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Overview PlayUP is the Museum of Australian Democracy's imaginative family space with activities to educate, excite and challenge young minds. With listening pods and a roleplay Kindness Café, a fuzzy felt wall and facilitated craft activities, PlayUP has a range of exciting and immersive experiences that flip the traditional idea of museums completely on its …
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Uncover the inner workings of Canberra Glassworks with a hands-on workshop in the largest art facility in the Southern Hemisphere fully dedicated to studio glass. Under the guidance of some of Australia’s most acclaimed glass artists, choose between blowing your own tumbler in the Hotshop, fusing your own glass bowl, or crafting your own holiday …
Explore the themes of ancient Egypt in this hands-on activity for our youngest budding archaeologists. Toddlers will explore and experiment with a range of materials and textures to shape their own sandy pyramids. Wednesdays during ACT school term until 8 September 2024, 10.30 – 11am Free with entry to the Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery …
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Sample the region’s freshest produce at the Capital Region Farmers Market. The Market is a community project run by the Rotary Club of Hall, the only rural Rotary Club in the ACT. There are over 100 stallholders each week who bring their freshly picked, grown and hand crafted produce to the Market. Speak to a …
To mark the beginning of Children’s Book Week, they are celebrating May Gibbs, one of Australia’s best loved authors, illustrators and cartoonist. Her wonderful stories have been loved by many generations. Come along for a morning of arts and crafts and activities for all ages, allowing families to bask in the nostalgic, environmental legacy of …
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Dive into the world of storytelling, imagination, and discovery as we bring tales to life through interactive storytelling sessions. Bring your children along for a fun, engaging and educational morning out every Wednesday. Hear a story, act it out, sing a song, and a scavenger hunt to help us find Archie the cat hiding somewhere …
Do we have a treat for the smaller humans in your life! Little Faces is for babies and toddlers (with their grown up) to play, sing and have fun discovering a portrait together. This winter, join us as we look at the portrait, 'Blow Back' by Julie Rrap to explore breathing, bubbles and faces through …
Welcome to the Kitchen Garden! This is a free, drop-in program for ANU students and staff. Social and relaxed community gardening on campus. No experience is needed - come along and learn. We grow food to share using regenerative principles and promoting biodiversity. Participants can harvest and share in garden produce. The Kitchen Garden is …
Mark your calendars for Friday, 30 August, at the Canberra Theatre Centre! 🎭✨ Experience the magic of The Peasant Prince, Monkey Baa’s multi award-winning production, based on the inspiring book by Li Cunxin. Follow the incredible journey of 10-year-old Li from a poor village in northern China to a prestigious ballet academy in the big …
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The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) will host a Paralympic watch party, in partnership with Paralympics Australia and Channel Nine. Enjoy a free, fun day for the whole family and experience the thrill of the Paralympic Games on the big screen in the newly refurbished AIS Arena. Throughout the day there will be free AIS …
Open Air PlayUP is back, with a party twist for the school holidays. Join us in the Senate Courtyard for some of your favourite party games – musical chairs, Duck, Duck, Goose or an egg and spoon race. Challenge your family to a game of Giant Connect 4, a round of badminton and so much …
