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SCHOOL EASTER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES IN FRANKSTON CITY Sand Sculpting Australia Exhibition Easter activities Friday 30 March Monday 2 April Families are invited to a wonderland of festive fun at the Sand

1 SCHOOL EASTER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES IN FRANKSTON CITY Sand Sculpting Australia Exhibition Easter activities Friday 30 March Monday 2 April Families are invited to a wonderland of festive fun at the Sand Sculpting Australia Exhibition which is open every day over the Easter long weekend. Children can hunt for sandsational eggs while making their way through the Aladdin & the Arabian Tales Exhibition. Once they have completed their journey, each child will receive a bag of chocolate eggs to enjoy. Other entertainment will include themed face painting, art and craft and more! The Aladdin and the Arabian Tales; magical stories of the 1001 Arabian Nights Exhibition is opened daily until 25 April. Location: 510N Nepean Highway, Frankston Waterfront Time: Now until 25 April Monday-Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10am-6pm Cost: Adults $14, Concession $11, Child (3-15 years) entry only $9, Child (3-15 years) Super Pass $18, Child (0-2 years) free, Group bookings (20+ people) from $8 per person. Phone: Tickets: visitfrankston.com Good Friday on the Frankston Waterfront Friday 30 March Good Friday on the Frankston Waterfront is a popular family fun day hosted each year by the Churches of Frankston. The event features interactive street theatre with more than 40 actors performing scenes from the original Easter story. Enjoy free children s activities and food stalls. Location: Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront Time: 11am-3pm Cost: Free Phone:

2 Good Friday Family Day Friday 30 March Good Friday Family Day is back for its third year running and is set to be bigger and better than ever! This year there will be new rides, new bands and live onstage entertainment, with over 50 market stalls added to the already amazing line up! Don't forget FREE Easter eggs from the Easter Bunny, our Easter Bonnet Parade and did we mention FREE admission! Bring a picnic blanket, stretch out on the lawn and enjoy some of the delicious food from the array of food vendors. A perfect day for the whole family and the best part is, all of the money raised goes back to help those in need! Location: 135 Golf Links Road, Frankston Time: 10am-4pm Cost: Free Phone: Website: connectchristian.church Guided Ranger Walk Spotlight Walk Wednesday 4 April Experience the bush as it comes to life after dark. Join the ranger on a spotlight walk looking for nocturnal wildlife. Suitable for all ages. Bookings essential. Bring a small torch, warm clothing and sturdy walking shoes. Location: Paratea Reserve, Frankston South Time: 6-8pm Cost: $5 per person, $20 per family Phone: Bookings: visitfrankston.com/guided-ranger-activities Toothpick Sculptures McClelland Sculpture Park & Gallery Wednesday 4 April & Sunday 8 April Look at the sculptures by Robert Owen then create your own sculpture using toothpicks! Suitable for all ages. Adult supervision required. No need to book, just drop in between 1-3pm. Location: 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin Time: 1-3pm Cost: $2 per person Phone: Website: mcclellandgallery.com

3 Junior Explorers Guided Ranger Walk Thursday 5 April Join the ranger on an informative walk along Frankston s award winning foreshore. Suitable for all ages. Bookings essential. Bring your own hat, sturdy walking shoes, sunscreen, water bottle and snacks. Location: Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront Time: 10am-12pm Cost: $5 per person, $20 per family. Phone: Bookings: visitfrankston.com/guided-ranger-activities Print making McClelland Sculpture Park & Gallery Thursday 5 April We will take a look at the prints by Benjamin Armstrong then get busy using printing foam to create our own prints!. Suitable for ages 6+, bookings essential. Location: 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin Time: 11am-1pm Cost: $15 Phone: Bookings: mcclellandgallery.com Botanika Cinema Friday 6, Saturday 7, Friday 13 and Saturday 14 April From the creators of the popular Stringybark Cinema comes a brand new outdoor cinema experience in Frankston at the stunning George Pentland Botanic Gardens. Gates open at 5.30pm with live music and street food. Movies: 6 April Shrek (PG) 7 April - Back To The Future 1 (PG) 13 April - Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle (PG) 14 April - Dirty Dancing (PG-13) Location: George Pentland Botanic Gardens, Corner of Williams and Foot Streets, Frankston Time: event opens at 5.30pm, screening commences 7pm Cost: Adult $16 + bf*, Concession $12+ bf*, Children (5-12 years old) $10+ bf*, Children (under 5) FREE+ bf, Seniors $10+ bf* and Families (2 adults and up to 3 children) $55+ bf*. *bf = booking fee Tickets: unscenecinema.com.au

4 Party in the Park Tuesday 10 April Fun, free day out for the entire family at Party in the Park, with exciting activities for kids including mini sports, face painting, animal farm, interactive stage show and more. Location: Cruden Farm, Langwarrin Time: 9.30am-2pm Cost: FREE Phone: Bookings: fankston.vic.gov.au Nature Play Week - Nature Mandalas McClelland Sculpture Park & Gallery Wednesday 11 April Join us as we walk the grounds collecting nature s treasures then create your own nature mandala. Bring a camera or phone to photograph your work. Suitable for all ages. Adult participation required, bookings essential. Location: 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin Time: 11am-12pm Cost: $5 per family Phone: Bookings: mcclellandgallery.com Guided Ranger Walk Junior Explorers Wednesday 11 April Join the ranger to discover some of Frankston s best kept bush secrets. Find out why this reserve is named Stringybark Reserve. Suitable for all ages Bookings essential. BYO hat, sturdy walking shoes, water bottle, sunscreen, insect repellent and light snack. Location: Stringybark Reserve, Langwarrin Time: 10am 12pm Cost: $5 per person, $20 per family. Phone: Bookings: visitfrankston.com/guided-ranger-activities Guided Ranger Walk Twilight Walk Thursday 12 April Join the ranger to view the sunset from one of the highest points in Frankston, followed by a spotlight walk. Suitable for all ages, bookings essential. Bring a small torch, warm clothing and sturdy walking shoes. Location: Bunarong Park, Frankston Time: 5.45pm-7.45pm Cost: $5 per person, $20 per family. Phone: Bookings: visitfrankston.com/guided-ranger-activities

5 Nature Play Week - Seed Bombs McClelland Sculpture Park & Gallery Friday 13 April Collect grass seeds from around the park to create seed bombs. You can plant these in your garden or anywhere local that that needs some nature love! Suitable for all ages. Adult participation required. Bookings essential. Location: 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin Time: 11am-12pm Cost: $5 per family Phone: Bookings: mcclellandgallery.com Beauty and the Beast Friday 13, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 April It is with deepest pride and greatest pleasure that Panorama Theatre Company proudly present Disney s Beauty and the Beast. Bookings essential. Location: Frankston Arts Centre, Davey Street, Frankston Time: 1.30pm & 7.30pm Cost: $32-$42 Phone: Bookings: artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au Nature Play Week - Nature Chimes McClelland Sculpture Park & Gallery Sunday 15 April Explore, gather and collect natural treasures from the garden, then use these to create your own nature hangings to take home. Suitable for all ages. Adult participation required. Bookings essential. Location: 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin Time: 11am-12pm Cost: $5 per family Phone: Bookings: mcclellandgallery.com

6 Bayside Rock Indoor Climbing Centre Come and see why rock climbing is one of the fastest growing sports in Australia! It s a fantastic way to keep fit and it s lots of fun at the same time. See website for public holiday trading hours. Location: 9 Network Drive, Carrum Downs Time: Mon to Fri 10am-9.30pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday & public holidays 10am-5pm Cost: $20-$80 Phone: Website: baysiderock.com.au Chocolate Grove Open Monday- Saturday Just minutes from the Mornington Peninsula Freeway off Frankston-Dandenong Road this popular new Chocolate Shop and History Centre is now open. You will be amazed by the selection of products on offer. They specialise in coated nuts, confectionery, fruit, super foods, (and any other tasty ingredient that takes their fancy) using the finest quality chocolate. Location: 50 Aster Avenue, Carrum Downs Time: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 12-4 pm Cost: Free entry Phone: Website: chocolategrove.com Croc s Playcentre Hours of indoor fun including a four-lane wave slide, giant speed slide, multi-level ball battle zone, dedicated toddler and infant play areas, carousel, kid s disco room and more. Please see the website for public holiday trading hours. Location: Frankston Power Centre, 19A/111 Cranbourne Road, Frankston Time: Monday to Thursday 9.30am-5pm, Friday 9.30am-7pm, Saturday to Sunday 10am 5pm Cost: $9-$13 Phone: Website: crocsplaycentre.com.au

7 SK8HOUSE Have fun skating up a storm with loads of games, giveaways and great music. SK8HOUSE has been recently refurbished to extend the skating rink surface so there is even more room for freestyle skating. Location: 3/2 Amayla Crescent, Carrum Downs Time: Monday to Friday 11am-4pm, Friday and Saturday night skating from 7-10pm. Saturday and Sunday as per normal schedule. Cost: $7-$14 admission, $3 skate hire Phone: Website: sk8house.com.au Zombie Excape Excape is an exciting real life adventure game where a team of players need to escape the room by solving clues and a series of puzzles within 60 minutes. There are two different challenges to choose from, Zombie Excape and Frankston Crime Investigation. Suitable for ages 14+. Location: 3A Wells Street, Frankston Time: Tuesday to Thursday 9am-9pm, Friday to Sunday 10am-10pm Cost: 2-6 players $80-$180 per session Phone: Webiste: excape.com.au Frankston Skate Park - Learn to Ride and Scoot Frankston Skate Park holds regular skateboard and scooter clinics for beginner and intermediate riders of all ages. One hour sessions with equipment supplied. Bookings are essential. Location: Frankston Skate Park, 16N Cranbourne Road, Frankston Time: 10.30am-4pm (Check website for school holiday hours) Cost: $17.50-$135 Phone: Website: skatepark.ymca.org.au Gravity Zone - Laser Tag and Trampoline Park Jump between seven different trampoline zones with over 180 trampolines, or battle up to 40 players in this state-of-the-art laser, offering an experience like no other. Location: 25 Oliphant Way, Seaford Time: Please see the website for public holiday trading hours Cost: Laser missions from $10, 1 hour trampoline admission $5-$17 Phone: Website: gravity-zone.com.au

8 MORE SCHOOL EASTER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES ON THE MORNINGTON PENINSULA Easter Egg Scramble The Big Goose Sunday 30 March to Monday 2 April (Easter long weekend) The Big Goose invites you to come along and enjoy the Easter Egg Scramble during the Easter long weekend. Suitable for all ages and every child takes home a bag of Easter eggs! Meet the Easter Bunny, have your face painted, fun in the Easter activity zone, find the golden egg, prizes to be won and so much more. Open every day in the school holidays! Location: 233 Mornington Tyabb Road, Moorooduc (entry via Stumpy Gully Road) Time: 10am-4pm Cost: See website for details Phone: Website: thebiggoose.com.au Dolphin Discovery Searoad Ferries Saturday 31 March & Friday 13 April A fun and interactive workshop learning all about Port Phillip s unique dolphins and other amazing marine life, including seals & whales! Play games and meet Bella Burrunan the local dolphin. Location: Sorrento Pier, Sorrento Time: Departing Sorrento 11am and 1pm & departing Queenscliff 12pm and 2pm Cost: Included in the ferry ticket price. Please see the website for more information. Phone: Website: searoad.com.au Mornington Railway Steam Train Sunday 1 (Easter Sunday Special Event), Wednesday 4, Sunday 8, Wednesday 11 and Sunday 15 April Are you looking for something fun to do during the school holidays? Why not make a day of it and take a ride on the historic steam engine. Location: Mornington Railway Moorooduc Station, 460 Moorooduc Highway, Mount Eliza Time: (See website for departure times) Cost: Adult return $22, concession return $17, child (4-16) return $11, family return $55. Phone: Website: morningtonrailway.org.au

9 Tommy Terrific Searoad Ferries Monday 2 April Create crazy, fun and entertaining balloon shapes including bunny rabbits and Easter hats that will bring out the kid in all ages from 5 to 55! Location: Sorrento Pier, Sorrento Time: Departing Sorrento 11am and 1pm, Departing Queenscliff 12pm and 2pm Cost: Included in the ferry ticket price. Please see the website for more information Phone: Website: searoad.com.au Repurposed Craft Activities Searoad Ferries Tuesday 3 April Have fun making craft items with Urban Upcycle while using recyclable items. Use your imagination to create anything like a medieval shield, a pretty seahorse, a rocket and more! Location: Sorrento Pier, Sorrento Time: Departing Queenscliff 11am and 1pm, Departing Sorrento 12pm and 2pm Cost: Included in the Ferry ticket price. Please see the website for more information Phone: Website: searoad.com.au MPRG Kids Family Day- Teaming art and sport Saturday 7 April Check the fixture, slip on some sports gear and head to MPRG and the Civic Reserve Recreation Centre for an art and sports day in the school holidays. Enjoy activities, demonstrations, a giant rock climbing wall and creative arts activities designed for the whole family. View artists at work, join an age-appropriate tour of Play On: The art of sport exhibition and discover how artists reflect on sporting culture in Australia. Location: Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Civic Reserve, 350 Dunns Road, Mornington Time: 11am-4pm Cost: $2-$15 Phone: Website: mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au

10 Mornington Racecourse Market Sunday 8 April This market showcases the best of what the Mornington Peninsula has to offer - a makers market, where everything sold is handmade or home grown. Dining options are aplenty with street food vendors serving up delicious take away food. Relax on the lawn and enjoy live music while you tuck in at this child-friendly market. Location: 320 Racecourse Road, Mornington Time: 9am-2pm Cost: $4 parking Phone: Website: craftmarkets.com.au Robot Workshop Searoad Ferries Tuesday 10 April OZOBOTS! Watch the little robots that follow lines that you draw. Perform tricks using your hand to show the Ozobot which way to go! The robot uses just pens and paper, no device required. Great for ages 3-12, easy to play with and easy to code with colours! Location: Sorrento Pier, Sorrento Time: Departing Queenscliff 11am and 1pm, departing Sorrento 12pm and 2pm Cost: Included in the ferry ticket price. Please see the website for more information Phone: Website: searoad.com.au School Holiday Workshops Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 April Use the colours and patterns you love to create your own designer medals, trophies, team flags and apparel for your favourite real or imagined sport. Create with Jill Anderson, MPRG artist and educator. Tuesday 10 April designed for children aged 5-8, adult co-creator required. Wednesday 11 April suited for children aged 9-12, adult co-creator welcome but not required. Bookings essential. Location: Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, 350 Dunns Road, Mornington Time: 10am 12pm Cost: $12 per student Phone: Website: mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au

11 Kids Yoga Every Tuesday` Includes gentle stretching, yoga postures, breathing and relaxation. Sessions engage children with yoga through the use of various stories and props, sparing imagination whist exercising the body and mind. Suitable for children aged 5-12 years. No need to pre-book, just come along. Location: Yogaharta Yoga and Wellness Centre, Level 1, Hartnett Drive Seaford Time: 4pm-4.45pm Cost: $10 for one child, $15 for two children Phone: Website: yogaharta.com.au Arthurs Seat Eagle Board a state-of-the-art gondola and fly over the state forest to the highest point of the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. Located right next door is the gorgeous Seawinds Gardens where you can settle in for a picnic surrounded by native flora and fauna. If you are looking for something a little more adventurous, you might like to explore one of the many walking trails bordering the Eagle chairlift. Also be sure to visit over the Easter weekend and indulge in some chocolate! Location: 1085 Arthurs Seat Road, Dromana (base station); 795 Arthurs Seat Road (summit station) Time: 10am-6pm *Twilight Flights on 6th/7th April and 13th/14th April open until 7:30pm Cost: Adult $24 return, child (4-16) $15 return, concession $21 return Phone: Website: aseagle.com.au Rain, Hayne and Shine Farmyard The farmyard in Balnarring provides hands on experiences with a large variety of friendly farm animals to feed and cuddle. You will be amazed at the variety and quantity of animals residing on the farm. Visitors can feed the animals and often there is a baby animal requiring a bottle feed. Location: 490 Stumpy Gully Road, Balnarring Time: Daily 10am-4pm Cost: Adults $10, children 1-2 years $6, children 3+ $13, family entry (2 adults and 2 children) $40 Phone: Website: rhsfarm.com.au

12 Dromana 3 Drive-In See website for dates and times Come and 'Make a Memory at Dromana 3 Drive-In where going to the movies is so much more than just a movie, it's an experience! The 50 s style movie diner and gates open 30 minutes before the start of each movie. Location: 133 Nepean Highway, Dromana Time: See website for times Cost: Adult $17, Concession $15, Children $11, Bumper sticker from $26 Phone: Website: dromanadrivein.com.au Le Mans Laserzone Super Sessions Enjoy Victoria s biggest indoor Laser Tag centre with a two-hour super session. In two hours, each player is guaranteed 4 x 12 minute games. Team and individual games can be arranged. An instructional video briefing is included. Rest breaks are given in between each mission. Up to 35 people can play at one time in the arena. Location: Waterview Close, Dandenong South Time: 10am until late Cost: From $25 for ages 8-11, from $28 for ages 12-15, from $35 for ages 16+ Phone: Website: lemansgokarts.com.au Ashcombe Maze and Lavender Gardens Ashcombe Maze and Lavender Gardens is home to Australia's oldest and largest hedge maze, the world's first circular rose maze and an all new lavender labyrinth and display gardens. The unique gardens are masterfully composed of earth, stone, water and trees showcasing nature in all its beauty! Search high and low for our resident gnomes hiding throughout the gardens. The Great Gnome Hunt is fun for all ages! Location: 15 Shoreham Road, Shoreham Time: 9am-5pm Cost: Adult $18.50, senior $16.50, child $10, under 3 years free, family $52-$66 Phone: Website: ashcombemaze.com.au

13 Enchanted Adventure Garden The Enchanted Adventure Garden is a place where you can lose yourself in the colours of seasonal gardens or marvel at the structures of hedge topiary. Be transported by giant sculpture, get tangled in a maze or simply set up a picnic next to the tube slides and listen to the laughter. For the adventurous, try our tree surfing courses, tube slides and bushland obstacles! Location: 55 Purves Road, Arthurs Seat Time: 9am-6pm daily Cost: General admission $30 adult, $20 child/senior, tree surfing additional costs Phone: Website: enchantedmaze.com.au Horseback Fun4Kids Monday to Friday Horseback is proud to host the Horseback holiday program for children aged between 4 and 16 years old. They have four programs available; one for the tiny tackers Team Wombat, one for the beginners Team Koala, one for the more intermediate riders Team Kangaroo and their latest program for the experienced riders Team Dingo. The programs have been designed by an accredited coach and trainer to ensure a fun-filled learning experience. Location: 356 Shands Road, Main Ridge Time: 9am-4pm Cost: $65-$295 Phone: Website: horseback.com.au Other Activities Adventure Playgrounds at Frankston Waterfront and Ballam Park. Cycling on Peninsula Link Trail, EastLink Trail or Baxter Trail. Free Family Farm Talks at Pure Peninsula Honey in Moorooduc Fishing at Frankston or Seaford Pier. Galleries and Gardens visit McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery, Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. Go-Karting at Le Mans Go Karts. Mazes Boneo Maze and Mini Golf, Enchanted Adventure Garden, Ashcombe Maze and Lavender Garden. Movies at Hoyts Frankston or Village Cinemas Karingal. Natural Reserve Walks Sweetwater Creek, The Pines and Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserves, Seaford Wetlands, Kananook Creek Reserve or Seaford Foreshore, Frankston Boardwalk. Picnic at George Pentland Botanic Gardens. Rock Climbing at Bayside Rock. Skateboarding at Frankston. Swimming at Peninsula Aquatic and Recreation Centre (PARC). Tennis Court hire at Frankston Tennis Club. Key available from Frankston Visitor Centre at $15 per hour. Trampolining at Gravity Zone, Seaford

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