Community school holiday guide
Pelican Time | Everday | 3:30pm | The Entrance | Free
The free education talks cover interesting facts on pelicans, including care and rescue of pelicans in the wild, plus ways that we can all help protect pelicans and their environment by being waste wise when fishing and visiting this area.
The Entrance Connect | 5-20 July | Free and paid activities
Discover The Entrance these school holiday! Have some fun around the vibrant seaside town of The Entrance. The Entrance Connect is game, collect a stamp, connect a line and go into the draw to win 1 of 4 $250 gift cards!
Mod podge upcycling | 9 July |10am-12.30pm | Tuggerah Library | $8.00
Create your own unique item using a mixture of Mod Podge and manga, comics or vintage paper. Then embellish your creation with diamantes, studs and fabric paint.
Create your own Dreamcatcher | 10 July | 10-11.30 am & 2.30-4pm | Woy Woy Library | $8.00
Dreamcatchers originate from one of the largest Native American tribes in North America, the Ojibwe Tribe. According to tradition, they were first created by the tribe’s spiritual leader to help protect children in their sleep.
Christmas in July scratch board antlers | 10 July | 10.30-11.30am | Kincumber | $8.00
Join us to create a colourful reindeer ears using scratch board art. Just scratch onto the brown surface and your drawings will appear in multicolour!
NAIDOC Week scratch art | 11 July |10.30-11.30am | Lake Haven Library | $8.00
Help us celebrate 50 years of NAIDOC, by making scratch art with Indigenous designs and colours. Enjoy a creative and mindful craft, while honouring our Indigenous community.
Paints of War | 15 July |10.30am-3.30pm | Tuggerah Library | From $14.00
Let your imagination run wild as you learn methods and techniques used to paint miniature tabletop gaming models and create scenery to display them or use in your own games.
HeroQuest | 11 July |10.30am-3.30pm | Toukley Library | Free
Wield the mighty 'Broadsword' or summon 'Fire of Wrath' as you work together to overcome villains and gain treasures in this classic tabletop adventure game.
Create your own Dreamcatcher | 10 July |10-11.30am & 2.30-4pm | Woy Woy Library | Free
Dreamcatchers originate from one of the largest Native American tribes in North America, the Ojibwe Tribe. According to tradition, they were first created by the tribe’s spiritual leader to help protect children in their sleep.
Christmas in July scratch board antlers | 10 July |10-11.30am | Kincumber Library | Free
Join us to create a colourful reindeer ears using scratch board art. Just scratch onto the brown surface and your drawings will appear in multicolour!
Winter Whale Talks | 11 July | 10-10.30am, 12-12.30pm & 2-2.30pm | Terrigal Skillion | Free
Spot majestic Humpback Whales as they make their way up the coast and learn all about them from a local expert.
NAIDOC Week scratch art | 11 July |10.30-11.30am | Lake Haven Library | Free
Help us celebrate 50 years of NAIDOC, by making scratch art with Indigenous designs and colours. Enjoy a creative and mindful craft, while honouring our Indigenous community.
Dungeons & Dragons, The Grand Arena | 11 July | Age: 12-17 | 10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30-3.30pm| Toukley Library | $8
In this session you’ll take part in a team-based arena battle against a rival adventuring group (played by the dastardly Dungeon Master). Find items and upgrades, avoid traps and above all, defeat your opponents before the time runs out
The Susurrus storytime | 14 July | Age: 4-7 | 10-11am| Erina Library | Free
We'll make noise exploring onomatopoeic words, create some noisy craft and read a book that explores something we can hear, can't see, but can imagine!
NAIDOC Week basket craft | 14 July | Age: 12-17 | 2-3pm| Toukley Library | $8
Get hands on and explore your creativity by making a themed craft basket.
Expressive Drawing Class | 10 July | 1-3pm | Age: 6-12 | Gosford Regional Gallery | $30
Join 2024 Gosford Art Prize Winner artist Maree Azzopardi for this popular Expressive Drawing class using charcoal and pastels.
Fantasy RPG escape room | 10 July | Age: 5-7 | 10.30-11.15am & 12.30-1.15ppm| Lake Haven Library | $8
Join an ‘adventuring Party’ and take on your role, with your own strength and weaknesses, working together in this guided Role-Playing experience.
The Susurrus storytime | 10 July | Age: 4-7 | 10.30-11.30am| Umina Beach Library | Free
We'll make noise exploring onomatopoeic words, create some noisy craft and read a book that explores something we can hear, can't see, but can imagine!
Washi Tape Art | 11 July | 10am-12pm | Gosford Regional Gallery | $30
Using Japanese patterned Washi Tape, let’s let our imaginations run wild and create cute illustrations and artworks filled with quirky fun!
Watercolour Disco Ball | 11 July | 1-3pm | Gosford Regional Gallery | $30
Using watercolours students will first learn to draw a sphere covered with contour lines, then fill their disco ball using paint
Moxie vs Cat Memes storytime | 14 July | Age: 5-7 | 10.30-11.30am | Tuggerah Library | $8
Listen to a fun story about Moxie, a dog whose owner won't stop watching cat memes and learn about appreciating what is around you. Afterwards get hands on and create an activity bowl from air dried clay.
Tales at the Bay | 14 July | Age: 3-5 | 9.30-10am | Lake Munmorah Community Hall | Free
Come along to lovely Lake Munmorah Community Hall for a special morning of songs and stories.
Garden Critters | 14 July | 10am-12pm | Gosford Regional Gallery | $30
Eye spy little critters in the garden. Using air dry clay create your own crawly or buzzy creature. Contains its unique bug-like features in its own diorama environment.
Reptile & Amphibian Totes | 14 July | 1-3pm | Age: 9-16 | Gosford Regional Gallery | $30
Create a Comicopia Tote bag to showcase your accessories. Personalise your artwork with Neo Pop motifs and emoji accents. Choose a reptile or amphibian as the dominant feature. Which colour scheme will make your paint pens reflect your unique personality?
Watercolour Patterns | 14 July | 10am-12pm | Gosford Regional Gallery | $30
Using watercolour, glittery and Fluro paints, students will create interesting, patterned illustrations that will pop with colour!
Watercolour Butterflies | 14 July | 1-3pm | Gosford Regional Gallery | $30
Shimmering with lovely patterns and vibrant colours, students will learn basic watercolour techniques to create butterflies
Jewelled fish | 14 July | Age: 8-12 | 10.30-11.30am| Lake Munmorah Community Hall | $8
Dive into creativity at our jewelled fish art program where imagination meets glitter! This hands on art class is perfect for school aged kids who love to colour, craft and create.
Paint a wind chime | 15 July | Age: 8-12 | 10-11am | Toukley Library | $8
Make a little magic with every breeze - paint your own wind chime in this colourful and creative holiday activity.
Moxie vs Cat Memes storytime | 15 July | Age: 5-7 | 10.30-11.30am | Umina Beach Library | $8
Listen to a fun story about Moxie, a dog whose owner won't stop watching cat memes and learn about appreciating what is around you. Afterwards get hands on and create an activity bowl from air dried clay.
Winter craft fun | 16 July | Age: 8-12 | 10am-12pm | Bateau Bay Library | $8
Get hands on and create a winter themed tote bag, as well as a 3D hot chocolate paper cup.
Fungi foray | 16 July | Ages: 6+ | 10-11.30am | Copacabana | Free
Fungi are fabulous! Did you know that fungi are neither plants nor animal but have their own kingdom?
Expressive Self Portrait Drawing | 15 July | 1-3pm | Age: 6-11 | Gosford Regional Gallery | $30
Join 2024 Gosford Art Prize Winner artist Maree Azzopardi for this popular Expressive Drawing class using charcoal and pastels. Students are asked to bring an old T-Shirt to wear as protective clothing.
Mini Dam Discovery Day | 16 July | 9am-3pm | Mangrove Creeek Dam | Free
Drive out to Mangrove Creek Dam Visitor Centre for a great day out. Our water education team will be on site sharing how water makes its way from the catchment to your tap across the Central Coast.
Minecraft Collage | 16 July | 1-3pm | Gosford Regional Gallery | $30
Calling all Minecraft fans! This is a fund and vibrant class for kids who love building fun pixel worlds. Learn to create pixelated portraits and your favourite animals such as the axolot! Using tiny squares.
Collage bookmarks | 17 July | Age: 8-12 | 11am-12pm |Tuggerah Library | Free
Rip, cut and glue to create your own masterpiece using our collection of collage materials. Then, for the finishing flourish, add your very own handmade tassel.
PRC K-2 bump | 17 July | Age: 5-7 | 10.30-11.30am | Lake Haven Library | Free
We'll read a selection of fantastic books from the K–2 list, helping you tick off titles while enjoying great stories together. After the readings, stay for a fun craft activity inspired by the books we explore.
Draw Draw Draw | 16 July | 10am-12pm | Age: 6-11 | Gosford Regional Gallery | $30
If you love drawing then join 2024 Gosford Art Prize Winner artist Maree Azzopardi and draw draw draw. We will explore drawing with charcoal, watercolour pencils and pastels as well as your favourite coloured pencils and coloured marker pens.
Paint your Favourite Australian Bird Stick Puppets | 17 July | 10am-12pm | Age: 6-11 | Gosford Regional Gallery | $30
Let's explore, learn, and paint our favourite Australian birds while creating wonderful stick puppets from them!
Christmas in July scratch baubles| 17 July | Age: 8-12 | 2-3pm| Kincumber Library | $8
Join us to create a colourful bauble decoration using scratch board, glitter, sequins, and other craft materials.
Folding Book Drawing | 17 July | 1-3pm | Gosford Regional Gallery | $30
Join 2024 Gosford Art Prize Winner artist Maree Azzopardi for this new Expressive Folding Book Drawing class using ink and watercolour pencils. All materials supplied.
Paint Your Favourite Watercolour Flower | 17 July | 1-3pm | Age: 10-16 | Gosford Regional Gallery | $30
Get ready for an afternoon of drawing and painting! You will learn how to create stunning drawings and paintings with watercolour.
Winter Whale Talks | 18 July | 10-10.30am & 12-12.30pm| Terrigal Skillion | Free
Spot majestic Humpback Whales as they make their way up the coast and learn all about them from a local expert.
Swift Parrot Search! | 18 July | 2-2.30pm| Bateau Bay Community Hall | Free
Join experts on a guided walk to look for Swifties and plant trees for Swift Parrot habitat!
Collage Animals | 18 July | 10am-12pm | Gosford Regional Gallery | $30
In this class we will create a layered collage inspired by wonderful animals of all shapes and sizes. *Students will need to be able to cut small and intricate shapes out of paper by themselves..
Drawing Pokémon | 18 July | 1-3pm | Gosford Regional Gallery | $30
This super fun and interactive class is great for aspiring Pokémon trainers! We will draw a selection of Pokémon and learn what animals they were inspired by.