WEEK OF RIVERLIGHTS | 6 - 9 OCTOBER
Maitland Riverlights will run an expanded program from Tuesday 6 October until Friday 9 October, encompassing Poi workshops, lantern making workshops, Judo lessons, cooking classes, story time sessions at the libraries and aqua vibes at Maitland aquatic centres and much more!
TUESDAY 6 OCTOBER
| TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION | ABOUT | BOOK NOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10am | Lantern Making Workshops | Maitland Regional Art Gallery | Make paper lanterns to be a part of the festival flotilla, released in the river as part of the Riverlights event finale. | BOOK NOW |
| 10.30am | Chinese Cultural Magic Show | Maitland Town Hall | Join us for an interactive family-friendly magic show about the Chinese New Year with Trace of Magic, Australia’s first Asian female magician. | BOOK NOW |
| 11am | Indonesian Dance For Everyone | Riverlink Building, The Levee |
Indonesian Dance for Everyone Indonesian traditional workshop dance by Nusantara Dancers (Kiki and Wiwin). Participants will learn the dance techniques of the Indonesian archipelago. Participants to wear comfortable clothing. | BOOK NOW |
| 11am | Judo 4 Kids | PCYC Maitland |
Get ready to roll, learn and have fun! This exciting Judo program introduces children to the fundamentals of Judo while helping them develop balance, coordination, confidence and teamwork. Participants will learn basic techniques in a safe, supportive and active environment. | BOOK NOW |
| 11.30am | Aqua Vibes | Maitland Aquatic Centre |
Come and join our water-based program. Listen to the beat of the music while having fun and exercising at the same time! | BOOK NOW |
| 1pm | Wizardry Workshop | Maitland Town Hall |
Learn fun magic tricks with Trace of Magic, Australia’s first Asian female magician, and founder of the Sydney Magic School. Designed to build confidence and spark creativity and curiosity. | BOOK NOW |
WEDNESDAY 7 OCTOBER
| TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION | ABOUT | BOOK NOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.30am | Kids Cooking Class with Slow Food Hunter Valley | Bourke Street Link - Riverwalk | Learn to make your own egg pasta from scratch and a delicious, seasonal, super-tasty green sauce made from spring vegetables grown in Morpeth. Top it all with a generous topping of cheese. Yum! This workshop is suitable for children aged 5 years and older. | BOOK NOW |
| 10am | Lantern Making Workshops | Maitland Regional Art Gallery | Make paper lanterns to be a part of the festival flotilla, released in the river as part of the Riverlights event finale. | BOOK NOW |
| 10.30am | Spin Poi Workshop | Maitland Regional Art gallery | Poi is a simple, fun and efectove way to engage children of all ages and abilities. Poi helps to develop key physical and cognitive skills as well as encouraging creativity through expressive movement. | BOOK NOW |
| 11am | Judo 4 Kids | PCYC Maitland |
Get ready to roll, learn and have fun! This exciting Judo program introduces children to the fundamentals of Judo while helping them develop balance, coordination, confidence and teamwork. Participants will learn basic techniques in a safe, supportive and active environment. | BOOK NOW |
| 11am | Cultural Storytime with Aunty Michelle | Thornton Library | Join Aunty Michelle for a fun cultural storytime all about sticks and the wonderful things they can be. Craft your very own stick creature to play with over the holidays. | BOOK NOW |
| 11.30am | Kids Cooking Class with Slow Food Hunter Valley | Bourke Street Link - Riverwalk | Learn to make your own egg pasta from scratch and a delicious, seasonal, super-tasty green sauce made from spring vegetables grown in Morpeth. Top it all with a generous topping of cheese. Yum! This workshop is suitable for children aged 5 years and older. | BOOK NOW |
| 12pm | Riverlights Kids’ Book Club – The Tiger’s Apprentice | East Maitland Library | Join us for a deep dive into Laurence Yep’s action-packed book The Tiger’s Apprentice, which brilliantly blends ancient Chinese mythology with modern life in San Francisco. When Tom Lee meets a talking tiger named Mr. Hu he learns he is part of a long line of magical guardians. | BOOK NOW |
| 1.30pm | Spin Poi Workshop | Maitland Regional Art gallery | Poi is a simple, fun and efectove way to engage children of all ages and abilities. Poi helps to develop key physical and cognitive skills as well as encouraging creativity through expressive movement. | BOOK NOW |
| 2pm | Fireworks Paper Embroidery | Maitland Regional Art Gallery | Join us for a unique Riverlights event. Try your hand at paper embroidery, a wonderfully tactile craft from the past. Learn how to create a beautiful paper embroidery of colourful Riverlights fireworks, and take home your very own starter pack to keep you crafting over the holidays. | BOOK NOW |
THURSDAY 8 OCTOBER
| TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION | ABOUT | BOOK NOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10am | Lantern Making Workshops | Maitland Regional Art Gallery | Make paper lanterns to be a part of the festival flotilla, released in the river as part of the Riverlights event finale. | BOOK NOW |
| 11am | Judo 4 Kids | PCYC Maitland |
Get ready to roll, learn and have fun! This exciting Judo program introduces children to the fundamentals of Judo while helping them develop balance, coordination, confidence and teamwork. Participants will learn basic techniques in a safe, supportive and active environment. | BOOK NOW |
| 11.30am | Aqua Vibes | Maitland Aquatic Centre |
Come and join our water-based program. Listen to the beat of the music while having fun and exercising at the same time! | BOOK NOW |
| 11.30am | French Storytime | East Maitland | Join us for a fun French storytime followed by interactive language games. | BOOK NOW |
| 1.30pm | West African Drum & Dance workshop | Bourke Street link, High Street, The Levee | Immerse yourself in the fun, vibrant, and joyous traditions of West African Drum and Dance with Fodé Mané and Alex Yates for an exciting and unforgettable cultural experience!” | BOOK NOW |
| 6.30pm | Riverlights Crafty Cinema – The Tiger’s Apprentice | East Maitland Library | Join us for a fun Chinese themed crafty cinema. Enjoy a screening of The Tiger’s Apprentice and learn some beautiful Chinese crafts. | BOOK NOW |
FRIDAY 9 OCTOBER
COMING SOON!
EAT AROUND THE WORLD
Explore the local businesses participating in Eat Around the World! Be sure to visit them from Tuesday 8 October to Saturday 12 October.
RIVERLIGHTS AT THE LEVEE
Join us in The Levee to celebrate all cultures. Collect your cultural passport and learn about new cultures.
SEE THE LEVEE COME TO LIFE
Download our schedule and map to help you get the most from Riverlights Finale.