Ready for a month full of exciting low cost events, and family-friendly activities to jumpstart 2026?
Stay in the loop by registering for our updates! Be the first to hear about our special events with special guests (you do not want to miss out on!), outdoor wellness activities, and community events that will help you feel inspired, energised, and ready to make it your best year yet. Don’t miss out, sign up for updates and get ready to make January 2026 unforgettable!
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Scavenger Hunt
Date: Friday 2 January 2026 – Saturday 31 January 2026
Time: All days of the month
Place: Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Grab your magnifying glasses and hunt for the different clues/signs across the pool hall until you find them all. Submit your answer sheet to reception and go into a draw to win a gift hamper.
Healthy Lunch Box Ideas Workshop
Date: Monday 5 January 2026
Time: 11:00am (15 minutes)
Place: Aquarena Foyer
Learn quick and fun healthy lunchbox ideas in this free workshop, available for members and casual guests.
Art and Craft Day
Date: Tuesday 6 January 2026
Time: 11.00am–12:30pm
Place: Aquarena The Deck Cafe
Enjoy a day of Art and Craft overlooking the 50m Pool. Registrations open soon!
Street team: Water Safety session for Kids
Date: Wednesday 7 January 2026
Time: TBC
Place: Warrandyte Library
Learn about essential water safety tips and skills to ensure you are safe when in and around water!
$30 Family Swim Tuesdays
Date: Every Thursday in January 2025
Time: All Day
Place: Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Enjoy a reduced family entry price for a full day of swimming fun!
Carers Day
Date: Saturday 10 January 2026
Time: All Day
Place: Aquarena and Mullum Mullum Stadium
Carers with a valid carers or companion card can enjoy free entry. Relax with a group fitness class, warm water pool session, or our other facilities.
Family Sunset Yoga/Tai Chi
Date: Every Sunday, 11 – 25 January 2026
Time: 7:00pm–8:00pm
Place: Ruffey Lake Park Yoga Platform
Bring the family to this free yoga or Tai Chi session. BYO yoga mat, towel, and water. Weather updates on social media. Registrations open soon!
Aquarena Pool Partys
Date: Tuesday 15 January 2026
Time: 11:00am–3:00pm
Place: Aquarena 50m outdoor pool
Enjoy small pool inflatables and a special mermaid visit!
Date: Thursday 21 January 2026
Time: 11:00am–3:00pm
Place: Aquarena 50m outdoor pool
Have fun with small pool inflatables and meet friendly animals, including a koala, possum, wombat and many more.
Shuttle Smash Badminton
Dates: Monday 12 January – Thursday 15 January 2026
Time: Monday: 9.00am – 9.45am
Tuesday: 4.00pm – 5.00pm
Wednesday: 9.00am – 9.45am
Thursday: 9.00am – 9.45am
Place: Manningham DISC (Donvale Indoor Sports Complex)
Shuttle Smash is an introductory program for children to experience badminton in a fun, inclusive environment. The program teaches children badminton through the development of fundamental movement skills, including co-ordination, flexibility, strength, balance and fine motor skills. Register HERE
HASP (Holiday Acceleration Swim Program)
Dates: Monday 12 January to Friday 16 January 2026
Time: Daily 30-minute lessons
Place: Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Active Manningham brings you an energetic 5-day initiative to accelerate swimming skills. Open to participants aged 3 years and above, HASP offers a focused and fun way to improve swimming abilities. Register HERE (early bird $40!)
Street team: Tiger Paw Footy Program
Date: Wednesday 14 January 2026 & Tuesday 20 January 2026
Time: 9.00am – 11.00am
Place: 14 Jan: Stintons Reserve
20 Jan: Warrandyte Reserve
Tiger PAW (Physical Activity and Wellbeing) is a program aiming to provide lessons that look at elements of creating a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy team, as well as focusing on developing basic AFL skills and knowledge. Tiger PAW seeks to support children between ages 6-10 as they prepare for upper primary and secondary school. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle, shoes for outdoor play. Registrations open soon!
Evening Hoops Party
Dates: Friday 16 January 2026
Time: 4:00pm–10:00pm
Place: Mullum Mullum Stadium
Join the fun with music and special café deals.
Parent & Bubs Swim Class (Aquatic Playgroup)
Date: Every Monday and Wednesday, starting 19 January – 10.45am – 11.15am and 21 January – 9.45am – 10.15am
Place: Learn to Swim Pool, Aquarena
A fun and interactive water familiarisation class for parents and babies aged 3–12 months. Build water confidence and develop early swimming skills in a safe environment. Cost: General entry for parents and FREE for members/fitness passport holders.
Pickleball Come and Try
Date: Saturday 17 January 2026
Time: 9:00am–5:00pm
Place: Leeds Street Stadium
Discover pickleball, one of Australia’s fastest-growing sports, with this free hands-on session.
Parents and Bubs Yoga
Date: Friday 9 January 2025
Time: 10.00am
Place: Mullum Mullum Stadium
A gentle, beginner-friendly class designed to support new parents in strengthening bonds through shared experiences with their little ones (ages 3–11 months). Sessions are 45-60 minutes.
My Manningham Fun Run and Walk Running Group
Date: Begins Sunday 19 January 2026
Time: TBC
Place: Manningham parks
Prepare for the My Manningham Fun Run and Walk by joining our running group. Whether your goal is to run 5 km, 10 km, or complete the 10 km walk, this group offers a supportive environment to help you train and stay motivated. Suitable for beginners and experienced participants alike, it’s a great way to build fitness, confidence, and community in the lead-up to the event.
Women’s Only Evening
Date: Sunday 25 January 2026
Time: 8.15pm – 10.00pm
Place: Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Join us at Aquarena for a safe, inclusive, and culturally sensitive space where women can stay active, build confidence, and focus on their health and wellbeing.
Australia Day Public Holiday
Date: Monday 26 January 2025
Centre Open hours: TBC
Place: Active Manningham facilities
Members Mingle BBQ
Date: Monday 27 January 2026
Time: 11:00am–12:00pm
Place: Aquarena (near the 50m outdoor pool)
Join fellow members for a free BBQ and social hour.
Scavenger Hunt
Date: Friday 2 January 2026 – Saturday 31 January 2026
Time: All days of the month
Place: Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Grab your magnifying glasses and hunt for the different clues/signs across the pool hall until you find them all. Submit your answer sheet to reception and go into a draw to win a gift hamper.
Healthy Lunch Box Ideas Workshop
Date: Monday 5 January 2026
Time: 11:00am (15 minutes)
Place: Aquarena foyer
Learn quick and fun healthy lunchbox ideas in this free workshop, available for members and casual guests.
Art and Craft Day
Date: Tuesday 6 January 2026
Time: 11.00am–12:30pm
Place: Aquarena The Deck Cafe
Enjoy a day of Art and Craft overlooking the 50m Pool.
Street team: Water Safety session for Kids
Date: Wednesday 7 January 2026
Time: TBC
Place: Warrandyte Library
Learn about essential water safety tips and skills to ensure you are safe when in and around water!
$30 Family Swim Tuesdays
Date: Every Tuesday in January 2025
Time: All Day
Place: Aquarena
Enjoy a reduced family entry price for a full day of swimming fun!
Carers Day
Date: Saturday 10 January 2026
Time: All Day
Place: Aquarena and Mullum Mullum Stadium
Carers with a valid carers or companion card can enjoy free entry. Relax with a group fitness class, warm water pool session, or our other facilities.
Family Sunset Yoga/Tai Chi
Date: Every Sunday, 11 – 25 January 2026
Time: 7:00pm–8:00pm
Place: Ruffey Lake Park Yoga Platform
Bring the family to this free yoga or Tai Chi session. BYO yoga mat, towel, and water. Weather updates on social media.
Aquarena Pool Partys
Date: Tuesday 15 January 2026
Time: 11:00am–3:00pm
Place: Aquarena 50m outdoor pool
Enjoy small pool inflatables and a special mermaid visit!
Date: Thursday 21 January 2026
Time: 11:00am–3:00pm
Place: Aquarena 50m outdoor pool
Have fun with small pool inflatables and meet friendly animals, including a koala, possum, wombat and many more.
Shuttle Smash Badminton
Dates: Monday 15 January – Thursday 15 January 2026
Time: Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Place: Manningham DISC
Shuttle Smash is an introductory program for children to experience badminton in a fun, inclusive environment. The program teaches children badminton through the development of fundamental movement skills, including co-ordination, flexibility, strength, balance and fine motor skills. Register HERE
HASP (Holiday Acceleration Swim Program)
Dates: Monday 12 January to Friday 16 January 2026
Time: Daily 30-minute lessons
Place: Aquarena
Active Manningham brings you an energetic 5-day initiative to accelerate swimming skills. Open to participants aged 3 years and above, HASP offers a focused and fun way to improve swimming abilities. Cost : $110 Register HERE (early bird $40 available now))
Evening Hoops Party
Dates: Friday 16 January 2026
Time: 4:00pm–10:00pm
Place: Mullum Mullum Stadium
Join the fun with music and special café deals.
Parent & Bubs Swim Class (Aquatic Playgroup)
Date: Every Monday and Wednesday, starting 19 January – 10.45am – 11.15am and 21 January – 9.45am – 10.15am
Place: Learn to Swim Pool, Aquarena
A fun and interactive water familiarisation class for parents and babies aged 3–12 months. Build water confidence and develop early swimming skills in a safe environment. Cost: General entry for parents and FREE for members/fitness passport holders.
Pickleball Come and Try
Date: Saturday 17 January 2026
Time: 9:00am–5:00pm
Place: Leeds Street Stadium
Discover pickleball, one of Australia’s fastest-growing sports, with this free hands-on session.
Water Safety Talk
Date: Wednesday 8 and Thursday 23 January 2025
Time: 1:30pm–2:00pm
Place: Aquarena
Learn how to stay safe by following key water safety tips.
Parents and Bubs Yoga
Date: Friday 9 January 2025
Time: 10.00am
Place: Mullum Mullum Stadium
A gentle, beginner-friendly class designed to support new parents in strengthening bonds through shared experiences with their little ones (ages 3–11 months). Sessions are 45-60 minutes.
My Manningham Fun Run and Walk Running Group
Date: Begins Sunday 19 January 2026
Time: TBC
Place: Manningham parks
Prepare for the My Manningham Fun Run and Walk by joining our running group. Whether your goal is to run 5 km, 10 km, or complete the 10 km walk, this group offers a supportive environment to help you train and stay motivated. Suitable for beginners and experienced participants alike, it’s a great way to build fitness, confidence, and community in the lead-up to the event.
Women’s Only Evening
Date: Sunday 25 January 2026
Time: 8.15pm – 10.00pm
Place: Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Join us at Aquarena for a safe, inclusive, and culturally sensitive space where women can stay active, build confidence, and focus on their health and wellbeing.
Australia Day Public Holiday
Date: Monday 26 January 2025
Open hours at Aquarena: TBC
Place: Active Manningham facilities
Members Mingle BBQ
Date: Monday 27 January 2026
Time: 11:00am–12:00pm
Place: Aquarena (near the 50m outdoor pool)
Join fellow members for a free BBQ and social hour.
