School holiday idea # 16: Check out the Mambo madness

Until January 24 the works of Reg Mombassa, Bruce Goold and Michael Bell with other noted Australian artists will be on exhibit at the Newcastle Art Gallery as part of the 3Ø1 Years of Shelf Indulgence show.

To mark the end of the Mambo exhibition there will be a family day with creative DIY crafts, lawn games in the courtyard, and delicious treats. Parents are encouraged to wear a loud shirt.

When: Sunday, January 24, 10am until 2.00pm

Where: Newcastle Art Gallery

Free event. No need to book, just drop in!

More more information about the exhibition visit: Newcastle Art Gallery

School holiday idea # 15: See the Tiger Who Came to Tea

School holiday idea # 14: Go horse riding

School holiday idea # 13: Bushwalk in a National Park

School holiday idea # 12: Camp in the backyard

School holiday idea # 11: Become a junior park ranger for a day

School holiday idea # 10: Visit the Port Stephens marine park

School holiday idea # 9: Meet the dinosaurs at the museum

School holiday idea # 8: Book in for some art

School holiday idea # 7: Relax and colour-in at the library

School holiday idea # 6: Picnic in King Edward Park

School holiday idea # 5: Go cycling

School holiday idea # 4: Visit the ocean baths

School holiday idea # 3: Learn to surf

School holiday idea # 2: Trampolining at Maryville