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Damien Leith at The Panorama Hotel
2026-09-19 17:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Panorama Hotel, 1 Quail Street, St Helens, TAS, 7216, Australia
Don’t miss an unforgettable evening with Damien Leith live at Panorama Hotel St Helens. The acclaimed singer-songwriter will deliver a memorable performance filled with beautiful vocals, heartfelt songs and outstanding musicianship. This is a special ticketed event that promises a fantastic night of entertainment for music lovers. Secure your tickets early and join us for a truly exceptional live music experience.

RELICS: A New World Rises
2026-09-19 - 2027-01-31 | Canberra Museum & Gallery, 180 London Circuit, Canberra
RELICS: A New World Rises is an immersive exhibition where vintage objects become homes for intricate miniature worlds built from LEGO® bricks.
A refrigerator becomes a cryogenic wellness resort. A Volkswagen Beetle powers an underground energy revolution. A grandfather clock becomes a time machine. Across more than 15 large-scale installations, tiny civilisations have adapted to the objects left behind by humanity, each one filled with hidden details, layered narratives and unexpected humour.
Created by LEGO® Masters winners Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler, RELICS combines sculpture, design, storytelling and nostalgia into an experience unlike a traditional museum exhibition or typical LEGO® display. The deeper you look, the more you discover.
Set in an imagined future where humans have abandoned Earth, the exhibition playfully explores creativity, consumer culture, sustainability and the objects we leave behind.
Loved by all, from ages 0–99, RELICS invites visitors to slow down, look closer, and rediscover the joy of curiosity and imagination.
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorise or endorse this exhibition.

Bloom After Dark
2026-09-18 17:30 - 2026-10-03 21:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Pall Mall, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Experience the Bendigo Region’s Parks and Gardens like never before as the tulips light up in a spectacular rainbow display this spring school holidays! With giant interactive flowers, light displays, floral projections and more, this is the ultimate spring night experiences. Running nightly during the spring school holidays, this free, family friendly activation is sure to impress the entire whole family.

Everlasting Kings Park Festival
2026-09-18 - 2026-10-04 | Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Fraser Avenue, Perth, WA, 6005, Australia
We’ve been wild about wildflowers for 62 years at the Everlasting Kings Park Festival!
There are events for everyone to enjoy throughout September as we celebrate the nature and culture of Western Australia in Perth’s favourite park.
Spring 2026 will be a feast for the senses with thousands of wildflowers and more than 3,000 WA plant species on display. There are dozens of fabulous workshops, displays, guided walks and talks, family activities and much more to explore.
The Festival is proudly presented by Kings Park and Botanic Garden and supported by volunteers and tour operators.
Festival facts
We love getting everyone involved, so many of the Festival events and activities are free, from displays, to guided walks and talks.
We have an army of passionate horticulturists and volunteers who are recognised as being among the most skilled in the world. Behind the scenes, they are supported by the Kings Park Nursery, which produces all the plants you see in gardens from seed.
It’s a year-round preparation for the Kings Park Festival, with approximately 25 staff and 20 volunteers planting wildflowers for a three-month period leading up to the Festival. Garden planning, seed germination and growing plants in the nursery happens up to three years in advance of each Festival.
The Festival was made possible by a diverse team which includes Kings Park staff and volunteers from the Friends of Kings Park, Kings Park Volunteer Guides and Friends of Bold Park Bushland.
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Why do we have a festival?
The Everlasting Kings Park Festival celebrates the amazing plant life of Western Australia, promoting its beauty and the pressing need for its conservation. Most events and activities take place in the Western Australian Botanic Garden, one of the most visited and well-regarded botanic gardens in the world. The WA Botanic Garden is devoted to native flora in recognition of Western Australia’s mega-diverse, fragile and uniquely beautiful plant life. The South West region of WA (including Perth) is one of Australia’s two globally recognised biodiversity hotspots.
The Western Australian Botanic Garden is a leader in environmental conservation, horticulture, community education and scientific research, which has made its plant collection one of the best in the world. Its displays are ‘living galleries’ of painstakingly curated collections of plants.
The Western Australian Botanic Garden also encompasses much of the State’s cultural heritage – from ancient Noongar history to modern day – through public art, memorials, trails and garden displays. It is also the venue for many cultural events each year including concerts.
The Everlasting Kings Park Festival has run every September since 1964, making it one of the longest running festivals in Australia.

Village of Gnomes
2026-09-18 - 2026-10-04 | Bendigo Botanic Gardens, 557-559 Napier St, White Hills, VIC, 3550, Australia
These spring holidays, the Bendigo Botanic Gardens will be visited by 11 very special guests, the Spring Bloom Gnomes. They’ll be hiding in the gardens waiting to be found, as they lead you along a trail through the park to the wonderful Botanic garden play space. The Village of gnomes is free family activity exclusively for the spring school holidays.

Giant Lollipop Making Days
2026-09-16 09:00 - 2026-09-20 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, 1200 Great Ocean Road, Bellbrae, VIC, 3228, Australia
Join The Chocolateries for Giant Lollipop Making Days and help support the Alannah & Madeline Foundation.
Create a giant chocolate lollipop with your favourite toppings, then take it home to enjoy. No bookings required and only $10 per person. Subject to availability
With 50% of Giant Lollipop Making sales going towards helping keep children and young people free from violence and trauma. Click here to learn more about the Alannah & Madeline Foundation.
Visit these websites for more information:
Giant chocolate lollipop making days – Alannah & Madeline Foundation

Giant lollipop making days

Giant lollipop making days

Bendigo Annual Tulip Display
2026-09-14 - 2026-10-11 | Pall Mall, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Discover a rainbow of colour at the Bendigo Annual Tulip Display. Stroll through stunning gardens filled with thousands of vibrant tulips, enjoy a picnic with the family and snap beautiful springtime photos. This free tulip display is the perfect way to celebrate the beauty of changing seasons.
For more information, visit: Bendigo Annual Tulip Display – Bendigo & Heathcote

SLIDE Youth Dance Theatre - Someone Else’s Story
2026-09-09 10:30 - 2026-09-11 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | AANT Centre, 93 Mitchell Street, Darwin City, NT, 0800, Australia
Communities are made up of vulnerable, unique and beautifully flawed people. And that’s a good thing, because it would be boring if we were all the same.
Someone Else’s Story is a sharp, comedic exploration of society’s moral fabric when an ordinary morning train ride quickly derails and the commuters, a band of misfits, find themselves in a very tricky position.
Collectively, they must work together to solve a HUGE dilemma before they reach the end of the train line; strangers when they first stepped into the carriage, and then colleagues, one might say, when the train pulls into the last station.
Caught in the crossfire of conflicting opinions, quiet crushes, prickly personalities and problem solving geniuses, Heather is having a difficult day.
Sometimes, difficult days are made better when you let good people in.
A reimagining of the 2019 hit, this production delivers hilarious storytelling, bold physicality, poignant characters and mandarin essence.
In Someone Else’s Story, you might see the vulnerable, unique and beautiful parts of yourself…

SOUTH WEST JAPAN FESTIVAL
2026-09-07 - 2026-09-20 | Queen’s Garden, Queens Gardens, Bunbury, WA, 6230, Australia
Bringing Japan to the South West!
The South West Festival of Japan is back for its ninth year! Join us in celebrating everything Japan, from lantern festivals to anime quiz nights, crafting workshops to artist exhibitions, fine dining experiences, school performances, and the (highly anticipated!) annual stamp rally!

Father’s Day at Tuggeranong
2026-09-06 11:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Canberra Southern Cross Club Tuggeranong, Cnr Pitman &, Holwell St, Greenway, ACT, 2900, Australia
It’s our shout this Father’s Day.
All dads receive a complimentary schooner of beer, glass of Tatachilla wine, or soft drink with lunch this Father’s Day.
And you could win. Every dad who joins us on the day gets an entry into our prize draw, with the chance to win:

2 tickets to our Parrilla Masterclass
A Capital Brewing prize pack

Book your table for Father’s Day today.

Father’s Day at Woden
2026-09-06 11:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, 92-96 Corinna Street Woden, Canberra, ACT, 2606, Australia
We’re pouring a cold one for dad
This Father’s Day, dad’s first drink is on us. On Sunday 6 September 2026, all fathers receive a complimentary schooner of beer, glass of Tatachilla wine, or soft drink at Woden. Bring the family in and make a day of it at your local club.
Available during lunch service only.

Taste & Create – Gourmet Bar
2026-09-06 11:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Yarra Valley Chocolate & Ice Creamery, 35 Old Healesville Rd, Yarra Glen, VIC, 3775, Australia
Taste your way through 12 of our most-popular handcrafted chocolates, then get creative and make your own Gourmet Chocolate Bar! Choose from dozens of unique ingredients and blend with our milk, dark or white couverture chocolate. $36 per person for 30 minutes. Book your spot online today.

Makers Markets & Spring Stalls at The Panorama Hotel
2026-09-06 10:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Panorama Hotel, 1 Quail Street, St Helens, TAS, 7216, Australia
Celebrate the arrival of spring at our Makers Markets & Spring Stalls event at Panorama Hotel St Helens. Discover unique handmade products, local artisans, creative gifts, homewares, delicious treats and more. It’s the perfect opportunity to support local makers while enjoying a wonderful day out with family and friends. Browse, shop and explore everything our talented community has to offer.

Father's Day at The Chocolateries
2026-09-06 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Mornington Peninsula Chocolaterie, 45 Cook Street, Flinders, VIC, 3929, Australia
This Father’s Day, skip the socks and surprise Dad with something he’ll really love… chocolate!
From handcrafted chocolates and indulgent hampers to our one kilo chocolate blocks, rocky road, chocolate-coated treats, chocolate tennis and golf balls, and all his favourite chocolatey delights, you’ll find the perfect gift for every kind of Dad at The Chocolateries.
Looking for something extra special? Turn Father’s Day into a sweet family adventure. Enjoy breakfast or lunch at our all-day Café in the Yarra Valley or Great Ocean Road, indulge in handcrafted chocolates, artisan ice cream and irresistible desserts, then let the little ones help choose the perfect gift for Dad.
With free entry and just a short drive from Melbourne, it’s the perfect excuse to spend quality time together and make delicious memories.

Father’s Day Buffet Breakfast at Jamison
2026-09-06 08:30 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Canberra Southern Cross Club Jamison, Cnr Catchpole &, Bowman St, Macquarie, ACT, 2614, Australia
Treat dad to a relaxed and delicious Father’s Day Buffet Breakfast at Jamison. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat spread with something for everyone, from fresh fruit and pastries to a full cooked breakfast. A warm and welcoming way to start his special day, with the whole family along for the ride.
Staying on for lunch? Every father in your group receives a complimentary schooner of beer, a glass of Tatachilla wine, or a soft drink, on us.

FATHER’S DAY AT SOCIAL FAIR!
2026-09-06 | Social Fair, 14 Smethurst St, Cranbourne, VIC, 3977, Australia
Dad deserves a BIG day out! Join us this Father’s Day for a day packed with fun, food and giveaways! Father’s Day Big Breakfast Free Drink Card on arrival Father’s Day Hamper to WIN in-store Instagram Giveaway Father’s Day Colouring-in for the kids Plus, plenty of adventure and family fun! Sunday 6th September Social Fair Coburg 9am-6pm & Cranbourne 10am-6pmReserve a table here! https://socialfair.com.au/#socialfair #fathersdaymelbourne #familyfun #cranbourne #coburg #thingstodomelbourne

Father's Day Movie Night
2026-09-05 16:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Darwin) | Anula Oval, 59 Yanyula Dr, Anula, NT, 0812, Australia
Join the Waters Ward Elected Members to celebrate Father’s Day with an afternoon of family fun, activities, food, competitions and an outdoor movie screening of Paper Planes (G) under the stars. A free and fun community event to celebrate our dads and carers at Anula Oval on Saturday 5 September 2026 from 4.30pm.
The Father’s Day movie night event is packed with activities the whole family will love. Visit the Fun in the Parks team and Fun Bus to make a special Father’s Day card or enter a drawing competition. Get active with our sports activities or challenge the family to a fun race for the chance to win prizes before settling in for the outdoor movie screening of Paper Planes (2014).
Activities include
– Visit Fairy Jill and have your face painted.
– Make a Father’s Day card with the Fun Bus team or enter our drawing competition
– Prize events! Compete to win at the 3-legged race, egg and spoon race or stilts race
– Have an Animal Encounter at the petting zoo.
– Come along to have a putt with Golf NT or score a goal with the Garuda Football club.
– We will have a community BBQ brought to you by the local football club, Garuda FC
– City of Darwin’s environment team will have a stall with native plants to giveaway.
– Darwin Neighbourhood Watch and the Men’s Shed will also have community stalls to visit.
Movie Night
Bring your picnic set up and get cosy for an outdoor viewing of Paper Planes (G) under the stars.
Bring your own dinner or grab something from the community BBQ.
The movie will begin at 6:30 pm. We suggest you get here early, set up your picnic and then go enjoy the activities before settling in for the screening.
Paper Planes (2014)
12 year-old Dylan discovers he has an unusual hidden talent for making great paper planes. With the support of his eccentric granddad and funny friends, Dylan eventually makes it to the junior championships in Japan. Competing with the world’s best not only helps Dylan build better planes, he builds new friendships and works with his dad to build a better relationship together. This is an uplifting family drama with an imaginative premise and some hilarious moments.

Family High Tea at The Chocolateries Great Ocean Road
2026-09-05 11:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, 1200 Great Ocean Road, Bellbrae, VIC, 3228, Australia
Enjoy a fun family friendly high tea served at private tables in The Chocolateries’ Pod Cafe. Adults will enjoy a refreshing drink on arrival, followed by decadent petite delights, scones, ribbon sandwiches and pastries created by the Chocolateries’ team of talented chefs and Chocolatiers plus endless organic local teas, barista coffee and real hot chocolates. Children will be treated to delightful and creative pastries and savoury treats plus endless milkshakes and hot chocolates.
Costs: $70 per adult & $29 per child (plus booking fees). Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bookings are essential.
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Link to book and learn more: https://www.gorci.com.au/events/family-high-tea-3/

Twilight Market
2026-09-04 16:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Market Square Pavilion, 13-17 Oldaker Street,, Devonport, TAS, 7310, Australia
Monthly Twilight Market & Street food night!Bring the kids – bring the dog – bring whomever, for a night of shopping, eating, and fun!
When: 4pm-8pm
Where: Market Square Pavilion
Cost: Free event!

Where is the Green Sheep?
2026-09-04 11:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Burnie Arts Centre, 77-79 Wilmot Street, Burnie, TAS, 7320, Australia
A Monkey Baa Theatre Company and QPAC’s Out of the Box co-production
Based on the book by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek
Written for the stage and directed by Eva Di Cesare
Where is the Green Sheep? is an immersive visual theatre experience based on the beloved children’s book by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek. We meet Blue Sheep who loves blue flowers and Red Sheep who loves to cartwheel in the fields, Bath Sheep who loves bubbles and Bed Sheep who loves to bounce… But where IS that Green Sheep?
Blending puppetry and animation, this beautiful production invites young audiences to join our three farmers on their quest to find the elusive green sheep. Co-created with students from Bankstown West Public School, this production integrates their voices as narrators, ensuring the work resonates deeply with young audiences.
Where is the Green Sheep? is a co-production with QPAC’s Out of the Box in association with Arts Centre Melbourne, The Sydney Opera House and The Art House, Wyong.

Play free day at NMA Discovery Centre
2026-09-02 09:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton, ACT, 260, Australia
Community day: Play free at the Discovery Centre in recognition of Indigenous Literacy Day.
The National Museum of Australia’s Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre is a fun, immersive play and learn space for children of all abilities from birth to 6 years. Sessions run for 75 minutes and include free activities in the mini makers corner.
Bookings Essential.
Booking link: https://my.nma.gov.au/51414/51484

CODE Sports NBL Blitz
2026-09-02 - 2026-09-06 | Red Energy Arena (Bendigo Stadium), 91 Inglis street,, West Bendigo, Australia
Get ready for five huge days of basketball action as the CODE Sports NBL Blitz takes over Bendigo. Cheer on Australia’s top NBL teams, enjoy family-friendly fan experiences and soak up the exciting game-day atmosphere. With all 10 NBL teams hitting the court as they gear up for the new season, fans can catch non-stop action, see their favourite stars up close and enjoy a range of activities with them. Tickets are on sale now, so make sure you don’t miss this action packed weekend.

70's Roller Disco is back at Sk8house!
2026-08-29 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | SK8HOUSE, 3/2 Amayla Cres, Carrum Downs, VIC, 3201, Australia
Get ready for a fun-filled night of skating to all your favourite 70’s disco hits. Dress up in your best retro outfit, enjoy a great atmosphere and compete for Best Dressed prizes.
Bring your family or friends and roll the night away under the disco lights with three hours of classic tunes, skating and plenty of fun.
Bookings are recommended. Come along and experience one of Sk8house’s most popular themed events.
Entry:
$18 per person
$64 group pass for 4
Skate hire $4 per person
Visit their website to find out more & book your tickets: https://www.sk8house.com.au/blog/

Rising Rockets
2026-08-28 16:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Darwin) | Parap Swimming Pool, 77 Ross Smith Avenue, Parap, NT, 0820, Australia
Rising Rockets- Blast off into Club Swimming!
Everyone is invited!
28th August 4:00pm-6:00pm at Parap Pool.
Rising Rockets is a fun, welcoming and non-competitive program designed to help children aged 5–10 years make the exciting transition from Learn to Swim into junior swimming clubs and squad programs.
The program is perfect for swimmers who are ready to take their next step but may not yet feel confident joining a formal squad. Through fun games, teamwork and age-appropriate swimming activities, Rising Rockets helps children build confidence, develop fundamental swimming skills and become familiar with the swimming club environment.
Swimmers are grouped according to their ability and confidence, allowing them to learn and progress at their own pace. Sessions introduce swimmers to freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke skills, kicking, streamlines, body position, turns, underwater skills, squad lane etiquette and basic racing skills.
Rising Rockets also supports parents and carers by providing information about swimming clubs, squad pathways and opportunities to continue their child’s swimming journey.
Web: nt.swimming.org.au/events
Please register your interest: https://swimcentral.swimming.org.au/programs/8a63418b-4f94-f111-8076-6045bde6e2a0/detail

Kids Corner
2026-08-27 10:00 - 2026-12-31 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Burnie Arts Centre, 77-79 Wilmot Street, Burnie, TAS, 7320, Australia
KIDS CORNER is a brand-new, dedicated play space designed especially for children aged 0–7 years and their carers — a warm, welcoming place to gather, connect and explore within the beautifully redeveloped Burnie Arts building.
Created as a relaxed and regular social hub, PLAY is all about easy mornings, friendly faces and joyful discovery. Whether you’re meeting friends, making new ones, or simply looking for a comfortable place to spend time with your little one, this is your space.
A Space to Connect, Play and Belong
At Burnie Arts KIDS CORNER you’ll find:

A thoughtfully designed play environment for babies, toddlers and young children
Quality toys and hands-on activities to spark imagination
Comfortable seating and beautiful surroundings for carers
A casual, welcoming atmosphere that encourages conversation and connection

This is a place where children can explore at their own pace while carers relax, chat and build community. No pressure, no rush — just a friendly, creative environment to enjoy together.

Art, Play and Discovery
Located within Burnie Arts, KIDS CORNER offers easy access to everything the building has to offer — including inspiring exhibitions in the adjacent art gallery. Make a morning of it: enjoy playtime, wander through the gallery, and immerse yourselves in creativity together.
We believe children and art belong together. PLAY makes it easy to introduce your child to art and culture in a natural, joyful way.
Make KIDS CORNER Your Regular Hangout
We can’t wait for KIDS CORNER to become a favourite weekly ritual for families across our community — a place where children grow in confidence, carers build friendships, and creativity is part of everyday life.
Come along, settle in, and make yourself at home.
KIDS CORNER — where little imaginations (and big conversations) grow.
For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, please remember that children must be supervised by their parent, guardian, or carer at all times while using this play area.

Darwin Symphony Orchestra - Shakespeare & Symphony
2026-08-22 19:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | AANT Centre, 93 Mitchell Street, Darwin City, NT, 0800, Australia
Epic, romantic, and deeply human, this world premiere concert-theatre production reveals why Shakespeare’s stories continue to resonate across centuries. Under the musical direction of Darwin Symphony Orchestra Artistic Director and Chief Conductor Richard Mills, this immersive event blends the richness of orchestral sound with the raw energy of live theatre.

Shakespeare’s works have inspired some of the most magnificent music ever written, and this program celebrates that legacy with drama, beauty, and emotional depth. One of the Northern Territory’s most celebrated actors, Rob Collins, brings Shakespeare’s words vividly to life, weaving spoken performance through a program of orchestral masterworks.

The tragic romance of Romeo and Juliet is explored through the music of Berlioz and Tchaikovsky, while Mendelssohn’s sparkling score illuminates the mischievous magic of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The evening culminates in Vaughan Williams’ radiant Serenade to Music, performed by Darwin vocal ensemble Vocalective. This luminous work sets Shakespeare’s lyrical reflections on harmony from The Merchant of Venice to music, offering a moving tribute to the power of art and connection.

Directed by Brown’s Mart Artistic Director Yvette Walker, a proud Waanyi woman, the production is shaped by a creative team deeply rooted in the Territory’s artistic community. Shari Sebbens, Director of Top End Bub and star of The Sapphires, provides creative development support, while Logie-nominated, FCAA award-winning actor Rob Collins anchors the performance with his magnetic stage presence.

Presented in collaboration with Darwin Festival and Brown’s Mart, this unforgettable event offers a bold fusion of orchestral music and theatre. It’s a celebration of Shakespeare’s enduring influence, the expressive power of live performance, and the richness of storytelling through sound and word.

Whether you’re a lover of classical music, theatre, or timeless tales, this production promises an evening of emotional resonance, artistic brilliance, and cultural celebration.

Family Triva Night at Let's Play Indoor Playground
2026-08-22 17:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Lets Play Indoor Playground, 7/50 Curran Drive, Canberra, ACT, 2913, Australia
Get set for an evening packed with laughs, teamwork, and family-friendly fun! Join us at Let’s Play for Family Trivia Night, where kids and adults come together to tackle exciting quiz rounds. From playful questions to clever brain teasers, there’s something to keep everyone entertained.
Fuel the fun with delicious café bites and soak up the warm, relaxed atmosphere. Round up your team and secure your spot—it’s game time at Let’s Play! 🎉

Future Makers 2026 | STEM for Young Innovators (Ages 3–6)
2026-08-22 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Makers – Technology and Innovation Hub, 2-4 Bass Hwy, Parklands, TAS, 7320, Australia
Future Makers is GreenSTEM Education’s early-years STEM program designed specifically for children aged 3–6 years and their families.Building on the success of Little LEGO Learners, the program introduces young children to the foundations of science, technology, engineering and mathematics through engaging, hands-on experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence and problem-solving.Delivered at The Makers Technology & Innovation Hub, Future Makers provides a welcoming and inspiring environment where children can explore, build, experiment and learn through play.The program is led by experienced early childhood educator Monica Edwards, with each session carefully designed to provide meaningful, age-appropriate STEM learning experiences for young children and their families.
Important Session Update
Future Makers now operates as one combined two-hour session each Thursday.Thursdays, 12:30 PM–2:30 PM
The session operates as a flexible drop-in and drop-out program, allowing families to arrive and leave at times that best suit their child and family circumstances.The two-hour session includes:12:30 PM–1:00 PM — Open STEM PlayChildren and families can freely explore a range of STEM equipment, construction resources, creative materials and hands-on activities.1:00 PM–2:00 PM — Guided STEM ChallengeParticipants are invited to join a guided STEM activity or challenge incorporating areas such as building, engineering, early robotics, computational thinking, problem-solving and collaborative learning.2:00 PM–2:30 PM — Open STEM Play and ExtensionFamilies can continue exploring the available resources, revisit activities, extend their learning or complete challenges at their own pace.Families are welcome to attend the full two-hour session or join us for the parts of the program that best suit them.
Program Details
📅 When: Thursdays during school terms for the remainder of 2026
🕧 Time: 12:30 PM–2:30 PM
📍 Location: The Makers Technology & Innovation Hub, UTAS Cradle Coast Campus, BurnieThe program commenced on Thursday, 14 May 2026.
What to Expect
Across the program, participants will have opportunities to:🧠 Develop early problem-solving and critical-thinking skills🧩 Build and create using hands-on STEM tools and materials🤖 Explore introductory robotics, coding and engineering concepts🎨 Combine creativity, storytelling, design and construction🤝 Participate in guided group activities and collaborative challenges👨‍👩‍👧 Learn and explore alongside parents, carers and family membersFuture Makers also includes access to resources such as Sphero Indi robots, which are specifically designed to introduce young children to computational thinking and programming without screens. Children use colour-coded tiles and the robot’s sensors to create pathways, solve problems and explore early coding concepts through play.
Who Is This For?
Future Makers is designed for:

Children aged 3–6 years
Parents, carers and family members who would like to learn and participate alongside their child

A parent or carer must remain with their child and maintain supervision throughout the session.No previous STEM experience is required.
Registration
Families only need to register once through Humanitix.There is no need to register separately for each Thursday. Your registration covers ongoing participation in Future Makers, and families are welcome to attend as often as they are able during the remainder of the program.
Cost
💡 Free to participate, thanks to the support of Inspiring Tasmania.Donations are greatly appreciated and help GreenSTEM Education continue providing accessible, engaging and high-quality STEM opportunities for young people and families.
Why Future Makers?
At GreenSTEM Education, we believe every young person deserves access to meaningful STEM learning from an early age.Future Makers creates a supportive space where young children can follow their curiosity, explore their interests, build confidence and begin to see themselves as creators, thinkers, problem-solvers and innovators.It also forms the beginning of GreenSTEM Education’s broader pathway of free STEM learning opportunities for young people, from early childhood through to senior secondary school.🎟️ Register once and join us on Thursdays during the school term.

Shinju Matsuri Festival
2026-08-21 - 2026-09-06 | Pioneer Park, 90 Robinson St, Broome, WA, 6725, Australia
Shinju Matsuri – meaning ‘festival of the pearl’ – is a vibrant celebration of Broome’s (Rubibi’s) rich multicultural and pearling heritage.
Held each year over 16 days in August and September, the festival brings the town to life with a dynamic program of events that highlight the sights, sounds, and flavours of this iconic coastal community.
Since the late 1800s, Broome has drawn people from across the globe—Japanese, Chinese, Malay, Indonesian, Filipino, European and Aboriginal communities—united by the lure of the region’s prized South Sea pearls.
Shinju Matsuri honours this unique cultural tapestry with an exciting lineup of events set against Broome’s breathtaking natural backdrop of white sands, turquoise waters and red cliffs. From beachside sunset feasts to colourful cultural performances, it’s a feast for the senses.
Want more? Visit a pearl farm, join the camel conga line for a sunset ride along picture-perfect Cable Beach and discover ancient dinosaur footprints at Gantheaume Point. Then as darkness descends and conditions are just right, witness the natural phenomenon of the Staircase to the Moon at Roebuck Bay.
The welcoming Kimberley town of Broome is a two-and-a-half-hour flight north of Perth.

Antarctica VR Film: National Museum Australia
2026-08-17 - 2026-10-11 | National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton, ACT, 260, Australia
Transport yourself to a world of ice and snow through the wonder of virtual reality, and explore a day in the life of Australian Antarctic scientists as they research Antarctica from Davis Research Station.
