Category: Celebration

Fannie Bay Super Pizza – Kids Eat FREE deal family friendly restaurant

Fannie bay super pizza

Fannie Bay Super Pizza is an amazing kid friendly restaurant. As a Mum to four young kids I know taking kids out to dine at a restaurant can be challenging and tricky most of the time. Will the kids like the food, will the kids be too noisy or messy, will it be too busy, is the place family friendly? What do they have to keep my kids entertained or will I have to put an Ipad or my phone in front of them to keep them busy. Fannie Bay Super pizza ticks all the boxes for a family friendly restaurant and it is fast becoming a favourite place for my family to go to.

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Darwin Territory Day 2018 – Families Events Guide

territory day 2018 families event guide

Darwin get ready! Territory Day 2018 is about to go off with a bang! Territory Day is celebrated every year on the 1st of July. This year is extra special as we mark 40 years since the Northern Territory was granted self-government. This significant event in our history will be celebrated across the Territory.  Darwin Family Life has rounded up some of the fantastic free events for you to go to with your family this Territory Day 2018 and where you can see some awesome fireworks!

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Spoil your Mum with our Mother’s Day Gift Guide

When Mother’s Day rolls around again and the advertisements start up on TV, I always wonder, why do they think all mothers are aged in their sixties and love Michael Buble’ and purple fluffy slippers?

Not that I’m knocking either of those things, I’m sure there are mums out there who would totally love that gift, but a Mother’s Day gift guide for mums needs to be a little bit broader and more exclusive of the different kinds of mums there are.

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Darwin Easter Activities Guide 2018 – Family friendly events and more

The Easter long weekend is fast approaching and starting this Friday! Easter egg hunts and activities are happening all around town! Good Friday is on March 30th to Easter Monday April 2nd. Easter is the perfect time of year to enjoy some family time and get out and about to many of the activities happening about town. Darwin Family Life has rounded up some of the fantastic free (or very affordable) activities to do with your family this Easter. We also have found some great free printables for you to keep the kids busy!

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Supporting Local Darwin Businesses – Party Supplies Direct

kids birthday party

I first met Christene from Party Supplies Direct a few days after we launched our Darwin Family Life website which was in late August 2017. We connected straight away as passionate and driven women in business. This week on the blog we asked her a few questions about her and Party Supplies Direct which she launched in 2017. Party Supplies Direct is your one stop party shop for all your special event needs. From balloons, loot bag goodies, napkins, thank you tags and so much more you must check out their website! Plus they are happy to order in any special requests you may have.

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A Caring World Shares – Children’s Week 2017

A caring World shares childrens week 2017

Did you know that October 21st to 29th is Children’s Week? It is annual event celebrated throughout Australia around the 4th Wednesday in October. The permanent theme which was adopted in 1996 is “A Caring World Shares” which reflects the aim of Children’s Week.

Many different events and activities are organised nation wide and the Northern Territory is also celebrating! “Children’s Week celebrates the right of children to enjoy childhood. It is also a time for children to demonstrate their talents, skills and abilities.”

Many children throughout Australia will participate, celebrate and enjoy events and activities hosted in various locations. From schools, playgroups, daycare, libraries and other community organisations.

“Designated by the nations of the world, Universal Children’s Day calls society to a greater response to the plight of many millions of children around the world who are denied the basic necessities of a happy childhood and the education to develop their capacities. It also calls us in Australia to consider those conditions in society which affect the lives and future of our own children.”

Children’s Week Local Events

Here are all the events happening around Darwin, Palmerston and the rural area to celebrate Children’s Week 2017!

Darwin

City of Darwin Children’s Art Exhibition
On display Monday 23 October – Friday 24 November 8:30am – 5:00pm

This exhibition will showcase NT children’s artistic abilities and creative pursuits.
Venue: Council Community Art Space, Civic Centre, Harry Chan Ave Darwin

Free Family Fun Morning for children 0-5 and their families
Wednesday 25 October 9:00 – 12:00 noon
Art & craft activities, Funbus, jumping castle, petting zoo, story-time, magic show with Hyper the clown, disco with Kevin, free give away and morning tea.
Venue: Jingili Water Gardens, Freshwater Road, Jingili

Free Family Fun Afternoon at Darwin Waterfront
Saturday 28 October 3:00 – 6:00pm
Darwin Waterfront activities with water slide, Float and Play in the Lagoon, art and craft activities, Archery Attack and lots more.

Movie night under the stars at Darwin Waterfront
Saturday 28 October 7pm
Movie Inside Out: Bring along blankets or chairs and relax on the Waterfront lawns under the stars with family and friends.
Darwin Waterfront, Kitchener Drive

Palmerston and Rural Events

Palmerston Children’s Week Party for children 0-5 and their families
Tuesday 24 October 9:00 – 11:00am
ALL FAMILIES WELCOME to enjoy join in the fun for all ages. Coffee available for purchase. The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) in collaboration with other community groups will be celebrating this event over two days.

The first celebration in Palmerston will be focusing on the amazing talents children and babies bring to the breastfeeding relationship and the importance of obtaining correct breastfeeding and support to allow our children to thrive. This event will be very family friendly with lots of activities for children. You do not need to be an ABA member to attend.

Venue: Palmerston Recreation Centre, The Boulevard, Palmerston

Batchelor Oval National Children’s Week Celebration
Tuesday 25th October 9:30 – 12 noon
Free fun activities for children and families – EVERYONE WELCOME
Venue: Batchelor Oval

Smile-A-Mile Humpty Doo Children’s Week Celebration
Thursday 26th October 9.30 – 12 noon

Everyone welcome! Come along and join in celebrating National Children’s Week. Lots of fun kid’s activities – petty zoo, jumping castles, badge making, ride on John Deere toys, art and craft. Free sausage BBQ and icy poles.
Venue: Humpty Doo Village Green – 85 Challoner Circuit, Humpty Doo

Head along to one of the many events happening this week with your family. Celebrate your children! Let us know if you attend any!

Quotes from www.childrensweek.org.au