Children of all ages are invited to create, discover and connect in a series of workshops, talks and stories, offering something for every young creative adventurer.
Pick and choose the activities that suit your family best or try them all. Each event is sold separately, so be sure to secure your spot!
Crafty Kids’ Lab
Step into a world of imagination at Crafty Kids’ Lab — a fun-filled space bursting with hands-on activities where you can make, create and unleash your creativity! Will you make your very own bear buddy? Publish your own storybook? Or bring a winged wonder to life? Maybe all three!
Bear Buddies
Prolific textile artist Cat Rabbit leads an engaging draw-a-bear workshop, where kids can create their own unique bear and add it to the Wall of Bears!
Storybook Station
Led by Kids’ Own Publishing, this workshop lets kids write, illustrate and publish their very own story as a handcrafted eight-page booklet.
Winged Wonders
A colourful aviary awaits with award-winning children’s writer Anna Walker, as she guides young creators to craft their very own paper bird to take home and treasure.
Suitable for children of all ages.
Morning session: 9.30am — 11.30am
Afternoon session: 12pm – 2pm
Industrial School
Cost: Children (aged 2 16), $5 | Adults, Pay As You Wish
Your ticket will grant access to either the morning or afternoon session, with entry available within the first hour and a half of each session. To experience all three creative workshops, we recommend arriving early to make the most of your time.
Caution! This Event Contains Deadly Reptiles
Are you ready to meet some deadly (in a good way!) reptiles? Corey Tutt takes the stage for a mind-blowing journey into the world of Australia’s scaly critters.
Packed with mind-blowing science and rich First Nations knowledge, this adventure into the world of reptiles will share fascinating insights into Australia’s most scaly creatures – and you won’t just hear about reptiles… you’ll meet some too! Corey will be joined by wildlife ambassadors from Reptile Encounters – Melbourne’s favourite mobile zoo – so you can get up close and personal with these captivating animals, discovering that the world of reptiles is Deadly, in more ways than one!
About
Corey Tutt is a Kamilaroi man who was born on Yuin Country in Nowra on the New South Wales South Coast. In 2018, Corey founded DeadlyScience, a not-for-profit organisation that aims to provide science resources to remote schools in Australia, and connects young First Nations people with mentors to encourage their participation in STEM subjects.
In 2020, Corey was named the NSW Young Australian of the Year, and a Human Rights Hero by the Australian Human Rights Commission. In 2022, Corey received an OAM for service to Indigenous STEM education. He is an Associate Professor at Western Sydney University.
This event is suitable for families with children aged 8–12 years
10am – 11am
Magdalen Laundry
Cost: $22
Felice Arena: Live & Hilarious
Ready for a high-energy, laugh-out-loud event with one of Australia’s most beloved children’s authors?
Felice Arena will bring Abbotsford Convent to life with theatrical read-alongs, music, dancing and live illustration! With his signature humour and boundless energy, he will share stories from his latest picture books, including My Big Secret, Pasta! and Cheese!, entertaining and inspiring young readers and sparking their love of storytelling.
Join us for a joyful and interactive hour of fun that will have kids and their grown-ups giggling, moving and getting creative.
Suitable for children aged 3+
1 – 2pm
Magdalen Laundry
Cost: $22
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