CHILDREN’S WEEK EVENTS IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY
DARWIN
Event: The Launch of Children’s Week 2014
Opening of the ‘Celebrating Childhood Art Exhibition’. All welcome, registrations
required.
When: Saturday 18th October, 930-1130am
Where: City of Darwin Civic Centre
Contact: to register contact Tania Sellers, p: 8930 0561 e:
[email protected]
Event: Free Family Fun Event
An event for grandparents, parents, carers & children 0-5 year of age.
When: Wednesday 22 October, 9am – 12pm
Where: Jingili Water Gardens
Contact: Tania ph: 8930 0561
Event: National Children’s Week – Breakfast with Books
Join in the fun at the Children’s Week Breakfast with Books. Meet larger than life
Library mascots Paige and Dewey and enjoy breakfast and stories.
When: Saturday 25 October, 10am.
Where: Darwin City Library
Contact: ph: 8930 0230
Event: Treasure Hunt Walk/Ride
Fun in the Park waterslide, free sausage sizzle for families with children 0-12
years of age.
When: Sunday 26 October, 9am – 11am
Where: East Point
Contact: Tania ph: 8930 0561
PALMERSTON
Event: Free Children’s Week Party
Play, laugh and have fun. An event for grandparents, parents, carers & children 05 years of age.
When: Tuesday 21 October, 9am – 12pm
Where: Palmerston Recreation Centre YMCA, 11 The Boulevard, Palmerston
Contact: Anna ph: 8935 9967
Event: Children’s Week Palmerston Finale
The City of Palmerston present FLICNICS Free movie under the stars. An all ages
event. Come and see Hotel Transylvania & dress up in your best Halloween fancy
dress to win prizes.
When: Saturday 25 October, 630 pm open for pre-show entertainment, food &
drink, movie starts 7pm.
Where: Sanctuary Lakes Amphitheatre
Contact: Anna ph: 8935 9967
HUMPTY DOO
Event: Children’s Fun Day – Smile a Mile Fun Bus Toy Library. An event for
families living in the Darwin Rural Area. Sausage sizzle, play dough, jumping
castle, Trixie the Pixie, art & craft, Taminmin Library activities, obstacle course &
smile a mile fun bus & toy library.
When: Thursday 23 October, 930am -12pm
Where: The Humpty Doo Village Green
Contact: Tanya ph: 8983 2009
BATCHELOR
Event: Come along and play! Sensory explorations, physical play, art & craft, free
food. For parents/caregivers & children 0-5 years.
When: Monday 20 October, 10am – 12pm
Where: Batchelor Oval
Contact: Elissa 0401916231
KATHERINE
Event: Art All Week! Use art to show what HAPPY looks like to you! This activity
can either be done at home or during the week at the library.
When: 18-24 October
Where: Katherine Public Library
Contact: ph: 8971 1188 e: [email protected]
Event: Movie Afternoon!
In the kid’s corner! Bring a bean bag or a pillow. POP CORN provided.
When: Friday 24 October, 315-430pm
Where: Katherine Public Library
Contact: ph: 8971 1188 e: [email protected]
TENNANT CREEK
Event: ‘What Makes Me Happy’ Art competition.
Draw a picture of what makes you happy and write a short story to go with it!
Entries open 1 October and close Wednesday 22, forms available from the Public
Library.
When: 1-22 October
Where: Tennant Creek Public Library
Contact: ph: 8962 0000
Event: Come watch the adventures of Mr Peabody & Sherman
When: Thursday 23 October, 3pm.
Where: Tennant Creek Public Library
Contact: ph: 8962 0000
ALICE SPRINGS
Event: Introduction to Writing Poetry
Create a poem at this free poetry workshop and perform it at ‘Speak and be
Heard’ for a chance to win great prizes! Ages 7 & over.
When: Monday 20 October, 330-5pm
Where: Alice Springs Public Library
Contact: ph: 8950 0555
Event: Polish a Poem
Create a poem at this free poetry workshop and perform it at ‘Speak and be
Heard’ for a chance to win great prizes! Ages 7 & over.
When: Friday 24 October, 330-5pm
Where: Alice Springs Public Library
Contact: ph: 8950 0555
Event: Come along and play! Sensory explorations, physical play, art & craft, free
food. For parents/caregivers & children 0-5 years.
When: Friday 24 October, 10am – 12pm
Where: Alice Springs Playhouse, 3 Echunpa Street, Alice Springs.
Contact: Elissa 0401916231
Event: Speak and be Heard Children’s Week Poetry Festival
Create a poem at free poetry workshops and perform it at ‘Speak and be Heard’
for a chance to win great prizes!
When: Saturday 25 October, 1.30pm
Where: Alice Springs Public Library
Contact: ph: 8950 0555