Exciting things to do

Nothing to do on the holidays? What about …
•Wallace and Grommit? Chirnside Park Shopping Centre is giving away 1000 free tickets to see Wallace and Grommit – The Curse of the Were Rabbit (PG) at Readings Cinemas in Chirnside Park.
Tickets will be to the 10am session Monday to Friday, 19 to 23 September. The show will appeal to five to 12 year olds and tickets are limited to six per booking.
Phone 9727 7900 now! Bookings essential.
•Hedgend Maze, Healesville, is running a great school holiday program from 26 to 30 September. Phone 5962 3636.
•Healesville Library has activities with a ‘magical’ theme on 21, 22 and 28 September. Phone 5962 4423.
•My Sister’s An Alien is great kids’ theatre at the Upper Yarra Arts Centre in Warburton. High paced and humorous, its on Tuesday, 27 September. Phone 5966 5160.
• Yarra Junction Library has a family footy trivia night on 22 September, and a fire safety puppet show on 29 September. Phone 5967 1588 to book.
•Ride the rails with the Yarra Valley Tourist Railway trolley rides. Trolley to the tunnel then explore the new ‘railway’ playground at the station. Rides from 10am to 4pm Wednesday to Sunday. Phone 5962 2490
•Red Riding Hood. A classic ‘panto’ with great comedy and songs is at the Athenaeum Theatre in Lilydale on 28 and 29 September. Phone 9735 1777.
•Bowl ‘em over at Ed Fleming Lanes in Mooroolbark. Bowling is great fun for all ages. Ask about their special holiday offer. Phone 9726 0333.
• Rack ‘em Up at Lilydale. Learn to play pool or billiards in a familyfriendly environment, enjoy bands, arcade games and karaoke. Phone 9739 7888.