Looking for fun hands-on activities across Australia this weekend? From fossil labs to solar boat races, these real-world experiences are perfect for curious young minds. Check out whatโs happening in your city June 14โ15, 2025!
Sydney
Dino Dig & Discover
๐ Time: June 14, 10:00 AM โ 12:30 PM
๐ Location: Australian Museum, Darlinghurst
๐ฐ Price: $65/child ๐ด Food: BYO (no hot food available onsite)
๐ Parking: Museum Garage, $45/day (limited)
๐ Medical Aid: Onsite first-aid staff
๐ฆ Activity: Unearth dinosaur fossils at a simulated excavation site
Build a Mini Ocean Filter
๐ Time: June 15, 2:00 PM โ 4:00 PM
๐ Location: SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Lab, Darling Harbour
๐ฐ Price: $58/child ๐ด Food: Light meals available (from $15)
๐ Parking: Harbour Car Park, $50/day
๐ Medical Aid: First-aid station available
๐ฆ Activity: Assemble a working ocean cleanup model
Brisbane
Space Capsule Simulator Workshop
๐ Time: June 14, 9:30 AM โ 12:00 PM
๐ Location: Queensland Space Centre, Toowong
๐ฐ Price: $70/child ๐ด Food: BYO (drinking water provided)
๐ Parking: Onsite, $30/day
๐ Medical Aid: AED + trained responder onsite
๐ฆ Activity: Simulate space missions and build model shuttles
Solar Boat Challenge
๐ Time: June 15, 3:30 PM โ 5:30 PM
๐ Location: Brisbane Riverside Park, South Bank
๐ฐ Price: $52/child ๐ด Food: Food trucks from $10
๐ Parking: Cultural Precinct Garage, $35/day
๐ Medical Aid: Waterside emergency aid booth
๐ฆ Activity: Build and race solar-powered mini boats
Melbourne
Treehouse Engineering Lab
๐ Time: June 14, 11:00 AM โ 1:30 PM
๐ Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, South Yarra
๐ฐ Price: $60/child ๐ด Food: BYO (picnic areas available)
๐ Parking: East Gate Parking, $40/day
๐ Medical Aid: Mobile ambulance on standby
๐ฆ Activity: Design treehouses using eco-friendly materials
Papermaking & Printing Lab
๐ Time: June 15, 2:00 PM โ 4:30 PM
๐ Location: State Library of Victoria Workshop, CBD
๐ฐ Price: $48/child ๐ด Food: Cafรฉ on site (from $12)
๐ Parking: Library Garage, $55/day
๐ Medical Aid: Basic medical kits
๐ฆ Activity: Make handmade paper and use vintage printing tools
Perth
DIY Stargazing Telescope
๐ Time: June 14, 6:30 PM โ 8:30 PM
๐ Location: Perth Observatory, Bickley
๐ฐ Price: $63/child
๐ด Food: BYO dinner
๐ Parking: Free onsite
๐ Medical Aid: First-aid responder onsite
๐ฆ Activity: Build a telescope and learn to navigate the stars
Desert Terrarium Workshop
๐ Time: June 15, 10:00 AM โ 12:00 PM
๐ Location: WA Botanic Garden Desert House, Kings Park
๐ฐ Price: $45/child ๐ด Food: Light meals available (from $15)
๐ Parking: Kings Park Lot, $25/day
๐ Medical Aid: Heat safety aid station
๐ฆ Activity: Create a sealed desert ecosystem in a jar
Adelaide
Fossil Cleaning Lab
๐ Time: June 14, 1:00 PM โ 3:30 PM
๐ Location: SA Museum Palaeontology Wing, North Terrace
๐ฐ Price: $55/child
๐ด Food: BYO (no eating inside the lab)
๐ Parking: Cultural District Garage, $38/day
๐ Medical Aid: Safety goggles and dust masks provided
๐ฆ Activity: Clean real fossils using professional tools
Wetland Bug Navigator Lab
๐ Time: June 15, 9:30 AM โ 11:30 AM
๐ Location: Adelaide Wetland Park, Brooklyn Park
๐ฐ Price: $42/child ๐ด Food: BBQ area (BYO food)
๐ Parking: Free onsite
๐ Medical Aid: Insect bite care kits
๐ฆ Activity: Design and test insect-inspired navigation tools
Extra Notes for All Cities
๐ฉบ Safety: Each event includes certified first-aid staff + injury kits
๐ Parking Info: Listed prices are capped daily rates
๐ฑ Food Options: โBYOโ = bring your own; โavailableโ = on-site purchase (avg. $10โ15)
๐ Booking Required: Reserve spots at least 48 hours in advance via official websites
๐ก๏ธ Certified: All events ACAS Level-3 child safety approved
๐ National Support Line: 131 450 (8:00 AM โ 8:00 PM AEDT)
๐ Source: AECR-2025 Registry (Australian Education & Child Recreation)