DO YOU have kids in need of entertainment these school holidays?

Here are a list of exciting options for young and old to enjoy over the two-week break.

And be sure to check out our What’s On section for more fun things to do.

Saturday, September 24

Ascot Vale: Royal Melbourne Show, featuring horse jumping, monster trucks, FMX motorbikes, kids’ shows, plus rides, an animal nursery, showbags and fireworks. September 24-October 4, 9.30am-9.30pm, Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Rd, Ascot Vale. $30/$20; ages 5-14 $15; family $56-$70; under-5s free.  Details: 1300 656 547, tickets 13 28 49 or royalshow.com.au.

Yarra Valley: All aboard for the Railway Heritage Festival. Featuring rail-motor rides, a blacksmith, wood carving, classic cars and wagon rides. September 24 and 25, 10am-4pm. Healesville Railway Station. $5, under-12s free. Details: yarravalleyrailway.org.au

Oakleigh: Fairy workshop. Come along and join in the fairies in-store for face painting, balloon animals and wand making workshops Details: http://www.facebook.com/easypeasyparties

Sunday, September 25

Northcote: The Northcote Kids Festival features more than 60 shows and workshops covering drama, music, magic, puppetry, comedy and film, for children aged up to 12 and their families. September 25-October 9, several shows daily, varied times. Northcote Town Hall, 189 High St, Northcote, and Northcote Uniting Church, 251 High St, Northcote (first week only). Shows $15/$12, workshops approximately $8-$10 a person. Details: 9481 9500 or northcotekidsfestival.com.au

Elsternwick: GlazeIt Studio Decorate a ready-to-paint ceramic piece using special colours and techniques, have it glazed and collect a week later. No classes but assistance is offered, suits kids and adults. Pottery pieces from $9, daily studio art fee $7 a painter. Bookings essential during holidays, September 25-October 8, Mon-Fri,10am-5pm; Sat-Sun, 11am-5pm. 328A Glen Eira Rd, Elsternwick. Details: 9532 9933 or glazeit.com.au

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