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Find the best education events and make the most of your time this month in Mount Barker. From education to science and more, we have the biggest event range and best discovery experience, there's something for everyone.
Join our women's shed program at the Laratinga Community Shed and enjoy the opportunity to learn some new skills with our highly experienced teacher Jocelyn Grant.
Sign up your little baker 3-5 years to enjoy learning how to decorate a Balloon Dog Biscuit these school holidays!
Join us at Mt Barker Toyworld & Baby these school holidays for our FREE Lego Make & Take Event
Learn to crochet with experienced teacher Jane from Retro Nanna. In this fun class you will learn all the basics to set you on your crochet journey.
Mount Barker Creative Writing Group is a social writing group that values different ways of thinking, communicating, and creating. The group is welcoming of neurodiverse participants and is open to anyone with an interest in creative writing. The first come and try session is free. For ongoing sessions, the fee will be $5 per session. The group meets on Fridays from 10:30am to 1:30pm at the Mount Barker Community Centre. Participation in sharing and discussion is always optional.
This powerful film follows young people who step up to tackle big issues in their communities and shows what’s possible when youth voices are heard and taken seriously. It’s a story about leadership, courage, collaboration and creating real, lasting change. After the screening, hear directly from young people across our communities as they share their experiences, ideas and passion for making a difference. Youth Development Officers from both councils will also be there to connect with you, answer questions and explore how you can get involved locally. This event is open to young people aged 12–25 who are curious about: Having a stronger voice in their community Influencing decisions that affect young people Building leadership skills and confidence Connecting with like-minded peers Turning ideas into action Whether you’re already involved or just starting to think about how you can make a difference, this is your opportunity to learn what’s possible. We’re also exploring the opportunity to form a group of interested young people from across our districts who would like to continue the conversation through hands-on learning workshops connected to the film. These workshops focus on practical skills, civic engagement and creating positive change, and could be the starting point for something powerful in our region. Come along, bring a friend, and be part of a conversation. Your voice matters. Your ideas matter. And together, we can create meaningful change in our communities.
Join Rebecca Prince for this creative workshop. Decorative house lanterns using glass jars, tissue paper, tracing paper, pens and markers. Learn to design and construct your own house lantern. Skills covered include drawing, design, contrast, cutting and pasting to create dynamic artworks that play with light, pattern and colour.
Join us for part 3 of our 'How To' series as we learn how to support our neurodivergent family, friends and members of our community. Local author and counsellor Niki Bonfield leads a reflective workshop exploring neurodivergence, sensory experiences, and life transitions. Participants will gain insight into the challenges and strengths of neurodivergent people and explore practical ways to support their well-being.
Roll up your sleeves and step into the gumboots of a real farmer! Our Mini Farmer event invites kids to step into the heart of our garden for a morning of farm chores, animal care and discovery. Children will begin the morning on the lawns in front of our restaurant, where they'll receive their farm chores and baskets before heading to the garden to meet our farm team. Along the way, they'll learn how to care for animals, tend to crops, and get a taste of what life on a working farm is really like. Mini Farmer chores include: Feeding the chickens, Collecting the eggs, Picking fresh seasonal vegetables, Learning about harvesting, growing and beneficial garden bugs. The event will finish with children delivering their harvest to the kitchen, earning their mini farmer badge. Families are welcome to enjoy lunch on our lawns or in The Pantry. Please note bookings are required.
Young engineers will design and build their own stick bridges, towers, or marble runs using only natural and recycled materials. Children will experiment, test ideas, and solve problems as they construct structures inspired by nature. Presented by Forest School SA, this engaging session encourages creativity, teamwork, and basic engineering thinking while exploring how simple materials from the natural world can be used to build amazing things.
Create your own rain shakers and rain sticks using simple natural and recycled materials. Children will explore rhythm and sound while building instruments that mimic the gentle sounds of the forest. Together we’ll experiment with different materials to discover how nature can create music and work as a group to make a forest soundscape. Presented by Forest School SA, this hands-on session encourages creativity, curiosity, and connection with nature through play and sound.
For children ages 5-10 years. STEM learning led by Jenny Westall. With hands on experiments each week your child will explore a variety of scientific concepts in a fun way. Inquiry learning backed with at-home extension activities to continue and deepen the learning. The focus will be on following the children’s interests with broad focus topics as follows: Week 1: Forces Week 2: Geology Week 3: Air Week 4: Chemistry 1 Week 5: Chemistry 2 Week 6: Marble Runs Week 7: Magnetics Week 8: Physics Week 9: Earth Science Week 10: All of our Favourites! Science is an important part of children’s learning because it helps them build critical thinking skills, curiosity, and a deeper understanding of the world around them. From a young age, children are naturally curious; they ask questions and explore their surroundings. Introducing science early supports this natural curiosity and encourages a lifelong interest in learning. Along with supporting cognitive development, participating in science-based activities also helps children develop motor skills, problem-solving abilities, and social skills. Please note: younger siblings allowed but will not be allowed to join in with experiments or activities due to small parts. There will be some sciency type toys for younger children.