School holidays

If you have some time to relax these school holidays, you are invited to explore our Shire, shop local and experience that warm hospitality and natural beauty that Nillumbik has on offer.

Have a picnic, wander our markets, walk our many trails, visit our galleries, getting up close to animal life and of course explore our unique retail offerings - there are lots of interesting ways to fill in the school holidays.

Upcoming school holiday events

Squad Up

08 Jan 2026 Think PS5, Nintendo Switch, music and food! BYO squad or spawn in to play alongside others.

No registration required.

Nillumbik Youth Hub, 32-34 Elizabeth Street, Diamond Creek 3089

Tagged as: , School Holidays, Youth

Robin Hood at Montsalvat

10 Jan 2026 Now in its seventh year, Playhouse Pantomimes return to the beautiful grounds of Montsalvat with their much loved outdoor production of 'Robin Hood'. Bring along a picnic for a morning of live music and non-stop laughs for people of all ages!

Montsalvat, 7 Hillcrest Avenue, Eltham 3095

2 more dates

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Music, Drama & Arts, School Holidays

Edendale Junior Farmers

12 Jan 2026 A Hands-On Farm Experience, help us out with farm chores. For children aged 8 to 12 years old

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095

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Meet the Animals

12 Jan 2026 Join our farmers to meet one of Edendale's animals, each day will be a different animal. Weekdays: Monday 12 January to January 23. See the information board at Reception for daily locations.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

9 more dates

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DIY Self Care Jars

12 Jan 2026 Learn how to make skin care products with Yarra Plenty Regional Libraries.

Nillumbik Youth Hub, 32-34 Elizabeth Street, Diamond Creek 3089

Tagged as: , School Holidays, Youth

Wildlife Xposure - Native Animals

13 Jan 2026 Meet Australia's amazing animals - for the younger animal lovers.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

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Nillumbik Youth Hub Summer Drop-ins

13 Jan 2026 Come down to the Nillumbik Youth Hub for a tasty treat, video games, pool or arts and crafts. It’s a choose your own adventure kind of day!

No registration required.

Nillumbik Youth Hub, 32-34 Elizabeth Street, Diamond Creek 3089

3 more dates

Tagged as: , School Holidays, Youth

Wildlife Xposure – An Adventure with Vulnerable & Endangered Species

13 Jan 2026 The Wildlife Xposure Team is back and ready to take your young nature lovers on a thrilling journey these holidays

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

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Edendale Mini Farmers

14 Jan 2026 Help us out with morning animal chores including the chickens and feeding some of the animals.

For children aged 5 to 8 years old

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095

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Archery

19 Jan 2026 Nillumbik Youth School holiday activity for young people aged 12-17.
Come and try/beginner archery lesson.

Registration essential - spaces limited

Diamond Valley Archers, 669 Yan Yean Road, Yarrambat 3089

Tagged as: , School Holidays, Youth

Youth RSA Course

19 Jan 2026 If you are looking to work in the hospitality industry in a position that requires to you serve alcohol, this course is for you! All participants will receive an accredited RSA Certificate upon completion of the course.

Nillumbik Youth Hub, 32-34 Elizabeth Street, Diamond Creek 3089

Tagged as: , School Holidays, Talks, Tours & Workshops, Youth

Nillumbik Youth Hub January Drop-in for Year 7s

20 Jan 2026 Starting Year 7?
Come along to the Youth Hub to hang out, meet new friends and connect with others heading to high school for the first time.
No registration required.

Nillumbik Youth Hub, 32-34 Elizabeth Street, Diamond Creek 3089

Tagged as: , School Holidays, Youth

Smile Squad @ Nillumbik Youth Hub

20 Jan 2026 FREE dental screenings and custom mouthguards for young people age 12-18 attending government school.

Nillumbik Youth Hub, 32-34 Elizabeth Street, Diamond Creek 3089

Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Youth

Bag Art

21 Jan 2026 Join us for this colourful and creative activity – and make something truly special to take home

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

1 more date

Tagged as: , School Holidays

Board Games

21 Jan 2026 Come down to Hurstbridge Hub and play Dungeons and Dragons, Uno and more!

No registration required.

Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Road, Hurstbridge 3088

Tagged as: , School Holidays, Youth

Clay Play with Diamond Valley Art Society

23 Jan 2026 Diamond Valley Art Society will lead another fun and creative art activity for the kids these school holidays.
Bookings are required for participating children.
An adult is required to stay with the participants.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

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Manga Character Drawing Class

23 Jan 2026 Dive into the fantastic world of anime illustration and learn how to create unique manga characters

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095

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