Georges River Council - Discover Winter Wonders: Exciting Activities for July School Holidays at Hurstville Museum & Gallery and Libraries!

Discover Winter Wonders: Exciting Activities for July School Holidays at Hurstville Museum & Gallery and Libraries!

26/06/2024

Georges River Libraries, Hurstville Entertainment Centre, and Hurstville Museum & Gallery are the ultimate destinations for families looking to beat the winter blues during the July school holidays.

There will be a range of activities designed to entertain, educate, and inspire, with something for everyone to enjoy. This includes hands-on workshops and engaging performances, to interactive exhibitions and creative craft sessions, the school holidays are set to be a time of discovery and delight.

Children and parents alike will find plenty of opportunities to explore new interests and develop new skills. Whether your child is a budding scientist eager to test the laws of gravity, an aspiring artist ready to experiment with light and shade, or an imaginative adventurer keen to dive into a Dungeons & Dragons quest, our inclusive school holiday program has got you covered. Plus, parents with little ones can enjoy special programs designed just for them, making it a fun-filled holiday for the entire family.

Get ready to make unforgettable memories this winter. Dive into the fascinating world of zoonotic viruses at the ZOONOSES exhibition hosted by Hurstville Museum & Gallery, experience the thrill of medieval craft activities, or take part in the vibrant and immersive Un[contained] Arts Festival held nightly from 19 to 21 July at Belgrave Street, Kogarah. The Georges River Libraries are also offering a range of engaging activities, including yoga, electronic workshops, and creative art sessions. And lastly, Hurstville Entertainment Centre will have everyone entertained with Jonas Jost’s Ultimate Magic Show, and a series of school holiday movie sessions. Here's a sneak peek at the exciting lineup:

July School Holiday events:

Event Name	Brief Description	Date
Art/Play/Make: A Bug’s Life	Inspired by the ZOONOSES exhibition, enjoy a day full of creepy crawly crafts and games.	Saturday 6 July
Music & Lyrics	Live concert starring Audio Vixen (The X Factor).	Saturday 6 July Civic Theatre
MadLab	Learn electronic soldering while constructing exciting gadgets.	Monday 8 July
Yoga for Kids	Discover balance and joy through yoga.	Various dates Monday 8 July, South Hurstville Library Tuesday 9 July, Oatley Library Wednesday 10 July, Penshurst Library Monday 15 July, Clive James Library Wednesday 17 July, Hurstville Library
Free Movies: DC League of Super-Pets	Free family movie screenings.	Tuesday 9 July Civic Theatre
Defying Gravity	Test the laws of gravity with cool experiments and design your best paper plane.	Tuesday 9 July
English Marker Speed Dating (“High School Help Sessions”)	Personalized essay feedback from expert tutors.	Tuesday 9 July, Clive James Library Tuesday 16 July, Hurstville Library
Clay Critters	Hands-on workshop to create unique critters to take home.	Various dates Tuesday 9 July, Clive James Library Monday 15 July, Penshurst Library Tuesday 16 July, Hurstville Library Wednesday 17 July, South Hurstville Library Thursday 18 July, Oatley Library
Dungeons and Dragons	Unleash your inner adventurer in our D&D session.	Wednesday 10 July, Clive James Library
Baby Explorer: ZOONOSES Exhibition	Guided tour for parents and carers with babies under 12 months, featuring the Main Gallery sensory pit.	Wednesday 10 July
Ultimate Magic Show	Starring Jonas Jost, a thrilling magic experience for all ages.	Thursday 11 July Civic Theatre
Escape Room	Solve mysteries with teamwork before time runs out!	Thursday 11 July, Oatley Library
Generative AI Art Workshop	Explore AI image creation. If you can imagine it, you can make it!	Thursday 11 July, Hurstville Library
Ask Me Anything About Maths (“High School Help Sessions”)	On-the-spot Maths help from expert tutors. Bring up to three questions.	Thursday 11 July, Hurstville Library Thursday 18 July, Clive James Library
Free Movies: Mummies	Free family movie screenings.	Friday 12 July Civic Theatre
Artzone: Light & Shade	Experiment with the contrast between light and dark inspired by the ZOONOSES exhibition.	Saturday 13 July
Free Movies: The Wolf and the Lion	Free family movie screenings.	Tuesday 16 July Civic Theatre
Tricks of the Eye	Explore visual illusions and create fun art.	Tuesday 16 July
Medieval Mayhem	Travel to the Middle Ages with exciting crafts and design your own family shield.	Thursday 18 July
Free Movies: Migration	Free family movie screenings.	Friday 19 July Civic Theatre
Pyjama Story Time	Special after-dark storytime as part of the Un[contained] Arts Festival.	Friday 19 July, Clive James Library
Un[contained] Art Festival	Enjoy art, music, and food at the Un[contained] Arts Festival.	Friday 19 – Sunday 21 July
ZOONOSES Open Day	Activities for all ages, including live invertebrates and edible insect tasting.	Saturday 20 July

For more information and to book, please visit Council’s What’s On page.