Bunjil Place has pulled out all the stops for these winter school holidays! Interactive theatre shows, creative workshops, and spectacular outdoor installations, there’s something here to light up every kid’s face.
With activities running throughout July, you’ll have plenty of options to keep the whole family entertained without breaking the bank.
Our Top 5 Winter 2026 School Holiday Picks
1. IMAGINE Live! Stage show
- Dates: Thursday 17 July
- Time: 10.00 am – 10.50 am (AUSLAN & RP), 12.00 pm – 12.55 pm
- Cost: All Tickets $19.00
The kids will be absolutely captivated as Alison Lester’s wonderful book comes alive right before their eyes! The audience becomes part of the story, helping characters spot leopards, dive with dolphins, and dig up dinosaurs through amazing digital puppetry and live action.
2. The Owl’s Apprentice show & Shadow Puppetry Workshops
- Dates: Friday 11 July
- Time: 10:00 am – 10:50 am, 12:00 pm – 12:50 pm, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
- Cost: Ticket prices vary. Check the website for all the pricing details.
Double the fun with this fantastic combo! First, meet Poot Poot the young owl in this delightful interactive show about learning wisdom. Then the kids can get their hands dirty (in the best way!) creating their own shadow puppets with experienced puppeteer Jenny Ellis.
3. LOST by Amanda Parer
- Dates: Friday 11 July – Sunday 27 Jul
- Time: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Cost: Free
This incredible free outdoor installation will amaze you! Massive, glowing sculptures of endangered flowers and plants tower above you like something from a fairy tale. This stunning installation by renowned Australian artist Amanda Parer features illuminated botanical giants that transform the Plaza into a magical wonderland.
4. Mural making workshop with Alison Lester (Libraries)
- Dates: Mondy 7 July
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Cost: Free
What a fantastic opportunity for budding artists! The kids get to work alongside this celebrated Australian children’s author and illustrator to paint a community mural inspired by the book “Imagine.” It’s free, it’s creative, and they’ll have something permanent to show their friends for years to come.
5. IMAGINE Storytime – Wednesday 9 July
- Dates: Wednesday 9 July
- Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
- Cost: Free
Story time gets a glow-up with special animations and music bringing Alison Lester’s “Imagine” to life. Perfect for younger kids who might not be ready for the full theatre experience but still want to be part of the magic.
This article has been published in collaboration with Bunjil Place
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