Baw Baw Youth Festival

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Formally known as Youth Week, Baw Baw Youth Festival is a week-long celebration throughout the September school holidays. 

There will be plenty of great activities and opportunities to grab your friends and get involved.

Check out the activities below!

Thursday 12 September

Role-Playing Games Day

Get ready for an adventure with a selection of role playing games to choose from at the Drouin library! Game Masters from Warragul Area Tabletop Society will be hosting the following fun games throughout the day.

Morning session (10am - 1pm)

  • Dungeons & Dragons 5e
  • D&D Basic/Expert

Afternoon session (2pm - 5pm)

  • Dungeons & Dragons 5e
  • Call of Cthulu

Book in for one of the sessions to come along in the morning or afternoon, or book into both sessions for a whole day of adventure!

  • Location: Drouin Library - 136 Princes Way, Drouin
  • Time: 10am - 1pm & 1pm - 5pm
  • Cost: Free
  • Age: 13 - 25 years
  • Bookings required. 

Monday 16 September

Polaroid & Collector Card Decorating

Join us at Warragul Library as we decorate top loaders to keep your polaroid photos or collector cards safe and stylish.

Feel free to bring along any polaroid sized pics or selfies, collector cards, K-Pop photocards, Pokemon cards, AFL cards etc. you would like to decorate!

  • Location: Warragul Library - 75 Victoria Street, Warragul
  • Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
  • Cost: Free
  • Age: 13 - 25 years
  • Bookings: Click here to secure your place. 

Tuesday 17 September

Uplift

Zorb ball soccer, art activities, virtual reality, tai chi, henna, various sport activities, free food and great prizes!

Friday 20 September

Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelet Making

Join us at the Drouin Library to make friendship bracelets alongside other Taylor Swift fans, or come along and get crafty.

Materials and snacks provided, however people are encouraged to bring any special beads or charms they would like to add to their bracelet!

  • Location: Drouin Library - 136 Princes Way, Drouin
  • Time: 4pm - 4:45pm
  • Cost: Free
  • Age: 12-25 years
  • Bookings required.

Saturday 21 September

Foil Art

Join us for a great morning making things using aluminium foil. All you need to bring along is your creativity!

All materials provided by Myli.

  • Location: Neerim South Library - Neerim East Road, Neerim South
  • Time: 10.15am - 11.45am
  • Cost: Free
  • Age: All ages
  •  Bookings required 

Footy Flag Making

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon where kids can show their team spirit by creating their very own AFL footy flags!

Whether they're cheering for their favourite team or just love the game, this event is the perfect way to gear up for the big match.

  • Location: Warragul Library - 75 Victoria Street, Warragul
  • Time: 11am- 12pm
  • Cost: Free
  • Ages: 6+
  • Bookings required 

Monday 23 September

Inflatable Fun

Location: Warragul Leisure Centre - 21 Burke Street, Warragul
Time:
1pm - 3pm
Cost:
$2 on top of casual recreation swim entry
Age:
5 - 12 years
Bookings not required


Learn to Draw Manga with Kenny Chan

Kenny, a renowned manga artist, teaches the nuances of each line in perfecting the drawing of manga as well as the use of manga in Japan.

Location: Warragul Library - 75 Victoria Street, Warragul
Time:
 11am - 12pm
Cost: 
Free
Age: 
12 - 25 years
Bookings required

Tuesday 24 September

Wheelchair Basketball and Ultimate Frisbee

Location: Warragul Leisure Centre, 21 Burke Street, Warragul
Time: 10.30am-12.30pm
Cost: Free
Age: 12-17
Bookings required.


Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelet Making

Join us at the Drouin Library to make friendship bracelets alongside other Taylor Swift fans, or come along and get crafty.

Materials and snacks provided, however people are encouraged to bring any special beads or charms they would like to add to their bracelet!

Location: Warragul Library - 75 Victoria Street, Warragul
Time:
11am - 11.45am
Cost:
Free
Age:
7 - 11 years
Bookings required


Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelet Making

Join us at the Drouin Library to make friendship bracelets alongside other Taylor Swift fans, or come along and get crafty.

Materials and snacks provided, however people are encouraged to bring any special beads or charms they would like to add to their bracelet!

Location: Warragul Library - 75 Victoria Street, Warragul
Time: 
2pm - 2.45pm
Cost: 
Free
Age: 
12 - 25 years
Bookings required

Wednesday 25 September

Wheelchair Basketball and Ultimate Frisbee

Location: Bellbird Park Indoor Centre, 271 Settlement Road, Drouin
Time: 10.30am-12.30pm
Cost: Free
Age: 12-17
Bookings required.


Inflatable Fun

Location: Warragul Leisure Centre - 21 Burke Street, Warragul
Time: 
1pm - 3pm
Cost: 
$2 on top of casual recreation swim entry
Age: 
5 - 12 years
Bookings not required

Thursday 26 September

Creative Arts Workshop

Wear some comfortable clothes and bring an art smock or old shirt to protect your clothing. Please also bring your own lunch, snacks and drink bottle.

Location: 22 Normanby St, Warragul
Time: 9am-4pm
Cost: Free
Age: 8+
Bookings required.


Fairy Terrariums

Dive into the enchanting world of fairies and creativity as kids craft their very own magical terrariums.

In this hands-on workshop, children will design and build their own fairy gardens using a variety of colourful materials and tiny treasures. From cute as a button mushrooms to lush miniature plants, every child will leave with a unique, magical creation that brings a touch of wonder to their room.

Terrarium jars are glass, using real plants and soil, working with miniatures. This workshop requires high fine motor skills.

Location: Warragul Library - 75 Victoria Street, Warragul
Time: 
2pm - 3pm
Cost: 
Free
Age: 
6+years
Bookings required


Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelet Making

Join us at the Drouin Library to make friendship bracelets alongside other Taylor Swift fans, or come along and get crafty.

Materials and snacks provided, however people are encouraged to bring any special beads or charms they would like to add to their bracelet!

Location: Drouin Library - 136 Princes Way, Drouin 
Time: 
4pm - 4.45pm
Cost: 
Free
Age: 
7 - 11 years
Bookings required

Monday 30 September

Event Management Workshop

Location: The Goods Shed
Time: 12-2pm
Cost: Free
Age: 12 - 25 years
Bookings required.


Inflatable Fun

Location: Warragul Leisure Centre - 21 Burke Street, Warragul
Time:
 1pm - 3pm
Cost:
 $2 on top of casual recreation swim entry
Age:
 5 - 12 years
Bookings not required


Kids Movie Screening

Please contact the Drouin Library to find out what movie will be showing.

Small popcorn provided. BYO snacks and drinks if you wish.

Children under the age of 12 must be supervised for the duration of the movie by a person 18 years or older.

Location: Drouin Library- 136 Princes Way, Drouin
Time: 
1:30pm
Cost: 
Free
Age:
 All ages
Bookings required

Tuesday 1 October

Public Speaking Workshop

Location: 22 Normanby St, Warragul
Time: 10am-2pm
Cost: Free
Age: 12 - 25 years
Bookings required.


Marvel of Magic with Elio Simonetti

Magic, marvels and mayhem, which will astound, astonish and amuse the whole family, presented by that mischievous master of hocus pocus – Elio Simonetti.

You’ll see it once and remember it forever. And who knows…? You might even learn a trick yourself to baffle, bewilder and bemuse your friends.

Come along, and be sure to bring your imagination with you!

Location: Warragul Library - 75 Victoria Street, Warragul
Time:
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cost:
Free
Age:
5+ years
Bookings required

Wednesday 2 October

Inflatable Fun

Location: Warragul Leisure Centre - 21 Burke Street, Warragul
Time:
 1pm - 3pm
Cost:
 $2 on top of casual recreation swim entry
Age:
 5 - 12 years
Bookings not required

Thursday 3 October

Marketing and content creation

Location: The Goods Shed
Time: 11am-4pm
Cost: Free
Age: 12 - 25 years
Bookings required.

Friday 4 October

Board Games Freeplay

A board games open day for this school holidays! Join us in the library to play an old favorite, a fantastic new-to-you board game, or take the opportunity to try the hot new game on the block Wingspan!

Simply speak to our librarians to organize your "how to play" session. Most board games have a recommended age of 8+, though may be playable by younger players with the support of an adult!

Location: Warragul Library - 75 Victoria Street, Warragul
Time:
 12pm
Cost:
 Free
Age:
 Recommended 8+ years
Bookings not required