10+ ways to keep the kids busy these spring school holidays
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The spring school holidays are upon us, which presents the question of how to keep your kids busy for a whole two weeks.
Never fear, we’ve rounded up an array of activities which will be sure to entertain, inspire and educate.
Floriade Reimagined
What is usually a big-ticket item on the Spring school holidays list has been slightly altered this year, but it’s no less fun!
With over one million bulbs tulips blooming all over Canberra city and surrounding suburbs, providing the perfect treasure hunt to entertain the kids all day.
Find out more here.
Canberra Centre
Continuing the Floriade theme, the Canberra Centre has an array of events running throughout the school holidays to bring out the green thumb in all of us.
Follow the Bee Trail across the centre for a chance to win prizes, or enjoy Floriade at Night illuminating the tulips in the North Quarter.
Visit Hotel Transylvania at South.Point
South.Point is offering a Hotel Transylvania interactive zone, giving you the change to meet Drac Mavis, Johnny and Dennis from 10 am-1 pm each day.
They have slime, they have a 3D Tetris Puzzle, and a Zombie bowling alley. What more could you ask for to have a perfectly spooky afternoon?
Westfield Belconnen
Head over to Belconnen to purchase a Kids Entertainment Pass and receive a free plant starter kit which you can decorate with textas and craft supplies, or head to the movies to watch titles such as Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite, Trolls World Tour or Four Kids and IT.
Kids Academy at Pialligo Estate
Haven’t checked out Pialligo Estate’s kid haven The Plot (pictured) yet? Now’s your chance.
From Wednesday to Sunday during the spring school holidays, The Plot will be hosting a range of different activities perfect for little ones, from kids yoga to potato painting, collage making, sponge painting, story time and more.
While staff will be running the activities, children will need to be supervised at all times. Most activity sessions are free, however, some activities will incur a fee of $8.
pialligokidsacademy.com.au/childrens-holiday-activities
National Zoo & Aquarium Canberra
Hit up the National Zoo these holidays to complete their Zoocation program, which allows you to come face-to-face with many of the zoo’s furry friends, all while playing fun games and learning about the different species.
Make sure to book to secure your spot.
nationalzoo.com.au/groups-education/zoocation
Tidbinbilla
After all the time spent at home earlier this year, it’s never been more important to get outside and soak up the sun. They even have their famous A Wild Night Out at Tidbinbilla happening again, which you can read about here.
Stroll along the river, or lake the Birrigai Time Trail to explore Aboriginal and European heritage marking our fabulous native flora and fauna.
Make sure to go past the Nature Discovery Playground to swing on the flying fox, slide and climbing rope frame, or enjoy playing with bouncy toys.
Corin Forest
If you didn’t get your alpine fix this past winter and are looking for an excuse to build a snowman, look no further than Corin Forest.
Snowplay is still operating until 11 October, meaning you can hire a toboggan and fly down the hill as many times as you like these holidays! If that wasn’t enough, the 1.2km Alpine Slide provides a fun tour through the Mountain Ash forest and gets the adrenalin going.
Spots per day are limited, so ensure you book in advance.
To the cinema we go
Whether Dendy, Palace or Limelight, supporting the Arts sector throughout this difficult time is essential and the school holidays are a great excuse to buy a box of popcorn and see the latest flicks.
Dendy: dendy.com.au/cinemas/canberra
Palace: palacecinemas.com.au/cinemas/palace-electric-cinema
Limelight: limelightcinemas.com.au
Civic Olympic Pool
Nice weather? The outdoor dive pool at Civic Pool is a perfect activity to soak up the spring sunshine (bring your sunscreen!), and work on your aquatic skills.
Bring some snacks and sit on the grass by the pool to embrace Canberra’s slowly increasing temperatures.
National Arboretum Canberra
Climb aboard the Pod Playground at the National Arboretum, where the kids can hide in the acorn cubbies or race each other on the climbing nets.
For a more relaxed activity, check out the Bonzai display inside, and marvel at the minuscule forest landscapes which have been developing for decades.
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