Quick guide to autumn school holidays in Coolamon Shire
Youth Fest / Kids Fest
Kicking off school holidays with Kid Fest and Youth Fest. This Friday 8 April you can join in with the Kid Fest primary disco from 4:30 to 6pm followed by our Youth Fest starting at 7pm to 9:30pm. So many activities and free wood-fired pizza!
There is also a free return bus available from Ardlethan to our Youth Fest event.
For more information, please contact Coolamon Shire Library on 6927 2492.
School holiday program and youth week
A variety of activities are available, see below a brief timetable of events:
Wednesday 13 April 2022 – Easter Delights
Wednesday 13 April 2022 - Social media and content creation workshop (Youth week)
Thursday 14 April 2022 – Anna Gannon’s Pamper Party (Youth week)
Tuesday 19 April 2022 – Totem Stakeboarding workshop (Youth week)
Wednesday 20 April 2022 – Silly Sand
Thursday 21 April 2022 – Tweet Treats
Thursday 21 April 2022 - Food I Am workshops (Youth week)
Friday 22 April 2022 – Tree Brand Painting
All holidays – Easter colouring competition
For more information and to book your place, please contact Coolamon Shire Library on 6927 2492.
Ardlethan Music Muster
Friday 8th, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10 April
A three-day music event celebrating all types of music and instruments. Enjoy a variety of performers, workshops, mini-jams, open mic, mix n' match bands, bush dance and concerts. Kids under 12 years have free entry to entire event. More information and proposed schedule can be found on the Ardlethan Music Muster Facebook page.
Trails, tracks and quiet roads are waiting for you to explore
Discover Kindra forest
Tracks weaving through natural bushland, you can walk or ride. You’ll discover a large range of Australian wildlife and flowers. The forest includes 10km of trails that you can explore, you can choose from three loops at different levels and distances (or make your own way through). Visit our website for more information on the bike and walking tracks.
Ride the Gilgai trail
A track that covers the distance from Coolamon to Ganmain (16km one way trip). Make a day of it and ride from one town to the other stopping at the end to enjoy treats from cafes before making your way back. Designed to start in either Ganmain or Coolamon. Read more about the Gilgai trail on our website.
Pump track and mobile skate park
All ages can enjoy the Coolamon Skatepark, mobile skatepark and pumptrack. The mobile devices rotate around the Shire landing on launchpads in smaller towns and villages.
For these school holidays the pumptrack will be in Matong and the mobile skate park will be in Ganmain.
Parks and playgrounds
Keep active and soak up the outdoors before winter hits. Coolamon Shire has a variety of outdoor spaces to enjoy. You’ll find great parks and gardens for picnics and family fun, all offering playground equipment, BBQ facilities and toilets.
Coolamon Fire Museum
It is small but packed with plenty, the Coolamon Fire Museum is loaded with an abundance of memorabilia and collectables the kids can view. Chris, the owner, enjoys telling the kids (and adults) about the various items. Spot the flashing lights on the fire engine ride at the entrance.
For the parents
There is a selection of delicious eateries and boutiques to enjoy.
Take your time and wander.
Events + More things to see and do
The shire has a variety of things to see and do on offer. We have a range of events on offer across all seasons, find our full events guide for more details.
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