PORT Stephens is alive with exciting activities guaranteed to keep the kids smiling through to the end of the school holidays on 16 October.
News Of The Area has put together a list for locals and visitors:
– The Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre is running the Whale and Dolphin Exhibition until Thursday 16 October.
Interactive stations include colouring-in, skeleton replicas and displays showing how sea creatures feed, play and communicate.A free talk about ocean mammals will be held at 10.30am on Saturday 11 October.
– Nelson Bay Scavenger Hunt is available year-round.The self-guided walk covers landmarks around D’Albora Marina. Maps can be downloaded from the Port Stephens Council website.
– Libraries at Raymond Terrace and Tomaree are hosting free activities. Upcoming events include the Young Scientists program on Thursday 9 October and a Spring pop-up cards and sunflower pot workshop on Friday 10 October.
Bookings are required.
– The Port Stephens Youth Fishing Competition runs until Sunday 12 October. Children can also join the Tomaree Coastal Adventure Tour from 9.30am to 11.30am on Thursday 9 October at Fisherman’s Bay. Details are available on the NSW National Parks website.
– The Junior Ranger walk will explore Little Kingsley Beach, teaching participants about local wildlife and park conservation. Details are available on the NSW National Parks website.
– Bricks and Things LEGO sessions run daily at 10am until 11 October. For details contact Angela Evans on 0408 440 847.
– St Philip’s Christian College will hold its annual school fair on Friday 17 October from 3pm to 8pm. The fair features rides, games, food stalls, live entertainment and fireworks. More information is available at stphilipsfair.com.au.
– The Port Stephens Community Arts Centre exhibition “Magnified” and “Clay on the Wall” continues until Monday 20 October.
Other activities include fish feeding at D’Albora Marina, Nelson Bay, daily at 10.30am, and kangaroo tours at Nelson Bay Golf Course.
By: Jacie WHITFIELD
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