Signor Baffo brings his interactive family comedy show to Moree Memorial Hall during the school holidays. Image supplied.
The school holidays start tomorrow, and parents and carers across the Moree Plains have two weeks of activities, events and outings to help keep the kids entertained.
From movies and tennis clinics to science shows, NAIDOC celebrations, theatre, fishing, markets and PCYC activities, families have a wide range of options across Moree, Mungindi, Garah, Pallamallawa, Ashley and Boggabilla.
NAIDOC WEEK EVENTS
NAIDOC Week activities are being held across Moree and Mungindi, with family fun days, cultural activities, community lunches, sport and entertainment on the calendar.
- Monday, July 6: NAIDOC Week Family Fun Day, Jellicoe Park, Moree, noon to 3pm. Free BBQ, games and community activities.
- Monday, July 6: Mungindi Aboriginal Land Council NAIDOC event, 47 Goondiwindi Street, Mungindi, noon to 3pm. Free BBQ and community time capsule activities.
- Tuesday, July 7: Moree District Health Service NAIDOC Week celebration, Moree Hospital, from 11am, with flag raising, damper competition and BBQ lunch. Public access should be confirmed before attending.
- Wednesday, July 8: Dhiiyaan Day, SHAE Academy, 114 Anne Street, Moree, 10am to 2pm. Includes Welcome to Country, cultural performances, dance, storytelling, arts and crafts, kids activities, food and cook-off.
- Saturday, July 11: NAIDOC Day at Amaroo Tavern, Moree, from 1pm. Live music, family activities, arts and crafts, DJ entertainment and free activities.
PCYC MOREE HOLIDAY PROGRAM
PCYC Moree is running weekday school holiday activities for children aged five to 12, with drop-off from 8am, activities from 9am to 3pm and pick-up available until 4pm. The program is $35 per day, with a book three days, get the fourth free offer listed.
Activities include sport, crafts, STEM, trampoline, gymnastics, Nerf Wars, laser tag, dance parties, obstacle courses and back-to-school activities.
- Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 10: Daily PCYC program at PCYC Moree, Boston Street.
- Monday, July 13 to Friday, July 17: Daily PCYC program at PCYC Moree, Boston Street.
- Monday, July 20: Extra PCYC program day, with Amazing Race, gymnastics, futsal, back-to-school crafts and school colours day.
Contact PCYC Moree on 02 6752 3741 or [email protected].
MOVIES AND CHILDREN’S SHOWS
Families can catch school holiday movies and children’s entertainment in Moree and Mungindi, including low-cost movie screenings and interactive theatre.
- Monday, July 6: The Magic Faraway Tree movie screening, Moree Memorial Hall, 10am to noon, $5.
- Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11: Signor Baffo interactive children’s show, Moree Memorial Hall, 1.30pm, $15.
- Wednesday, July 15: SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, Moree Memorial Hall, 10am to noon, $5.
- Wednesday, July 15: The Bad Guys 2 movie day, Mungindi Rural Transaction Centre, 11am to 2pm. (Cost unconfirmed).
SPORT AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
For active families, the holiday calendar includes tennis, fishing, golf and other community sport.
- Monday, July 13: Tennis clinic, Moree Tennis Courts, 10am to 1pm. Registration essential, snacks provided and parental supervision required.
- Tuesday, July 14: Tennis clinic, Garah Tennis Courts, 10am to 1pm. Registration essential, snacks provided and parental supervision required.
- Friday, July 10 to Sunday, July 12: Flattrack Carp Muster, Des Young Drive, Moree. Listed cost is $20 adults and $10 juniors under 16. Contact Luke on 0448 721 491.
ARTS, CRAFT AND SCIENCE
Hands-on activities are planned across the shire, with drama, science, decorating and cultural craft sessions available.
- Monday, July 6 and Tuesday, July 7: A Play in 2 Days drama workshop, The Social Co House, Moree, 9am to 3pm. For students in Years 7 to 10. Cost is $150 for two days. Contact Ellen Coote at [email protected].
- Tuesday, July 7: Big Bang Science Program at Moree Community Library. Fossils Rock runs 11am to noon, Unbelievabubbles runs 1pm to 2pm, and Little Bang Training runs 3pm to 4pm. Registration essential.
- Wednesday, July 8: Boomerang and rain stick decorating, Mungindi Rural Transaction Centre, 11am to 1pm. Registration essential, snacks provided and parental supervision required.
- Thursday, July 9: Cupcake and cookie decorating, Pallamallawa Hall, 11am to 1pm. Registration essential, snacks provided and parental supervision required.
- Thursday, July 16: Cupcake and cookie decorating, Ashley Hall, 11am to 1pm. Registration essential, snacks provided and parental supervision required.
- Friday, July 17: Boomerang and rain stick decorating, Boggabilla, 11am to 1pm. Registration essential, snacks provided and parental supervision required.
EXHIBITIONS AND QUIETER OUTINGS
Families looking for a quieter activity can visit Bank Art Museum Moree, where several exhibitions are running during the holiday period.
- Until Saturday, July 18: The Bleakley Collection, Bank Art Museum Moree.
- Until Saturday, July 18: I Believe In This, Bank Art Museum Moree.
- Until Saturday, September 5: Traces of the Hand, Bank Art Museum Moree.
Visitors should check opening hours and any entry requirements with Bank Art Museum Moree before attending.
MARKETS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
Markets, music and community events are also running during and around the holiday period.
- Sunday, July 12: 61 Balo Markets, 61 Balo Cafe, 8am to 11.30am. Coffee, breakfast, stalls and local makers.
- Sunday, July 19: Pally Bush Markets, Pallamallawa War Memorial Hall, 8am to noon.
BACK TO SCHOOL
And for anyone already wondering how long they have to keep the poppets entertained at home, most students return to classrooms on Tuesday, July 21, with Moree Christian School students back a day earlier on Monday, July 20.
Parents and carers should check directly with event organisers and schools for booking requirements, costs, supervision rules, pupil-free days or any changes to local arrangements.
If we haven’t included your school holiday event – send it to [email protected]
