With the second week of the school holidays upon us, the challenge of finding ways to occupy and entertain children that doesn’t include hours on screens whilst not sending you broke in the process becomes harder.
However, there are plenty of free or low-cost events for families to enjoy together in the next week or so. Below is a few suggestions of activities and things to get you started and I am sure you will find even more to do beyond this list.
Castle Hill RSL
As part of ANZAC Day commemorations, Castle Hill RSL are running a ANZAC Craft Day for children 5 to 12 on Tuesday 23 April. Tickets are $5 and includes craft, a showbag, ANZAC cookies and popper. To book go to bit.ly/3PXFm3h
Castle Towers
From 22-28 April (excluding ANZAC Day) there is an opportunity for children to create and assemble banana bite sundaes for free. No booking is required for this activity which runs from 10am to 2pm daily on Level 2, opposite David Jones.
Winston Hills Mall
Next week (excluding ANZAC Day) children can participate in Super hero craft and make their own superhero masks and capes for their own super adventures. This activity is free and will run 10am to 1om outside BigW. No booking is required.
Rouse Hill Town Centre
The April Family Fun Fair is running daily from 11am to 6pm daily until April 29. The Fun Fair, located along Main Street includes rides, games and food trucks. Entry to the Fair is free and you can pay for ride tickets individually or purchase a 3 hour unlimited rides pass for $25 online. For more information go to www.rhtc.com.au/what-s-happening/april-family-fun-fair
Grove Square, Baulkham Hills
A free paper flower making workshop will be held on Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 April from 10am – 2pm in front of Red Dollar. This activity is suitable for all ages and is free. No bookings required.
Kellyville Village
Kellyville Village is running ANZAC Day Holiday Heroes -Paint with Mates Workshop from Friday 19 April to Tuesday 23 April. There are 3 sessions per day: 10-11am (5-8 years), 11:30am – 12:30pm (5-8 years) and 1-2pm (9-12 years). There is no cost but bookings are essential. For more information go to www.kellyvillevillage.com.au/whatson/school-holidays-entertainment/