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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Slime making with Alpaca Slimey
- When
- Wednesday 17 December at 10:00am - 10:45am
- Where
- Glenelg North Community Centre
- Audience
- Children
- Cost
-
Child Participant - $8
- Summary
- Hosted by the amazing Alpaca Slimey crew, get ready to mix, stretch and sparkle in this hands-on session.
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Tote Bag Painting
- When
- Tuesday 6 January at 10:00am - 11:00am
- Where
- Glenelg Library
- Audience
- Children
- Cost
-
Child - Ages 5-12 - $5
- Summary
- Unleash your creativity at our tote bag painting workshop for children!
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Pot-Tastic Creations
- 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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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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Stay and Play
- When
- Saturday 29 November at 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Where
- Brighton Library
- Audience
- Children, Parents and Toddlers
- Cost
- Free
- Summary
- Create and explore at the library.
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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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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!
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Toy Collections Storytime
- When
- Wednesday 17 December at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Where
- Bay Discovery Centre
- Audience
- Families, Children
- Cost
- Free
- Summary
- Join us for a playful afternoon of stories, creativity, and nostalgia!
Recreational Activities
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Come & Try: Brighton Cricket Club
- When
- Tuesday 16 December at 10:30am - 12:30pm
- Where
- Brighton Sports and Social Club
- Audience
- Children
- Cost
-
Child Participant - $2
- Summary
- Curious about cricket but not ready to commit to a whole season? Come and try the sport out with Brighton…
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Intro to Bike Mechanics with Adelaide Bike Kitchen
- When
- Tuesday 16 December at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
- Where
- Holdfast Bay Community Centre
- Audience
- Youth, Families, Children
- Cost
-
Child/Youth Participant - $10.00
- Summary
- Ever wondered how bikes work, or keen to upskill and learn how to fix your own? Join our Intro to…
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
-
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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LEGO Animation Workshop (Ages 5 - 10)
- When
- Thursday 15 January at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Where
- Holdfast Bay Community Centre
- Audience
- Children
- Cost
-
$5
- Summary
- Bring LEGO bricks to life with this hands-on workshop from GooRoo Animation!
