Ballarat School Holiday Guide

11/07/2026

Last chance today to see Snow White live and join in the workshop!

07/07/2026

06/07/2026

🏉🎉 WE’RE BACK, BALLARAT! 🎉🏉

🔥 AFL SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 🔥
Looking for an action-packed day these school holidays? Give your child the chance to build their footy skills, make new friends, and have a blast in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment!

💙 Mixed & All Girls groups available
💙 Suitable for all skill levels
💙 Fun, engaging activities led by experienced coaches

🏉 PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
⭐ NAB AFL AUSKICK (Ages 4–7)
The perfect introduction to footy! Kids will learn fundamental skills, teamwork, confidence, and have loads of fun through exciting, age-appropriate activities.

⭐ NAB AFL SUPERKICK (Ages 7–12)
Ready to take their game to the next level? Superkick combines skill development, modified games, and fun challenges to keep kids active and engaged all day.

📍 BALLARAT – WEEK 1
📅 Wednesday 1 July
📍 Marty Busch Reserve, Sebastopol
⏰ 9:00am – 3:00pm
💲 $55 (Includes a football!)

📍 BALLARAT – WEEK 2
📅 Wednesday 8 July
📍 City Oval, Ballarat
⏰ 9:00am – 3:00pm
💲 $55 (Includes a football!)
🎟️ SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

🏉 Auskick (4–7 yrs)
https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/2911dd
🏉 Superkick (7–12 yrs)
https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/28539e

⚡ Spots are filling fast! Don't miss out on two fantastic days of footy, fun, and friendship these school holidays. Register now and join the action! 🏉🔥

06/07/2026

06/07/2026

The giant inflatable is back for the final week of school holidays! 🎉

📆Dates: Monday 6 July - Friday 10 July
⏰Session Times: 11am, 12pm and 1pm each day
✨Cost: $15 per session (includes casual swim before/after)
🎟 Bookings: Open NOW via the BALC Online Portal

IMPORTANT: Participants must be 10 years of age or older and confident swimmers. A 25m swim test will be required before the session begins in order to participate.

Bookings can be made via the link below 👇
https://bit.ly/4oNGo2a

06/07/2026

06/07/2026

NAIDOC week celebrations, link to full program below

This week we celebrate NAIDOC Week 2026 🖤💛❤️

This year's theme, Fifty Years of Deadly, celebrates five decades of NAIDOC and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities who have carried its legacy forward.

Locally, this weeks program includes the unveiling of Kunuwarra (Blak Swan) by Wadawurrung artist Kait James, community celebrations hosted by BADAC, exhibitions, Ballarat Libraries activities, cultural workshops and free family events at the Eureka Centre Ballarat.

NAIDOC Week provides an opportunity to learn, reflect, celebrate and acknowledge the enduring cultures and contributions of First Nations peoples across our community.

📖 Explore the full local program at https://ballaratfirstnations.com.au/naidoc-week

06/07/2026

From first-time skaters to children gliding with penguins, our photographer caught all the smiles. READ MORE: https://links.acm.media/80fRlN

06/07/2026

Awwww have you met Manuka and Honey at the Ballarat Wildlife Park

A park for conservation and recreation