What's On - Community

The Nest Open Day!

Joing Geelong Youth Services for a free community Open Day at the Nest Youth Hub as part of the summer school holidays program, on Friday the 23rd of January. It will run as a scaled-up version of the regular hub drop-ins (we also run the fOrT Youth Centre in Corio), with free food, gaming tournaments and art activities, as well as added aspects such as live music, prizes, and other attractions. 

Kids Artroom Geelong

Carols by Candlelight Geelong is back for 2025!

Carols by Candlelight is run by The Y Geelong, for the people of the Greater Geelong community. With singing, dancing, and lots of fun to be had, there is no better place to celebrate the season of giving than right here at Johnstone Park!

https://carolsbycandlelightgeelong.org.au/ 

DATE: TUESDAY 23RD DECEMBER 2025

Where: Johnstone Park, Geelong

Time: 

Childrens Entertainment  4.30pm - 7:30pm 

Carols by Candlelight Geelong kicks off at 7:30pm

Santa arrives 8.15pm

Cost: Free!

Accessibility Features:  Accessible by sealed paths, toilet located adjacent to Library

Pets: We love pets! The more the merrier, but please make sure your four-legged friends are on a leash.

Facilities: Toilets, Food Vans, Water Station

National Wool Museum Drop-in Family Craft Activities

Step into the holiday spirit with our family Christmas craft experience! Collage personalised gift tags, design and decorate ornaments for your tree, and keep little artists entertained at our Christmas Colouring-In Station.

Joy, creativity, and festive fun—perfect for families making memories together.

When

Daily from 01 December 2025 to 24 December 2025

Upcoming dates

18 December 2025, 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

19 December 2025, 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

20 December 2025, 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

21 December 2025, 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

22 December 2025, 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

23 December 2025, 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

24 December 2025, 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Where

• National Wool Museum Wadawurrung Country, 26-32 Moorabool Street, Geelong VIC 3220

Cost

• Participant Entry Fee$13 for adults, $10 for concession, and $8 for a child. A family pass is $40 (for two adults and up to four children).

Facilities

• Change room facilities
• Children's activities
• First Aid available
• Seating/viewing areas
• Toilets available

• Wheelchair accessible

   

Contact

Website: https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/nwm/default.aspx

Museum of Modern (f)Art - school holiday fun

Hang out at the Museum of Modern (f)Art these school holidays.

It's like a mini-Scienceworks, with a focus on toilets, pooe, sewers, and fatbergs, and it's free!

Located in central Geelong, you'll find fun interactive installations, puzzles, games, craft activities and more.

When

Various dates from 9 January 2026 to 19 January 2026

Upcoming dates

09 January 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

12 January 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

16 January 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

18 January 2026, 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM

19 January 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Where

• Museum of Modern (f)Art, base of Barwon Water head office. It is accessible through the Aitchison Place entrance, facing the rear of Geelong Arts Centre.Wadawurrung Country, 55-67 Ryrie Street Geelong 3220
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Cost

• This is a free event

   

Facilities

• Change room facilities
• Children's activities
• Toilets available

• Wheelchair accessible

   

Contact

Barwon Water

Email: education@barwonwater.vic.gov.au

Phone: 1300656007

Associated organisation: Barwon Water

Website: https://www.barwonwater.vic.gov.au/museum