Something for everyone in the school holidays

Inner West Council will host a huge range of activities for kids and young people during the school holidays, from 24 September - 9 October.

Teen cake decorating workshop (ages 12 - 18)
Learn the basics of cake decorating. Monday 26 September, 10am-11.30am at Ashfield Library. Register at www.ashfieldlibrary.eventbrite.com.au

Are these your glasses? Author talk and activity with Gavin McCormack (ages 5 – 8)
Tuesday 27 September, 12pm at Leichhardt Library and 2pm at Balmain Library.
Register at www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/whatson

Laser Tag and Gaming (ages 12-18)
Two games of laser tag followed by one hour of gaming at Kingpin Darling Harbour. Bring lunch or money to buy lunch at Harbourside Darling Harbour.
Tuesday 27 September, 10.30am – 2.30pm. Meet at Leichhardt Town Hall to catch the Council bus. Cost: $20. Register at www.leichhardt.nsw.gov.au/shp

Welcome to the Dream Factory (ages 5+)
The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) has mislaid his Dream Jars during his night-time wanderings – oh dear. Kids can recreate his missing phizzwizard, dumhinger, ringbeller and whoopsy dream jars with a little science, alchemy and glitter (of course!). Attendees should bring a jar (big enough to fit their hands in), but most importantly, their dreams and imagination. Wednesday 28 September, 11am-12pm at St Peters/Sydenham Library.
Register at www.marrickvillelibrary.eventbrite.com.au

Dance for the fun of it – dance activity (ages 5 -12)
Wednesday 28 September, 2pm at Balmain Library.
Register at www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/whatson

Paper flower bouquet activity (ages 5-10)
Kids can make a beautiful bouquet of paper flowers. Wednesday 28 September, 10am at Haberfield Library. Register at www.ashfieldlibrary.eventbrite.com.au

Mystery Movies (ages 12-18)
A mystery movie at Hoyts Cinemas, Broadway (rating TBC).
Thursday 29 September, 1pm – 4pm. Meet at Hoyts Cinemas, Broadway Shopping Centre. Free event. Bring lunch or money to buy lunch. Start and finish times are subject to change (depending on cinema session times). Register at www.leichhardt.nsw.gov.au/shp

Dr Who teen trivia (age 12-18)
Thursday 29 September, 2pm at Balmain Library. www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/whatson

Lafcadio: A Ghost Story, as part of Sydney Fringe (ages 5-12)
The show is a hilarious reimagining of Kwaidan, an anthology of ghoulish Japanese tales by Lafcadio Hearn. So that’s the “boo” where’s the “boom”? Accompanying Sean is Taikoz’s Sophie Unsen and her little friend the taiko, Japanese for ‘big drum’. Sophie’s taiko creates a thrilling live soundtrack to the spooky silliness of Sean’s storytelling. An enthralling physical comedy that will have audiences gasping and giggling in equal measure, it’s 60 minutes like no other! Thursday 29 September, 2pm-3pm at Marrickville Town Hall. www.marrickvillelibrary.eventbrite.com.au

MADAME TUSSAUDS AFTER DARK (12-18 years)
Meet your favourite celebrities and historic figures at Madame Tussauds Sydney. Bring dinner or money to buy dinner at Harbourside Darling Harbour. Friday 30 September, 4.30pm – 9.00pm. Cost: $20. Meet at Leichhardt Town Hall to catch the Council bus – 4:30pm. Register at www.leichhardt.nsw.gov.au/shp

Pin Bowling and Gaming (12-18)
Two games of ten pin bowling followed by one hour of gaming at Kingpin Darling Harbour. Bring lunch or money to buy lunch at Harbourside Darling Harbour. Tuesday 4 October, 10.30am – 2:30pm. Cost: $20. Meet at Leichhardt Town Hall to catch the Council bus.
Register at www.leichhardt.nsw.gov.au/shp

Create your own Giant Peach mobile (ages 5+)
What do you do when you’re in a Giant Peach in the middle of the ocean, surrounded by sharks who are eyeing you off? Build a way out of course! Grasshopper, spider, centipede, earthworm, silkworm and glow worm are all on hand to save the day, as attendees of this very fruity craft activity create a mobile (with the help of some squawking seagulls). Wednesday 5 October, 2pm-3pm at St Peters/Sydenham Library. Register at www.marrickvillelibrary.eventbrite.com.au

Cupcake Workshop (ages 12-18)
Make, bake and decorate cupcakes with Chef Daniel. Wednesday 5 October, 2pm – 5pm at Leichhardt Town Hall. Register at www.leichhardt.nsw.gov.au/shp

Wake up and read! – a show with a mix of magic and literature (ages 7-12)
Wednesday 5 October, 2pm at Leichhardt Library.
Register at www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/whatson

Teen Flicks @ the Library (ages 12-18)
Screening of Captain America: Civil War. Thursday 6 October, 2pm at Leichhardt Library.
Register at www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/whatson
Mystery Movies (ages 12-18)
A mystery movie at Hoyts Cinemas, Broadway (rating TBC). Bring lunch or money to buy lunch. Start and finish times are subject to change (depending on cinema session times). Thursday 6 October, 1pm-4pm. Meet at Hoyts Cinemas, Broadway Shopping Centre. Free. Register at www.leichhardt.nsw.gov.au/shp

Cake pop workshop (ages 12-18)
Teens will learn to make Halloween jack-o-lantern cake pops! Please be aware of food allergies before booking. Friday, 7 October, 10am at Ashfield Library. www.ashfieldlibrary.eventbrite.com.au
Sydney Observatory Night Tour (After Dark) (ages 12-18)
Spend a night at Sydney Observatory. The tour includes the Planetarium, telescope viewing of the night sky and dome tour. Dinner not included. Friday 7 October, 7.30pm – 11pm. Cost: $20. Meet at Leichhardt Town Hall to catch the Council bus. Register at www.leichhardt.nsw.gov.au/shp

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For further information please contact Council’s Media Team:
Ashfield: 9716 1913, Leichhardt: 9367 9218, Petersham: 9335 2063

Something for everyone in the school holidays

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