School holiday activities in Monash
Published on 30 March 2026
Looking for something to do with the family these school holidays? Find free and low-cost activities for children and teens around Monash below!
Monash Comic Con
Date: Saturday 11 April, 10am – 3pm
Location: Wheelers Hill Library, 860 Ferntree Gully Rd
Ages: Children, teens and adults
Free
Monash Comic Con returns to Monash, bigger and better! Proudly presented by Monash Public Library Service and sponsored by Comics Plus, activities include workshops, cosplay, roving characters (including Optimus Prime and Star Wars characters), D&D, artist's alley, photo booth and much more!
View the full program
Other Monash Libraries events
Location: Multiple library branches
Ages: Children and teens
Free and low-cost (check event)
Our libraries are also hosting heaps of other creative, hands‑on programs across their branches.
Designed to entertain and inspire children and young people, these activities vary by age group:
- Easter treasure hunt at Clayton Library
- Creative craft and art workshops
- Foley and sound FX workshop
- Zine-making and illustration
- Story‑based activities and storytimes
There's plenty more to explore! All you need to book is a library card.
Learn more and book
School Holiday Express Swim Program
Looking for a way to keep your child swimming and progressing during the school holidays?
The Active Monash school holiday express program offers accelerated learning over consecutive days, helping students build confidence and improve their skills faster.
April 2026 program dates:
- Week 1: Tuesday 7 April – Friday 10 April (reduced sessions due to public holiday)
- Week 2: Monday 13 April – Friday 17 April
Location: Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Glen Waverley and Clayton Health and Aquatics Club, Clayton
Ages: Learn-to-swim levels vary
This is a paid program.
Bookings are essential and places are limited.
Learn more
Storytime at Museum of Australian Photography
Join MAPh for a special Storytime session designed for young children and their carers.
Held in the inspiring setting of the museum, this relaxed session brings stories to life and offers a gentle introduction to art and creativity for preschool‑aged children.
Date: Wednesday 8 April, 10.30am – 11.30am
Location: Museum of Australian Photography, 860 Ferntree Gully Road, Wheelers Hill
Ages: 1–5 (with carers)
Free, no bookings required.
Storytime at MAPh
More community events
Want to know what's happening around the City of Monash? Check our What's On page to discover even more Council and community-based events or subscribe to our weekly email newsletter, Monash Mail.
Check what's on