FAMILIES across the Moree Plains looking for ways to keep children entertained during the July school holidays will have a range of activities to choose from, with a program of events planned.

The school holiday program will feature science workshops, tennis clinics, arts and crafts activities, cupcake and cookie decorating sessions and a family movie day, with events being held in Moree, Mungindi, Garah, Ashley, Pallamallawa and Boggabilla.

The activities will begin on Tuesday, July 7, with the Big Bang Science Program at Moree Community Library.

The session will include Fossils Rock from 11am to 12pm, Unbelievabubbles from 1pm to 2pm and Little Bang Training from 3pm to 4pm.

On Wednesday, July 8, children in Mungindi will have the opportunity to take part in boomerang and rain stick decorating at the Mungindi Rural Transaction Centre from 11am to 1pm.

Children in Mungindi will enjoy a movie day on Wednesday, July 15, at the Mungindi RTC. The screening of The Bad Guys 2 will run from 11am to 2pm.

The following day, Thursday, July 9, a cupcake and cookie decorating session will be held at Pallamallawa Hall from 11am to 1pm.

Sporting activities will feature during the second week of the holidays, with a tennis clinic scheduled at the Moree Tennis Courts on Monday, July 13, from 10am to 1pm. A second clinic will be held at the Garah Tennis Courts on Tuesday, July 14, also from 10am to 1pm.

Children in Mungindi will enjoy a movie day on Wednesday, July 15, at the Mungindi RTC.

The screening of The Bad Guys 2 will run from 11am to 2pm.

Cupcake and cookie decorating returns on Thursday, July 16, with a session at Ashley Hall from 11am to 1pm.

The holiday program will conclude on Friday, July 17, with boomerang and rain stick decorating at Boggabilla from 11am to 1pm.

Organisers say the program has been designed to provide children with a variety of engaging and educational experiences while encouraging participation in community activities during the school break.

The initiative offers something for children of all ages, from hands-on science experiments and creative arts projects to sport and entertainment.

Registration is essential for all activities and places are expected to fill quickly. Snacks will be provided at each event, and parental supervision is required.

Families interested in attending are encouraged to contact Moree Community Library on 02 6757 3374 to secure a place and take advantage of the wide range of activities available throughout the July school holidays.