April is bursting with hands-on fun across the country! Whether your little ones dream of launching rockets, whipping up magical desserts, or becoming superheroes for a day, this weekendโs events are guaranteed to spark imaginations. Explore our top picks for April 12โ13, 2025! ๐
Sydney
Glow-Graffiti Lab
๐ Time: April 12, 2:00 PM โ 5:00 PM
๐ Location: Powerhouse Museum (500 Harris St, Ultimo)
๐ฐ Price: $28/child (includes glow paint + UV torch)
๐ด Food: Glow-in-the-dark lollipops (BYO water recommended)
๐ Parking: $30/day (weekend spots limited)
๐ Medical Aid: UV safety glasses + on-site first aid
๐ฆ Activity: Create glowing artwork in the dark; save digital versions via QR code
Magic Kitchen Mini Chef Contest
๐ Time: April 13, 2:00 PM โ 5:00 PM
๐ Location: The Kidsโ Cooking Lab (Darling Square)
๐ฐ Price: $40/child (includes ingredients + chef hat)
๐ Parking: Wilson Parking $20/4 hours
๐ Medical Aid: Allergy emergency kits
๐ฆ Activity: Build a floating marshmallow tower judged by professional chefs
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Brisbane
Superhero Fitness Bootcamp
๐ Time: April 12, 8:30 AM โ 11:00 AM
๐ Location: Riverside Adventure Park (Eagle St Pier)
๐ฐ Price: $30/child (includes cape + badge)
๐ Parking: Eagle Street Carpark $10/day
๐ฆ Activity: Rock wall rescues and laser obstacle runs
Rocket Launch Simulation Camp
๐ Time: April 13, 2:00 PM โ 4:30 PM
๐ Location: Queensland Space Centre (1 Eagle St)
๐ฐ Price: $45/child (includes mini rocket kit)
๐ Parking: $8/day
๐ Medical Aid: Blast-safety emergency kits
๐ฆ Activity: Air-pressure rocket launch with real-time data display
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Melbourne
Rainbow Lab: Chemistry Colour Masters
๐ Time: April 12, 10:00 AM โ 12:00 PM
๐ Location: Melbourne Science Workshop (400 Lygon St)
๐ฐ Price: $22/child (includes rainbow test tube)
๐ Parking: $15/day
๐ฆ Activity: Mix edible dyes to create layered rainbow jars
Fairy Tale Costume Parade
๐ Time: April 13, 1:00 PM โ 4:00 PM
๐ Location: Royal Exhibition Building Lawn (Nicholson St)
๐ฐ Price: Free (Costume rental $20/set)
๐ Parking: $8/day
๐ฆ Activity: March in fairy tale parades with pro photo sessions
Perth
Space Adventure VR Experience
๐ Time: April 12, 11:00 AM โ 2:00 PM
๐ Location: Perth Virtual Reality Centre (Murray St)
๐ฐ Price: $35/child (30-minute mission)
๐ Parking: $10/day
๐ฆ Activity: Build and explore a VR lunar base
Drone Obstacle Flight Challenge
๐ Time: April 13, 10:00 AM โ 1:00 PM
๐ Location: Perth Tech Park Arena (St Georges Terrace)
๐ฐ Price: $40/child (includes drone rental)
๐ Parking: $12/day
๐ฆ Activity: Navigate volcanic field simulations and generate flight reports
Adelaide
Mini Olympics
๐ Time: April 12, 8:00 AM โ 12:00 PM
๐ Location: Adelaide City Stadium (War Memorial Dr)
๐ฐ Price: $75/family (includes medals + T-shirts)
๐ Parking: Free
๐ฆ Activity: Kid-friendly track and archery challenges
Magical Science Show
๐ Time: April 13, 3:00 PM โ 5:00 PM
๐ Location: Adelaide Festival Centre (King William St)
๐ฐ Price: $20/person (Free for under 3s)
๐ Parking: $18/day
๐ฆ Activity: Dry ice volcanoes and color-changing experiments
Attentions
๐งญ Safety & Support: All venues feature Multilingual Parent Help Desks (English/Chinese/Japanese) and offer Free Child Tracking Wristbands (App-enabled)
โ Weather Plan: All outdoor events have indoor backup venues (SMS alerts 2 hours prior)
Get ready for a weekend bursting with science, magic, and creativity! ๐๐ Donโt forget to bring your curiosityโand maybe a spare pair of socks!
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