Young people aged 12 to 25 years can enjoy a range of exciting and educational activities in Golden Plains Shire throughout the upcoming spring school holidays, with activities running from Monday 22 September to Thursday 2 October 2025.
The free school holiday activities held across the Shire have been designed to support the needs and interests of young people, while also providing opportunities to learn new skills and connect with other young people.
The full list of school holiday activities available are:
Week one:
- Monday 22 September, 1 to 5pm – Sun Catcher Making at The Well, 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale.
- Tuesday 23 September, 1 to 5pm – Golden Rainbows Film Festival at the Bannockburn Cultural Centre, Bannockburn.
- Wednesday 24 September, 12 to 2pm – BMX Workshop at Turtle Bend Recreation Reserve, Teesdale.
- Thursday 25 September, 10am to 4pm – Accredited Training, Responsible Service of Alcohol at The Well, 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale.
Week two:
- Monday 29 September, 11am to 3pm – Masterchef - Pizza at the Golden Plains Youth Hub, Milton Street, Bannockburn.
- Tuesday 30 September, 1 to 4pm – Woodworking Activity at the Bannockburn Men’s Shed, 2B Pope Street, Bannockburn.
- Wednesday 1 October, 9am to 4pm – Werribee Open Range Zoo at K Road, Werribee South (Bannockburn pick up only).
- Thursday 2 October, 10.30 am to 4.30pm – Accredited Training, Safe Food Handling at the Golden Plains Youth Hub, Milton Street, Bannockburn.
Golden Plains Shire Council Mayor Cr Owen Sharkey said the upcoming Spring Holiday Activity Program gave young people an opportunity to socialise with each other while also learning new skills.
“There’s a great range of activities available and the program itself is always very popular. Tickets are limited, so we encourage anyone interested to see what’s available and secure a ticket as soon as registrations open,” Cr Sharkey said.
To register or find out more information about the Spring Holiday Activity program, contact Council’s Youth Development Team on 5220 7111 or visit goldenplains.vic.gov.au/holiday-activity-program.
Please note – tickets for the upcoming Spring Holiday Activity Program will be available from 7pm on Monday 1 September 2025.