Families are in for a fresh treat when popular kids’ musical comedy Pineapple People take over Riverside Live at PHIVE from 14-15 April, highlighting a vibrant line-up of school holiday activities in Parramatta next month.

Performed by award-winning children’s band The Vegetable Plot, the production is a family adventure of live music, puppetry and dad jokes starring Aspara Gus, Ru Barb, Sir Paul McCarrotney and Avo Kaydo.

From hands-on workshops and theatre performances to robotics, storytelling and family fitness, Parramatta’s April school holiday program offers something for every age and interest across libraries, community centres, Riverside and Active Parramatta programs.

City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Martin Zaiter said the school holiday program is all about giving local families fun and accessible ways to learn, explore and spend time together.

“School holidays are a chance for kids to switch off the classroom routine and discover something new, whether that’s music, sport, storytelling or creativity,” Cr Zaiter said.

“From singing along with The Vegetable Plot at Riverside Live at PHIVE to robotics workshops, puppet shows and family fitness classes, there’s something happening across Parramatta every day of the holidays.

“We are proud to create programs that bring families together while helping kids learn new skills, build confidence and most importantly have fun.”

Across the City, families can explore a wide range of activities including:

• Live performances at Riverside Live at PHIVE including the lively and interactive kids’ musical comedy Pineapple People performed by The Vegetable Plot from 14-15 April and the Comedy Gala for Kids from 9-11 April.
• Creative workshops at PHIVE where kids can get hands-on with arts, crafts and imaginative learning. Plus K-Pop Demon Hunters, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift dance parties in Parramatta Town Hall.
• Library school holiday programs featuring drama classes, storytelling workshops, public speaking sessions and creative writing activities across local libraries.
• Workshops at Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library including robotics sessions like Robo Rookies, shadow puppetry workshops and the interactive puppet show Trinket the Robot.
• Active Parramatta programs encouraging kids and families to get moving with activities such as pickleball, padel, volleyball, LED hula hoop, soccer, netball and family-friendly sessions like Family Tennis and Mum-and-Daughter Zumba.

Explore the full April school holiday program and book activities via the City of Parramatta website.