Fast 5 What’s On
What’s On This Week – CBD
- City of Melbourne Children’s Week (23 Oct – 29 Oct) – Discover an exciting program of free and fun events for Children’s Week.
- Bush Playgroup at Royal Park (Mon 23 Oct) – Join Eco Explorers for a Pop-up Bush Playgroup for Children’s Week at Royal Park.
- Teddy Bears Picnic ( Wed 25 Oct) – Bring your favourite teddy to City Library and celebrate being a kid with a bearish hour of fun.
- Baby Bubbles and Songs ( Mon 23 Oct) – Play and sing together at Carlton Toy Library.
- Arty-Farty Storytime (Wed 25 Oct) – Unleash your creative side, clown around and let rip with art stories, fart jokes, silly songs and fun activities.
What’s On This Week – North
- Sensory Play Event – Children’s Week (Tues 24 Oct) – This event will include a range of play activities to stimulate the five senses and will involve exploration of different textures and creative play experiences.
- Toy Library Play Session (Mon 23 Oct) – This session will include a range of fun indoor and outdoor play activities for families to explore. Darebin Libraries will facilitate a storytelling group time.
- Storytime at Hotham Hub Toy Library (Tues 24 Oct) – Join us for a fun and relaxing storytime session to celebrate children’s week.
- Small World Play (Thurs 26 Oct) – Join us to create, explore and have adventures in small worlds.
- Little Explorer Wednesdays – Each week your minis will explore their creativity through a variety of fun (and free!) kids’ craft activities.
What’s On This Week – South
- Happy Kids Sports (Mondays & Fridays) – Casual sport classes for preschool children, that empower children to live a healthy life.
- Nature Play (Tuesdays) – Come along to Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve for Nature Play, an outdoor, child-led playgroup session facilitated by a qualified ranger.
- Aspendale Gardens Playgroup (Tuesdays & Thursdays) – Playgroup is an ideal place for children to learn and develop through play.
- WIIILD Wednesdays, Gumbuya World (Wednesdays) – Dive into Wildlife Wanderers, the trail of free-roaming wildlife, savour two interactive shows, and hop on junior rides! Get up close with exotic animals, connect with nature, and enjoy exciting entertainment every week!
What’s On This Week – East
- City of Stonnington Children’s Week (Mon 23 Oct – Sun 29 Oct) – Enjoy a range of activities to encourage children to create, explore, learn and have fun!
- Stay & Play (Tues 24 Oct & Fri 27 Oct) – Drop in to play with a selection of big toys including a toddler rollercoaster, foam shapes, giant LEGO® blocks and a baby play zone.
- Children’s Week at Collingwood Farm (Thus 26 Oct) – A fun-filled, free family day with face painting, storytime, reptiles, art activities and more.
- Children’s Week Picnic in the Park (Thurs 26 Oct) – Pack your picnic rug, food, sunscreen and a hat and join Knox families to celebrate Children’s Week with a Picnic in the Park. From babies to pre-schoolers, all ages are welcome to enjoy fun outdoor play and activities.
- Children’s Week Twilight Picnic (Thurs 26 Oct) – Celebrate Children’s Week this year at Maroondah Council’s free community twilight picnic event for children and families.
What’s On This Week – West
- Move and Groove (Mon 23 Oct) -A fun and funky session of music and drama games to get you moving, grooving and using your imagination!
- Children’s Week City of Melton (Tues 24 Oct & Thurs 26 Oct) – Dance, play, laugh and learn through a variety of hands-on activities and workshops, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
- Hey Dee Ho Children’s Week ( Mon 23 Oct & Wed 25 Oct) – Presented as part of Hobsons Bay Children’s Week celebrations, come and join Melissa from Hey Dee Ho on a musical adventure.
- Geelong Children’s Week (Mon 23 Oct – Sun 29 Oct) – Discover a fabulous range of events and activities on offer providing children and their families an opportunity to connect with local services and supports in a fun and engaging way.
- Incy Wincy Babies (Fri 27 Oct) – Barking Spider Creative artist guides carers with their babies through a visual art experience at the Gallery.
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