{"id":16018,"date":"2025-10-05T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mtgambiertimes\/?p=16018"},"modified":"2025-10-01T14:59:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T04:59:58","slug":"free-entertainment-for-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mtgambiertimes\/news\/free-entertainment-for-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Free entertainment for families"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MOUNT Gambier Central invites families to dive into creativity these school holidays with Sandy Hands, Big Imagination\u2014a week of free sand art workshops and live sand sculpture displays designed to spark wonder and hands-on fun for all ages.<\/p>\n<p>FREE Daily Sand Art Workshops Tuesday 7th \u2013 Saturday 11th October 11:00am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, and 1:15pm Next to Prouds the Jewellers<\/p>\n<p><strong>Each day features a playful theme:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesday: Animals of the Wild<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday: Pets<\/li>\n<li>Thursday: Under the Sea<\/li>\n<li>Friday: Lands of Imagination<\/li>\n<li>Saturday: Transportation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Live Sand Sculpture Display From 10am daily, watch our talented sand sculptor transform each theme into a stunning plinth sculpture\u2014crafted live in-centre near Platypus Shoes.<\/p>\n<p>Sandcastle Scavenger Hunt Starting Monday, 29th September, families can take part in the Sandcastle Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a $50 Kmart gift card. 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