School Holidays Timetable, Term 4, 2025
Looking for events to entertain the kids these School Holidays? The Whyalla City Council in collaboration with SAPOL, headspace, Whyalla Recreation Centre are offering a number of fun, educational options to amuse the kids.
If there is no booking link, there is no booking required.
Monday, 15/12
Christmas Scavenger Hunt: Recreation Centre | 6am - 9pm | Grab your hunt card from the customer service desk - prizes available for completed cards!
Aussie Creature Crawl: Whyalla Visitor Centre | 10am - 4pm | children free with paying adults.
Get ready for the Aussie Creature Crawl, running every day from 10am–4pm throughout the whole summer break (yes, weekends too!). We’re only closed on Christmas Day.
What’s the challenge? Sneaky Aussie creatures are hiding in our beautiful gardens and inside the Maritime Museum.
Your mission: 1️⃣ Find all the hidden animals 2️⃣ Discover the answers they’re guarding 3️⃣ Use the code to find the answers & to complete your challenge!
Grab your activity sheet from our friendly Visitor Centre team and let the adventure begin. Every child will walk away with their own certificate and a take-home activity pack!
This activity is also included as part of the Children’s University Program.
Feel free to pack a picnic and enjoy a day in the museum’s lovely gardens, with the BBQs available for you to cook and relax as a family.
paid entry, no booking required.
FREE Slushie Week: Headspace |9am - 5pm | Guess the new flavour each day to win a prize.
Baby Disco: Library | 10am - 10:30am
Get moving and grooving at the Whyalla Public Library's Baby and Toddler Disco! 🪩🎶
A fun and interactive session designed especially for our youngest library users (0-3 years) and their caregivers.
Sing, dance, and play your way through a brilliant activity that helps grow your baby’s mind through rhythm, movement, and connection.
Free, but bookings are essential!
Jumpy Castle: Recreation Centre | 11am - 3pm
Paid entry - $8 to access jumpy castle, pool and play cafe.
Pool Inflatables: Recreation Centre | 12pm - 2pm
Paid entry - $13 for jumpy castle, pool, pool inflatables and play cafe.
Tuesday, 16/12
Christmas Scavenger Hunt: Recreation Centre | 6am - 9pm | Grab your hunt card from the customer service desk - prizes available for completed cards!
Aussie Creature Crawl: Whyalla Visitor Centre | 10am - 4pm | paid entry, no booking required | children free with paying adults.
FREE Slushie Week: Headspace |8am - 6pm |Guess the new flavour each day to win a prize.
Christmas Slime Fun: Library | 10:30am AND 1:30pm
🎄✨ Christmas Slime Fun – Back by popular demand! ✨🎄
Get your science on and make some festive slime! A hands-on, gooey adventure perfect for young scientists.
Materials for this program are intended for the children who are registered. We are unable to provide extra materials to siblings or family members who might accompany children registered for the program.
Inclusive Santa Session: Library | 1pm - 3pm
Wednesday, 17/12
Christmas Scavenger Hunt: Recreation Centre | 6am - 9pm | Grab your hunt card from the customer service desk - prizes available for completed cards!
Aussie Creature Crawl: Whyalla Visitor Centre | 10am - 4pm | paid entry, no booking required. | children free with paying adults.
FREE Slushie Week: Headspace |8am - 6pm | Guess the new flavour each day to win a prize.
Christmas Craft with the Smith Family: Library | 10:30am
A creative program for children aged between 5 -12 years, where they can decorate their own Christmas decorations to take home.
All children attending this event must be accompanied by an adult.
Materials for this program are intended for the child/ren who are registered. Due to budget constraints, we are unable to provide extra materials to siblings or family members who might accompany the registered child to the program.
Jumpy Castle: Recreation Centre | 11am - 3pm
Paid entry - $8 to access jumpy castle, pool and play cafe.
Pool Inflatables: Recreation Centre | 12pm - 2pm
Paid entry - $13 for jumpy castle, pool, pool inflatables and play cafe.
Thursday, 18/12
Christmas Scavenger Hunt: Recreation Centre | 6am - 9pm | Grab your hunt card from the customer service desk - prizes available for completed cards!
Aussie Creature Crawl: Whyalla Visitor Centre | 10am - 4pm | paid entry, no booking required. | children free with paying adults.
FREE Slushie Week: Headspace |9am - 5pm | Guess the new flavour each day to win a prize.
Friday, 19/12
Christmas Scavenger Hunt: Recreation Centre | 6am - 9pm | Grab your hunt card from the customer service desk - prizes available for completed cards!
Aussie Creature Crawl: Whyalla Visitor Centre | 10am - 4pm | paid entry, no booking required. | children free with paying adults.
FREE Slushie Week: Headspace |9am - 5pm | Guess the new flavour each day to win a prize.
Coffee with a Cop: Sumthin Tastee | 10am - 12pm
Saturday, 20/12
Christmas Scavenger Hunt: Recreation Centre | 9am - 5pm | Grab your hunt card from the customer service desk - prizes available for completed cards!
Aussie Creature Crawl: Whyalla Visitor Centre | 10am - 4pm | paid entry, no booking required. | children free with paying adults.
Jumpy Castle: Recreation Centre | 11am - 3pm
Paid entry - $8 to access jumpy castle, pool and play cafe.
Pool Inflatables: Recreation Centre | 12pm - 2pm
Paid entry - $13 for jumpy castle, pool, pool inflatables and play cafe.
Sunday, 21/12
Christmas Scavenger Hunt: Recreation Centre | 10am - 5pm | Grab your hunt card from the customer service desk - prizes available for completed cards!
Aussie Creature Crawl: Whyalla Visitor Centre | 10am - 4pm | paid entry, no booking required. | children free with paying adults.