bees wax wrap

Join Council's Waste and Sustainability team and learn to make reusable food wraps and natural candles using beeswax.

Perfect for anyone looking to reduce waste and add a personal touch to their home.

All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with your own handmade, eco-friendly creations.

More details and registrations available here.

 

Community Events

26 September - Robertson Rainforest Festival (Locals Day)

Make your own micro rainforest and learn all about Robertson's hidden gem. Check out the full program and all the details here. 

29 September - Pottery Workshop with Highlands Youth Hub

Join the Highlands Youth Hub for an exciting school holiday day trip to Nowra and discover the fun of creating pottery on a spinning wheel! Learn the basics of clay wheel throwing, get creative, and shape your own unique creation.

Suitable for 13 - 17-year-olds. Lunch and travel included. For bookings, call the Youth Hub on 02 4862 1122 or see flyer on the side of this page. 

1 October - NSW Parks and Wildlife Program

Check out the range of programs organised and delivered by experienced guides from National Parks and Wildlife Service. Head to their websitefor bookings and details.

6 October - Indoor Rock Climbing with Highlands Youth Hub

Join the Youth Hub Team for some indoor climbing at Hangdog Climbing Gym in Wollongong.

For 12 - 17-year-olds. $10 per person. Call the Youth Hub for bookings on 02 48621122. 

3 October - 11 October Cultural Crafts with AustrAsia

Experience traditional crafts at the AustrAsia centre these holidays. Suitable for ages 7 years and up, there's something for the whole family. There's a mix of free and paid workshops and admission to the centre and exhibitions is free. Dates and times vary, so head to their website or see flyer on the side panel for more information and booking.

Website:  https://www.austrasiaculturalcentre.org.au/book-online

 

30 September - 'Sing' Movie Screening at Robertson CTC

Enjoy this family classic at the CTC in Robertson!
Sing is a movie animation about finding the music that lives inside all of us. 

Time: 10am start
Location: 58 - 60 Hoddle St. Robertson
Cost: Entry is free for kids under 16 years and $5 for adults.
Details: Tickets include free ice cream and drink for the kids and tea/coffee with cake for adults. 
Bookings are essential. You can book online at this event page, or, call the CTC on 02 4885 2665.

 

When

  • Saturday, 26 September 2026 | 12:00 AM - Sunday, 11 October 2026 | 11:59 PM

Location

Shire-wide