Looking for fun, safe, and creative activities for the kids this weekend? ๐ From seed bombs in Sydney ๐ฑ to fruit stamp art in Brisbane ๐, cardboard castles in Melbourne ๐จ, sand art bottles in Perth ๐๏ธ, and wool ball crafting in Adelaide ๐ โ thereโs something hands-on and exciting for every little explorer. All activities are designed to be simple, safe, and full of joy. ๐
๐ฑ Sydney
Seed Bomb Workshop
๐ Time: September 20, 10:00 โ 11:30 AM
๐ Location: Centennial Park Education Centre
๐ฐ Price: $15/child (includes clay, soil, and wildflower seeds)
๐ด Food: Park cafรฉ ($8 juice + cake set)
๐ Parking: Park car park $12/day
๐ Medical Aid: Gloves and hand sanitizer provided
๐ฆ Activity: Mix seeds and soil into clay balls to take home or plant in designated areas.
Tape Maze Challenge
๐ Time: September 21, 2:30 โ 4:00 PM
๐ Location: Parramatta Park Lawn Area
๐ฐ Price: Free (colored tape provided)
๐ด Food: Park ice cream truck ($5 each)
๐ Parking: Free park parking
๐ Medical Aid: Non-slip socks provided
๐ฆ Activity: Design and run through a creative tape maze on the grass.
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๐ Brisbane
Fruit & Veggie Stamp Art
๐ Time: September 20, 9:30 โ 11:00 AM
๐ Location: New Farm Park Riverside Pavilion
๐ฐ Price: $12/child (apples, capsicum, okra, and eco-paint provided)
๐ด Food: Farmers market in the park (fresh fruit $5/box)
๐ Parking: Free park parking
๐ Medical Aid: Edible-grade paint, aprons provided
๐ฆ Activity: Use cut vegetables as stamps to create colorful artwork.
PVC Tube Telephone Build
๐ Time: September 21, 3:00 โ 4:00 PM
๐ Location: South Bank Parklands, Lagoon East Lawn
๐ฐ Price: $18/child (PVC pipes and connectors provided)
๐ด Food: Hot dog stand by the lagoon ($7 each)
๐ Parking: South Bank car park $22/day
๐ Medical Aid: Soft pipe caps for safety
๐ฆ Activity: Assemble long โtelephonesโ to chat from a distance.
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๐จ Melbourne
Edible Finger Paints
๐ Time: September 20, 11:00 AM โ 12:30 PM
๐ Location: Carlton Gardens, Royal Exhibition Building Lawn
๐ฐ Price: $10/child (yogurt-based edible paints + paper provided)
๐ด Food: Sample the safe, edible paints onsite
๐ Parking: Carlton Gardens car park $25/day
๐ Medical Aid: Rinse station and wet wipes available
๐ฆ Activity: Create art directly with safe, edible finger paints.
Cardboard Castle Building Contest
๐ Time: September 21, 1:00 โ 2:30 PM
๐ Location: Federation Square Main Plaza
๐ฐ Price: Free (cardboard and tape provided)
๐ด Food: Crepe truck on the plaza ($9 each)
๐ Parking: Federation Square car park $40/day
๐ Medical Aid: Safety scissors and protective gloves provided
๐ฆ Activity: Work in teams to build walk-in cardboard castles.
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๐๏ธ Perth
Sand Art Bottles
๐ Time: September 20, 10:00 โ 11:00 AM
๐ Location: Cottesloe Beach Sand Area
๐ฐ Price: $20/child (colored sand and bottles provided)
๐ด Food: Fish & chips shop by the beach ($15 each)
๐ Parking: Beach car park $12/day
๐ Medical Aid: Goggles provided to prevent sand in eyes
๐ฆ Activity: Layer colored sands into bottles for a beachy artwork.
Shadow Theatre Show
๐ Time: September 21, 5:30 โ 6:30 PM (sunset)
๐ Location: Kings Park Lookout
๐ฐ Price: $15/child (hand puppets and screen provided)
๐ด Food: Picnic area available (BYO food)
๐ Parking: Free parking at Fraser Ave
๐ Medical Aid: LED safety lamps provided
๐ฆ Activity: Create shadow stories and performances with the sunset.
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๐ Adelaide
Wool Ball Craft
๐ Time: September 20, 10:30 AM โ 12:00 PM
๐ Location: Adelaide Hills Farm
๐ฐ Price: $22/child (wool and soapy water provided)
๐ด Food: Farm-baked treats ($8 scones)
๐ Parking: Free farm parking
๐ Medical Aid: Hand cream and waterproof aprons provided
๐ฆ Activity: Roll and felt wool into handmade balls using traditional methods.
Mini Veggie Garden Planting
๐ Time: September 21, 11:00 AM โ 12:30 PM
๐ Location: Adelaide Botanic Garden Education Area
๐ฐ Price: $25/child (pot, soil, and seeds included)
๐ด Food: Garden cafรฉ sandwiches ($10 each)
๐ Parking: Botanic Garden car park $10/day
๐ Medical Aid: Gardening gloves and child-safe tools provided
๐ฆ Activity: Plant your own mini veggie garden to take home.
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โ General Notes
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Activity Difficulty: All activities have no more than 3 steps.
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Safety Standard: Certified under Australian Child Safety Standard (AS/NZS ISO 8124).
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Medical Aid: Basic first-aid staff and child-specific first-aid kits at each site.
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Parking: Prices listed are capped daily rates.
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Booking: All activities support on-site registration.
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Special Notes:
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Sydneyโs seed bombs use local wildflower seeds (eco-certified).
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Melbourneโs edible paints are yogurt-based (common allergens labeled).
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Perthโs sand art uses shatter-proof plastic bottles (safe for under 5s).
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Rain Plan: Outdoor events move to nearby community centers (marked as โRainbow Sunโ).
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Affordability: All activities cost under $10 per child for materials, no prior skills required โ truly โJust Arrive & Play, Worry-Free!โ ๐