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Join us for slapstick circus comedy shows; our hands on splash tank full of sea life; kids choir workshops; illustrated art wall; arts, crafts and more!
PHIVE is alive with holiday fun!
15 – 24 April
Join us for circus comedy performances by the Trash Test Dummies. Get hands on in the splash tank full of sea life. Join the Children’s choir workshops, or drop by and make your mark on Parramatta’s largest illustrated art wall.
Check out the April School Holiday program of events (most are free!) and get planning.
Giant Colour in Wall
Free
15 - 18 & 22 - 24 April, 10am - 4pm
Drop in, grab a marker and help us complete this illustrated artwork measuring more than 100 square metres!
Free
15 - 18 & 22 - 24 April, 10am - 4pm
Drop in, grab a marker and help us complete this illustrated artwork measuring more than 100 square metres!
Trash Test Dummies
$8 per person
Friday 19 - Saturday 20 April, check times
Slapstick circus comedy takes the household wheelie bin to new heights, delivering a dump-truck full of hilarity.
$8 per person
Friday 19 - Saturday 20 April, check times
Slapstick circus comedy takes the household wheelie bin to new heights, delivering a dump-truck full of hilarity.
Ocean Warrior Adventures
Fully booked - join waitlist
Tuesday 16 April, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Explore the splash tank of living sea stars, sea cucumbers, elephant snails, shells, corals and more.
Fully booked - join waitlist
Tuesday 16 April, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Explore the splash tank of living sea stars, sea cucumbers, elephant snails, shells, corals and more.
Crafty Kids Corner
Free
15 - 18 & 22 - 24 April, 1pm - 4pm
Create a masterpiece in our Craft Corner. With all materials supplied, all you need to do is bring your creativity and imagination. Drop in, no bookings needed.
Free
15 - 18 & 22 - 24 April, 1pm - 4pm
Create a masterpiece in our Craft Corner. With all materials supplied, all you need to do is bring your creativity and imagination. Drop in, no bookings needed.
Bee Rosettes
Free
Monday 15 April, 10am – 12pm
Craft and pollinators collide! Create a bee-utiful bee rosette in this workshop and learn about the fascinating role bees play in our ecosystem's biodiversity. Drop in, no bookings needed.
Free
Monday 15 April, 10am – 12pm
Craft and pollinators collide! Create a bee-utiful bee rosette in this workshop and learn about the fascinating role bees play in our ecosystem's biodiversity. Drop in, no bookings needed.
Paper Pearl Jewellery
Free – bookings essential
Tuesday 16 April, 10am – 11:30am
Create handcrafted paper pearl beads from discarded paper, maps and magazines. Make earrings, a bangle or necklace in this workshop for young adults aged 12 years and over.
Free – bookings essential
Tuesday 16 April, 10am – 11:30am
Create handcrafted paper pearl beads from discarded paper, maps and magazines. Make earrings, a bangle or necklace in this workshop for young adults aged 12 years and over.
Circus Playground
Free
Wednesday 17th April, 10am - 12pm
Be transported into your own circus world, surrounded by beautiful banners and rainbow silk bunting.
Free
Wednesday 17th April, 10am - 12pm
Be transported into your own circus world, surrounded by beautiful banners and rainbow silk bunting.
Children’s Choir Workshop
Free – bookings essential
Wednesday 17 April, 10 – 10:40am, 11 – 11:40am
Sing up a storm, play musical games and learn a new song with the team from the Sydney Children’s Choir. For budding vocalists aged 7 – 12 years.
Free – bookings essential
Wednesday 17 April, 10 – 10:40am, 11 – 11:40am
Sing up a storm, play musical games and learn a new song with the team from the Sydney Children’s Choir. For budding vocalists aged 7 – 12 years.
Powerhouse Creative Studio: Angela Blake
Free - Bookings essential
17 - 19 April, 10am - 2pm
Students will have the opportunity to develop, write, direct and edit a short film by using hand-held smart phone and tablet devices.
Free - Bookings essential
17 - 19 April, 10am - 2pm
Students will have the opportunity to develop, write, direct and edit a short film by using hand-held smart phone and tablet devices.
Block Printing
Free
Thursday 18 April, 10am – 12pm
Design and block print your own tote bag with artist Holly Firth. Learn this ancient textile tradition using intricately carved wooden blocks. Drop in, no bookings necessary.
Free
Thursday 18 April, 10am – 12pm
Design and block print your own tote bag with artist Holly Firth. Learn this ancient textile tradition using intricately carved wooden blocks. Drop in, no bookings necessary.
Make Your Own Paints
Free – bookings essential
Monday 22 April, 10– 10:45am, 11 – 11:45am
Bring your markers back to life by creating your own paints. Transform simple ingredients into beautiful works of art. Bring a clean jar and take home some inky goodness.
Free – bookings essential
Monday 22 April, 10– 10:45am, 11 – 11:45am
Bring your markers back to life by creating your own paints. Transform simple ingredients into beautiful works of art. Bring a clean jar and take home some inky goodness.
Powerhouse Creative Studio: All The Best Radio
Free - bookings essential
22 - 24 April, 10am - 2pm
Participants will learn how to use the most basic elements of an iPhone and iPad to design, record, narrate and edit short audio tales.
Free - bookings essential
22 - 24 April, 10am - 2pm
Participants will learn how to use the most basic elements of an iPhone and iPad to design, record, narrate and edit short audio tales.
Wicked Waste
Free - bookings essential
Tuesday 23 April, 10am – 12.00pm
Come along with PluckTastic and team to transform Wicked Waste into your own Awesome Art.
Free - bookings essential
Tuesday 23 April, 10am – 12.00pm
Come along with PluckTastic and team to transform Wicked Waste into your own Awesome Art.
Mask Making
Free
Wednesday 24 April, 10am – 12pm
Create your very own original mask from recycled vinyl, staples and tape. Decorate with flowers, fabric, feathers or more and transform into a superhero or flower power princess.
Free
Wednesday 24 April, 10am – 12pm
Create your very own original mask from recycled vinyl, staples and tape. Decorate with flowers, fabric, feathers or more and transform into a superhero or flower power princess.