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School holiday program

Upcoming events

Monday 7 July

Salisbury Community Hub

10am to 11am

Age: 5+

Cost: free

Come join us at Salisbury Community Hub Library for a fun-filled event where you get to unleash your creativity by designing your very own jigsaw puzzle! This hands-on activity is perfect for kids looking to have a blast during the school holidays. Let your imagination run wild as you create a unique puzzle that you can enjoy solving afterwards. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to showcase your artistic skills and have a great time with friends.

For more information, visit eventbrite.

The Hive Community Resource Hub

10am to 11.30am

Age: 5+ years

Cost: free

Love Pokemon?

Come along to The Hive and enjoy searching in the Pokemon Hunt, Hatch and Find Pokemon. You'll make your own Pokemon cards, Pikachu ears and everything else Pokemon.

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The Mawson Centre

2pm to 3pm

Age: 8 to 15 years

Cost: $5

Unleash your creativity this school holidays! Learn the basics of digital drawing and simple animation using an iPad. This hands-on workshop introduces you to the essential tools and techniques to start your digital art journey—perfect for beginners who love to sketch, design, or just try something new.

For more information, visit eventbrite.

Tuesday 8 July

Para Hills Community Hub

10am to 12pm

Age: 8+yrs

Cost: $5

Come along and create your own fairy garden. Everyone will leave with their own masterpiece! You are only limited by your imagination. All materials provided.

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Ingle Farm Library

10am to 11am

Age: 5 to 10 yrs

Cost: $5

This is a hands on workshop full of creating, fine motor skills and fun!

Have fun designing your own motorbike, people, noughts and crosses set, or piece of jewellery using loose parts.

For more information, visit eventbrite.

Mawson Lakes Library

10am to 11.30am

Age: 7 to 12 years

Cost: free

Create your own picture book this school holidays! Children will learn to write and illustrate their own stories with guidance, using fun examples and creative techniques.

For more information, visit eventbrite.

Salisbury Community Hub Level 1 Helen Barnes room

11am to 12pm

Age: 12 years + with parent, grandparent or caregiver

Cost: Free

Grab your parent, grandparent or caregiver and step into the world of Virtual Reality Art – where you’re not just drawing, you're creating in 3D space, side by side, in a mind-blowing, high-tech art session.

It’s one hour of hands-on fun, no experience needed – just bring your imagination and someone from another generation.

You’ll be part of a real university study while you’re at it and helping shape the future of intergenerational engagement and community.

For more information, visit eventbrite.

Wednesday 9 July

Salisbury Community Hub Level 1 Helen Barnes room

1pm to 2pm

Age: 12 years + with parent, grandparent or caregiver

Cost: free

This school holidays, come to the library and explore the globe in Virtual Reality – as a team.

Grab your grandparent, parent or caregiver and go wandering together using apps like Wander. Visit iconic landmarks, uncover hidden gems, and share memories or stories as you travel side by side – virtually.

This is a two-person experience that’s all about connection, curiosity and fun – and it's part of a university research project too! So we will need to get permission to participate.

For more information, visit eventbrite.

Morella Community Centre

10am to 12pm

Age: 5+yrs

Cost: free

Join us in the community garden for a fun morning! Help us make our very own community bee hotel and find out all about bees! Lots of other nature-based activities on offer, or just potter around and have fun in the garden!

For more information, visit eventbrite.

Thursday 10 July

Para Hills Community Hub

10am to 11am

Age: 5yrs to 10 yrs

Cost: $5

Freestyle dancing in a safe atmosphere allowing every ability of dancer to participate.

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Salisbury Community Hub Kaurna rooms

10am to 11am and 11.30am to 12.30pm

Age: 5yrs to 12yrs

Cost: free

Children will explore how colours, shapes, and lines can represent different feelings. This gentle, supportive workshop encourages curiosity, confidence and connection through art.

For more information, visit eventbrite.

Ingle Farm Library

3.30pm to 5.30pm

Age: all ages

Cost: free

Checkmate! Looking for a fun and challenging activity? Join the Ingle Farm Library Chess Club for kids of all skill levels and ages! Whether you're a beginner or a budding grandmaster, this is the perfect opportunity to improve your strategy, learn new moves, and meet other chess enthusiasts. All kids are welcome to participate, and mum or dad can join in too!

For more information, visit eventbrite. TBC

Mawson Lakes Library

2pm to 3.30pm

Age: 5yrs to 12yrs

Cost: free

Learn to draw cartoon characters step by step. explore creativity and build confidence while developing drawing skills in an engaging environment.

For more information, visit eventbrite.

Para Hills Community Hub Library

10.30am to 11.30am

Age: 6+yrs

Cost: free

Join staff at the Para Hills Community Hub Library to decorate your own acrylic stained glass.

For more information, visit eventbrite.

The Mawson Centre

10.30am to 11am

Age: 4+ yrs

Cost: $5

Join Mickster the Trickster on a magical adventure packed with dazzling tricks, comedy, music and mystery — all while celebrating imagination, storytelling, and the joy of reading!

For more information, visit eventbrite.

Morella Community Centre

9.30am to 11.30am

Age: 10+yrs

Cost: free

All materials provided.

Get creative this school holidays and make your own sling bag in this fun, hands-on sewing workshop!

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine, follow simple steps, and take home a stylish bag you made yourself.

No experience needed – just bring your enthusiasm.

For more information, visit eventbrite.

Friday 11 July

Twelve25 Youth Centre

12pm to 3pm

Age: 12 to 25years

Cost: free

Come and join us at Twelve25 for an afternoon filled with fun and games. Compete for prizes in our basketball competition, show off your gaming skills on our Xbox and Playstation consoles, and challenge each other to air hockey and table tennis tournaments! Don't miss out on this exciting event — mark your calendars and get ready for an afternoon of fun at Twelve25 Games Day! Free pizza lunch provided.

For more information, visit eventbrite.

Salisbury Community Hub level 1 Helen Barnes room

1pm to 2pm

Age: 12+ yrs with parent, grandparent or caregiver

Cost: free

This school holidays, come to the library and explore the globe in Virtual Reality – as a team.

Grab your grandparent, parent or caregiver and go wandering together using apps like Wander. Visit iconic landmarks, uncover hidden gems, and share memories or stories as you travel side by side – virtually.

This is a two-person experience that’s all about connection, curiosity and fun – and it's part of a university research project too! So we will need to get permission to participate.

For more information, visit eventbrite.

Salisbury Community Hub

11am to 12.30pm

Age: 5 to 15 years (Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult (adult supervision required within the library, not necessarily in the class).

Cost: $5

Ever wanted to make your own earrings, keyrings, or Croc charms? Now you can—with a 3D printer! In this fun and creative workshop, you’ll learn how 3D printing works and design your very own accessories to take home. Choose from cool shapes, letters, and fun ideas to make something that’s totally you! No experience needed; just bring your imagination and get ready to create.

For more information, visit eventbrite.

Mawson Lakes Library

10am to 11am

Age: 2 to 12 yrs

Cost: free

Decorate a blank canvas tote using colourful art supplies. Create a unique, personalised library bag to take home and enjoy!

For more information, visit eventbrite.

Monday 14 July

Tuesday 15 July

The Hive Community Resource Hub

10am to 11.30am

Age: 5 to 10 years

Cost: $5

Get ready to jump into the pixelated world of Minecraft!

Join us for a blocky, brilliant craft adventure where you'll draw your own Chicken Jockey, make a Minecraft torch, create awesome Enderman figures, and design epic Creeperwall art.

Whether you're a builder, explorer, or Redstone Wizard, there is something for every Minecrafter at this creative event.

Grab your pickaxe (and your imagination) — it's time for some serious crafting fun!

For more information, visit eventbrite.

Para Hills Community Hub

10am to 12pm

Age: 5+ yrs

Cost: $5

Glove monsters, funny glove characters and more.

It's the winter school holidays, so why not get creative with some winter gloves and turn them into something fun, friendly and amazing. Each child will make their own character from gloves which they can take home with them. You can bring your own old pair if you like, but all materials will be provided so why not fire up that imagination and get those creative juices flowing to see what kind of character or monster you can come up with.

For more information, visit eventbrite.

Salisbury Community Hub

10am

Age: 5+yrs

Cost: free

Join us at the Salisbury Community Hub Library for a creative and hands-on experience. Let your imagination run wild as you mould and shape your unique creations with air-dry clay. This event is perfect for kids who love to get crafty. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash your artistic side and have a blast with us!

For more information, visit eventbrite.

Salisbury East Neighbourhood Centre

10.30am to 11.30am

Age: 1 to 6 years

Cost: $5

Come and join us for sensory magic with Ebony on a fun adventure 'down by the creek', with fun and hands on activities:

  • Duck and frog pond
  • Jelly bee hive
  • Pasta butterfly
  • Rainbow rice flowers
  • Ladybird, snake and spiders in the mud
  • Nature play.

For more information, visit eventbrite.

Salisbury East Neighbourhood Centre

1pm to 2pm (ages 3 to 6 years)

2pm to 3pm (ages 7 to 10 years)

Cost: free

Beat the winter blues with a FREE Dance SA class this school holidays! Kids will love learning exciting routines across jazz, hip hop, and contemporary styles. Let’s dance!

For more information, visit eventbrite.

Salisbury Community Hub

1pm to 3pm

Age: 10 to 16yrs (children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult (adult supervision required within the library, not necessarily in the session).

Cost: free

Working on a computer game? Got an idea brewing in Blender or Godot, or another game engine? These school holidays, drop in for a casual session with a real game designer! Get feedback, tips, and inspiration to take your digital game to the next level. Whether it’s just starting out or nearly finished, all skill levels are welcome. Bring your game on a laptop or USB!

For more information, visit eventbrite.

Salisbury Community Hub Helen Barnes level 1

11am to 12pm

Age: 12+yrs with a parent, grandparent or caregiver

Cost: free

Grab your parent, grandparent or caregiver and step into the world of Virtual Reality art – where you’re not just drawing, you're creating in 3D space, side by side, in a mind-blowing, high-tech art session.

It’s one hour of hands-on fun, no experience needed – just bring your imagination and someone from another generation.

You’ll be part of a real university study while you’re at it and helping shape the future of intergenerational engagement and community.

For more information, visit eventbrite.

Salisbury Community Hub Helen Barnes level 1

1pm to 2pm

Age: 12+yrs with a parent, grandparent or caregiver

Cost: free

This school holidays, come to the library and explore the globe in Virtual Reality – as a team.

Grab your grandparent, parent or caregiver and go wandering together using apps like Wander. Visit iconic landmarks, uncover hidden gems, and share memories or stories as you travel side by side – virtually.

This is a two-person experience that’s all about connection, curiosity and fun – and it's part of a university research project too! So we will need to get permission to participate.

For more information, visit eventbrite.

Mawson Lakes Library

10am to 11am

Age: 6 to 12 yrs

Cost: free

Tomboy Knitting (French knitting) is a fun and hands-on holiday activity where kids learn the basics of this simple craft. They’ll use colourful yarn and easy tools to create their own knitted cords and enjoy the relaxing process of making.

For more information, visit eventbrite.

Wednesday 16 July

Ingle Farm Library

10am to 11am

Age: 5 to 12 yrs

Cost: free

Unleash your creativity this school holidays and make your own cardboard critters! Transform simple cardboard rolls into fun and quirky creatures. From wacky animals to mythical monsters, the possibilities are endless. All materials are provided—just bring your imagination and get ready to craft, decorate, and bring your creatures to life. Perfect for kids of all ages who love hands-on art and crafting.

For more information, visit eventbrite.

Para Hills Community Hub

11am to 12pm and 1pm to 2pm

Age: 8 to 15 yrs (Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult (adult supervision required within the library, not necessarily in the class).

Cost: free

Can you save the library? Become a tech hero this school holidays as you learn to code VEX robots to complete a high-stakes mission. You’ll take on the role of a bomb disposal expert, programming your robot to navigate obstacles and defuse a (pretend) ticking time bomb before it’s too late! A thrilling intro to robotics, logic, and problem-solving for young coders and curious minds

For more information, visit eventbrite.

Thursday 17 July

Ingle Farm Library

3.30pm to 5.30pm

Age: all ages

Cost: free

Checkmate! Looking for a fun and challenging activity? Join the Ingle Farm Library Chess Club for kids of all skill levels and ages! Whether you're a beginner or a budding grandmaster, this is the perfect opportunity to improve your strategy, learn new moves, and meet other chess enthusiasts. All kids are welcome to participate and mum or dad can join in too!

For more information, visit eventbrite. TBC

Salisbury Community Hub Level 1 Helen Barnes room

11am to 2pm

Age: 12+yrs with a parent, grandparent or caregiver.

Cost: free

Grab your parent, grandparent or caregiver and step into the world of Virtual Reality Art – where you’re not just drawing, you're creating in 3D space, side by side, in a mind-blowing, high-tech art session.

It’s one hour of hands-on fun, no experience needed – just bring your imagination and someone from another generation.

You’ll be part of a real university study while you’re at it and helping shape the future of intergenerational engagement and community.

For more information, visit eventbrite.

Salisbury Community Hub Level 1 Helen Barnes room

1pm to 2pm

Age: 12+yrs with a parent, grandparent or caregiver.

Cost: free

This school holidays, come to the library and explore the globe in Virtual Reality – as a team.

Grab your grandparent, parent or caregiver and go wandering together using apps like Wander. Visit iconic landmarks, uncover hidden gems, and share memories or stories as you travel side by side – virtually.

This is a two-person experience that’s all about connection, curiosity and fun – and it's part of a university research project too! So we will need to get permission to participate

For more information, visit eventbrite.

Pooraka Farm Community Centre

10am to 11.30am

Age: 5 to 12 years

Cost: $3

Come and join us this school holidays to reintroduce yourself to the wonder and magic of butterflies.

Learning to identify different butterflies and how to keep them visiting your home for years to come.

From useful information to take home, butterfly craft and button making, there will be something for everyone.

Bookings essential – phone 8406 8488.

The Hive Community Resource Hub

10.30am to 11.30am

Age: 5 to 12 yrs

Cost: free

Join us for a fun-filled day of creativity and play. Bring your little ones and let their imaginations run wild as they explore a variety of moveable toys that will keep them entertained for hours. This is a great opportunity for kids to socialise and have a blast in a safe and welcoming environment. Don't miss out on this exciting event!

For more information, visit eventbrite.

Friday 18 July

Para Hills Community Hub

10.30am to 11.15am

Age: 6yrs+

Cost: free

Join us along with the Nature Education Centre for a hands-on learning experience with a selection of animals on site for you to experience.

For more information, visit eventbrite.

The Hive Community Resource Hub

11am to 12pm and 2pm to 3pm

Age: 8 to 15 yrs

Cost: free

Step into the shoes of a palaeontologist this school holidays! Head out to the community garden to uncover hidden fossils, then examine your discoveries up close using digital microscopes. Learn how real scientists study ancient life and get hands-on with tools that bring the past to life.

For more information, visit eventbrite.