Darwin Fun bus mobile playgroup

Fun bus mobile playgroup sign

Darwin is a place that is really geared towards our young population with there being many family orientated activities that are FREE and FUN. The Fun bus is just one of the many things on offer to keep the little ones busy and entertained during the week. The Fun bus mobile playgroup is run by the City of Darwin Council. It operates Monday to Friday except on public holidays and the December/January School holidays.

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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

Our Top 5 FREE October School Holiday Activities

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FREE October School Holiday Fun

As a parent School Holidays can bring with it a mix bag of emotions. From enjoyment, relief, stress and mayhem (depending on the day or hour really!) It can be a welcomed break to the routine. The early rises, having to be at school on time, lunch box packing and the busy weeks just flying by. The school holidays can welcome a more “relaxed” start to the day but also can be challenging to keep the kids entertained. The upcoming Darwin October school holidays are only a one week break (2nd October to 8th October) so they are pretty manageable. Although it is always handy to know what is happening and where to go. Darwin Family Life has rounded up our Top 5 FREE October school holidays activities for you to check out with your kids.
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