Free Athletics Trial Day - East Geelong Little Athletics Club

East Geelong Little Athletics Club invites children of all ages and abilities to attend our free Trial Day on Saturday, 19 September 2026, from 10am to 12pm at John Landy Field.

This is a great opportunity for children to experience a range of track and field activities in a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment before committing to the athletics season.

Families are encouraged to register their interest to receive further information about the season and athlete registration.

Please refer to the attached flyer for more details.

COGG Spring School Holiday Guide

The City of Greater Geelong is pleased to share our Spring School Holiday Guide for Central Geelong and the Waterfront, featuring a fantastic range of fun and engaging activities for children aged 4 to 12 years during the upcoming Spring School Holidays from 19 September to 4 October.

This season, Central Geelong and the Waterfront will be blooming with exciting activities to celebrate the arrival of spring, offering families and caregivers plenty of opportunities to explore, create and connect.

A major highlight of this year's program is the Geelong Wonder Children's Festival, which will once again transform Central Geelong into the ultimate school holiday destination. Packed with exciting experiences and family-friendly entertainment, the festival offers something for children of all ages to enjoy.

Central Geelong will be buzzing with activity during the Big Wonder Weekend (19-20 September). Families and caregivers can enjoy an incredible lineup of shows, performances and activities throughout the city, particularly along Little Malop Street.

Highlights include;

The North Children's Choir, roving entertainers, and Scottish dancing at Geelong City Market on Saturday 19 September 2026.
Creating a live illustrated map of Central Geelong with artist and illustrator Elise Motalli as a part of the Little Placemakers project.
Hands-on fun at the National Wool Museum's Machine Makers Lab, where children can build imaginative transport creations from cardboard and recycled materials. Free Entry over the Big Wonder Weekend!
Free activities at the Geelong Arts Centre including interactive Pop-Up Radio Studio and Slow Star Village Play space.

You can find a link to the online guide here;

Central Geelong Spring School Holiday Fun Guide | City of Greater Geelong

Parenting Calendar - Term 4, 2026

The Regional Parenting Service offers high-quality parenting information and support to help families navigate the joys and challenges of parenting.

We are pleased to share our Term 4, 2026 Parenting Programs Calendar, offering a range of information, programs and support designed to help parents and families feel informed, connected and supported.

Please use the link below to download the calendar.

https://www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-08/2026_term_4_regional_parenting_calendar_0.pdf

School Holiday Learn To Sail

The sailing academy at Royal Geelong Yacht Club is a not-for-profit operating out of the new Victorian Sailing Centre on Eastern Beach Road. We are an Australian Sailing-accredited Discover Sailing Centre running learn-to-sail courses for 5 year-olds upwards, and we’d love to be able to introduce the joy of sailing to some of your students!

More info available on our website https://rgyc.com.au

Discovering the Impressionists: Paul Durand-Ruel, Art Dealer Among the Artists

Saturday 20 June to Sunday 11 October 2026

https://www.geelonggallery.org.au/channel/welcome-to-discovering-the-impressionists-at-geelong-gallery

Adult	$29
Concession	$25
Child	$15
Members	$22

Vietnamese People of Geelong (VPG) warmly invites your students and families to attend our 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival.

Event details:

Date: Saturday, 26 September 2026
Time: 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Venue: Vines Road Community Centre, Hamlyn Heights
Audience: Primary school children, families and community members
Cost: FREE!
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/2026-mid-autumn-festival

The Mid-Autumn Festival, known as Tết Trung Thu in Vietnam, is a cherished celebration of children, family, culture and community. Our event offers students from all cultural backgrounds an enjoyable opportunity to experience Vietnamese traditions and learn about the cultural diversity of the Greater Geelong community.

The festival will feature a range of free, family-friendly activities, including:

Lion dancing and musical performances
Face painting
Free lanterns
Arts and craft making
Vietnamese calligraphy
Karaoke
Opportunities to try Vietnamese snacks
Cultural activities and entertainment

For Vietnamese-Australian children, the festival provides an opportunity to connect with their language, heritage and community. For other students, it offers a welcoming and engaging introduction to Vietnamese culture.

Geelong Art Society

We are a not for profit art gallery and art school located in Aberdeen St Geelong West and have been serving the community for 75 years.

We offer art classes to children, after school from Tuesdays to Fridays. We also offer classes to adults Mon – Fri and workshops on weekends.

We are taking enrolments for our Term 4 classes from next week.

Hello from Geelong Sports Museum!

Geelong Sports Museum is a fantastic local destination for families looking for something fun and engaging to do during the break.

Open Thursday to Saturday from 10.00am to 2.30pm, the museum showcases more than 30 sports and offers interactive experiences including rowing down the Barwon River and stepping into the commentator's chair in our commentary booth.

GKR Karate

We will be hosting a school holiday program for these coming September school holidays as an activity for any students not going away, which includes 3 x 1 hour karate classes.

Bluebird Foundation School Holiday Program

Booking link: https://www.bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au/workshops

Chess Club