On the Coast – Families Issue 96 I October/November 2019 | Page 33

What’s On
In need of entertainment these school holidays?
Central Coast Council run and support school holiday events across the Coast.
From the North to the South, Central Coast Council’s popular School Holiday Program is back with new activities for all
ages. All of our school holiday activities are in one easy to find, easy to read and easy to book program. The September/
October program lists a combination of free and paid events. Start planning how you will keep the family entertained
these holidays.
What’s On at our Leisure Centres What’s On Sustainability
There are plenty of activities and pool entertainment at our
Leisure Centres across the Coast these school holidays. From
pool inflatables, waterslides and jumping castle fun through
to basketball clinics, a Pool Lifeguard Course and intensive
learn to swim lessons. You can also join up to the Active Kids
Sports Program and enjoy two hours of fun indoor games
and activities including basketball, soccer, volleyball and rock
climbing. Get your kids active and part of Council’s FiT for Life
community! Learn about sustainability with our free Green Living Workshops
and Rock Pool Rambles ecological discovery talks. Get your hands
dirty and make a seed bomb with clay and compost, create your
own terrarium, build a bee or insect hotel, learn how to grow
your own food and try your hand at making non-toxic body care
products. You can also join us and the Ocean and Coastal Care
Initiative guides as we explore and discover our coastline – what
creatures will you find in our local rock pools?
What’s On at the Gallery
Gosford Regional Gallery and Edogawa Commemorative
Garden is a peaceful place where you can tap into your talents
and get creative – Mum and da d can grab a coffee at the Café
too! Break free of the drawing books and learn how to draw
YOUR OWN cartoon characters, learn tips and tricks on how to
get a better portrait drawing or how to paint on silk, or even
create a beautiful wall hanging using simple loom weaving
techniques. We will also be celebrating our special relationship
with our sister city – Edogawa City in Japan. Try your hand at
Origami, join us for Kamishibai – a traditional form of Japanese
storytelling, learn Taiko Drumming, the secrets to Bonsai,
traditional Japanese calligraphy plus much more!
What’s On at The Entrance
Bring the kids down to The Entrance these school holidays for
a range of fun free activities including special performances by
Hoot and Hootabelle – our favourite owl-pals from the hit kids
TV show, Giggle and Hoot. There will also be a science show
and workshop, a Magic show and roving magician, daily pelican
feeding from 3.30pm and amusement rides.
What’s On across our Libraries
Make the most of Central Coast’s libraries these school holidays
with a full program of free events for all ages. The program
kicks off with a Where’s Wally Scavenger Hunt at all our library
branches commencing on Tuesday, 2 October and running across
the holiday period. Enjoy Skateboard Deck Art, Funky Slime Craft,
Lego and other arts and craft activities. Come along to a poetry
workshop with local author Meg Gatland-Veness, and if you are
into table top war games, join us for Red Orc-tober, Star Wars or
Saga of Heroes.
What’s On for our Youth
Our Youth Services team have developed a dynamic program of
activities across technology, professional skills development, sports
and creative workshops. YOUTHfest Umina kicks off the school
holidays with a day of sport, art and other activities. There are also
workshops on animation, film editing, vocal master class, song and
copy writing, and a special ‘Employ Me’ information day offering
top tips on how to dress for success and interview to impress and
an inclusive bouldering climbing activity for all abilities.
View the full program centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/schoolholidays or join the conversation
@CentralCoastCouncil