Family Friendly Activities - October 2022 - Yarra Ranges

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Sun 02 Oct 2022 - Sun 30 Oct 2022

DC League of Super-Pets - Movie Screening at Healesville
Catch a movie in the picturesque town of Healesville. Watch how Krypto the Super-Dog and Superman fight crime together in Metropolis. When the human superheroes are kidnapped, Krypto must convince the other animal superheroes to help him with the rescue.

Classification: PG
Running time: 106 mins

Dates:
2nd October, (Sunday), 4pm - 5.45pm
16th October, (Sunday), 4pm - 5.45pm
30th October, (Sunday), 1pm - 2.45pm
30th October, (Sunday), 4pm - 5.45pm
Ages: All ages
Cost: $9 - $14.50

Parking: Public car park on the corner of Green and River Streets
Accessibility: Ramp, lift access, hearing loop.
Dietary: Snacks and refreshments are available.

Address: The Memo, Healesville, 235 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville 3777
Website: DC League of Super-Pets
Booking page
Trailer: DC League of Super-Pets Trailer


Design Your Own Feeling Machine - Workshop at Lilydale
Tied in with The Feeling Machines Exhibit, this workshop led by artist Bronwyn Ward gives children a chance to design their own feeling machine.

Date: 8th October (Saturday), 2pm - 3pm
Ages: Children 6 and up
Cost: Free

Address: 35-37 Castella Street, Lilydale 3140
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum - The Chambers
Website: Design Your Own Feeling Machine
Booking page


Platypus Festival - Belgrave
Learn about the elusive web-footed creature who live in our local waterways, the challenges they face and the need to protect them.

Date: 8th October (Saturday), 11am - 3pm
Ages: All ages
Cost: Free

Activities include:
- Welcome to Country ceremony
- Wildlife display by Blacksnake Productions, a wildlife education business
- Platypus eDNA sampling
- Water bugs display
- Platypus education
- Nature play activities
- Tree planting
- Food stalls

Parking: Limited on-site parking.

Address: Belgrave Lake Park
Website: Platypus Festival 2022


Wandin-Silvan Farm Field Days
Field Days are an iconic part of Australian rural life & continue to be the principal focus for the local Horticultural and Agricultural producers. Come and show your support for our farmers, growers and producers.

Dates:
14th October (Friday), 8.30am - 5pm
15th October (Saturday), 8.30am - 4pm

Ages: All ages
Cost: $15. Children up to 15 are admitted free of charge.

Exhibitors include:
- Arts and crafts, patchwork, lavender products, gardening products, ladies and children's clothing and confectionery, along with weaving and leatherworking demonstrations.
- Farm machinery, light industrial equipment, motor vehicles and motorbikes, irrigation equipment and water tanks.
- Display of machinery of yesteryear

Parking: Ample free on-site parking is available.
Dietary: Full on-site catering facilities are available.

Address: Wandin-Silvan Field Days
Website: Wandin-Silvan Farm Field Days
Site plan
Video of Wandin-Silvan Field Days 2017


Embrace Kids - Movie screening at Chirnside Park, Warburton & Healesville
A documentary made for school-aged kids and parents. A vibrant collection of stories from young people, about body image, bullying, gender identity, advocacy, representation and more.

Rating: G (Very mild coarse language and references to bullying and discrimination)
Recommend 12+ years.
Duration: 79 mins
Website: Embrace Kids
Trailer

Multiple Dates & Locations:
14th October (Friday), 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Address: Reading Cinemas, 239-241 Maroondah Highway, Chirnside Park 3116
Booking page
Cost: $5 inclusive of popcorn for each child, and a goodie bag for all viewers.
Note: There will be a Q&A segment where children and parents to have their questions answered by a panel of special guests.

16th October (Sunday), 1pm - 2.15pm
Address: Arts Centre, Warburton, 3409 Warburton Hwy, Warburton 3799
Booking page
Cost: Free

23rd October (Sunday), 1pm - 2.15pm
Address: The Memo, Healesville, 235 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville 3777
Booking page
Cost: Free


The Feeling Machines featuring David Miller - Exhibition at Lilydale
An exhibition introducing children to the world of feelings and mental illness. It showcases original 3D paper sculptures created by artist and author David Miller, for his book Big and Me.

Dates: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from 12pm - 4pm
Ages: Suitable for children 6 and up
Cost: Free

Address: 35-37 Castella Street, Lilydale 3140
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum - The Chambers
Website: The Feeling Machines featuring David Miller


“Big and Me” Author Reading with David Miller - Book reading at Lilydale
Sit with local author and artist David Miller for a reading of his book and get the chance to ask him about how he created the 3D paper sculptures featured in the book.

Date: 23rd October (Sunday), 2pm - 3pm
Ages: Suitable for children 6 and up
Cost: Free

Address: 35-37 Castella Street, Lilydale 3140
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum - The Chambers
Website: “Big and Me” Author Reading with David Miller
Booking page


Mooroolbark Miniature Railway Open Day (Halloween Special)
It's not scary to ride on a miniature train. But what about riding on a miniature train on Halloween day??

Dates:
Regular run day - 23rd October (Sunday). Session 1: 11am - 1pm. Session 2: 2pm - 4pm
Halloween special - 31st October (Monday), 4.30pm - 8.30pm
Ages: All ages
Cost:
Free to enter the park. To avoid overcrowding, visitors will require an entry ticket (free) to enter the park.
$3 for train rides. Free for children under 4, when accompanied by an adult.
(Booking for Halloween special commences on 16th October)

Facilities: Kiosk, picnic tables, electric BBQ, shelters
Toilet: Nearby public toilet
Parking: Limited parking is available adjacent to the club, or in the car park as soon as you enter from Hawthory Road.

Note: All riders must wear fully enclosed footwear.

Address: Mooroolbark Miniature Railway
Website: mmr.org.au/
Facebook - Mooroolbark and District Miniature Railway and Steam Club


Kids & Conservation morning - Nature event at Yellingbo
Build connections with like-minded people and the natural world through nature play and conservation activities.

Date: 23rd October (Sunday), 10am - 12pm
Ages: Suits 0-12 years old, everyone is welcomed,
Cost: Free. Event capped at 25 participants.

Activities include:
Exploring the picnic area
Nature play
Gently paced walk- stroller-friendly

Dietary: There will be tea/coffee, cool drinks and seasonal fruit available, but BYO any food you might want for lunch.

Note: There is an indoor space but the event will be held outdoors. Please dress for the weather.

Address: Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve (Meeting point advised upon registration)
Website: Kids & Conservation morning
Booking page


Kilsyth Festival 2022
Spend a day at Kilsyth, at this village fair experience for locals and visitors, held in the beautiful Elizabeth Bridge Reserve.

Date: 23rd October (Sunday), 11am - 3.30pm
Ages: All ages
Cost: Free

Activities:
- Kids activities
- Market stalls
- Food and drinks
- Live music
- Dancing and drumming in the big tent
- Performances by Ruccis Circus
- Dog obedience demonstration
- Wool handicrafts

Parking: Limited on-site. Park on-street around the reserve.

Address: Elizabeth Bridge Reserve, Durham Road, Kilsyth
Website: Kilsyth Festival 2022
Facebook event page


Billabong Walk and Talk - Nature event at Yering
Learn about billabongs their function in the landscape, ecology, restoration and cultural significance during this walk around Marrup Brarn in Yering.

Date: 23rd October (Sunday), 2pm - 3.30pm
Ages: All ages
Cost: Free. Bookings required, limited spaces]

Note: Please dress for the weather. Waterproof footwear/gumboots are recommended.

Address: Murrup Brarn Yarra Flats Billabongs, 48 Melba Highway, Yering 3770
Website: Billabong Walk and Talk
Booking page


The life of a Healesville Sanctuary keeper
Wonder what it's like to be a zookeeper? Join Healesville Sanctuary volunteer and former zookeeper Kevin Mason as he shares bout conservation work for the orange-bellied parrot, Leadbeater's possum, helmeted honeyeater, superb lyrebird and powerful owl.

Date: 25th October (Tuesday),2pm - 4pm
Ages: All ages
Cost: Free

Address: Healesville Library, 110 River Street, Healesville
Website: The life of a Healesville Sanctuary keeper
Booking page


The Nightmare Before Christmas - Movie screening at Healesville & Warburton
Family movie date is a great way to get hyped up for Halloween Day!

Classification: PG
Running time: 76 mins
Ages: All ages
Cost: Free
Website: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Dates:
29th October (Saturday), 4pm
Address: The Memo, Healesville, 235 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville 3777
Booking page

29th October (Saturday), 4pm
Address: Arts Centre, Warburton, 3409 Warburton Hwy, Warburton 3799
Booking page

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