Hopping down to East Gippsland in the Easter school holidays and not sure what to do? Try some of these activities on for size...
Saltwater Creative in Lakes Entrance has got a fabulous list of kids' art activities. Details and bookings here: https://www.thesaltwatercreativeco.com.au/#/
Colour Ya World colour run is on 16th April at Bairnsdale Port. One for all the family! Register here: https://colouryaworld.com.au/location-bairnsdale/
Parks Victoria Junior Ranger Program is a great way for children to get an understanding of nature and wildlife in the area. It includes sites all around East Gippsland. Details can be found here: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/junior-rangers
Culinaire Cooking School in Swan Reach has got some great classes happening (this one is for the big kids only) https://www.culinairecookingschool.com.au/
For a great family days out, try the East Gippsland Field Days in Bengworden, just outside of Bairnsdale on 8th and 9th April. Loads of stall holders, activities and demonstrations to see and do. Details: https://www.egfielddays.com.au/
Gippsland Lakes Pelican Count is on 10th April between 11.30am and 12pm. Register here: https://www.birdlife.org.au/projects/gippsland-lakes-program/great-pelican-count#:~:text=The%20annual%20Great%20Pelican%20Count,time%20across%20the%20Gippsland%20Lakes.
East Gippsland Skate and Scooter competition at the Bairnsdale Skate Park is on 9th April. Check out the details here https://m.facebook.com/events/s/bairnsdale-skate-scoot-comp/504948877827878/
Lakes Entrance Seafood and Farmers Market 16th April
Bemm River Community Fun Day is on 16th April
Mallacoota Easter Community Market is on 16th April
Paynesville Easter Egg Hunt and music from the Floating Tin Shed on the 17th April
Mount Nowa Nowa Fun Run 18th April
Paynesville Farmers Market 23rd April
Howitt Park Market 24th April