Cinema Pop Up
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When: January 18-20.
Where: Victoria Park Lake.
Cost: Adults $8, kids under 17 free, VIP Toyota Lounge $30 per person, The Deck $80 for two people.
Website: cinemapopup.com.au/shepparton/
Cinema Pop Up is back at Victoria Park Lake for three nights these school holidays. Food and drinks will be available for purchase each night, with families encouraged to arrive early with their blankets to find the best spot.
Movie dates
Detective Pikachu (PG) — Thursday, January 18
Barbie (PG) — Friday, January 19
The Super Mario Bros Movie (PG) — Saturday January 20
Tape Resist Painting
When: Thursday, January 18, 10.30am-11.30am.
Where: Shepparton Library 41-43 Marungi St, Shepparton.
Cost: Free.
Contact: GV Libraries 1300 374 765 or shepparton@gvlibraries.com.au
Get creative and make some fun designs with tape and paint. Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit of paint on.
Activity and movie night — Purrfect tales and crafty cats
When: Thursday, January 18 6pm-9pm.
Where: Shepparton Library 41-43 Marungi St Shepparton.
Cost: Free.
Contact: GV Libraries 1300 374 765 or shepparton@gvlibraries.com.au
A streetwise cat and his gang of rats devise the perfect money-making scheme. Based on the novel by Terry Pratchett.
Bookings are preferred as places are limited. Complimentary snacks.
Times
6pm: Crafting activity
7pm: The Amazing Maurice (PG)
Summer Splash Pool Party
When: Friday, January 19, 3pm-7pm.
Where: Tatura Pool, 56-60 Service St Tatura.
Cost: Free.
Contact: Declan Napier 0422 171 138 or declan.napier@shepparton.vic.gov.au
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1116728366366155
Head down to the Tatura Pool for some fun in the sun and enjoy some time in the water. There will be food, music and plenty of activities on the night.
Aquamoves Pool Party
When: Saturday, January 20, 3pm-6pm.
Where: Aquamoves, 25 Tom Collins Dve, Shepparton.
Cost: Casual Aquamoves entry required, no extra cost for the pool party.
Contact: Aquamoves on 5832 9400.
Website: http://tinyurl.com/4rv7tmf4
Come down to Aquamoves for a fun afternoon with inflatables, music, rapid river, fun lawn activities, a waterslide, competitions and more.
SAM Club: Years 4-6
When: Monday January 22, 10am-3.30pm.
Where: Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham St Shepparton.
Cost: Free.
Contact: Shepparton Art Museum on 4804 5000 or info@sheppartonartmuseum.com.au
Website: https://sheppartonartmuseum.com.au/event/sam-summer-camp/
Head to the Shepparton Art Museum for a full day of art. Designed for primary school students in Years 4-6. Kids will be introduced to ceramics, art theory and art history through a series of hands-on clay workshops.
This program includes two 30-minute breaks from 11.30am to noon and from 1.30pm to 2pm. Attendance by guardians during the workshop is strongly encouraged and bookings are essential.
Eat the Rainbow
When: Monday, January 22, 10.30am-noon.
Where: KidsTown Adventure Playground, 7287 Midland Hwy, Mooroopna.
Cost: Gold coin entry.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/779858988227?aff=oddtdtcreator
Let your kid be the chef. Learn about the importance of healthy fruits and vegetables in a fun way with nutritionist Katie Thorp. Registrations are essential.
Mooroopna Wildlife Day
When: Monday January 22, 11am-1pm.
Where: Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre.
Cost: Contact Tiny Tails to pre-book for the discounted price of $15. Otherwise, tickets can be purchased at the door for $20 per child. Children under two and accompanying adults are free.
Contact: Tiny Tails on 0401 829 371.
Website: http://tinyurl.com/4jhhmhht
Come along and meet some of Australia’s beautiful wildlife.
Feed turtles, hold lizards and pythons, and have fun with the crafting activities. Each child attending will also receive a small gift.
Giant Games
When: Monday, January 22, 11am-2pm.
Where: Maude St Mall, Shepparton.
Cost: Free.
Head down to the Maude St Mall for some fun outdoor giant games.
Chicken. Balloon. Egg.
When: Monday, January 22, 2.30pm-3.30pm.
Where: Shepparton Library, 41-43 Marungi St, Shepparton.
Cost: Free
Contact: GV Libraries on 1300 374 765 or shepparton@gvlibraries.com.au
Draw your own chicken or use the template provided. Pop in a balloon, and be ready for some egg-laying fun.
Sprout Mud and Messy Play
When: Tuesday. January 23, 9am-12.30pm.
Where: KidsTown Adventure Playground, 7287 Midland Hwy, Mooroopna.
Cost: Gold coin entry.
Contact: KidsTown on 5831 4213.
Website: https://kidstown.org.au/aboutkidstown/kt-events/event/!/213/event/mud-and-messy-play-20230919-2
Come and explore the Sprout Edible Garden at KidsTown.
Free outdoor games and fun kids’ activities, including the Mad Mud Kitchen, painting stations, giant games and more. Learn about the water cycle and go bananas in the B1 and B2 Cars. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little muddy and have fun.
Flower Arranging Workshop
When: Tuesday, January 23, 11am-1pm.
Where: Mooroopna Water Tower, McLennan St, Mooroopna.
Cost: Free.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/380127407862314/?ref=newsfeed
Do you love flowers? Make your own flower arrangements to take home.
Movie Afternoon — Paw Patrol: The Movie (G)
When: Tuesday, January 23, 2.30pm-4pm.
Where: Shepparton Library, 41-43 Marungi St, Shepparton.
Cost: Free.
Contact: GV Libraries 1300 374 765 or shepparton@gvlibraries.com.au
When their biggest rival, Humdinger, becomes mayor of nearby Adventure City and starts wreaking havoc, Ryder and everyone’s favourite heroic pups kick into high gear to face the challenge head-on. While one pup must face his past in Adventure City, the team finds help from a new ally, the savvy dachshund Liberty. Together, armed with exciting new gadgets and gear, the Paw Patrol fights to save the citizens of Adventure City.
Bookings are preferred as places are limited. Free popcorn provided.
Rainbow sparkle fish
When: Thursday, January 25, 10.30am-11.30am.
Where: Shepparton Library 41-43 Marungi St Shepparton.
Cost: Free.
Contact: GV Libraries on 1300 374 765 or shepparton@gvlibraries.com.au
Let your creativity flair in this fun crafting activity. Starting with a basic fish shape, it’s up to you to decorate it with fins, colours, confetti, and sequins.
Movie night — Mary Poppins Returns (G)
When: Thursday, January 25, 7pm-9pm.
Where: Shepparton Library, 41-43 Marungi St, Shepparton
Cost: Free
Contact: GV Libraries on 1300 374 765 or shepparton@gvlibraries.com.au
In Depression-era London, a now-grown Jane and Michael Banks, along with Michael’s three children, are visited by the enigmatic Mary Poppins following a personal loss. Through her unique magical skills and with the aid of her friend Jack, she helps the family rediscover the joy and wonder missing in their lives.
Bookings are preferred as places are limited. Complimentary snacks.
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