School holiday activities in Wagga, April 2015

Saturday, April 4

• Easter markets: 9am to 2pm at Coolamon’s Up-To-Date Store, conducted by Rotary Club of Coolamon. Garden viewings also on same day, tickets at the markets. Proceeds to fund local community projects. Lucky door raffle and attractions for children.
  
• Easter egg hunt: 9am at Victory Memorial Gardens. Free.
• The Downside Bush Dance: 7pm at the Downside Hall, 8km along the Coolamon Road, with traditional folk band The Tin Shed Rattlers. All dances are called, no experience is an advantage. Admission is $4 for adults and $1 for kids (1971 prices). Hall opens 7pm, dancing starts at 8pm. Light supper available. Contact (bh) 6925 4800 or (ah) 6928 5541.

Sunday, April 5

• Ride the Rails Twilight Miniature Railway: Botanic Garden, 10.30am to 9pm. Covered footwear essential. $2 per ride. Contact John Lennon on  6925 2249.
  
• The Bidgee Blues Club: open mic afternoon at the Home Tavern from 2pm until 5pm. $5 entry, under 18s must be supervised. A great opportunity for musicians to get up on stage with others. Contact Wayne on 0407 658 901. 

Monday, April 6

• Sturt Mall: Smiggle colouring in competition. Win one of six Smiggle prize packs. Kids 12 and under. Free.
• Best Street Art Studio: 9am to 4pm. Cost $38 per half day session. Contact 0427 212 977.

Tuesday, April 7

• Holidayz @ the Hub: 360 All Stars at Glenfield Park Community Centre. Free.
• 360 All Stars Workshop 1: Body Percussion & Junk Drumming at the Civic Theatre, 4pm. Age recommendation: 8 years and over. Conducted by master percussionist Gene Peterson, this hands‐on workshop educates participants in sourcing sounds from everyday household objects and turning them into musical instruments. From body percussion to “junk drumming” this exciting class is both educational and enjoyable. Participants are invited to bring one item from their household which they think could make an interesting sound. Cost $10. Book www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/civic-theatre.
• 360 All Stars Workshop 2: Circus at Civic Theatre, 4pm. Age recommendation: five to 99. This fantastic workshop offers local youth the opportunity to learn from Rhys Miller, who is a professional circus performer. Covering several styles and art‐forms, this workshop gives attendees a wonderful insight into the circus world. Cost $10.  Book www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/civic-theatre.
• 360 All Stars Workshop 3:  BMX Flatlandingat the Civic Theatre, 4pm. Age recommendation 10 over. Two time world champion, Peter Sore, will draw in local youth, and no doubt impress them with his incredible skills. In this inspiring workshop, attendees will receive a step by step masterclass on how to execute BMX tricks from an international rider.  All attendees need to bring their BMX bike and helmet. Cost $10.  Book www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/civic-theatre.
• 360 All Stars Workshop 4:  Live Looping & Beatboxingat the Civic Theatre, 4pm. Age recommendation: 12 years and over. Live looping and beatboxing whizkid, Sam Perry, delivers this interactive workshop teaching attendees how to record and layer sounds live. Covering microphone techniques, vocal effects, and of course loop pedals, this masterclass is a fantastic experience, given by one of the most innovative looping artists in the industry. Cost $10.  Book www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/civic-theatre.
• Sturt Mall: Smiggle colouring in competition. Win one of six Smiggle prize packs. Kids 12 and under. Free.
• Best Street Art Studio: 9am to 4pm. Cost $38 per half day session. Contact 0427 212 977.
• Marketplace: Crocodile Encounters 10am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm. 
• Hansel and Gretel: 2pm at Basement Theatre, side of Civic Theatre. Tickets $7 at the door. Directed by Louise Blackett, Children’s Theatre Workshop.
• Kids in the Bakery at Qunity Bakehouse: Calvary Hospital 2.30pm to 5pm. Cost $40. Cannoli, dough, custard, morning glory muffins. Book 0419 858 366.

Wednesday, April 8

• Holidayz @ the Hub: Weaving workshop 10am to 1pm. Ngurra Youth Hub, Blakemore Avenue. www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/youthweek. Free.
• 360 Allstars: from 7.30pm to 8.45pm at the Civic Theatre. Boasting a stellar cast, including world champion athletes, world class dancers and world renowned musicians, the production connects the street with the elite to deliver a radical urban circus. Tickets: adult $35, concession $30, youth U25 $30 and child U15 $15.. Group 4+ $30. each. Book at boxoffice@wagga.nsw.gov.au.
  
• Library Screen Scene: children and parents are invited to a welcoming and safe environment to watch some great movies on the big screen. 10.30am: Blinky Bill:The Mischievous Koala (PG). No bookings required. Free.
• Sturt Mall: Smiggle colouring in competition. Win one of six Smiggle prize packs. Kids 12 and under. Free.
• Best Street Art Studio: 9am to 4pm. Cost $38 per half day session. Contact 0427 212 977.
• Marketplace: Crocodile Encounters 10am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm. 
• Hansel and Gretel: 11am and 2pm at Basement Theatre, side of Civic Theatre. Tickets $7 at the door. Directed by Louise Blackett, Children’s Theatre Workshop.
• Kids in the Bakery at Qunity Bakehouse: 42 Morgan Street, Uranquinty. 9am to 1pm. Cost $46. Banana bread, biscotti, morning glory muffins. Book 0419 858 366.

Thursday, April 9

• Holidayz @ the Hub: Street art tour of Wagga 11am to 2pm. www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/youthweek. Free. 
• Sturt Mall: Smiggle colouring in competition. Win one of six Smiggle prize packs. Kids 12 and under. Free.
• Best Street Art Studio: 9am to 4pm. Cost $38 per half day session. Contact 0427 212 977.
• Marketplace: Crocodile Encounters 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm and 5.30pm. 
• Hansel and Gretel: 11am and 2pm at Basement Theatre, side of Civic Theatre. Tickets $7 at the door. Directed by Louise Blackett, Children’s Theatre Workshop.
• Kids in the Bakery at Qunity Bakehouse: 42 Morgan Street, Uranquinty. 9am to 1pm. Cost $46. Banana bread, biscotti, morning glory muffins. Book 0419 858 366.
• Food I Am Junior Masterchef classes: 9am to 11.15am or 1pm to 3.15pm. San choy bau, sausage rolls, chocolate foundant. $49. Book 0427 250 493 or www.foodiam.com.au.

Friday, April 10

• Holidayz @ the Hub: Fun and games from 11am to 2pm. Ngurra Youth Hub, Blakemore Avenue. www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/youthweek. Free.
• Sturt Mall: Smiggle colouring in competition. Win one of six Smiggle prize packs. Kids 12 and under. Free.
• Best Street Art Studio: 9am to 4pm. Cost $38 per half day session. Contact 0427 212 977.
• Marketplace: Crocodile Encounters 10am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm. 
• Hansel and Gretel: 11am and 2pm at Basement Theatre, side of Civic Theatre. Tickets $7 at the door. Directed by Louise Blackett, Children’s Theatre Workshop.
• Little Yogis: $15 for 40-minute session. The Learning Tree, Urana Street. Book 0481 160 915.
• Press Play 2015: Dear Plastic, Kalacoma, Cameron Graham, Jarryn Phegan and Zach Biggin. 5pm. Free. 

Saturday, April 11

• Hansel and Gretel: 2pm at Basement Theatre, side of Civic Theatre. Tickets $7 at the door. Directed by Louise Blackett, Children’s Theatre Workshop.

Sunday, April 12

• Hansel and Gretel: 2pm at Basement Theatre, side of Civic Theatre. Tickets $7 at the door. Directed by Louise Blackett, Children’s Theatre Workshop.

Monday, April 13

• Holidayz @ the Hub: Sports day – cricket, rugby union, AFL workshops. 11am to 2pm.  Ngurra Youth Hub, Blakemore Avenue. www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/youthweek. Free.
• Sturt Mall: Old Kentucky Farm from 10am to 3pm. 
• Best Street Art Studio: 9am to 4pm. Cost $38 per half day session. Contact 0427 212 977.
• Kids in the Bakery at Qunity Bakehouse: Calvary Hospital 2.30pm to 5pm. Cost $40. Cannoli, dough, custard, morning glory muffins. Book 0419 858 366.
• Game on!: Jack Attack, lawn bowls, rock climbing, archery.  Ages 7 to 12. Bus leaves Bolton Park car park 8.30am for Borambola Sport and Recreation Centre, back 5.30pm. Cost $65 or $300 for five days. Phone 13 13 02.
• Horse riding: Belisi Equine Park 9am to noon and 1pm to 4pm. All day 9am to 4pm. Six year and over. $50 a session. $90 all-day session. Book 0412 277 717.

Tuesday, April 14

• Holidayz @ the Hub: DJ and recording workshop. 11am to 2pm.  Ngurra Youth Hub, Blakemore Avenue. www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/youthweek. Free.
• Sturt Mall: Old Kentucky Farm from 10am to 3pm. 
• Best Street Art Studio: 9am to 4pm. Cost $38 per half day session. Contact 0427 212 977.
• Marketplace: Lil Melodies music workshop 10am, 11.30am and 1pm.
• Kids in the Bakery at Qunity Bakehouse: Calvary Hospital 2.30pm to 5pm. Cost $40. Cannoli, dough, custard, morning glory muffins. Book 0419 858 366.
• Game on!: Cirque du Borambola, acrobats, low ropes and kayaking.  Ages 7 to 12. Bus leaves Bolton Park car park 8.30am for Borambola Sport and Recreation Centre, back 5.30pm. Cost $65 or $300 for five days. Phone 13 13 02.
• Horse riding: Belisi Equine Park 9am to noon and 1pm to 4pm. All day 9am to 4pm. Six year and over. $50 a session. $90 all-day session. Book 0412 277 717.

Wednesday, April 15

• Holidayz @ the Hub: Hip hop dance with Centennial. 11am to 2pm.  Ngurra Youth Hub, Blakemore Avenue. www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/youthweek. Free.
• Holidayz @ the Hub: Street art three-day workshop with Steve Browne from 10.30am to 2pm. Harris Park. Free. Bookings to publicart@wagga.nsw.gov.au
• Library Screen Scene: children and parents are invited to a welcoming and safe environment to watch some great movies on the big screen. 10.30am: Tron (PG). No bookings required. Free.
• Recycling With Panache: Do you have a wardrobe full of fabulous fashion pieces that you no longer have a use for? Then why not swap them? Our fashion exchange will give you the opportunity to get a taste for someone else's style while you recycle with panache. Suitable for young women over the age of 14 at the Wagga City Library from 5.30pm to 7pm. Book at wcl@wagga.nsw.gov.au or 6926 9700.
• Sturt Mall: Old Kentucky Farm from 10am to 3pm. 
• Best Street Art Studio: 9am to 4pm. Cost $38 per half day session. Contact 0427 212 977.
• Marketplace: Lil Melodies music workshop 10am, 11.30am and 1pm.
• Kids in the Bakery at Qunity Bakehouse: 42 Morgan Street, Uranquinty. 9am to 1pm. Cost $46. Banana bread, biscotti, morning glory muffins. Book 0419 858 366.
• Game on!: Jump, slide, fly: flying fox, slider hockey and BMX.  Ages 7 to 12. Bus leaves Bolton Park car park 8.30am for Borambola Sport and Recreation Centre, back 5.30pm. Cost $65 or $300 for five days. Phone 13 13 02.
• Horse riding: Belisi Equine Park 9am to noon and 1pm to 4pm. All day 9am to 4pm. Six year and over. $50 a session. $90 all-day session. Book 0412 277 717.

Thursday, April 16

• Holidayz @ the Hub: Hip hop dance with Centennial. 11am to 2pm.  Ngurra Youth Hub, Blakemore Avenue. www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/youthweek. Free.
• Holidayz @ the Hub:  Street art three-day workshop with Steve Browne from 10.30am to 2pm. Harris Park. Free. Bookings to publicart@wagga.nsw.gov.au.
• Sturt Mall: Old Kentucky Farm from 10am to 3pm. 
• Best Street Art Studio: 9am to 4pm. Cost $38 per half day session. Contact 0427 212 977.
• Marketplace: Lil Melodies music workshop 10am, 11.30am and 1pm.
• Game on!: Slam dunk and fencing fury: fencing, basketball, geo caching and Oz Tag . Ages 7 to 12. Bus leaves Bolton Park car park 8.30am for Borambola Sport and Recreation Centre, back 5.30pm. Cost $65 or $300 for five days. Phone 13 13 02.
• Horse riding: Belisi Equine Park 9am to noon and 1pm to 4pm. All day 9am to 4pm. Six year and over. $50 a session. $90 all-day session. Book 0412 277 717.

Friday, April 17

• Holidayz @ the Hub:  Stop motion animation workshop. 11am to 2pm.  Ngurra Youth Hub, Blakemore Avenue. www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/youthweek. Free.
• Holidayz @ the Hub: Street art three-day workshop with Steve Browne from 10.30am to 2pm. Harris Park. Free. Bookings to publicart@wagga.nsw.gov.au
• Paper Planes: workshop at the Museum of the Riverina from 10.30am. For kids five to 11. $5 per child. Book at museum@wagga.nsw.gov.au.
• Sturt Mall: Old Kentucky Farm from 10am to 3pm. 
• Best Street Art Studio: 9am to 4pm. Cost $38 per half day session. Contact 0427 212 977.
• Marketplace: Lil Melodies music workshop 10am, 11.30am and 1pm.
• Little Yogis: $15 for 40-minute session. The Learning Tree, Urana Street. Book 0481 160 915.
  
• Game on!: I know … Aikido!: martial arts, rock climbing and volleyball. Ages 7 to 12. Bus leaves Bolton Park car park 8.30am for Borambola Sport and Recreation Centre, back 5.30pm. Cost $65 or $300 for five days. Phone 13 13 02.
• Horse riding: Belisi Equine Park 9am to noon and 1pm to 4pm. All day 9am to 4pm. Six year and over. $50 a session. $90 all-day session. Book 0412 277 717.

Saturday, April 18

• Art Blast! Faces and spaces:1.30pm to 4pm at the art gallery. Eyes, ears, mouth and nose and the spaces in between. Pencil, ink and wash to create a portrait inspired by Tony Curran's exhibition Stay. For ages six to 2 – bookings essential. Cost $20. Book at gallery@wagga.nsw.gov.au.