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SUMMARY:Step into the forest and discover a world of wonder. MPAC’s Family Fiesta returns 1-4 July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Family Fiesta is Monash University Performing Arts Centres’ (MPAC) annual takeover of live\, participatory art and performance for children\, with more than half of events free and the rest low-cost\, running from 1–4 July. This year\, Family Fiesta invites families to explore the magical world of the forest – from soaring canopies to the mysterious undergrowth\, right down to the fungi and microbial life beneath our feet. \nFamily Fiesta is a joyful meeting point between the arts and research\, bringing together artists\, theatre-makers\, musicians\, dancers and Monash University scientists to uncover the complex ecosystems that shape forest environments. \nAcross four days\, families can experience immersive theatre\, dance and live music alongside free drop‑in activities presented with partners including Scienceworks\, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria\, scientists from Monash University’s School of Earth\, Atmosphere and Environment\, and Monash Engineering. Highlights include Dream Swamp\, an award‑winning dance and puppetry work by choreographer Melanie Lane; Peter and the Wolf\, performed by the Monash Classical Collective with special guest narrator Lucy Durack; and Beneath Our Feet\, a new immersive theatre work developed in collaboration with Monash biogeochemists and soil scientists\, inviting children into a microscopic world of soil ecosystems. \nDream Swamp\, 1-3 July \nYoung audiences step into a shape‑shifting swamp where sound\, colour and movement collide. Created by award‑winning choreographer Melanie Lane\, Dream Swamp encourages children to imagine their bodies as sites of transformation\, fantasy and possibility. Lane creates a dreamlike dance adventure combining movement\, life-size puppetry and imagination in a magical\, transformative experience for young audiences. \nBeneath Our Feet\, 1-4 July \nIn a brand-new show commissioned by MPAC\, Where the Snails Go Theatre Co invites families into a playful sensory world where soil ecosystems come alive. Supported by Monash soil scientists\, this immersive work reveals the extraordinary networks beneath us and inspires care for the living world. \nPeter and the Wolf with special guest Lucy Durack\, 4 July \nJoin Australian actress and singer\, Lucy Durack as she brings humour and warmth to her narration of Prokofiev’s beloved Peter and the Wolf\, performed by Monash Classical Collective. This lively and engaging concert is a joyful introduction to orchestral music for young audiences. \nLeonard the Lyrebird\, 1-3 July \nA gentle storytelling concert with cello\, piano and clarinet\, based on Jodie McLeod’s beloved book\, inviting children to meet Leonard as he discovers his voice. \n​​Fungi Town\, 1-4 July \nStep up to artist Kathy Holowko’s bright\, proud bandwagon and peek inside a forest‑floor diorama where fungi take centre stage. Discover fungi’s symbiotic friendships with plants and their super‑important job as decomposers. \nPlant Power Discovery (Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria)\, 1-4 July \nExplore and investigate with Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria’s learning team. Discover native plants through microscopes\, bushfoods and a guided rainforest walk on campus.  Then concoct your own native plant teabag to take home for a refreshing cuppa. \nScienceworks: In The Forest\, 1-4 July \nPlayful science experiments with the Scienceworks team and uncover how forests grow\, thrive and support life from towering trees to tiny creatures. \nPrecious Plastic (Monash Engineering)\, 1-4 July \nTurn plastic waste into a forest‑themed keepsake with Monash Engineering students. A hands‑on sustainability workshop where children use injection moulding to turn plastic waste into new creations. \nUnderStory (Kathy Holowko)\, 1-4 July \nA drop‑in creative play experience where children have an immersive forest‑floor play space filled with oversized plants\, fungi and craft activities\, created by artist Kathy Holowko. \nBiik Bundjil\, 2-4 July \nExperience Boonwurrung culture through dance\, storytelling and participation with Jaeden Williams‑Briggs in lively sessions that inspire connection to land and culture. \nFamily Fiesta at The Count’s  \nSwing Valse\, 1 July \nWith charming melodies and rich harmonies\, Swing Valse bring French and Italian classics to life. Featuring guitar\, accordion\, piano and flute\, this delightful ensemble creates a warm\, whimsical sound perfect for audiences of all ages. \nVardos\, 2 July  \nGet ready for a high-energy musical adventure. Vardos bring their fiery folk and Romani music\, driven by virtuosic violin\, soaring accordion and double bass. \nAmadou Suso\, 3 July  \nExperience the magic of West Africa with Amadou Suso\, a master of the kora – a stunning 22-string harp. Gentle\, intricate and deeply rhythmic\, the kora creates music that feels both calming and uplifting. \nSonya Veronica and Diego Villalta\, 4 July  \nSonya Veronica and Diego Villalta present a captivating musical world shaped by culture\, memory and rhythm. Blending jazz\, bossa nova and French chanson\, their performances are rich with feeling\, storytelling and connection. \nRuth Oakley\, Head of Programming at Monash University Performing Arts Centres\, said Family Fiesta reflects Monash’s commitment to sharing knowledge in accessible and inspiring ways. “Family Fiesta is about opening the doors of the university and inviting families to learn through curiosity\, creativity and play. By pairing artists with Monash researchers\, we’re creating experiences that spark imagination while deepening understanding of the natural world.” \nThe festival also features free live music throughout the day at The Count’s\, alongside family-friendly food and drinks available for purchase and free babychinos\, creating a relaxed space for families to pause\, connect and spend time across the campus. Family Fiesta offers a welcoming mix of free drop-in activities and affordable ticketed performances\, making it easy to enjoy a full day of exploration. \nFamily Fiesta \n1 – 4 July 2026 \nMonash University Performing Arts Centres \nThe Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts\, 48 Exhibition Walk\, Clayton \nTickets prices: Free – $20\, available in advance and on the day \nThe full program and ticketing details are available now here mpac.monash.edu \nMPAC \nMonash University Performing Arts Centres (MPAC) is the public performing arts and cultural arm of Monash University. MPAC is a space for community\, creativity and discovery\, presenting live music\, theatre\, experiential shows and festivals.  MPAC is where Monash research excellence meets the transformative power of artistic collaboration.  MPAC seeks to connect\, challenge and excite its audiences through the commissioning of unique works\, along with curating a program that brings the best of local\, national and international performing artists to its stages. Based at Monash University\, MPAC welcomes everyone. \nMPAC is home to five venues\, located at the Monash University Clayton and Peninsula campuses; the Alexander Theatre\, David Li Sound Gallery\, The Count’s; with weekly jazz\, a restaurant and bar\, plus the Robert Blackwood Hall and George Jenkins Theatre.
URL:https://www.letsgokids.com.au/event/step-into-the-forest-and-discover-a-world-of-wonder-mpacs-family-fiesta-returns-1-4-july-2026/
LOCATION:Monash University\, Wellington Rd\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3800\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC
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SUMMARY:The Great Maldon Teddy Bear Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Calling all teddy bears! Pack your picnic and join us for a magical midwinter adventure in picturesque Maldon. \nStep into an enchanted picnic forest with live music\, storytelling\, art workshops and a teddy bear parade. Then wander the historic village streetscape to discover teddy bear window displays\, instore activities\, and follow the charming Teddy Bear Trail—plus a free screening of Paddington. \nA free day out for the young and young at heart.  🧸 \nWhat to expect: \n\nLots of teddy bear surprises throughout the village\nImmersive indoor ‘no matter the weather’ enchanted picnic forest\n\nIn addition: \nThe Victorian Goldfields Railway will also be running the Maldon Teddy Bear Express steam train from Castlemaine to Maldon (and return)  Bookings essential  for the railway and bears travel free see www.vgr.com.au
URL:https://www.letsgokids.com.au/event/the-great-maldon-teddy-bear-adventure/
LOCATION:Maldon Community Centre\, 1 Church Street\, Maldon\, VIC\, 3463\, Australia
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SUMMARY:PAW Patrol™ Live! “Race to the Rescue” – 10th Anniversary Australian Tour
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for action\, adventure\, and heroic fun as PAW Patrol™ Live! “Race to the Rescue” returns to Australia to celebrate its 10th anniversary! This exciting\, family-friendly stage production brings everyone’s favourite rescue pups to life in a high-energy\, interactive live show. \nJoin Ryder and the team — Chase\, Marshall\, Skye\, Rubble\, Rocky\, Zuma\, and Everest — as they race to save the day in Adventure Bay. When Mayor Goodway goes missing before the Great Adventure Bay Race\, it’s up to the PAW Patrol to find her and step in to win the race! \nWith vibrant sets\, a high-tech video wall\, and plenty of audience participation\, kids (and parents!) will love dancing along to the “Pup Pup Boogie\,” solving problems with the pups\, and becoming part of the adventure. \nLocations & Show Dates\n\nHobart – MyState Bank Arena📅 Saturday\, 25 July 2026\nBrisbane – Brisbane Entertainment Centre📅 Saturday\, 8 August 2026\nSydney – TikTok Entertainment Centre📅 Saturday\, 15 August – Sunday\, 16 August 2026\nMelbourne – Margaret Court Arena📅 Saturday\, 22 August – Sunday\, 23 August 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\n🐾 Interactive live stage show with audience participation\n🎶 Music\, dancing\, and the famous “Pup Pup Boogie”\n🎭 Broadway-style production with immersive sets and visuals\n📺 Iconic locations from the TV series including Adventure Bay\, The Lookout\, and more\n💡 Positive messages about teamwork\, problem-solving\, and helping othersSpecial Feature\n\nThis year’s tour proudly supports Assistance Dogs Australia\, celebrating 30 years of changing lives. Donations will be collected during the tour to help provide trained assistance dogs to people with disabilities\, autism\, and veterans with PTSD. \nDon’t miss this limited-season event — no job is too big\, no pup is too small! 🐶✨
URL:https://www.letsgokids.com.au/event/paw-patrol-live-race-to-the-rescue-10th-anniversary-australian-tour/
LOCATION:Multiple Venues\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NSW,TAS,VIC
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