School Holidays Activities - December 2025
Last updated on 12 December 2025
The summer school holidays are just around the corner, and Council is preparing a great lineup of activities for children and young people across the Macedon Ranges.
Throughout the summer holidays join the BIG Summer Read for a chance to win prizes, and enjoy a range of creative activities as part of the Summertime Fun! School Holiday Program. Cool off in air-conditioned spaces with free Wi-Fi, books and activities for all ages. Full program details and holiday opening hours are available at ncgrl.vic.gov.au.
Intensive Learn to Swim classes
Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatics Centre + Gisborne Aquatic Centre
Gisborne: Weeks of 5–9 January, 12–16 January and 19–23 January
Kyneton: Weeks of 5-9 January, 12-16 January
2 and 5-day programs to build swimming confidence and safety. Suitable for ages 3+. Bookings essential.
Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre
22–23, 27, 29–30 December; 5, 8–9, 12–17, 21 January
Secondary students can learn proper gym technique and get fit with personalised programs led by qualified trainers.
Gisborne Fitness Centre
22–23, 27, 29–30 December; 3, 5–10, 12–17, 19–24 January
Secondary students can get fit and learn gym skills with guidance from qualified trainers.
Gisborne Aquatic Centre and Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre
Varied dates between Monday 12 January and Friday 23 January | 1pm-3pm
Confirm dates on our website
Fun sessions for children to play on our pool inflatables.
Casual Basketball Sessions
Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct, New Gisborne
5–9 January; 13, 15, 20 and 22 January | 10am - 2pm
Bring your own basketball for open-court casual play. Standard entry fees apply.
Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct Program
Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct Stadium, New Gisborne
12, 14, 16, 19, 21 and 23 January | 9am – 12 pm
Sport, dance and daily art activities for children aged 3–5 and 6–12 years. 1-week pass (3 sessions): $117.90 | 2-week pass (6 sessions): $235.80.
Woodend Swimming Pool, 2 Margery Cres, Woodend
Wednesday 14 January | 12pm - 3pm
Pool party with a BBQ and DJ. Standard pool entry fees apply.
Skate, Scooter & BMX Competition
Gisborne Skate Park, 2 Hamilton St, Gisborne
Saturday 17 January | 11am – 4.30pm
A full day of competitions with a BBQ and live music. A free event co-hosted by The Y.
Tabletop Roleplaying Gaming Workshop
Kyneton Youth Portable, Hutton St, Kyneton
Tuesday 20 January
Beginner (10am – 12pm) and advanced (1pm – 3pm) sessions led by a gaming facilitator.
Free, bookings essential.
Lancefield Memorial Swimming Pool, 69 Chauncey St, Lancefield
Wednesday 21 January | 12pm - 3pm
Pool party with a BBQ and DJ. Standard pool entry fees apply.