Easter’s over, an epic proportion of chocolates has been consumed and we’ve reached the halfway point of the school holidays. Whether you’re trying to occupy the little ones or in need of a boredom-killer, the News presents to you a swarm of solutions.
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Let’s Move
On your marks, get set, go join Kim from Start Outdoors as she hosts a multi-sport program for preschool-aged children. Kids will run, jump, throw and catch their way to learning fundamental movement and skills. The class starts at 10am and is suitable for children aged 0 to 5 years.
The Euroa Village Farmers’ Market returns from 9am to 1pm, filled with festivities and flair. The market features 36 stalls of fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs alongside a fantastic selection of lamb, honey, Strathbogie region wines and beer, plants, handmade crafts and more. Food options aplenty and live entertainment awaits. BYO bags, baskets and trolleys. Dogs are welcome on a leash.
Cost: Free entry
Location: 19 Kirkland Ave, Euroa
Sprout Mud and Messy Play
From 10am to 3pm, KidsTown will be muddy, messy and downright merry for the Kiwanis Sunrisers Sprout Mud and Messy Play. Activities will take place in the community edible garden space ‘Sprout’, including mad mud kitchen, veggie printing, rubber band painting, sponge art and more. Plus, kids can go bananas on the B1and B2 mobile cars.
Cost: Gold coin entry
Location: KidsTown, Mooroopna
2023 Unity Cup
The Unity Cup is a leading social inclusion event in the Goulburn Valley. The 16th instalment hosted by Rumbalara and Congupna Football Netball Club begins at 11am and is known as a stand-out event in both culture and sport between an Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal club. The event aims to acknowledge and celebrate women with a Solidarity Walk.
Head to the Terminus Hotel at 5pm for a bewitching Hunter’s Hour in honour of two-year-old Hunter Boyle, who drowned in a dam in 2020. All drink purchases will be donated to The Hunter Boyle Children’s Swim Program.
Those lucky enough to purchase gala tickets can then proceed to the GV Hotel from 6pm. A three-course meal, drinks, auctions and raffles await event-goers, including a bottle of Grange worth $950!
A spectacle of lush greenery and floral beauty can be seen and enjoyed by all at Tocumwal Open Gardens this Sunday. Six featured gardens will be on display from 10am to 4pm. Additionally, there’ll be a plant and produce stall, handmade pottery and quilts, raffles and the option for morning tea ($5) and lunch ($10) at the Lions Care Centre. Please note, this event is strictly cash only. Tickets can only be bought on the day, with proceeds distributed to community organisations and causes.
For more information, phone Marg Dixon on 0419 438 887.