Events and programs for young people

Join the Youth Services team for some epic activities every term break!

Warm up these school holidays with a bunch of fun activities including Ice Skating, Go Karting, Board Game Bonanza, Library Lock In and more. 

Rawkus Live All Ages Gig

Celebrate the best up & coming artists as they perform live at this all ages gig held at the iconic espy basement featuring a lineup of Elizabeth Milkens and Band, Nina Buchler, R!SK, Finn Kirby, and Leif!
When: Sunday 6 July - 1 to 4pm
Where: The Espy Basement, St Kilda
Ticket link: RAWKUS Live (All Ages Event) Tickets 

Ice Skating 

Get ready to glide through the holidays with exhilarating spins, dazzling moves, and icy fun at O'Brien Icehouse with the Port Phillip Youth Services team!
When: Thursday 10 July - 10 am to 1.30 pm
Where: O'Brien Icehouse, Docklands (transport available from Emerald Hill Library, South Melbourne)
Ticket link: Winter Holidays: Ice Skating Tickets

Board Game Bonanza 

Curious about 'Coup' or 'Codenames'? Want to suss out 'Sounds Fishy'? Hoping to try 'Hues and Cues'? Head to Port Melbourne Library these school holidays to have your pick of all of the newest and best board games - all for free! Pop by for the whole three hours or drop in and out as you like. Snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring more! Whether you're into board games or card games, we've got something for you.
When: Friday 11 July - 1 pm to 4 pm
Where: Port Melbourne Library, 333 Bay Street
Ticket link: Winter Holidays: Board Game Bonanza Tickets

Port Melbourne Skate Park Opening

City of Port Phillip is excited to officially open the Port Melbourne Skate Park with a special school holiday event! To mark this exciting occasion we will be hosting a skating event with special guest demos and giveaway, thanks to Shredability and event sponsor Globe. There will be the chance to skate the new park and go in the running to win awesome prizes including skateboards, shoe vouchers, skateboard decks and more!
When: Friday 11 July - 11 am to 2 pm
Where: Port Melbourne Skate Park (Underneath the Graham Street overpass)
No need to book, just rock up!

Bike Workshop

Dr Cranky’s is setting up shop at Skinners Adventure playground these holidays. Bring your own bike to learn how to repair it, or practice on a bike provided so you can freely begin your cycling adventures!
When: Friday 11 July - 1 pm to 3 pm
Where: Skinners Adventure Playground, South Melbourne
No need to book, just rock up with your bike!

Art Attack 

Head to Albert Park Library these school holidays to warm up with a mammoth afternoon of arts and crafts! We've got: Mug decorating, zine making & collaging, bead bracelets, pom-pom keychains and more!
When: Tuesday 15 July - 3 pm to 5 pm
Where: Albert Park Library
Ticket link: Winter Holidays: Art Attack Tickets

Go Karting

Strap in and hit the track this school holidays with high-speed thrills and sharp turns at our Go Karting Day! Whether you're racing your mates or just in it for the fun, this is your chance to burn some rubber and make some holiday memories.
When: Friday 18 July - 2 pm to 5.30 pm
Where: Power Play Go Karts, Moorabbin (transport available from Emerald Hill Library, South Melbourne)
Ticket link: Winter Holidays: Go Karting Tickets

Library Lock In

TEENS TAKE OVER! Join us on the final Friday of the school holidays for some after-hours shenanigans. Movies, video games, board games, pizza, and more await you once the doors have been locked!
When:  Friday 18 July - 6 pm to 8 pm
Where: Emerald Hill Library, South Melbourne
Ticket link: Winter Holidays: Library Lock-In Tickets

Bike Workshop

Dr Cranky’s is setting up shop at Skinners Adventure playground these holidays. Bring your own bike to learn how to repair it, or practice on a bike provided so you can freely begin your cycling adventures!
When: Friday 18 July - 1 pm to 3 pm
Where: Skinners Adventure Playground, South Melbourne
No need to book, just rock up!

Please note, all programs are available to young people aged 12 to 18 that live or study within the City of Port Phillip.