Hop into Fun these Easter School Holidays
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Lake Macquarie City Council’s eggs-cellent school holiday program is set to put a hop in the step of kids across the city, with bookings now open for a range of entertainment and activities.
Lifelong Learning and Audience Engagement Coordinator Kirrily Anderson said this year’s program included a hands-on magic workshop, craft sessions, a MineCraft-inspired Lego workshop and digital drawing sessions.
“We’ve lined up a range of accessible, affordable events designed to excite and inspire kids of all ages,” she said.
The holiday program kicks off with The Great MAC Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday 9 April.
Set on the grassy shores of the Museum of Art and Culture, yapang, the celebration will include the egg hunt, artmaking workshops, performances by The Amazing Jono and access to the Archibald Prize 2022 Regional Tour exhibition.
Lake Mac Libraries will be putting smiles on the faces of creative and constructive kids, with digital drawing lessons, craft sessions, Lego building and more.
For music enthusiasts, Rathmines Theatre, nawayiba, will host Hot Potato Band on Saturday 15 April, with the brass collective bringing fresh energy to children’s concerts.
“This quirky and interactive performance will entertain all ages with their reinvention of the traditional New Orleans brass style,” Ms Anderson said.
Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser said school holidays were a wonderful time to get children involved with events happening around the city.
“It’s a chance for kids to meet new friends, get creative and learn new skills in their community,” she said.
Visit lakemac.com.au to view the full program and booking information for all activities.
Lake Macquarie City Council’s Easter operating arrangements
Council’s waste, recycle and green waste collections will continue as normal over the Easter period.
See details of all facility operating arrangements below:
Administration Building
Closed Friday 7 – Monday 10 April
Re-opens 8:30am Tuesday 11 April
Works Depot
Closed Friday 7 – Monday 10 April
Re-opens 7am Tuesday 11 April
Lake Mac Libraries, kawumalyikilba
Closed Friday 7 – Monday 10 April
Re-opens Tuesday 11 April
Lake Mac Swim Centres
Closed Friday 7 April Open Saturday 8 – Monday 10 April (public holiday trading hours)
Patrolled beaches (Redhead, Blacksmiths, Caves Beach and Catherine Hill Bay)
Normal patrols
Awaba Waste Management Facility
Open Friday 7 – Saturday 8 April
Closed Sunday 9 April
Open Monday 10 April
Waste, recyclables and green waste collections
Collected as normal
Lake Macquarie Visitor Information Centre
Closed Friday 7 April
Open Saturday 8, Sunday 9 and Monday 10 April (9am-1pm)
Landcare and Sustainable Living Centre, umali barai-ku
Closed Friday 7 – Monday 10 April
Re-opens 8:30am Tuesday 11 April
SEEN@Swansea
Closed Friday 7 April
Open Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 April (9am-1pm)
Closed Monday 10 April
Museum of Art and Culture, yapang
Closed Friday 7 and Monday 10 April
Open Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 April
Multi-Art Pavilion, mima
Closed Friday 7 and Monday 10 April
Open Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 April
