April School Holidays Guide
We’re helping take the stress out of school holidays, with a curated list of activities to keep your family busy over the Easter School holidays. All the activities you need to plan a fun school holiday break can be found at Canberra Centre.
Book into a creative workshop these school holidays
Adults and kids alike can get creative with a series of workshops across the school holidays.
Lush are kicking off the fun with their school holiday Lush School Holiday Party. Hosted by the Lush party experts, their mini parties will last 45 minutes and include a bath bomb making workshop, a party game, and lots of learning about what makes Lush the best place to party. You'll also receive a party bag filled with a range of goodies to enjoy at home. We can't wait to party with you!
Recommended for ages 6+. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please ask our friendly staff about any allergy-related concerns. One bath bomb per ticket purchased.
Dates: Saturday 12th April and Sunday 13th April 10.30am, 12pm and 1.30pm
Ticket Cost: $15* plus booking fee
BOOK HERE
Metamorphosis Workshop
Channel your inner artist with the Metamorphosis School Holiday Workshops. Run with artists Skunk Control, combining art and STEM, you can produce your own beautiful holographic flower during this workshop. Perfect for either adults or children aged 7+, these free workshops allow you to create a take home flower or create one to integrate into the Metamorphosis in centre display.
Dates: April 15, 16 and 17 10am, 11.30am and 2pm
BOOK HERE
Book in to see a blockbuster at Dendy
When was the last time your family enjoyed a big screen movie session, with buttery popcorn and creamy choc tops? Hitting the screen in time for the Easter school holidays, is the must-see blockbuster A Minecraft Movie. In the movie four misfits find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master this world while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve.
Bring the kids to Dendy these school holidays and take advantage of our special family saver offer. Grab a Family of 3 pass for just $56 or a Family of 4 pass for only $70.* Plus, kids go Premium too, with $20 Kids tickets in Premium Lounge for a limited time, and a special Kids Menu available on select sessions.
Also showing at Dendy is DOG MAN from DreamWorks Animation, or the the fairy tale of DISNEY’S SNOW WHITE – there’s something for everyone and every age.
Book your tickets HERE
*T&Cs Apply
Plan an at home spa day with sweet treats
Plan a pampering spa day at home, with sweet treats and chocolatey beauty products. Pick up a few sweet-scented products in centre and plan a fun day in.
Discover our edit of Gourmand Beauty HERE, featuring sweet scented beauty in chocolate, vanilla, honey and caramel scents.
While indulging in a little pampering, why not pick up some indulgent chocolate flavoured teas from T2 or The Tea Centre to sip on.
Challenge your loved ones
School holiday photo dump loading… Puzzles, ball pits, and leaderboard triumphs—who has time for photos when you’re too busy winning, hmm? One minute you’re cracking codes with your mates, the next, you’re diving into a (ball) pit of chaos. Literally.
Hijinx Hotel and Holey Moley are offering a special school holiday offer with 3 for $36. During the school holidays and beyond, kids and teens under 18 can relish in all Hijinx Hotel and Holey Moley have to offer by getting 3 pre-selected activities for just $36pp with their Fun Bundle. For the grown-ups they propose kicking back with some delicious food and drink OR brave the Fun Bundle for just $45pp (+18s).*
Book Now HERE
Hop on over to Kingpin for a venue sure to provide hours of entertainment fun for the family, with arcade games, bowling, karaoke, laser tag and escape rooms!
Kingpin are offering the Ultimate Holiday Pass for only $55 with over $100 value. Featuring a choice of two activities from bowling, darts, laser tag, escape room or karaoke, $20 food/drink voucher and $40 arcade. Plus Kingpin members will secure a free Kingpin Tumbler per holiday pass*. Book Now HERE
*T&C's apply. See in store.
Select some holiday reads
Nothing beats a good book, particularly on an overcast day. Whatever genre of book takes your child’s fancy you’ll find them in centre. With three bookstores to choose from whether you visit Dymocks or QBD the friendly teams will be on hand in store to help with recommending the must-read books. One new release flying off the shelves is the latest book in the Hunger Games Series by Suzanne Collins – Sunrise on the reaping. For the littlest readers anything Bluey themed you can’t go wrong.
Keep the littlest family members happy
Allow your mini-me to climb, crawl and traverse through our kids' playspace located on Ground Level near L’Occitane.
This unique space has so much for little ones. There are lights, textures, colours and structures and more to explore. It's the perfect way to allow them to let out their energy and have some fun before you continue shopping.
