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Come and explore the exhibition Focus: Australian government photographers. Your budding artists will then get the opportunity to create artwork of their own using pieces from the NAA photographic collection. They welcome visitors and families of all ages to discover the exhibitions and collection. Children must be accompanied by an adult. National Archives is compliant …
Stories about where we are from and what’s important to us can be told in many different ways. In this special program you’ll discover the different ways people connect to place in the Canberra/Kamberri, Place & People exhibition, explore how these stories can be told in something as grand as a sculpture or as small as a …
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Get in early to book for our Little Treasure Holiday program. Little Treasures is a three-day Christian Holiday Program for school aged children with additional needs or a disability and their siblings. ‘Celebrating Easter’ is the program theme, with a different part of the Easter story told each day. A typical day at Little Treasures …
Come and join Ronnie Jordan, a Kalkadoon Pitta Pitta woman who will share her traditional ecological knowledge with you. Enjoy a hands-on experience where you and your child can each create a woven bush animal. The workshop inspires a connection to Aboriginal culture, and both children and adults will learn techniques of the age-old art …
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Join the National Library these school holidays for a craft workshop where children will learn some basic fibre crafts. Children will learn to do spool knitting, pom pom making, crochet, felt craft and make friendship bracelets. This workshop is suitable for children aged 8 and over (or younger with parental supervision). This event is free, …
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Young Elliott (Henry Thomas) discovers and befriends a stranded alien, hiding ‘E.T.’ in his suburban California house with the help of his siblings (Robert MacNaughton, Drew Barrymore). Elliott and E.T. form a special connection before the gentle alien falls gravely ill and government agents intervene. This smash hit from Steven Spielberg won a raft of …
Adapted from the DOG MAN series of books by Dav Pilkey19-20 April at Canberra Theatre CentreBuy tickets here: https://canberratheatrecentre.com.au/show/dog-man-the-musical/?utm_source=2403&utm_medium=EDM&utm_campaign=letsgokids “You have to love a family show that makes adults laugh, too” – New York Times With the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, Dog Man loves to fight crime and chew on the …
What does the world’s most famous basketballer do for fun? Star in a children’s movie! Michael Jordan plays himself in this iconic ‘90s sports comedy, leading a team of Looney Tunes characters in a basketball game against alien invaders. The green screen mash-up of live action and animation is sure to bring joy – where …
Come and join Ronnie Jordan, a Kalkadoon Pitta Pitta woman who will share her traditional ecological knowledge with you. Ronnie is a qualified professional weaver and artist and has delivered weaving and art workshops to government agencies, community groups, schools, events and corporations. These workshops are a hands-on experience empowering participants with a sense of …
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African Festival in the Park is an annual event that transports participants to Africa by experiencing the heart and soul of the rich and diverse cultures through art, music, dance, fashion, and food. It is a free family fun-packed event. Walk around the stalls and enjoy a wide range of traditional African cuisine, whilst listening …
Winner of no fewer than five Oscars, this cherished family classic stars Julie Andrews as Maria, a hapless yet charmingly earnest nun who becomes governess to the seven Von Trapp children. As the Second World War looms, Maria brings much-needed joy and music to the household, gradually winning over the children’s hearts – and audiences …
This May marks the 25th anniversary of National Walk Safely to School Day. Championed by the Pedestrian Council Australia, the initiative aims to raise awareness of the health, road safety, transport and environmental benefits that regular walking, or alternative active transport (especially to and from school) can provide for the long term well-being of our …
