The Play at the Bay school holiday program is jam-packed with activities for kids of all ages and family fun events. Places are limited, and bookings are essential for most activities, so get in quickly to secure your spot.
Please note, there may be slight changes from the printed program, so be sure to check the website for details.
**Bookings open Monday 1 December, 2025.**
Creative Activities
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Booked Out
Tote Bag Painting
- When
- Tuesday 6 January at 10:00am - 11:00am
- Where
- Glenelg Library
- Audience
- Children
- Cost
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Child - Ages 5-12 - $5
- Summary
- Unleash your creativity at our tote bag painting workshop for children!
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Booked Out
Pot-Tastic Creations (Ages 5+)
- When
- Tuesday 13 January at 10:00am - 10:45am
- Where
- Brighton Library
- Audience
- Children
- Cost
- Free
- Summary
- Get creative and give your pencils a stylish new home!
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Booked Out
Air-Dry Clay Creations
- When
- Tuesday 20 January at 10:00am - 11:00am
- Where
- Brighton Library
- Audience
- Children
- Cost
- Free
- Summary
- Create something unique with air-dry clay!
Family Activities
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Habitat Hero Helpers
- When
- Thursday 15 January at 9:30am - 11:30am
- Where
- Seacliff Beach
- Audience
- Families, Children
- Cost
- Free
- Summary
- Learn more about our environment with the Holdfast Habitat Heroes these school holidays!
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Booked Out
Dinosaur Messy Play
- When
- Friday 16 January at 9:30am - 10:30am
- Where
- Brighton Library
- Audience
- Families, Children
- Cost
- Free
- Summary
- Dig, splash, and create in this roar-some adventure!
Brighton Library Fun
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Booked Out
Potion Play
- When
- Monday 12 January at 10:00am - 11:00am
- Where
- Glenelg Library
- Audience
- Children
- Cost
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Child - $5
- Summary
- Nature play and sensory play all in one!
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Booked Out
Baby Chick Storytime
- When
- Thursday 22 January at 10:00am - 11:00am
- Where
- Brighton Library
- Audience
- Families, Children, Parents and Toddlers
- Cost
- Free
- Summary
- Brighton Library is hatching something special! For two weeks in January, we’ll have a clutch of chicken eggs in an…
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Booked Out
Laughter Yoga for Kids
- When
- Wednesday 14 January at 10:00am - 10:45am
- Where
- Brighton Library
- Audience
- Families, Children
- Cost
- Free
- Summary
- Join wellbeing educator Annie Harvey for a laughter-filled morning designed to help little bodies move, breathe, stretch, and settle.
Gaming Activities
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Mario Kart 8 Tournament
- When
- Friday 9 January at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Where
- Brighton Library
- Audience
- Children
- Cost
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1 ticket per child - $5
- Summary
- Play some Mario Kart 8 at the library this school holidays for some competitive fun!
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Booked Out
LEGO Animation Workshop (Ages 5 - 10)
- When
- Thursday 15 January at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Where
- Holdfast Bay Community Centre
- Audience
- Children
- Cost
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$5
- Summary
- Bring LEGO bricks to life with this hands-on workshop from GooRoo Animation!
