Family & Kids in Gippsland

Wildlife on Show

Mid Valley Shopping Centre, Morwell

Local wildlife educator presents displays of Australian venomous and endangered animals with live demonstrations at 11:30am and 1:30pm.

The Farmy Farm

West Gippsland Arts Centre, Warragul

Children's performance event at the arts centre.

Game Drawing Workshop

Latrobe Regional Gallery, Morwell

Teens learn game and animation drawing techniques while creating original artwork in a hands-on workshop.

Shadow Puppets: Playing with Light

West Gippsland Arts Centre, Warragul

Workshop teaching shadow puppet theatrical techniques using light.

Mr Snotbottom

West Gippsland Arts Centre, Warragul

Children's theatrical performance.

Hobbyhorse Jumping @ Korumburra

Korumburra Showgrounds at the Sandlers Pavillion, Korumburra

Hobbyhorse jumping competition for school holidays at Korumburra Showgrounds on 2 July, with riders completing up to six jumping rounds.

Spike

Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, Traralgon

A shadow theatre performance about an echidna and lonely girl who help each other find belonging and confidence.

Truffles & Flames | School Holiday Edition | Truffle Hunt

Scotch Hill Truffle Farm, Neerim South

Families hunt for truffles on a farm near Melbourne, followed by fireside marshmallow toasting.

Elsa's Winter Wonderland

Parky's Play Centre, Traralgon

An interactive Frozen-themed show featuring Elsa and Olaf, with singing, dancing, and meet-and-greet opportunities for children.

Mini Makers Kids - Gel Plate Pet Prints (Ages 5-10)

Level 2, Activity Room - Port of Sale, Sale

Children create unique pet portraits using gel plate printing techniques in a guided workshop.

Mini Makers Kids - Gel Plate Pet Prints (Ages 11-16)

Level 2, Activity Room - Port of Sale, Sale

Gel plate art workshop where participants create pet portrait artwork by transferring pet images onto plates and layering with colour and pattern.

Miniest Makers Kids | Art Play and Music for ages 0-4

Level 2 - Activity Room - Port of Sale, Wellington Centre, Sale

Drop-in art play and music session for ages 0-4 with parents or carers, featuring music and hands-on creative activities.

All Abilities Mini Makers - Monoprints (Ages 5-10)

Level 2, Activity Room - Port of Sale, Sale

All-abilities monoprint workshop for children ages 5-10 with step-by-step instruction.

All Abilities Mini Makers - Monoprints (Ages 11-18)

Level 2, Activity Room - Port of Sale, Sale

All-abilities monoprint art workshop for children and teens with step-by-step instruction.

Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour

Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium, Traralgon

The Harlem Globetrotters perform their centennial tour, showcasing trick shots, dunks, and entertainment against the Washington Generals.

Mini Makers Kids - Zine Workshop (Ages 5-10)

Level 2, Activity Room - Port of Sale, Sale

Children learn to fold and create their own zine with collage, drawing and painting, then make copies to take home.

Mini Makers Kids - Zine Workshop (Ages 11-18)

Level 2, Activity Room - Port of Sale, Sale

Participants learn to design and fold their own zine publication using collage, drawing and painting techniques.

Teddy Bear's Picnic

Old Gippstown Heritage Park, Moe

A family picnic event at Old Gippstown featuring crafts, storytelling, face painting, balloon art, and carnival activities.

Knit your own Frog Fossil

Latrobe Regional Gallery, Morwell

Community members can learn soft sculpture techniques by knitting a frog skeleton with artist Michele Beevors at Latrobe Regional Gallery.

Junior Water Polo Come & Try

Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre, Traralgon

Junior water polo introductory clinic and practice games at Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre hosted by NYP Dragons Water Polo Club.

2026 Penrite ProMX Championship

Loy Yang Park, Traralgon

Round 6 of the Penrite ProMX Championship motorcycle racing competition takes place at Loy Yang track on 12 July 2026.

Baby Showtime

Mid Valley Shopping Centre, Morwell

Baby Showtime hosts monthly shows for children aged newborn to sixteen years at Mid Valley Shopping Centre's Kids Zone, with dates throughout 2026.

Splish Splash Science

West Gippsland Arts Centre, Warragul

Interactive science education event for children.