Looking for fun activities to keep the kids entertained these Easter holidays?
We’re here to help!
Here are our top picks for kid-friendly activities being held across Casey and Cardinia during the break.
From basketball camps, to face painting to Easter egg hunts, there are activities for kids big and small!
You can also check out our guide to the best playgrounds in Casey and Cardinia where you’ll find plenty of great options for a play and a picnic!
WEEKDAYS UNTIL 18 APRIL
DISCOUNTED PUFFING BILLY RIDES
Receive 25% off Lakeside to Gembrook tickets when you travel between Monday to Friday until Thursday 18th April 2019.
Use promo code 25OFFLAKE to redeem the special discount online. T&Cs apply. Only valid online.
6 APRIL
V8 FAMILY FUN DAY
Start your engines and get revved up at Casey Central’s V8 Family Fun Day.
The event features a full size V8 commodore racing simulator, remote control car speedway plus food tasting!
There’s also a chance to win a VIP package to the WD-40 Phillip Island Superspring valued at $1464.
11-2pm, Casey Central Shopping Centre
6 APRIL
KID FRIENDLY BOOK LAUNCH
Nyora author Spider Lee launches her new children’s book ‘Black Dog, Brown Dog’ at the Lang Lang Post Office. There will be free kids activities, readings, giveaways plus yummy treats for two and four legged friends.
9am-12, Australia Post, 27 Westernport Road, Lang Lang
6-18 APRIL
RANGER ACTIVITIES
Kids will love the daily ranger activities at the Antarctic Journey Nobbies Ocean Discovery Centre on Phillip Island.
8-12 APRIL
PETER RABBIT CRAFT VILLAGE
Children can meet Peter Rabbit and decorate their own planter. They will also receive their own plant to take home
11am-2pm daily, near Target
Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre, cnr Police and Jackson Rds, Mulgrave
8-12 APRIL
MEET THE FARM ANIMALS
Take the kids to Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre to meet some cute farm animals between 10am and 2pm.
9-10 APRIL
ENVISION BASKETBALL ACADEMY CAMP
Join the Envision Basketball Academy Skill Development Training Camp run by Kareem Drayton.
This high performance camp features intensive on-court instruction and is designed for intermediate to advanced basketballers aged 10 to 14 years.
9am – 3pm both days
Berwick College, Manuka Rd, Berwick
Early bird special: $165 for 2 days, $97 for 1 day
9, 10, 16 & 17 APRIL
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN
To celebrate the school holidays, Cardinia Lakes Shopping Centre is putting on free events for kids
9 April, 12-3pm: Luke & Kim facepainting and balloon creatures
10 April 1pm-3pm: Super Slippery Slime with Sue
16 April 12pm-3pm: Luke & Kim facepainting and balloon creatures
17 April 1pm-3pm: Animals of Oz
10 APRIL
MARINE SHOW AT ARENA
Kids will love the Star of the Sea Marine Show, which runs from 11am to 1pm.
Arena Shopping Centre, Officer
10-11 APRIL
EASTER TREASURE HUNT
Open the lock and win an Easter egg at Shopping on Clyde! There are heaps of prizes to be won.
11am-2pm both days
Shopping on Clyde, 280 Berwick-Cranbourne Rd
11 APRIL
LOOSE ENDS
This show combines custom-built contraptions, puppetry, circus, shadow projection, music and transformed objects into a story about friendship, loyalty and inventiveness.
Shows at 11am and 2pm
Bunjil Place Theatre, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren
All tickets $16. Children under the age of 2 years don’t require a ticket if seated on the lap of their carer.
12 APRIL
FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE
Cranbourne Home is having a centrewide sale, free outdoor family movie, kids activities and giveaways.The pre-movie entertainment begins at 5pm, with the movie screening at 6.15pm. Movie screen located next to Red Rooster – enjoy in your car, or bring a chair or rug.
Cranbourne Home, 398 South Gippsland Hwy, Cranbourne
12-13 APRIL
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL JNR
TCK Youth Events presents High School Musical Jnr, featuring a cast of the City of Casey’s finest young talent from some of the best performing arts schools.
Shows 3pm and 7pm both days
Bunjil Place, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren
Tickets: Adult $32.50, Concession $30, Under 15s $25, family of four $100 (2 x adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children), group bookings of 8+ $30 per person. Children under 2 do not require a ticket if seated on the lap of their carer.
13 APRIL
COMMUNITY RUNNING FESTIVAL
Held at Berwick’s Edwin Flack Reserve, the running festival features free multicultural activities including African drumming, didgeridoo players, bubble soccer and much more.
10am-12pm, Edwin Flack Reserve, Berwick
15-20 APRIL
EASTER HOLIDAYS AT PAKENHAM CENTRAL
Let your child’s creativity shine with Free Eco Bag Craft Workshops and a special visit with the Easter Bunny at Pakenham Central Marketplace these holidays.
Monday Eco Bag Craft Workshops
Monday 15 – Thursday 18 April
Located outside Big W
Meet the Easter Bunny on Saturday 20 April
15-20 APRIL
EASTER SCAVENGER HUNT
Participants receive chocolate Easter goodies and go into the draw to win 1 of 5 major prize packs.
Start from Customer Service Desk during opening hours
16-18 APRIL
EASTER KIDS CRAFT
Easter kids craft workshops daily from 10am-2pm at Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre. Parental supervision required.
17 APRIL
DINOSAUR DIGGERS WORKSHOPS
Little dinosaur lovers will dig this special day of workshops. Children will be captivated by an interactive presentation including touching many fossils and museum quality dinosaur replicas including a life size t-rex skull.
10.30am and 1.30pm, ANZAC Room at Phillip Island RSL
Entry per child is $5 for Joey’s Kid’s Club members, $15 for non-Phillip Island RSL member children.
Bookings essential – call 5952 1004 during business hours.
17 APRIL
CRAFT ACTIVITIES AT ARENA
Flower crowns and dinosaur craft activities from 11am-2pm.
Arena Shopping Centre, Officer
18 APRIL
EASTER EVE FAMILY NIGHT OUT
A full card of eight races is scheduled.
Gates open 4.30pm, with free courtesy buses running from Pakenham, Officer and Tynong
Entry free for all kids aged 17 and under.
As a special offer, the Club is providing general admission for two adults, including a picnic pack for $40. Or get two general Admission tickets for only $15 (must be purchase online prior to event).
18 APRIL
BILLIONAIRE BOY
David Walliams’ best-selling book comes to life on stage for kids, and their adults, to enjoy.
Shows at 1pm (relaxed performance) and 3pm
Bunjil Place Theatre, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren
All tickets $16. Children under the age of 2 years do not require a ticket if seated on the lap of their carer.
18 & 20 APRIL
MEET ALICE AND THE EASTER BUNNY
Head down to Shopping on Clyde where the kids can meet Alice and the Easter Bunny at 11.15am, 12.15pm and 1.15pm
Shopping on Clyde, 280 Berwick-Cranbourne Rd
19-22 APRIL
MELBOURNE EASTER SHOW
This action-packed event offers non-stop fun for the whole family over the easter long weekend. There’s amusement rides, monster truck battles, rodeo shows, animal farm, lights display, showbags plus Melbourne’s biggest easter egg hunt!
10am and 9pm daily. Free entry.
Cranbourne Turf Club, Grant Street Cranbourne.
More information: www.melbourneeastershow.com.au
20-21 APRIL
EASTER FUN FESTIVAL
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Entry is free
21 APRIL
GUMBO’S GIANT EASTER EGG HUNT AT GUMBUYA
The giant hunt, sponsored by Ministry of Chocolate, will see thousands of solid eggs hidden as well as 12 special eggs with one of them will contain a winning ticket. The winner will receive a giant 2.5 kg, 2 foot rabbit valued at $250!
Access the event for free with a day ticket. Pre-registration is required. Participants must be under 16.
11am-5pm Gumbuya World
