School holidays activities guide

Monday, January 4 - 22, 10.30am – 11.30am, Earth Quest, an exhibition from Questacon, will escort you on a voyage from the outer limits of the Milky Way Galaxy to the very centre of the planet Earth. L ibrary Museum, 540 Kiewa St, Phone: (02) 6023 8333.

January 5,7,12,14 and 19. 10am - 4pm. 546 Dean st, $50 per child each day, all materials and catering provided. Maximum 12 per class. Phone: (02) 6043 5800.

January 6,8,13,15 and 20, 10am - 4pm.  546 Dean st, $50 per child each day, all materials and catering provided. Maximum 12 per class. Phone: (02) 6043 5800.

Come on a quest to discover the world of fossils. You can even make a fossil of your own. Mondays, 10.30-11.30am, Library Museum, 540 Kiewa St, Phone: (02) 6023 8333.

Hot magma, eruptions, volcanic gases, flowing lava. Volcanoes are amazing! Create your own volcano and watch it erupt. Tuesdays, 10.30-11.30am, Library Museum, 540 Kiewa St, Phone: (02) 6023 8333.

Our solar system is an exciting place, full of planets, moons, asteroids, comets and more. Discover some amazing facts while you make your own mini solar system. Wednesdays, 10.30-11.30am, Library Museum, 540 Kiewa St, Phone: (02) 6023 8333.

Grab an umbrella and step into the wild world of weather with our cool range of experiments. Thursdays, 10.30-11.30am, Library Museum, 540 Kiewa St, Phone: (02) 6023 8333.

Monday, January 11 -16, Lauren Jackson Sports Centre, 229 North Street. Spectators Free. The 30th Annual Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup will be held in Albury and Wodonga with 700 participants from across Australia and New Zealand taking part. The age groups competing will be U14, U16 and U18. Phone: 0428 656 023.

Thursday, January 14, 1 -2.30pm. Be inspired by the Sight and Sounds of Albury exhibition and compose your own music themed around the chaotic noise of Dean Street and the sky above. Library Museum, 540 Kiewa St, Phone: (02) 6023 8333.

Thursday, January 14, 5 - 8pm, Dean Street, Free. The littlies are catered for at Albury City's Creative Kids space where they can paint their own masterpiece to take home. Markets are held on the second Thursday of every month during daylight savings (October to March) and operate from 5.00pm - 8.00pm.

Saturday, January 16, 8pm, Wilson Street Carpark. Free. BYO beanbag, chair or picnic rug. In case of bad weather the screening will be cancelled.

Friday, January 22, 2.30 - 4pm,Library Museum, 540 Kiewa St, Phone: (02) 6023 8333.

Wednesday 6, 13, 20 January 10.30 -11.30am, Beechworth Library, Phone: (03) 5728 8043

Saturday, January 9, Albert Rd, 5pm,  The Rodeo is a fantastic family day out, and along with the main event offers catering and sideshows to entertain the whole family. Phone: 0409 567 105.  

Saturday, January 23- 24, Howitt Lane, Enjoy the French influenced festival in Howitt Park, Bright with open air films, live music, food and wine as an accompaniment to the Audax Alpine Classic. There is plenty of kids entertainment.

Wednesday 6, 13, 20 January 10.30 -11.30am, Chiltern Library, Phone: (02) 6028 1143.

Sunday, January 3, 10am, 4pm, Enjoy the Track through the Ten Mile Gardens on the second and fourth Sunday of each month, throughout the year. The railway runs every Sunday during school holidays. Phone: (02) 6036 2253

Saturday, January 9,  Jindera Sports ground, Offering a little something for everyone, a great way to spend a summer Saturday. Email: jinderamarkets@gmail.com, Phone: 0439 555 520.

December 1 - January 31,  Free.  Kids, join the Lost Worlds Summer Reading Club and discover some great books over the school holidays. Awards night, Thursday, February 4, 4pm. Lavington Library, Northpoint Tower, Griffith Rd, Phone: (02) 6043 5645.

Tuesday 5 January, 2.30 - 3.30pm.  Using ribbon and lace, shimmery paint and paper bowls, imagine-up your own wonderful jellyfish. Transform any space into a mysterious underwater world with these beautiful creatures. Free. Lavington Library, Northpoint Tower, Griffith Rd, Phone: (02) 6043 5645.

Thursday January 7, 2.30pm - 3.30pm Make your own library bag with your own cool, crazy design using paint, glitter, buttons and much more. Free. Lavington Library, Northpoint Tower, Griffith Rd, Phone: (02) 6043 5645.

Tuesday, January 12, 2.30pm - 3.30pm Fashion a mythical snake creature by upcycling! This crafty activity transforms men's neck ties into gorgeous snakes for epic adventures. Free. Lavington Library, Northpoint Tower, Griffith Rd, Phone: (02) 6043 5645.

Wednesday, January 13, 10.30 – 11.30am Come on a quest to discover the world of fossils, dinosaurs and more. Free. Lavington Library, Northpoint Tower, Griffith Road, Phone: (02) 6043 5645.

Thursday, January 14, 2.30pm -3.30pm How are your ninja skills? Using two pieces of rope, some elegant knots and an array of fibres, you can construct your own ninja figure. Make two and have a pair of ninja champions to enliven your adventures this Summer. Free. Lavington Library, Northpoint Tower, Griffith Road, Phone: (02) 6043 5645.

Friday, January 15, 2.30 - 4pm,  Lavington Library, Northpoint Tower, Griffith Road, Phone: (02) 6043 5645.

Tuesday, January 19, 2.30pm - 3.30pm The weather affects us all. Do I need an umbrella or some sunscreen today? Learn lots of fun facts with some great science experiments. Free. Lavington Library, Northpoint Tower, Griffith Road, Phone: (02) 6043 5645.

Monday 18 – Saturday 23 January, 10.00am -11.00am Join the fun and test your rally driving skills on the PlayStation. Races will be run every morning and the winners from each day will race off for the Championship to be held on Saturday 23 January. Free. Lavington Library, Northpoint Tower, Griffith Road,  Phone: (02) 6043 5645.

Saturday, January 9- 10, 5pm, Lake Moodemere Vinyards, Races from 8am through to 6pm on Saturday Races from 7am through to 5pm on Sunday. Phone: (02) 6033 0817.

Wednesday, January 20, 2 hours activity session, Rutherglen Library, 10am - noon. Phone: (02) 6033 6801.

Saturday, January 9, 12.30 - 2.30pm. Ages 6 and up, cost $5. Wangaratta Art Gallery, Phone: (03) 5722 0761.

Saturday, January 9, Enjoy a night at the Wangaratta Speedway with AMCA nationals, Compact Speedcars, Rd1 Darren Levy for sports sedans, Local classes (including production sedans). $20 per adult, kids 12-18 $10 under 12 free. $15 for members and concession. Gates open at 12 noon racing from 4pm.

December 26 - January 26, Take the suitcase trail and explore activity stations around the site to learn and discover what life was like here. Bonegilla Migrant Experience,                                            Phone: (02) 6020 6912.

Monday January 4 and 11, WAVES,  Five 45 minutes lessons for five days. Phone: (02) 6058 2555.

Thursday, January 7, 2am - 4pm. Try out your skills against other players to find the ultimate gamer! Wodonga Library, Phone: (02) 6022 9330.

Wednesday, January 13, 10 - 11.30am, Wodonga Library, Phone: (02) 6022 9330.

Saturday, January 16, 6pm, The Cube, This is regional Australia's premiere ballet competition and will feature two days of masterclasses and public performances by talented young dancers. $30 or $20 concession. Phone: (02) 6022 9311.

Thursday, January 21, 5.30 - 7.30pm at Wodonga Library, $4 for pizza, Phone: (02) 6022 9330.

Wednesday 6, 13, 20 January 10.30 -11.30am, Yackandandah Library, Phone: (02) 6028 1180.