It’s been 7 years since we first opened our doors and welcomed you inside to experience the power of PLAY! Our gardens have grown, our experiences have been developed and expanded on, and you, our wonderful visitors have been growing up too!

Come and join us over two fun-filled days on Friday 20 May (9am – 1pm) and Saturday 21 May (9am-3:30pm) as we celebrate our 7th birthday with special activities, shows and workshops, all FREE after entry!

WHAT’S ON!

• CreARTivity
  Fri 9:30am – 11:30am / Sat – 9:30am – 11:30am & 1pm – 3pm
  Get arty and see what different shapes and patterns you can make by using a feather as a paint brush.
• STEAM Program
  Fri 10:30am – 12:00pm & Sat 10:30am – 1:00pm
  Make local and international landmarks from BLOCKS!! Children will develop their sorting skills, shape recognition and spatial awareness.
• Interactive Storytime
  Fri 12pm / Sat 12pm & 2pm
  We’re bringing Martin Waddell’s classic, ‘The Pig in the Pond’ to life!! Join us as we retell the story, sings songs and play with puppets. 

SPECIAL GUESTS

• Traditional Weaving Techniques – presented by Coomaditchie
  Fri & Sat 10am – 11:30am
  Learn different weaving techniques with Ally from Coomaditchie United Aboriginal Corporation and create your very own piece to take home.
• Bubbleology Show – presented by Science Space
  Fri & Sat 10am & 11am
  Explore what bubbles are made of and learn why bubbles are so stretchy and lazy! Fun for the whole family, this show features fire bubbles, liquid nitrogen bubbles and more!
• Life Rhythms Music Workshop – presented by Wollongong Conservatorium
  Sat 1pm
  Join Kaija and Ann as they deliver a playful, multicultural music education program encouraging the development of vital learning areas through interactive music and movement experiences!
• “Pop” goes the balloon! – presented by the Children’s Technology Play Space
  Fri 11:30am & 12:30pm
  Have you ever wondered how balloons work and what actually happens when you hear that loud “pop” as they burst? In the Children’s Technology Play Space we will using technology to investigate this “pop” by using water balloons to find out: ‘what makes water balloons burst?’ and ‘what happens when they burst?’.  

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL (EVEN FOR MEMBERS)!