Winter Holiday Fun Across Fairfield City
Published on 28 June 2022
When it comes to finding the best school holiday activities this winter, Council has you covered.
Keep the kids entertained with an exciting range of activities from 4 July to 15 July 2022 at Dutton Plaza Cabramatta, Fairfield City Open Libraries branches, Fairfield City Museum & Gallery, Fairfield Youth and Community Centre and Fairfield City Leisure Centres. There is lots happening for children and young people to burn their energy, continue learning, and keep up their creativity during the school break.
Fairfield City Mayor Frank Carbone is encouraging parents and carers to take advantage of what’s on offer.
“Council is delivering a wide range of fun and interesting activities and workshops to keep children active in mind and body,” Mayor Carbone said.
“There is an activity for every child spanning Council’s libraries, leisure centres and Fairfield City Museum & Gallery. Register now to avoid disappointment.”
Registrations are essential for most activities and details can be found below. Positions may be limited so register early.
Dutton Plaza Cabramatta
8 Dutton Lane, Cabramatta 2166
Bookings not required.
Dutton Plaza will be hosting free creative fun including shrink art, face painting and balloon twisting these school holidays!
Shrink Art
Monday 4 July – Wednesday 6 July, 10am – 2pm
Face Painting and Balloon Twisting
Saturday 9 July – Sunday 10 July, 10am – 2pm
Fairfield City Open Libraries
Our libraries have a range of free activities for children and teens. For enquiries call 9725 0333.
Robogals: Claw Machine
Ages: 9-12
Learn to build your own robot claw and practice basic mechanics and programming. Whose robot claw can pick up the most plastic balls in 3 minutes? Are you up for the challenge?
Registration required.
Tuesday 5 July, 10am – 11.15am | lab.LX, Whitlam Library Cabramatta
Wacky Science Show
Ages: 4+
Flying monkeys, expanding heads, fart science, exploding toothpaste and flying toilet paper, this wacky science show is educational and fun with humorous interactive demonstrations.
Registration required.
Thursday 14 July, 10.30am – 11.30am | Wetherill Park Library
Robogals: Sumo Mania
Ages: 9-12
Students construct robots, customise them to their preferences and program them to push each other out of a ring. Join group battles in this workshop and battle in the sumo ring.
Registration required.
Tuesday 5 July, 12pm – 1.30pm | lab.LX, Whitlam Library Cabramatta
Mindful Yoga Taster Sessions for Youth
Ages: 13+
Come along and experience the therapeutic benefits of yoga led by an experienced yoga instructor. Learn relaxation essentials through a combined practice of qigong, breath work and mindful movement.
Registration required.
Tuesday 5 and 12 July, 2pm – 3pm | Whitlam Library Cabramatta
Powerhouse Youth Theatre (PYT) - School Holiday Drama Day
Ages: 14-18
PYT Fairfield is offering a one-day drama workshop in Studio 2166. Learn how to use the equipment to create and film your own short video project including a TikTok, animation or short film.
Registration required.
Wednesday 6 July, 10am – 3pm | Whitlam Library Cabramatta
Bunnings Holiday Craft - Celebrating NAIDOC Week
Ages: 5+
A fun craft activity session courtesy of Bunnings Bonnyrigg, Smithfield and Villawood. Due to popularity, bookings will only be held for five minutes after program commencement before being made available to others waiting.
Registration required.
Wednesday 6 July, 10.30am – 11.30am | Whitlam Library Cabramatta
Monday 11 July, 10.30am – 11.30am | Smithfield Library
DBZ Xenoverse Tournament: PS4 Edition
Ages: 16+
Put your Dragon Ball Z fighting skills to the test and challenge the best of Cabramatta’s console legends in Dragon Ball Z Xenoverse at Whitlam Library. Challengers will progress through a 16 team double elimination bracket to be crowned Cabramatta’s finest. Have you got what it takes to save the world like Goku?
Registration required.
Thursday 7 July, 11am – 4pm | Whitlam Library Cabramatta
Harry Potter Virtual Family Trivia
Join us as we celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday in July. We will explore the stories, the magic and the legend through a variety of trivia questions relating to all things Harry Potter. Trivia will be online via Zoom and Kahoot.
Registration required. Terms and conditions apply.
Link will be emailed once you have registered.
Wednesday 13 July, 2pm – 3.30pm
World Youth Skills Day
Get the skills you need for today and the future! Explore, build and learn new skills and invest in your future in celebrating World Youth Skills Day. Plan and prepare for your future employment through stalls and mini information sessions.
Registration required.
Friday 15 July, 12pm – 3pm | Workary, Whitlam Library Cabramatta
Fairfield City Museum & Gallery
634 The Horsley Drive, Smithfield | 9725 0190
Bookings essential.
Watercolour and Collage Self-Portraits
Ages: 8-16
Cost: $9.50 per participant
Bring along a photo of yourself, and explore creating a self-portrait with watercolour and collage.
Tutor: Svetlana Panov
Tuesday 5 July, 10.30am – 12pm
Colour Experiments for Tots
Ages: 2-5
Cost: $9.50 per participant
Science and art collide in this hands-on workshop looking at colour.
Tutor: Gemma Mckenzie-Booth
Friday 8 July, 10.30am – 11.30am
Colour Experiments for Kids
Ages: 6-12
Cost: $9.50 per participant
Become an artist and scientist in one day with this colourful crazy workshop looking into the weird and wonderful things that can be done with colour.
Tutor: Gemma Mckenzie-Booth
Friday 8 July, 1pm – 2.30pm
Monster Cupcakes
Ages: 7-14
Cost: $19 per participant
Transform a simple cupcake into something spooky by using frosting. This theme baking workshop is easy and you can use your imagination to perfect these adorable cupcakes.
Tutor: Karina Santillan
Tuesday 12 July, 10.30am – 12pm
Wildlife Acrylic Painting
Ages: 8-16
Cost: $9.50 per participant
Discover the thrill of bringing animals to life by using acrylic paint and paper.
Tutor: Karina Santillan
Thursday 14 July, 10.30am – 12pm
Fairfield City Leisure Centres
Active Kids School Holiday Program
Fairfield Leisure Centre and Fairfield Youth and Community Centre
55 Vine Street, Fairfield
Children aged 5-12 will have a blast at the Active Kids School Holiday program held between 4-8 July and 11-15 July. Sessions run from 8am - 4pm daily and incorporate a variety of physical activities to allow children to learn new skills, make friends, improve their confidence and stay active. Prices are $55 per child, per day.
Learn to Swim Holiday Program
Private lessons and an intensive class program are available from 4-8 July and 11-15 July at Cabravale, Fairfield and Prairiewood leisure centres. Prices are $82 per week for classes and $32 per private session.
For enquiries and enrolments call Cabravale Leisure Centre 9725 0335, Fairfield Leisure Centre 9725 0336 or Prairiewood Leisure Centre 9725 0337.