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Festive Activities in the City of Melton
Would you believe it, the festive period is upon us! As the end of the year rolls around, join us to celebrate at one of our festive themed activities for kids and adults.
Impress your dinner guests by learning to cook classic Christmas meals, make your own flower wreaths or festive jars for your table, enjoy nature craft and sensory play and so much more.
Spaces are expected to fill fast, book now to avoid disappointment!
MONDAY 13 NOVEMBER
Christmas Cooking 3-Week Series
Delight your festive guests by learning to cook turkey with cranberry stuffing, garlic prawns and a poached pear dessert over our 3-week program.
- AGE: 18+
- WHERE: Kurunjang
- COST: $60 for 3 weeks
- BOOK
FRIDAY 17 NOVEMBER
Preserved Flower Wreath Workshop – SOLD OUT
Add a touch of holiday happiness to your home and create your own festive wreath using preserved flowers.
- AGE: 18+
- WHERE: Taylors Hill
- COST: $49
- BOOK
TUESDAY 28 NOVEMBER
Festive Cookie Decorating for Kids – SOLD OUT
Children will learn how to decorate cookies with icing, sprinkles, and lots of other fun ingredients, ready to gift to someone or enjoy for themselves!
- AGE: 8-12 years
- WHERE: Fraser Rise
- COST: $10
- BOOK
THURSDAY 30 NOVEMBER
Festive Jar Making Workshop
Spruce up your table by using a variety of materials and paints to spruce up a jar before placing a candle inside.
- AGE: 18+
- WHERE: Caroline Springs
- COST: $10
- BOOK
TUESDAY 5 DECEMBER
Gingerbread Cookie Decorating
Children will learn how to decorate cookies with icing, sprinkles, and lots of other fun ingredients, ready to gift to someone or enjoy for themselves!
- AGE: 8-12 years
- WHERE: Eynesbury
- COST: $10
- BOOK
Festive Sensory & Nature Crafts
Join Miree from Green Earth Kids for a festive craft and play session where children will be immersed in an array of sustainable fun!
- AGE: 5-8 years
- WHERE: Truganina
- COST: $5
- BOOK
TUESDAY 12 DECEMBER
Festive Jar Making Workshop
Spruce up your table by using a variety of materials and paints to spruce up a jar before placing a candle inside.
- AGE: 18+
- WHERE: Eynesbury
- COST: $10
- BOOK
WEDNESDAY 13 DECEMBER
Atherstone Children’s Christmas Festival
Join us for a fun filled afternoon of festive themed arts and crafts, face painting, Santa letter writing, even meet Santa’s elves! All faiths welcome.
- AGE: All ages
- WHERE: Strathtulloh
- COST: Free
- BOOKINGS NOT REQUIRED
- MORE INFO
FRIDAY 15 DECEMBER
DIY Fresh Christmas Wreath Workshop
Make your home pop this holiday season and create your own festive wreath using fresh flowers.
- AGE: 18+
- WHERE: Taylors Hill
- COST: $59
- BOOK
WEDNESDAY 20 DECEMBER
Window Planter Box Making Workshop – SOLD OUT
Bunnings Warehouse invites your child to learn how to make and decorate a planter box to gift to someone special or, keep for themselves!
- AGE: 8-16 years
- WHERE: Eynesbury
- COST: Free
- BOOK
Expression of Interest: Mt Atkinson Free Grandparent’s Social Group
Are you a grandparent caring for little ones in Mt Atkinson? Are you looking to connect with likeminded people in your community? Council’s Mt Atkinson Children’s & Community Centre is looking to start a free group where local grandparents can bring their grandchildren to the centre to socialise with others, share skills, language, culture and more with one another.
If you would like to learn more about this new group, let us know by expressing your interest via this online form. You can also email or call the centre or talk to the Council officer onsite at the centre.
Preferred languages other than English are welcome.
Rachel Ellis
Community Participation & Connection Officer | Melton City Council
Phone: 03 9747 5968
Term 4 2023 Centre Programs & Events
The last stretch of 2023 is upon us and our community centres are as busy as ever. Our team are pleased to announce that bookings for our term 4 programs and events open 9am on Tuesday 5 September!
We are delighted to welcome you back for many old favourites like sewing, Zumba, cooking, music classes, children’s development programs and much more! We also have several one off special workshops including a foster care information session, yoga for menopause, festive cookie making for kids and adults plus lots more!
Find out what’s happening at your closest centre by clicking the links below and booking your spot in one of our programs today!
CAROLINE SPRINGS
- Stevenson House
- Brookside Children’s & Community Centre
STRATHTULLOH
- Bridge Road Children’s & Community Centre
DIGGERS REST
- Diggers Rest Family Services Centre
EYNESBURY
- Eynesbury Discovery Centre
FRASER RISE
- Fraser Rise Children’s & Community Centre
HILLSIDE
- Hillside Community Centre
- Banchory Community Centre
- Parkwood Green Community Centre
KURUNJANG
- Kurunjang Community Hub
TAYLORS HILL
- Taylors Hill Youth & Community Centre
AINTREE
- Timbertop Children’s & Community Centre
BROOKFIELD
- Botanica Springs Children’s & Community Centre
MELTON
- Melton Central Community Centre
HARKNESS
- Arnolds Creek Children’s & Community Centre
TRUGANINA (Mt Atkinson)
- Mt Atkinson Children’s & Community Centre
BURNSIDE
- Burnside Children’s & Community Centre
Spring 2023 School Holiday Activities
Say goodbye to term 3 and hello school holidays! Council’s community centres are buzzing with activity throughout the September holidays. Have your child join us to revel in cooking classes, yoga sessions, craft workshops, a magic show and more!
All events cater to primary or secondary age children and are low cost or FREE!
All available programs are listed below and via the programs page of our website. You can also browse the program via PDF. Click the link under each listing below to secure your or your child’s space before they’re all gone!
Bookings for all school holiday activities open 9am on Tuesday 12 September.
MONDAY 18 SEPTEMBER
Cooking for Kids: Popcorn & Pancakes – SOLD OUT
- Location: Kurunjang
- Time: 10am – 11.30am
- Cost: $15 per child
- Age Group: 8-15 years
- BOOK NOW
Cooking for Kids: Sesame Chicken Balls – SOLD OUT
- Location: Kurunjang
- Time: 12pm – 1.30pm
- Cost: $15 per child
- Age Group: 8-15 years
- BOOK NOW
Mini Picassos
- Location: Aintree
- Time: 6pm – 6.45pm
- Cost: $10 per child
- Age Group: 6-10 years
- BOOK NOW
WEDNESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER
Playdough Playtime – SOLD OUT
- Location: Strathtulloh
- Time: 10am – 11.30am
- Cost: $5 per child
- Age Group: All ages
- BOOK NOW
Card Decorating for Kids 5-9 years
- Location: Hillside
- Time: 10.30am – 11.30am
- Cost: $5 per child
- Age Group: 5-9 years
- BOOK NOW
THURSDAY 21 SEPTEMBER
- Location: Caroline Springs
- Time: 1.30pm – 3pm
- Cost: $12.50 per child
- Age Group: 5-12 years
- BOOK NOW
MONDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
- Location: Eynesbury
- Time: 10am – 11.30am
- Cost: $7 per child
- Age Group: 6 years and over
- BOOK NOW
Yoga for Kids – SOLD OUT
- Location: Caroline Springs
- Time: 10am – 12pm
- Cost: $12 per child
- Age Group: 5-12 years
- BOOK NOW
Card Decorating for Kids 10-16 years
- Location: Hillside
- Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
- Cost: $5 per child
- Age Group: 10-16 years
- BOOK NOW
TUESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
Creative Art & Craft for Kids – SOLD OUT
- Location: Fraser Rise
- Time: 10.30am – 12pm
- Cost: Free
- Age Group: 6-10 years
- BOOK NOW
WEDNESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER
Playdough Playtime – SOLD OUT
- Location: Eynesbury
- Time: 10am – 11.30am
- Cost: $5 per child
- Age Group: All ages
- BOOK NOW
TimCredible Magic Show – SOLD OUT
- Location: Fraser Rise
- Time: 10am – 11.30am
- Cost: $4 per child
- Age Group: 4-12 years
- BOOK NOW
Back to School Healthy Lunchboxes (for parents/carers) – CANCELLED
- Location: Mt Atkinson (Truganina)
- Time: 12pm – 2pm
- Cost: $8 per person
- Age Group: Parents and carers (children welcome to attend with a parent/carer)
- BOOK NOW
Mini Picassos
- Location: Aintree
- Time: 6pm – 6.45pm
- Cost: $10 per child
- Age Group: 6-10 years
- BOOK NOW
THURSDAY 28 SEPTEMBER
Hip Hop Dance
- Location: Taylors Hill
- Time: 10am – 11am
- Cost: $5 per child
- Age Group: 5-12 years
- BOOK NOW
Winter 2023 School Holiday Activities for Kids
Its the middle of the year already and the Winter School Holidays are coming up soon and we have some fantastic activities and workshops your child will enjoy.
Join us throughout June and July and let your child have fun in activities including cooking classes, Lego builders, yoga and more!
All available programs are listed below and via the programs page of our website. You can also browse the program via PDF. Click the link under each listing below to secure your or your child’s space before they’re all gone! Bookings are now open!
TUESDAY 27 JUNE
Cooking Class: Banana Bread – Fully Booked
- Location: Kurunjang
- Time: 10am – 11.30am
- Cost: $13
- Age Group: 8 – 12 year
Lego Builders – Fully Booked
- Location: Eynesbury
- Time: 10.30am – 12pm
- Cost: FREE
- Age Group: 5+
Cooking Class: Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni – Fully Booked
- Location: Kurunjang
- Time: 12pm – 1.30pm
- Cost: $13
- Age Group: 8 – 12 year
THURSDAY 29 JUNE
Damo Music For Kids – Fully Booked
- Location: Fraser Rise
- Time: 10am – 10.40am
- Cost: FREE
- Age Group: 3 – 5 years
Create Your Own Terrarium – Fully Booked
- Location: Taylors Hill
- Time: 10am – 11.30am
- Cost: $20
- Age Group: 5 – 12 years
Games Session – Fully Booked
- Location: Melton
- Time: 10am – 12pm
- Cost: $5
- Age Group: 5+ years
FRIDAY 30 JUNE
Hip Hop for Kids
- Location: Strathtulloh
- Time: 10am – 11am
- Cost: $8
- Age Group: 5 – 7 years
- BOOK
Green Earth Kids Environmental Workshop
- Location: Kurunjang
- Time: 10am – 12pm
- Cost: Free
- Age Group: 5 + Years
- BOOK
Hip Hop for Kids
- Location: Strathtulloh
- Time: 11.15am – 12.15pm
- Cost: $8
- Age Group: 8 – 12 years
- BOOK
MONDAY 3 JULY
Cookie Decorating – Fully Booked
- Location: Kurunjang
- Time: 10am – 11am
- Cost: $5
- Age Group: 8+years
Boredom Busters – Games Session – Fully Booked
- Location: Caroline Springs
- Time: 10am – 12pm
- Cost: FREE
- Age Group: 6 – 14 years
TUESDAY 4 JULY
Yoga For Kids
- Location: Caroline Springs
- Time: 10am – 12pm
- Cost: $12
- Age Group: 6+ years
- BOOK
Bunnings Pot a Plant and Decorating – Fully Booked
- Location: Eynesbury
- Time: 10am – 12pm
- Cost: FREE
- Age Group: 8 – 12 years
THURSDAY 6 JULY
Build a Toolbox with Bunnings – Fully Booked
- Location: Melton
- Time: 10am – 12pm
- Cost: Free
- Age Group: 8 – 16 years
FRIDAY 7 JULY
Dough it Yourself – A Playdough Playtime – Fully Booked
- Location: Caroline Springs
- Time: 10am – 11.30am
- Cost: $5
- Age Group: 8 – 12 years
Term 3 2023 Centre Programs & Events
We cannot believe its mid year already! Our team are pleased to announce that Bookings for our Term 3 programs and events for 2023 are now open!
We are delighted to welcome you back for many old favourites like yoga, sewing, Zumba, cooking, music classes, children’s development programs and much more! We also have several one of special workshops including a box flower arrangement workshop, creative lettering workshop, accredited and non accredited courses and National Tree Day Planting Session !
Find out what’s happening at your closest centre by clicking the links below and booking your spot in one of our programs today!
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CAROLINE SPRINGS
- Stevenson House
- Brookside Children’s & Community Centre
STRATHTULLOH
- Bridge Road Children’s & Community Centre
DIGGERS REST
- Diggers Rest Family Services Centre
EYNESBURY
- Eynesbury Discovery Centre
FRASER RISE
- Fraser Rise Children’s & Community Centre
HILLSIDE
- Hillside Community Centre
KURUNJANG
- Kurunjang Community Hub
TAYLORS HILL
- Taylors Hill Youth & Community Centre
AINTREE
- Timbertop Children’s & Community Centre
BROOKFIELD
- Botanica Springs Children’s & Community Centre
MELTON
- Melton Central Community Centre
HARKNESS
- Arnolds Creek Children’s & Community Centre
Free Come & Try Workshops at Mt Atkinson Children’s and Community Centre
The new Mt Atkinson Children’s and Community Centre is offering FREE Come and Try workshops during May and June 2023.
All available programs are listed below and via the programs page of our website. You can also download the PDF program flyer, feel free to share this with your friends and family!
All workshops are free, but bookings are essential. Click the link under each listing to register your attendance.
WEDNESDAY 31 MAY
Bharatanatyam (Classical Indian) Dance
In this fun and engaging class with local Bharatanatyam teacher Shubhi, you will learn one of the classical forms of dance native to India.
- Time: 9am – 10am
- Age Group: 18 and over
- BOOK
WEDNESDAY 7 JUNE
Open Door Session
Enjoy a coffee and light refreshments with other members in the community as you connect and share ideas about what you want to see at your community centre.
- Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
- Age Group: All Ages
- BOOK
TUESDAY 13 JUNE
Mum’s and Bubs Fitness
Bond with your baby in this safe and inclusive class. Improve your general health and well-being and energy levels.
- Time: 9.30am – 10.15am
- BOOK
Strength & Stretch Yoga
Learn to relax your mind, while strengthening and stretching your body through a combination of fitness training and yoga.
- Time: 10.45am – 11.45am
- Age Group: 18 and over
- BOOK
THURSDAY 15 JUNE
Learn how to Make Healthy Vegetable Scrolls
In this interactive session learn all about healthy eating, nutrition and safety in the kitchen. You will also be guided to make delicious healthy savoury vegetable scrolls.
- Time: 2pm – 4pm
- Age Group: 18 and over
- BOOK
Bharatanatyam (Classical Indian) Dance
In this fun and engaging class with local Bharatanatyam teacher Shubhi, you will learn one of the classical forms of dance native to India.
- Time: 6pm – 7pm
- Age Group: 18 and over
- BOOK
WEDNESDAY 21 JUNE
Open Door Session
Enjoy a coffee and light refreshments with other members in the community as you connect and share ideas about what you want to see at your community centre.
- Time: 8.30am – 9.30am
- Age Group: All Ages
- BOOK
April 2023 School Holiday Activities for Kids
The April School Holidays are only a hop away and we have some fantastic activities and workshops your child will enjoy!
Join us throughout the April and let your child have fun in activities including cooking classes, Hip Hop Classes, arts an craft and so much more!
All available programs are listed below and via the programs page of our website. You can also browse the program via PDF. Click the link under each listing below to secure your or your child’s space before they’re all gone! Bookings are now open!
TUESDAY 11 APRIL
Paint Your Own Easter Bunny Egg Cup
- Location: Melton
- Time: 12.30pm – 1.30pm
- Cost: $5 per child
- Age Group: 5 – 12 year
- BOOK
WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL
Lego Builders – FULLY BOOKED
- Location: Caroline Springs
- Time: 10am – 11.30am
- Cost: FREE
- Age Group: 5+
FRIDAY 14 APRIL
Native Animal Canvas Workshop – FULLY BOOKED
- Location: Taylors Hill
- Time: 1pm – 2.30pm
- Cost: $8
- Age Group: 8 – 14 years
- BOOK
MONDAY 17 APRIL
Paint your own Piggybank
- Location: Melton
- Time: 11am – 12pm
- Cost: $5 per child
- Age Group: 8 – 12 years
- BOOK
TUESDAY 18 APRIL
Paint your Own Easter Bunny Egg Cup
- Location: Melton
- Time: 12.30pm – 1.30pm
- Cost: $5 per child
- Age Group: 5 – 12 years
- BOOK
WEDNESDAY 19 APRIL
Yoga & Mindfulness Mini Workshop
- Location: Hillside
- Time: 10am – 11.15am
- Cost: $8
- Age Group: 5 – 8 years
- BOOK
Boredom Busters – Games Session – FULLY BOOKED
- Location: Caroline Springs
- Time: 10am – 12pm
- Cost: FREE
- Age Group: 6 – 14 years
- BOOK
THURSDAY 20 APRIL
Hip Hop for Kids – FULLY BOOKED
- Location: Fraser Rise
- Time: 9.15am – 10am
- Cost: FREE
- Age Group: 5 – 8 years
- BOOK
Yoga & Mindfulness for Kids
- Location: Hillside
- Time: 10am – 11.30am
- Cost: $10
- Age Group: 9 – 12 years
- BOOK
Art Fun For Pre-Schoolers – FULLY BOOKED
- Location: Eynesbury
- Time: 10am – 12pm
- Cost: FREE
- Age Group: 2 – 5 years
- BOOK
Hip Hop for Kids
- Location: Fraser Rise
- Time: 10.15am – 11am
- Cost: FREE
- Age Group: 8 – 12 years
- BOOK
Term 2 2023 Centre Programs & Events
We are pleased to announce that Bookings for our Term 2 programs and events for 2023 are now open!
We are delighted to welcome you back for many old favourites like yoga, sewing, Zumba, cooking, music classes, children’s development programs and much more! We also have several one of special workshops including various accredited courses, making your own grazing platter, kids art & craft and more! We also have some exciting events occurring for Neighbourhood House Week!
Find out what’s happening at your closest centre by clicking the links below and booking your spot in one of our programs today!
xxx
CAROLINE SPRINGS
- Stevenson House
- Brookside Children’s & Community Centre
STRATHTULLOH
- Bridge Road Children’s & Community Centre
DIGGERS REST
- Diggers Rest Family Services Centre
EYNESBURY
- Eynesbury Discovery Centre
FRASER RISE
- Fraser Rise Children’s & Community Centre
HILLSIDE
- Hillside Community Centre
KURUNJANG
- Kurunjang Community Hub
TAYLORS HILL
- Taylors Hill Youth & Community Centre
AINTREE
- Timbertop Children’s & Community Centre
BROOKFIELD
- Botanica Springs Children’s & Community Centre
MELTON
- Melton Central Community Centre
HARKNESS
- Arnolds Creek Children’s & Community Centre
