Summer School Holiday Activities

Summer School Holiday Activities

School's out for summer, which means it's time to stimulate those young minds and stir their imagination until class is back in session. There is a range of activities on offer these summer school holidays.
Maitland Regional Art Gallery
Free Art January

This summer, Free Art January is all about discovering creative experiences suitable for all ages.
MRAG’s summer program is packed with artist led workshops, drop in and self directed art experiences, plus after hours activations and even a family friendly film festival.
Free Art January is supported by Cleverpatch.

A Film Crew In My Pocket

Wednesday 18 January to Friday 20 January.
Join LOVEDAVID and his team for a special one day collaborative filmmaking workshop just for teens.
Then, be part of red carpet stardom at the Canned Fast Film Festival on Friday 20 January and see your films alongside LOVEDAVID’S curated selection of the best in movies.

Monster Mash Art Station

Avaiable daily, drop ins welcome.
Monster Mash is an interactive exhibition that draws on the fantastical interiors and mutant creatures created by artist Kate Rohde.
Step into Rohde’s hyper colourful world to make your own creation, drawing on techniques and processes used by Kate in her artworks.

Maitland Gaol
Workhouse Woes - Laundry Lass

Tuesday 3, 10, 17 and 24 January, 11.00am.
Ever wondered how Maitland Gaol’s female prisoners lived? After a one hour guided tour, learn all about the ins and outs of a prisoner’s routine and how to wash the old fashioned way.
Adult supervision is required, suits kids aged 5 to 12. Prices start at $15 for one adult and one child. Bookings essential.

Junior Sleuth - Prisoner Descriptions

Thursday 5, 12 and 19 January, 11.00am.
Do you know what happened when prisoners first arrived at Maitland Gaol? Following a brief tour, participants will buddy up and create detailed prisoner descriptions of each other, from hair and eye colour to height and age.

Libraries
Nature At The Libraries

Tuesday 12 January to Friday 25 January.
Get down with nature at Maitland Libraries this summer. Visit any Library to get hands on with beautiful butterflies, creepy crawlies, and more.
Or, join morning bird walks at East Maitland Library (10 Jan) and Maitland Library (24 Jan) to spot local bush and water birds.
Learn more at maitlandlibrary.com.au

Picnic In The Park

Friday 20 January
Bring the family down to East Maitland Library’s outdoor park for a special twilight event with local theatre company, Curious
Legends. With roaming performers and shadow puppet shows, live music and outdoor games, it’s an evening everyone will enjoy.