School holiday events and activities in West Vic under $10
Keeping the kids entertained in winter can be a challenge, but the Brolga is here to help with a list of cheap activities across the region.
Zara Cuthbertson
July 02, 2025
Kids have the option to become a DJ, an actor, an artist or just kick back and watch a movie this July school holidays in West Vic. The best part? All these events cost $10 or less.
Head to your local council website to see the full school holiday program in your patch.
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School holiday activities in Camperdown
Free holiday movies
The perfect rainy day activity, Camperdown’s Theatre Royal is screening four kids movies on each Wednesday of the school holidays: Paddington in Peru, Rango, Wicked and Inside Out 2.
Where: 2 Bath Street
When: July 9 and 16, 10:30am and 1:30pm
Price: Free admission, snacks and drinks at a cost
School holiday workshop with Innerbloom
Kids can spend a crafty afternoon decorating their own pencil case using fabric pens at the Camperdown Community House.
Where: 6 Gunner Street
When: July 8 and 15, 10am-12pm
Price: $10 per person
School holiday activities in Warrnambool
Lego drop-in
In this session, kids will have the chance to enjoy some free time getting creative, building with the Library’s extensive Lego collection.
Where: Warrnambool Library
When: July 16, 3:30-5pm
Price: Free
Drama adventures for ages 10-12
The Warrnambool Theatre Company and Holiday Actors will host an hour of drama-related activities and games for kids to try their hand at acting.
Where: Warrnambool Library
When: July 18, 2:30-3:30pm
Price: Free
School holiday activities in Portland
Whaley Good!
Suitable for kids aged 8-12, the Portland Maritime Museum is hosting educational and crafty sessions teaching attendees all about whales, before inviting them to create their own mini sea creature out of clay.
Where: 98 Lee Breakwater Road
When: July 11 and 18, 10:30-11:30am
Price: Free, bookings essential
Cardboard construction
Kids will work together to design and build things out of boxes at the Heywood Library in this collaborative workshop.
Where: July 17, 10am-12pm
When: 77 Edgar Street, Heywood
Price: Free, bookings essential
School holiday activities in Hamilton
Bits & Pieces
Play a board game, draw, paint or do a puzzle at the Bits & Pieces session, a laidback day where kids of all ages can meet up, hang out and buy food from the kiosk.
Where: Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
When: July 7, 11am-3pm
Price: Free, drinks and snacks at a cost
DJ Workshops with Tyler Smith
Want to learn how to spin the decks? This free workshop will host three sessions, teaching 12-25 year olds equipment 101, track structure, beatmatching and mixing techniques. Maximum of six per session.
Where: Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
When: July 11, 10:30am-12:30pm, 1:30-3:30pm, 4-6pm
Price: Free, bookings essential
School holiday activities in Ararat
Movie Mondays
Hang out at the Ararat Library each Monday of the school holidays and catch a free primary/early secondary school-aged movie screening.
Where: Ararat Library
When: July 7 and 14, 2-4pm
Price: Free
Winter school holiday session with Brett Clarke
Join Brett Clarke, a Keerray Wooroong artist, cultural custodian and storyteller, for an engaging cultural experience through art, music and dance.
Where: Ararat Gallery TAMA
When: July 15, 11:30am and 2pm
Price: Free, bookings essential