School Holidays Timetable - Term 3, 2024
Looking for events to entertain the kids these School Holidays? The Whyalla City Council in collaboration with Libraries SA, headspace, Whyalla Recreation Centre, Plaza Youth Centre, Road Safety Centre and HOPE Whyalla are offering a number of fun, educational options to amuse the kids.
If there is no booking link, there is no booking required.
All School Holidays:
Pirates Treasure Hunt at the VIC/Maritime Museum – children free with a paying adult.
Where: Maritime Museum
When: Every day of the school holidays commencing on Saturday 28 September
Week 1
Monday, 30/09
Rec Centre Care sessions: Please note - these sessions are on multiple times through the holidays, see below for dates and link.
We are offering supervised pool fun, sports and activities such as a jumpy castle, play cafe, stadium games + more!
These events are for ages 5 - 13 years. Please click the link below for bookings, costs and more need-to-know info!
Where: Whyalla Recreation Centre
When: Monday 30 September, Wednesday 2 October, Friday 4 October, Tuesday 8 October, Thursday 10 October // 9:00am - 3:00pm
Nature Discovery:
A preschool holiday program linking words grow minds and Nature Festival! You will participate in a nature walk around the library and take a closer look with magnifying glasses.
Where: Whyalla Public Library
When: 10am - 11am
Tuesday, 1/10
SAPOL Road Safety:
This program, led by police officers, focuses on pedestrian and cycle safety, including road rules.
Children will attend both a classroom session and a practical session on the centre’s mock roadway, practicing their new road safety skills. Participants are encouraged to bring their own bikes and helmets, though some will be available on-site.
Parents/guardians cannot attend the classroom session but may watch their children on the mock roadway from outside the fenced area.
The first session (10m - 12pm) is for ages 5 - 8 years. The second session (1pm - 3pm) is for ages 9-12 years.
Where: Road Safety Centre
When: 10am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm.
Lovely Landscapes:
Discover how to create your own landscape-inspired artwork by learning to paint trees, rocks, and more, while experimenting with various techniques to craft a masterpiece for all to enjoy.
Where: Whyalla Public Library
When: 11am and 12pm
Paint the Ship
Where: Visitor Centre
When: 10am - 11:30am
Please book by calling the Visitor Centre on 8645 7900
Laser Tag and Obstacle Course
Join Plaza Youth for laser tag and an obstacle course in Civic Park! Come in teams or play on your own! Ages 8-17 years. Prizes and a free BBQ afterwards.
This event is for ages 8 - 17 years.
Where: Civic Park
When: 5pm - 7pm
Wednesday, 2/10
Rec Centre session available on this day, see above.
SAPOL Road Safety:
This program, led by police officers, focuses on pedestrian and cycle safety, including road rules.
Children will attend both a classroom session and a practical session on the centre’s mock roadway, practicing their new road safety skills. Participants are encouraged to bring their own bikes and helmets, though some will be available on-site.
Parents/guardians cannot attend the classroom session but may watch their children on the mock roadway from outside the fenced area.
This session is for ages 5 - 8 years
Where: Road Safety Centre
When: 10am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm.
Amazing Race:
Where: Ada Ryan Garden
When: 9am
Thursday, 3/10
Game Day and VR (Virtual Reality) goggles
Join headspace and council for a Game Day! Filled with Board games, VR googles and more!
Ages 10+ for the VR.
Where: Westlands Shopping Centre - across from the Food court
When: 1pm - 4pm.
Friday, 4/10
Rec Centre session available on this day, see above.
Monday, 7/10
Public Holiday. No activities on this day.
Tuesday, 8/10
Rec Centre session available on this day, see above.
HOPE craft morning
Join HOPE Whyalla for a craft morning! You will participate in rock painting and other crafts. There will be coffee/toasties available for purchase!
Where: HOPE Community Hub – Whyalla Baptist Church
When: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Glow in the Dark Slime
It's back by popular demand! Get your science on and get tactile with some glow in the dark slime.
This event is for ages 5 - 12 years.
Where: Whyalla Public Library
When: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Wednesday, 9/10
Nature Art
Explore the library gardens and discover a variety of plants, along with the possibility of spotting some smaller creatures. As part of the experience, children can gather natural materials to create their own unique piece of artwork to take home.
This program is for ages 5 to 12 years and must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: Whyalla Public Library
When: 10:30am - 11:30am
Paint the Ship
Where: Visitor Centre
When: 1:45pm - 3:15pm
Please book by calling the Visitor Centre on 8645 7900
Thursday, 10/10
Rec Centre session available on this day, see above.
Graffiti Greatness
This event is for ages 5 - 14 years.
Where: Whyalla Public Library
When: 11am and 1pm
Friday, 11/10
Craft morning
Where: Westlands Shopping Centre
When: 10am - 1pm
Growing for your Future
Learn and participate in planting and seed propagation.
A program for 5-12 year olds and their families.
Where: Whyalla Public Library
When: 10am - 11:30am and 1pm - 2:30pm
Saturday, 12/10
Paint the Ship
Where: Visitor Centre
When: 11am - 12:30pm
Please book by calling the Visitor Centre on 8645 7900