Enjoy Youth Week 2024
A range of events are set to run throughout Lockyer Valley Youth Week – and young people aged 12-17 years are invited to attend.
Hosted by Lockyer Valley Regional Council, Youth Week 2024 will run from 7 – 13 April.
A Council spokesperson said Youth Week was the perfect time to celebrate the amazing achievements and contributions of young people in our region.
“Running from 7-13 April, we have multiple free activities in store, including a Movie Night, Youth Expo and Skateboarding Jam Session. These events are primarily intended for young people aged 12-17 years.
The current schedule of events includes:
- Movie Night (Wonka) on Monday, 8 April – Gatton Shire Hall – 6pm-8pm – snacks and drinks provided. Wonka is a PG-rated movie.
- “Beneath the Streets” on Tuesday, 9 April – Laidley Library – 1.30pm-2.30pm – join the team from Urban Utilities and find out about the incredible journey your water takes – bookings required.
- Youth Expo on Wednesday, 10 April – Ferrari Park, Laidley – 10am-2pm – mobile games trailer and VR, laser tag, inflatable games, service provider stalls, food vans.
- “Beneath the Streets” on Thursday, 11 April – Gatton Library – 1.30pm-2.30pm – join the team from Urban Utilities and find out about the incredible journey your water takes – bookings required.
- Skateboarding Jam Session on Friday, 12 April – Gatton Skate Park – 12pm-2pm – two-hour skateboarding jam session, music, food vans – BYO helmet and skateboard (scooter, BMX and roller are also welcome).
- “Rewilding the Urban Jungle” on Saturday, 13 April – Lockyer Valley Art Gallery – 9.30am-11.30am – join Bianca Tainsh and learn new creative collage techniques to ‘re-wild’ an urban landscape with luscious green forest and creatures – bookings required and a $5 fee is payable.
“The Lockyer Valley Youth Week is a multi-day event that celebrates young people in the region, links young people to local service providers, provides information regarding support available and keeps attendees entertained with a variety of age-appropriate activities,” they said.
Check out the full details at www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/our-services/community/youth/youth-week-april-2024
For further information, visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au or contact Council on 1300 005 872.
