Events and programs for young people

The City of Port Phillip Youth Events Committee and Sub27 Committee proudly present the 2026 Port Phillip Youth Art Exhibition. This exhibition opportunity is open to young artists aged 12 to 25 who live, study or work/volunteer in Port Phillip. The Exhibition will be held at Sub27 Gallery (238 Carlisle Street, Balaclava) from Thu 17 to 24 September.

We are accepting all forms of physical creations.

Deadline for submissions: Friday 24 July

Looking for something to do over school holidays? Join our youth services team at our Holiday Program! For ages 12 to 18 who live or study in Port Phillip.

Winter holiday program announcing May 2026.

RAWKUS Live all ages returns in July 2026.

Follow our Instagram page @coppyouthservices to find out about future events.

Meet new friends and get stuck into baking, photography, games, trampolining and more! For grades 6 to 9.

When: 4 to 6 pm - every Monday during school term
Where: St Kilda Adventure Playground
Cost: FREE
Register: You must fill out the registration form below before attending the program

Join our weekly gaming club and connect with other like-minded gamers. Battle it out in an epic Mario Kart or Smash Bros. tournament or give our VR headsets a go! Suitable for grades 7 to 12.

When: Every Thursday - 4 to 5.45 pm
Where: Emerald Hill Library, South Melbourne
Cost: FREE
How to register: You must fill out the registration form below before attending

The club for young readers and writers! Meet new friends and discuss all things reading!

Albert Park Library - First Wednesday of the month (4 to 5 pm) 

St Kilda Library - Second Wednesday of the month (4 to 5 pm) 

Cut, paste, develop, shape, carve, and mold your way into the weekend! Bring your own projects to work on or explore different mediums at our libraries monthly crafternoons.

St Kilda Library - First Friday of the month (4 to 5 pm) 

Albert Park Library - Second Friday of the month (4 to 5 pm)