School holidays are fast approaching, so The News has compiled a list of events and activities happening around town to keep the whole family entertained. Have a read and see what piques your interest.
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Saturday, June 29
ARGH! Dinosaurs!
Step back in time to when Dinosaurs roamed the Earth, as Dino’s have arrived at Kyabram Fauna Park. There are 15 real-life animatronic roaring and moving dinosaurs, plus an adventurous dinosaur trail for those who dare.
Ages: All ages
Time: 10am – 5pm daily until Sunday, July 14
Cost: $30 general admission (kids are free under 16 during school holidays and weekends)
Location: Kyabram Fauna Park, 75 Lake Rd
Sunday, June 30
Up for some balloon fun?
Come down to the balloon party to play with balloons, create balloon animals, play games of keepy-uppy, and much more.
Ages: All ages
Time: 10am – 3pm
Cost: Free
Location: MEAC – Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre
Mini Mart Art Fair
Get your creative flair on at the art fair. It will be a full day of creative workshops, talks and over 20 stalls featuring local visual artists and storytellers.
Head to www.minimartshep.com to find out more and discover all the fantastic workshops on offer. Use the link to book in for workshop sessions.
Ages: All ages
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: General entry is free however some workshops have a fee
Location: Riverlinks Studios, 70 Welsford St, Shepparton
This one is for the poets of Shepparton.
If you have a way with words, come to the Poetry Slam (open mic) and show off your talents. Or, if you want to hear some good old poetry, come down and have a listen. This is part of the Mini Mart art fair.
Ages: All ages
Time: 1pm – 2pm
Cost: Free
Location: Riverlinks Studios, 70 Welsford St, Shepparton
Register your name by contacting Mimi at topsoilarts@gmail.com
Monday, July 1
Big book sale
Calling all book lovers, the Book Inn is hosting a massive book sale across the school holidays. Get ready for sales, such as four books for $2! There is a huge variety of books available.
Ages: All ages
Time: Monday to Thursday 10am – 4pm and Friday 10am – 1pm.
Cost: Four books for $2
Where: The Book Inn, 94 Wyndham St, Shepparton
Tuesday, July 2
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Become an explorer for the day and find some treasure! If you want to find out what the treasure will be, you’ll have to come on down and join in on the nature scavenger hunt.
Ages: All ages
Time: 11am – 1pm
Cost: Free and no registrations required.
Where: Queen's Gardens, Shepparton
Thursday, July 4
Hear the enchanting melodies of the Rubab
The Shepparton Library is hosting ‘The Tune of Rubab’ show, with a performance by Master Hussain Shirzad and tabla by Habilbullah Sa’dat. Let your ears take you on a journey through the beauty of Afghan folk songs.
Please book a spot via Eventbrite, email shepparton@gvlibraries.com.au, or call 1300 374 765.
Ages: All ages
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Cost: Free
Where: Shepparton Library, 41-43 Marungi St
Board game night!
Bring your friends and family down to the Shepparton Library to play a range of board games and puzzles. Meet other board game fanatics and spend a night having some board gaming fun!
Ages: All ages
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Cost: Free
Where: Shepparton Library, 41-43 Marungi St
Friday, July 5
ShepparCon 2024
Are you a fan of board games? If yes, then you’ll love ShepparCon. It’s a weekend-long board gaming event full of … you guessed it … board games! Plus meeting people, playing new games and having fun.
Ages: All ages (but anyone under 18 needs to be accompanied by a guardian)
Time: Friday 12pm-midnight and Saturday 9am to midnight, and Sunday 9am to 6pm
Cost: $50 per adult and $10 for kids under 15
Where: The Terminus Hotel, 212-226 High St, Shepparton
Saturday, July 6
Pew Pew – the sound of laser tag!
The kids will love this one—laser tag! Grab your friends and light up with laser tag excitement—it’s all free. No registration is required.
Ages: 12 and under
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Cost: Free
Where: Kidstown, Mooroopna
Sunday, July 7
Is that Emma Memma I see?
Emma Memma is coming to Shepparton on her big, bright, orange butterfly bus, bringing the Boop and Twirl tour to all Aussie families.
Join Emma Memma and her friends, Elvin Melvin, BB Butterfly, Waffles the Wombat, and Memma Mates, for singing and dancing.
Make sure to wear Emma Memma and Elvin Melvin’s favourite colours: orange, pink and green!
Get in touch with the Riverlinks Box Office to secure a ticket on (03) 58 329 511.
Ages: All ages
Time: 10am – 10:45am
Cost: Full $35.00, and children under 12 months are free
Where: Riverlinks Eastbank, 70 Welsford St, Shepparton
Teeyan Shepparton Deeyan
Experience the Punjabi Indian music event, which includes Giddha and Bhangra dance performances. There will also be a live DJ floor, a food stall and many more activities. Please contact the Riverlinks Box Office on 0358329511 to book your tickets before they sell out.
Ages: All ages
Time: 1pm – 6pm
Cost: Full $25.00, under 15 years old $10 and under 5 years old is free
Where: Riverlinks Westside, Echuca Rd, Mooroopna
Women only swimming
Aquamoves has partnered with VicHealth in their ‘This Girl Can—Victoria’ campaign by hosting women-only swimming sessions. Come down and enjoy a swim in the indoor 25m leisure and hydrotherapy pools, or relax in the sauna and spas in the company of other women.
Ages: All ages
Time: 5.30pm – 8:30pm
Cost: Adult $7.00, child $4.50, or group swim (2 adults and 3 children) is $18.50
Where: Aquamoves, Tom Collins Dve, Shepparton
Monday, July 8
Get your Bachata on!
Embrace the passion of the dance called Bachata. Let the music guide you and your feet. All experience levels are welcome to come and try!
Ages: All ages
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Cost: Free
Where: Shepparton Senior Citizens Centre
Wednesday, July 10
Immersive story time
Storytime is being taken to the next level, with the classic story of Wombat Stew coming alive through the activity of hunting to find the ingredients to make your own wombat stew.
Come down to the park to hear the story of Wombat Stew and become part of it.
Ages: All ages
Time: 10:30am – 11:15am
Cost: Free
Where: Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre
Friday, July 12
Make some noise!
The Listies are coming to Shepparton with their show, Make Some Noise.
Join them for a musical comedy show full of laughs, an insane mixtape of silly songs, stupid sketches and crazy clowning.
Contact Riverlinks Box Office on 0358329511 to secure your tickets.
Plus, put your colouring skills to the test for a chance to win one of five family passes to see The Listies, and there will be a special prize for one lucky winner.
To download the colouring page and find out more, head to the Riverlinks website.
Ages: 4 and older
Time: 10:30am
Cost: Full $20.00, Group (6+) $17.50, Riverlinks member $17.50 or Family (2 adults and 2 children) is $64.00
Where: Riverlinks Eastbank, 70 Welsford St, Shepparton
Sunday, July 14
Soccer Darts
Slip on your soccer boots and put your best shooting foot forward in a game of soccer darts. Registration is not required for this event.
Ages: All ages
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Cost: Free
Where: CWA Gardens, Dookie
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