Winter Holiday Program 2024

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1. Dinosaur Craft SessionDinosaur-png.png

Tuesday 2 July

10am-11.30am 

At Maryborough and Dunolly libraries.

Best suited for ages 3+
No booking required. FREE session.

 

2. Creative Interpretive Session 

Tuesday 2 July

10.45am-11.45am 

Showcasing our new interactive activities, digital animations, and a focus on our famous railway station. Greet the V/Line passenger service at the end of the session.

FREE session for primary school aged children, accompanied by carer.

Visitor Centre at the Historic Maryborough Railway Station.

Bookings essential. Limited places.

📲 03 5460 4511

📧 visitorinfo@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au

 

3. Just Dance!

Tuesday 2 July 2024

2pm to 3.30pm 

Get your heart pumping, get active and enjoy the fun at this beginner’s dance class. Fun for all ages and abilities, from 8 to 25 years. 

Nolan Street Gym, Maryborough

FREE session. 💃🕺 BOOK HERE

 

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Thursday 4 July

10.30am to 2.30pm 

Action! Welcome to the exciting world of acting. Learn the basics in drama techniques and

stage performance. Fun for all ages and abilities from 8 to 18 years. 

Community Hub

Cnr Nolan and Burns Street, Maryborough

FREE session. 🎭 BOOK NOW

 

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Sunday 7 July:

10.30am-3pm 

On this day, 150 years ago, the first train from Melbourne arrived in Maryborough.

Join us to celebrate rail history at the historic Maryborough Railway Station.

FREE family friendly event:

  • Music and entertainment
  • Special guest appearances
  • Station tours
  • Historical and photographic displays
  • Dress up in period costume
  • Free digital animation ‘Welcome Stranger’ in the Visitor Centre theatrette

 

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Tuesday 9 July 2024

9.30am to 1pm

Ever wanted to be Robin Hood, Merida or Katniss Everdeen? Come and try the bow and arrow at archery in Dunolly (transport and lunch provided). 12 to 25 years. 

Departing Central Goldfields Shire Car Park at 9.30am, Nolan Street, Maryborough.

FREE session. 🏹 BOOK HERE

 

7. Make a Bird SculptureMake.a.Bird_IMG_0776.png

Wednesday 10 July 

Design and make your own bird sculpture using recycled materials. School holiday workshop led by local artist and educator Jennifer Latch at Central Goldfields Art Gallery, 1 Neill St, Maryborough.

SESSION 1: For primary aged kids from 10.30am to 11.30am

SESSION 2: For tweens from 2pm to 3pm

Cost: $5 per child*

Bookings essential. Limited places.

📲 03 5461 6600

📧 cgsc.art@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au

All children must be accompanied by a carer.

*Please let us know if cost is a barrier to attending.

 

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Thursday 11 July 

Maryborough Library 10.30am

Dunolly Library 1.30pm - at the Senior Citizens Hall across from Library.

Best suited to ages 4 to 10years.

Bookings essential. FREE event.

📲 03 5461 9111

 

9. Road Trip

Thursday 11 July 2024

1.30pm to 4.30pm 

Feelin’ a bit cooped up? Need to get out and about? We agree! This will be an afternoon ride to visit fun and interesting sites around our local area. For ages 12 to 25 years. Depart Central Goldfields Shire carpark at 1.30pm, Nolan Street, Maryborough.

FREE ride. 🚍 BOOK NOW

 

10. Movie Time! Despicable Me 4 (booked out)despicable.me.jpg

Sunday 14 July 2024

11am for 11.30am start 

There is a new family member! Gru Jr. His job is to torment his dad. Gru faces a new nemesis – Maxime Le Mal. Our movies are popular so make sure you register! For fairness one adult can attend with up to 3 children. Maryborough Paramount Theatre, Nolan Street, Maryborough

BOOKED OUT