Festival of Games coming July 2025

Published on 12 May 2025

Festival of Games

Take part in the Festival of Games this Winter school holidays. This is a series of programs and events to provide a range of experiences for adults and children to learn, play, connect and have fun playing games.

Take part in educational workshops on coding and game design, learn to play new games and experience the wonders of 3D virtual reality.

Come and discover the benefits of playing games in a supportive environment, where you can sharpen your problem solving skills, reduce stress and build connections with others.

Join in the fun!

End of Term Pizza Party

04 Jul 2025 Celebrate the end of term and the launch of the Festival of Games with a Pizza Party! Family friendly.

Altona North Community Library, Corner Millers Road and McArthurs Road, Altona North 3025

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Learn to Play: Chess

07 Jul 2025 Come along and learn to play chess, one of the oldest games still played today. Ages 5-12.

Altona North Community Library, Corner Millers Road and McArthurs Road, Altona North 3025

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Dungeon Time with Ben McKenzie

08 Jul 2025 Join game designer, writer and comedian Ben McKenzie for a fun workshop. Ages 16+.

Altona North Community Library, Corner Millers Road and McArthurs Road, Altona North 3025

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A Special Games Discovery Time

09 Jul 2025 A special ‘Games Discovery Time’ is coming to Altona North Community Library. For ages 3-5.

Altona North Community Library, Corner Millers Road and McArthurs Road, Altona North 3025

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Keeping Your Kids Safe Online

09 Jul 2025 Discover how to navigate the challenges of the digital world in this engaging talk.

Altona North Community Library, Corner Millers Road and McArthurs Road, Altona North 3025

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Winter School Holiday Activity: Games & Pizza Night

10 Jul 2025 Join us as we partner with the Altona North Library to showcase their brand-new, state-of-the-art gaming facilities. An evening of gaming, food, and fun hosted by Hobsons Bay Youth Services. For ages 12-17 years (high school).

Altona North Community Library, Corner Millers and McArthurs Rd, Altona North, Altona North 3028

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Make your own Puzzle (ages 5-8)

11 Jul 2025 Unleash the kids' creativity by designing their very own puzzle. This session is for ages 5-8.

Altona North Community Library, Corner Millers Road and McArthurs Road, Altona North 3025

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Make your own Puzzle (ages 9-12)

11 Jul 2025 Unleash the kids' creativity by designing their very own puzzle. This session is for ages 9-12.

Altona North Community Library, Corner Millers Road and McArthurs Road, Altona North 3025

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Mini Figurine Painting

13 Jul 2025 This fun sized painting session involves painting miniature figurines that are usually used in tabletop games like Dungeons and Dragons. Ages 10+

Altona North Community Library, Corner Millers Road and McArthurs Road, Altona North 3025

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VR Drop-In: School Holiday Special

14 Jul 2025 Drop into the Games Discovery Centre at the Altona North Community Library to experience augmented and virtual reality! Ages 10+

Altona North Community Library, Corner Millers Road and McArthurs Road, Altona North 3025

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Have you ever played Crokinole?

14 Jul 2025 Curious about Crokinole or already love the game?

Altona North Community Library, Corner Millers Road and McArthurs Road, Altona North 3025

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Family Trivia Night

15 Jul 2025 Show off your knowledge in this trivia event specifically designed for children and parents. For ages 5-12 and their parents/carers.

Altona North Community Library, Corner Millers Road and McArthurs Road, Altona North 3025

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Game Like a Girl!

16 Jul 2025 Join game designer, Women in Games Ambassador, and Doctor of Design Hsiao Wei (Michelle) Chen for an insightful talk about women in gaming.

Altona North Community Library, Corner Millers Road and McArthurs Road, Altona North 3025

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Intro to Dungeons and Dragons

17 Jul 2025 Come along to this introductory session where you can learn the basics of Dungeons and Dragons! For ages 18+

Altona North Community Library, Corner Millers Road and McArthurs Road, Altona North 3025

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Code with your Kids

18 Jul 2025 In this session led by library staff, you & your child will learn the basics of ‘word block coding’ using Scratch. For ages 8-12 and parents.

Altona North Community Library, Corner Millers Road and McArthurs Road, Altona North 3025

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Game Swap

19 Jul 2025 Come along to Hobsons Bay's first Game Swap where you can trade in your unwanted board games for something new (to you).

Altona North Community Library, Corner Millers Road and McArthurs Road, Altona North 3025

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