City of Playford is set to keep kids busy and entertained these October school holidays with a calendar full of activities designed to cook, move and create at the John McVeity Centre and The Precinct in Smithfield Plains.

From cooking clubs and playground tours to fun dance sessions and creative workshops, there’s something for every age group to enjoy.

Mayor Glenn Docherty said the wide range of options meant families could find something to suit everyone.

“It’s great to have such a diverse program of activities for children and families to enjoy these school holidays,” Mayor Docherty said.

“From hands-on cooking and craft workshops to sports, dance and even arcade games, there’s plenty to keep our young residents engaged, active and inspired.”

Cook

Grow Your Own Pizza Plot

Kids can grow fresh herbs and veggies to make the perfect pizza toppings.

• Monday 29 September, 12:30–1:30pm, The Precinct
• Free, suitable for all ages

Chefs’ Club - usually sells out!

Fun, hands-on cooking workshops for ages 5–15.

• Multiple sessions, $7, bookings via Eventbrite

Move

Kids’ Zumba

Dance, laugh and move to upbeat tunes.

• Monday 29 September, 4–4:45pm, John McVeity Centre
• Ages 5–12, $5, no bookings required

Lil’ Movers

Play-based fun to develop motor skills.

• Wednesday 1 October, 9:30–10:30am, John McVeity Centre
• Ages 0–2, $7, no bookings required

Playground Tour – usually sells out!

A popular bus trip to explore Playford’s newest playgrounds.

• Wednesday 8 October, 10am–2pm, meet at John McVeity Centre
• Ages 0–12, $4, bookings via Eventbrite

Hip Hop Dance

High-energy dance moves to the latest beats.

• Thursday 9 October, multiple sessions, John McVeity Centre
• Ages 5–14+, $5, bookings via Eventbrite

Inflatables Day

Jumping castles and inflatables galore.

• Friday 3 October, multiple sessions, John McVeity Centre
• Ages 3–15, $7, bookings via Eventbrite

NRL Clinic

Try rugby league in this action-packed session.

• Tuesday 30 September, 10am–12pm, John McVeity Centre
• Ages 8–12, free, bookings via leaguestars.com

Acro Dance

Flip, roll and build strength through acrobatics and dance.

• Thursday 2 October, multiple sessions, John McVeity Centre
• Ages 5–14+, $5, bookings via Eventbrite

Create

Sensory Magic with Ebony

Play-based exploration for little learners.

• Monday 29 September & Thursday 2 October, 10–11am, John McVeity Centre
• Ages 2–7, $5, bookings via Eventbrite

Wombat Stew

Hear the story, meet a real wombat, and get creative making your own Wombat poo.

• Thursday 9 October, 10:30am–12:30pm, The Precinct
• Ages 2–12, bookings via Playford Library

Arcade Games

Drop by JMC and enjoy the range of arcade games we’ve got set-up in the foyer for the holidays.

• Available throughout the school holidays
• No bookings required

Paint and Plant

Create and decorate your own plant pot with Picasso on Wheels.

• Tuesday 7 October, 12–2pm, John McVeity Centre
• Ages 5–12, $10, bookings via Eventbrite

Most sessions require bookings via Eventbrite. Full program details are available here: City of Playford Eventbrite JMC & The Precinct