Spring into school holiday fun

Fairfield City Mayor Frank Carbone said this spring will usher in a new chapter for the City’s ever-popular water park Aquatopia, with new attractions on the way.

“Aquatopia has been a smash hit with families since it opened two years ago and I’m proud that we are turning up the thrill factor this season with the new Fishpipe ride to open before the school holidays and five new slides to come in summer,” he said.

“As always, there will also be plenty to keep the children active and interested at our libraries, leisure centres, Fairfield Youth and Community Centre and the Fairfield City Museum & Gallery.

“I encourage all families to take advantage of the holiday program this spring and pick activities that inspire and appeal to them.”

Prairiewood Leisure Centre Prairie Vale Road, Prairiewood

The third season of Aquatopia will have swimmers in a spin when it starts on 22 September. The waterpark’s newest attraction – the Fishpipe – will make its debut these holidays. Prepare to get tumbled about while staying cool inside the Fishpipe.

The Fishpipe joins the WaveRider, slides, adventure aqua tower and toddler play area as the park’s main attractions. Later this year, five new high-speed thrill slides are scheduled to open.

Aquatopia is open every day of the school holidays from 11am to 4pm.

Admission: $15 Fairfield City resident - individual $20 non-Fairfield resident - individual $50 family pass - Fairfield City residents $60 family pass - non-Fairfield residents  

634 The Horsley Drive, Smithfield

Cookie creations Tuesday 2 October, 10.30am – 12pm Ages: 6-12. Cost: $8. Creative cookies you can make, bake and decorate!

Make a mini 3D garden Wednesday 3 October, 10.30am – 12pm Ages: 6-12. Cost: $8 Using recycled and found materials, be inspired by the season of spring and design your mini garden.

Weaving sticks Wednesday 3 October 1pm – 2.30pm Ages: 5-10. Cost: $8. Creating woven art works out of found sticks and branches.

Beaded wind chime Thursday 4 October, 10.30pm – 12pm Ages: 7-12. Cost: $8 Learn how to make beautiful handmade beaded wind chimes.

Spring flower prints Friday 5 October, 10.30am – 12pm Age: 7-12. Cost: $8. Make floral artworks using monoprint methods and flowers.

Family clay portraits Tuesday 9 October, 10.30am – 12pm Ages: 7-14. Cost: $8. Make a clay sculpture of a family member or yourself.

Costume making Tuesday 9 October 1pm – 2.30pm Age: 7-11. Cost: $8. Using craft materials and cardboard make your own costume based on what you want to do when you grow up.

Cool colour wheels Wednesday 10 October, 10.30am – 12pm Age: 6+. Cost: $8. Weave your own colour wheel using yarn.

Charcoal inspired drawings from the garden Thursday 11 October, 10.30am – 12pm Age: 9-15, Cost: $8. Use the gallery’s garden as inspiration to make a large charcoal drawing populated with flowers, trees and plants.

Cupcake fun Friday 12 October 10.30am – 12pm Ages: 6-12. Cost: $8 per participant Come and bake delicious cakes these school holidays and be inspired by arty decorations.  

55 Vine St, Fairfield, phone 9754 2078, fairfieldcityleisurecentres.com.au

Active Kids School Holiday Program Kids aged 5-12 will have a ball at the Active Kids school holiday program, held over two weeks (2 – 5 October and 8– 12 October) at Fairfield Park Precinct including the Fairfield Leisure Centre, Youth and Community Centre and Adventure Park. The program runs 8.30am- 4pm daily and incorporates a large variety of physical activities to keep kids active and improve confidence. Children will enjoy a range of activities including badminton, table tennis, trampolining and more. Prices start at $50 per day.

Learn to Swim Spring Holiday Program Learn to Swim classes that cater for people of all abilities and all ages from six-months to adults available over two weeks during the school holidays (2 – 5 October and 8 – 12 October). Option to undertake a four, five or nine-day Intensive Program.

Our libraries have a range of activities. To book go to fairfieldcityopenlibraries.spydus.com

Ramon’s Spectacular Circus Show

Monday 8 October, 11am Fairfield Library

Wednesday 10 October, 11am Bonnyrigg Library

Thursday 11 October, 11am Whitlam Library, Cabramatta

Friday 12 October, 11am Wetherill Park Library

This variety-packed show features trick cycling, magic, balancing, juggling, balloon, animals, comical clown acts, audience participation giveaways and small live animals.

Lego Fun

Tuesday 2 October, 11am Whitlam Library, Cabramatta

Thursday 4 October, 11am Whitlam Library, Cabramatta

Friday 5 October, 11am Bonnyrigg Library

Wednesday 10 October, 11am Fairfield Library

Thursday 11 October, 2pm Wetherill Park Library

Lego WeDo Robotics

Tuesday 2 October, 2.30pm Wetherill Park Libary

Thursday 4 October, 11am Fairfield Library

Wednesday 10 October, 11am Whitlam Library, Cabramatta

Friday 12 October, 10.30am Bonnyrigg Library

Like creating, coding and designing? Have fun with exciting and innovative activities and projects with Lego WeDo Robotics.

Craft Fun Day

Wednesday 3 October, 10.30am Whitlam Library, Cabramatta

Wednesday 3 October, 10.30am Bonnyrigg Library

Friday 5 October, 10.30am Fairfield Library

Friday 5 October, 11.30am Wetherill Park Library

Kids’ Flicks

Friday 5 October, 11.30am Whitlam Library, Cabramatta

Friday 12 October, 11.30am Whitlam Library, Cabramatta

Bring your own popcorn and enjoy a movie.