January Children’s Festival 2025
January Summer school holidays are the best – With Christmas out of the way and children with energy to burn it’s perfect for getting out, and SkyHigh Mt Dandenong is the place to be for great activities and fun for kids to make sure you never hear those two dreaded words: “I’m bored!”
Every week day there’s so much happening; meet animals up close, take part in treasure hunts, enjoy a pony ride, some music or mini golf.
The fun activities and games change every week day, so make sure you check the daily activities and times below. All the activities below are free of charge and for children between 5 and 12 years old for safety reasons – The parking fee still applies for all vehicles. There are no activities scheduled over the weekends.
You can even dine in at the SkyHigh bistro while your kids can enjoy the awesome fun on top of the mountain, or grab a bite to eat or coffee and cake at our kiosk.
Plus the SkyHigh Maze is open every day (weather permitting) – Entry fees apply for the maze.
At a Glance:
When:
January School Holidays every week day from
Tuesday 7th January to Thursday 16th January 2024 (no activities over the weekends)
How Much:
All activities, rides and entertainment are FREE
Please note a parking fee still applies for all vehicles.
The SkyHigh Maze is open every day from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
(additional costs apply)
The daily schedule may change due to weather conditions and availability of performers
Check out what’s on each day
Tuesday 7th January
The below is an indication of daily activities – the schedule may change due to weather conditions and availability of performers.
Please call, revisit our website or check our Facebook Page our regular updates.
12:00pm to 2:00pm – Face painting
11:00am to 4:00pm – Bouncy castle (5 to 12 year old children only)
12:00pm to 5:00pm – Igor the Giant’s treasure hunt
12:00pm to 5:00pm – Mini golf
2:00pm to 4:00pm – Ruccis Circus workshop with juggling, hula-hoop, devil sticks and more
12:00pm to 2:00pm – Stilt walkers
Wednesday 8th January
The below is an indication of daily activities – the schedule may change due to weather conditions and availability of performers.
Please call, revisit our website or check our Facebook Page our regular updates.
11:00am to 4:00pm – Bouncy castle (5 to 12 year old children only)
12:00am to 5:00pm – Igor the Giant’s treasure hunt
12:00am to 5:00pm – Mini golf
3:00pm to 4:30pm – Cooking classes with the SkyHigh chef (Maximum 20 children – 5 to 12 year old children only)
12:00pm to 2:00pm – Stilt walkers
2:00pm to 4:00pm – Ruccis Circus workshop with juggling, hula-hoop, devil sticks and more
Thursday 9th January
The below is an indication of daily activities – the schedule may change due to weather conditions and availability of performers.
Please call, revisit our website or check our Facebook Page our regular updates.
12:00am to 5:00pm – Igor the Giant’s treasure hunt
12:00am to 5:00pm – Mini golf
11:00am to 4:00pm – Bouncy castle (5 to 12 year old children only)
1:00pm to 3:00pm – Activities with the SkyHigh gardener
2:00pm to 4:00pm – Ruccis Circus workshop with juggling, hula-hoop, devil sticks and more
12:00pm to 2:00pm – Stilt walkers
Friday 10th January
The below is an indication of daily activities – the schedule may change due to weather conditions and availability of performers.
Please call, revisit our website or check our Facebook Page our regular updates.
12:00pm to 5:00pm – Igor the Giant’s treasure hunt
12:00pm to 5:00pm – Mini golf
2:00pm to 4:00pm – Mini Pets, rabbits, guinea pigs & chickens
12:00pm to 2:00pm – Pony rides (Maximum 45kg, children 5 years old to 12 year old children only)
12:00pm to 2:00pm – Stilt walkers
2:00pm to 4:00pm – Ruccis Circus workshop with juggling, hula-hoop, devil sticks and more
Monday 13th January
The below is an indication of daily activities – the schedule may change due to weather conditions and availability of performers.
Please call, revisit our website or check our Facebook Page our regular updates.
12:00pm to 5:00pm – Igor the Giant’s treasure hunt
2:00pm to 4:00pm – Mini Pets, rabbits, guinea pigs & chickens
1:00pm to 3:00pm – Scratch Art, creative magical fun
12:00pm to 2:00pm – Pony rides (Maximum 45kg, children 5 years old to 12 year old children only)
12:00pm to 2:00pm – Stilt walkers
2:00pm to 4:00pm – Ruccis Circus workshop with juggling, hula-hoop, devil sticks and more
Tuesday 14th January
The below is an indication of daily activities – the schedule may change due to weather conditions and availability of performers.
Please call, revisit our website or check our Facebook Page our regular updates.
12:00pm to 2:00pm – Face painting
2:00pm to 4:00pm – Scratch Art creative magical fun
12:00pm to 5:00pm – Igor the Giant’s treasure hunt
12:00am to 2:00pm – Pony rides (Maximum 45kg, children 5 years old to 12 year old children only)
12:00pm to 2:00pm – Stilt walkers
2:00pm to 4:00pm – Ruccis Circus workshop with juggling, hula-hoop, devil sticks and more
Wednesday 15th January
The below is an indication of daily activities – the schedule may change due to weather conditions and availability of performers.
Please call, revisit our website or check our Facebook Page our regular updates.
12:00pm to 5:00pm – Igor the Giant’s treasure hunt
12:00pm to 5:00pm – Half price maze entry
2:00pm to 4:00pm – Scratch art, creative magical fun
3:00pm to 4:30pm – Cooking classes with the SkyHigh chef (Maximum 20 children 5 years old to 12 year old children only)
12:00pm to 2:00pm – Stilt walkers
2:00pm to 4:00pm – Ruccis Circus workshop with juggling, hula-hoop, devil sticks and more
Thursday 16th January
The below is an indication of daily activities – the schedule may change due to weather conditions and availability of performers.
Please call, revisit our website or check our Facebook Page our regular updates.
11:00am to 5:00pm – Igor the Giant’s treasure hunt
12:00pm to 5:00pm – Half price maze entry
2:00pm to 4:00pm – Scratch Art creative magical fun
1:00pm to 3:00pm – Activities with the SkyHigh gardener
2:00pm to 4:00pm – Ruccis Circus workshop with juggling, hula-hoop, devil sticks and more
12:00pm to 2:00pm – Stilt walkers
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