Spring has started out cold and wet but the forecast is for improving weather as the school holidays progress.

There is plenty to do on the Fleurieu come rain or shine, including a full program of events at the Fleurieu Aquatic Centre; animated and live action kids films at Victa Cinema. and end of season action at the SA Whale Centre.

COVID-safe is the watchword for all and here are just some of the free activities families can enjoy on the Fleurieu over the next two weeks.

Tuesday 29 September

Dinosaurs in the Library

Goolwa Library, Cadell Street - 2pm to 2.45pm.

EG Incursions Life Long Ago take you back millions of years to discover the wonder of the dinosaurs. This incursion brings prehistoric life into the library. In large sandboxes, children will locate and identify fossils from some of the most iconic dinosaurs of the past. Learn where each dinosaur lived, where they came from, what they ate and much more.

Free event for Age: 4+ Children 10 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Bookings essential limited spaces – online or 8555 7000.

Wednesday 30 September

Come and explore with dinosaurs!

Yankalilla Library, 181 Main South Road.

Free activities for preschool and school aged children – 10.30am to 11.30am.

Bookings essential. Places Limited. Book via Eventbrite.

Flower Weaving - Art From Nature 

Studio 20 Youth Centre, Cnr Pridham Blvd & Aldinga Beach Road. 

Learn how to create mini sculptures and hanging artworks using collected branches, twigs, flowers and yarns with local artist Rebecca McEwan.

Free activity for ages 8-14 years. - 12noon to 2pm.

Register online with Onkaparinga Youth. 

Arvo Club

Studio 20 Youth Centre, Cnr Pridham Blvd & Aldinga Beach Road.

Creative space for games, art or kick the ball with some friends. Bring a friend or make new ones.

Free activity – 2pm to 4pm.

Confidence – A workshop especially for girls

Victor Harbor Library, Civic Centre, Bay Road – 10.30am to 12noon.

Overcome self-doubt and express yourself.

A free event for girls aged 8 to 15. Bookings essential via Eventbrite.

Thursday 1 October

Light and Colour 

Yankalilla Library, 181 Main South Road.

Free activities for preschool and school aged children – 10.30am to 11.30am.

Bookings essential. Places Limited. Book via Eventbrite.

Be a Beach Detective

Snapper Point, Esplanade, Aldinga Beach – 10am to 11.30am.

As part of the 2020 SA Nature Festival, join the Green Adelaide Education team and learn about the animals, plants and other sea life that call our amazing coastline home and how to protect them.

This is a family event and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Bookings essential online. 

Legomation workshop

Victor Harbor Library, Civic Centre, Bay Road – 1.30pm to 3.30pm.

GooRoo's Lego Animation workshop teaches kids how to create their very own "Brick Films". The participants will get a behind the scenes glimpse of what goes into producing animation on a professional level. 

Free event for kids aged 6+. Bookings essential via Eventbrite.

Sunday 4 October

Vogalonga Downunda

Goolwa and Lower Lakes

The first Australian version of the famous Vogalonga rowing event held annually in Venice.

Full information online.

Tuesday 6 October

Mindful Tuesday

Studio 20 Youth Centre, Cnr Pridham Blvd & Aldinga Beach Road.

Learn the art of relaxation. Chill out skills for young people. Be kind to your mind, learn how to calm your mind with some useful tips.

Free activity for ages12-18 years – 10am to 11.15am.

Register online through Onkaparinga Youth.

Wednesday 7 October

About Being Inspired Sponge Kids Arts Hub

South Coast Regional Art Centre, Goolwa.

Session times: 11am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 3pm.

Be inspired by the artwork of Angela Valmanesh and make objects from air-dried clay to take home. Bring a smock and your imagination, materials supplied.

Free workshop for all ages - Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Enquiries: [email protected]

Thursday 8 October

Come and explore with dinosaurs!

Yankalilla Library, 181 Main South Road.

Free activities for preschool and school aged children – 2pm to 3pm.

Bookings essential via Eventbrite. Places Limited.

Light and Colour 

Yankalilla Library, 181 Main South Road.

Free activities for preschool and school aged children – 3.30pm to 4.30pm.

Bookings essential via Eventbrite. Places Limited. 

About Being Inspired Sponge Kids Arts Hub

South Coast Regional Art Centre, Goolwa

Session times: 11am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 3pm.

Be inspired by the artwork of Angela Valmanesh and make objects from air-dried clay to take home. Bring a smock and your imagination, materials supplied.

Free workshop for all ages - Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Enquiries: [email protected]

Wooden Embroidery Bookmark Craft

Victor Harbor Library, Civic Centre, Bay Road – 11.15am to 12noon.

Get crafty and make yourself a fantastic wooden embroidered bookmark.

Free event for kids aged 5+. Bookings essential via Eventbrite.

Friday 9 October

About Being Inspired Sponge Kids Arts Hub

South Coast Regional Art Centre, Goolwa

Session times: 11am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 3pm.

Be inspired by the artwork of Angela Valmanesh and make objects from air-dried clay to take home. Bring a smock and your imagination, materials supplied.

Free workshop for all ages - Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Enquiries: [email protected]