Looking for unique family-friendly activities this weekend? We’ve gathered the most exciting experiences happening across five major cities. Check out the list below and plan an unforgettable weekend of adventure!
Sydney: Future Explorers & Ocean Adventurers 🏗🌊
Future City Architect Challenge
🕒 Time: March 22, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: UTS Creative Workshop (702-730 Harris St, Ultimo)
💰 Price: Family Pass $80 (includes 3D printing materials)
🍽️ Food: No food allowed inside; family café available on the ground floor
🏧 Parking: UTS parking available for $12/day
🏥 Medical Aid: On-site first aid staff
👨🎓 Activity: Make a tiny earth-friendly city with green materials and learn about sun energy.
Winning designs will be displayed at the UTS exhibition hall!
Ocean Sonar Discovery Tour
🕒 Time: March 23, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Manly Beach Marine Research Centre (1 North Steyne, Manly)
💰 Price: $40 per person (ages 6+)
🍽️ Food: Optional ocean-themed snack pack available for $15
🏧 Parking: Manly parking lot, $10/day
🏥 Medical Aid: Research center first aid station
👨🎓 Activity: Use sonar technology to detect shipwrecks and create a coral reef sound map—without getting wet!
Melbourne: Magic & Racing Thrills 🧙♂️🏎️
Wizard Academy Experience
🕒 Time: March 22, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Old Melbourne Gaol (377 Russell St)
💰 Price: $55 per child (includes wizard robe & wand)
🍽️ Food: No food allowed inside; magical-themed tea sets available for $20
🏧 Parking: Limited—public transport recommended ($25/day parking nearby)
🏥 Medical Aid: Medical station at the entrance
👨🎓 Activity: Solve old jail riddles, try magic science tricks, and watch a fun light show at night.
Mini Racing Engineer Day
🕒 Time: March 23, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Albert Park F1 Track (Aughtie Dr, Albert Park)
💰 Price: Family Pass $90 (includes mini racing car kit)
🍽️ Food: On-site food trucks available
🏧 Parking: Free parking at the track
🏥 Medical Aid: On-site medical center
👨🎓 Activity: Visit an F1 pit stop, design an aerodynamic race car, and test your creation on a 1:10 scale track!
Perth: Stargazing & Pirate Battles 🌌🏴☠️
Desert Stargazing Campout
🕒 Time: March 22, 5:00 PM – March 23, 8:00 AM
📍 Location: Pinnacles Desert (shuttle service available)
💰 Price: $120 per person (includes tent & dinner)
🍽️ Food: Campfire BBQ provided
🏧 Parking: Free at meeting point (registration required)
🏥 Medical Aid: Professional medical staff on
👨🎓 Activity: Local guides teach how to follow stars, make sand art, and find night-time desert animals.
Pirate Ship Treasure Hunt
🕒 Time: March 23, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour (1 Fleet St, Fremantle)
💰 Price: $30 per child (includes pirate costume)
🍽️ Food: Pirate-themed snacks available onboard
🏧 Parking: $10/day at the harbor
🏥 Medical Aid: First aid kit available on the ship
👨🎓 Activity: Board a replica pirate ship, decode treasure maps, and engage in a water cannon battle against rival "pirates"!
Adelaide: Knights & Robot Farmers ⚔️🤖
Medieval Knight Training Camp
🕒 Time: March 22, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Adelaide Showground (Goodwood Rd, Wayville)
💰 Price: $50 per child (includes armor rental)
🍽️ Food: Medieval market available
🏧 Parking: Free on-site
🏥 Medical Aid: First aid tent available
👨🎓 Activity: Learn how knights act, play sword fights with soft swords, and make a castle from boxes!
Robot Farm Day
🕒 Time: March 23, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Tech Farm near Cleland Wildlife Park (365 Mount Lofty Summit Rd)
💰 Price: Family Pass $75 (includes lunch)
🍽️ Food: Organic farm-to-table meal provided
🏧 Parking: Free parking on-site
🏥 Medical Aid: Farm medical station available
👨🎓 Activity: Program robots to feed animals and build a solar-powered irrigation system.
Brisbane: River Detectives & Dino Hunters 🌊🦖
River Eco-Detective Camp
🕒 Time: March 22, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Brisbane River, Kangaroo Point Cliffs Dock
💰 Price: $35 per child (parents attend free)
🍽️ Food: Optional eco-lunch box for $10
🏧 Parking: Free 4-hour parking near the dock
🏥 Medical Aid: On-site first aid team
👨🎓 Activity: Gather water from rivers, study tiny living things using a microscope, and make a report on how clean the river is.
Dinosaur Fossil Dig Theatre
🕒 Time: March 23, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Fossil Lab, University of Queensland (Sir William MacGregor Dr, St Lucia)
💰 Price: $20 per person (ages 5+)
🍽️ Food: No food inside; outdoor picnic area available
🏧 Parking: Free on weekends
🏥 Medical Aid: First aid kit in lab
👨🎓 Activity: Help scientists clean real dinosaur bones and join a fun play about why dinosaurs disappeared.
Final Tips
✅ Book early—popular events sell out fast!
✅ Check official websites for last-minute updates.
✅ Pack sunscreen, water, and your sense of adventure!
No matter where you are, March 22-23, 2025, is filled with fun! Happy exploring! 🚀