April School Holidays

A fabulous line-up of free-flowing family fun that’s sure to have the young and the young-at-heart laughing all through the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Visit ACMI, Koorie Heritage Trust and The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia at Fed Square during the April school holidays and follow the clues to find the tasty treasure.

Melbourne Now artists, Gracia and Louise look after wildlife in their home and work with Warriors 4 Wildlife, a registered charity dedicated to the rescue and transport of sick, injured, orphaned or abandoned wildlife. This school holiday workshop for children and their families, led by the fantastic team of volunteers from Warriors 4 Wildlife will focus on the organisation’s work through lively talks, story-telling and making activities.

Keep young hands and minds busy with this creative and crafty workshop. In celebration of ACMI’s major exhibition Goddess: Power, Glamour, Rebellion put your costume design skills to the test as you craft your own headdress inspired by your favourite film and TV stars.

Join us for an out-of-this-world experience with Paper Planet, an interactive workshop that will take your family on a creative adventure. This workshop invites families to explore a forest of cardboard trees and build their very own strange and delicate planet using only paper, tape, and their imaginations.

Fed Square presents Polyglot Theatre’s Paper Planet.

Join Ngarigo artist Peter Waples-Crowe for a free school holiday activity creating collages reflecting nature, animals and Country, which you will then punch into your very own badge to proudly wear. Working with photos, drawing and natural materials, explore your creativity and be inspired by Peter’s own artmaking methods.

Suitable for kids 6+ (parents are expected to remain with their children onsite for the duration). Free entry (Booking required).

Come learn sculpting tips and tricks from artist Kenny Pittock while making the food that you’d like to bring to a picnic. Turn your master feast into a masterpiece! Suitable for all ages and skill levels.

Have you ever wondered about the fruit bats hanging in their thousands in the trees at Yarra Bend? Or the bats you see as a silhouette in the sky? In spite of what some people might believe, these bats aren’t threatening or dangerous – in fact, they’re a crucial part of the Australian environment. Wildlife ecologist Tim Pearson presents an entertaining and engaging talk about these misunderstood mammals, where audiences find out why they’re important, how to live alongside them and what the real risks are of not having them around.

The free Little Food Festival combines education, exploration, creativity and fun to help kids re-imagine what the future will look like for them, their families and communities, and the planet.

Join artist Sammy Trist (Taungurung) for a free kids’ workshop connecting with nature and mark-making. Decorate gum leaves with real ochre to create a meaningful token of Country, and enjoy the process of using these natural Indigenous materials.

Suitable for ages 6-14 (parents must be present at KHT for the duration of the workshop). Free entry (booking required).