Celebrate Children’s Week with exciting local events
Published on 10 October 2024
Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting the community to celebrate Children’s Week by getting involved in a range of exciting local events.
Children’s Week runs from Saturday 19 October to Sunday 27 October, and celebrates children’s right to enjoy childhood, as well as demonstrate their talents skills and abilities.
The theme for 2024 is: Children have a right to a clean and safe environment.
“Children’s Week is always fun and exciting,” said Sally Beatie, Council’s Early Years Project Officer.
“It’s a time for us to come together as a community to connect and celebrate our children.
“The events on in our shire beautifully reflect this year’s theme of a clean and safe environment.
“There’s nature and outdoor play with the picnic at Buda, and art and upcycling at the Castlemaine Art Museum.
“There are also opportunities to learn, reflect, read and write at the Newstead Young Writers Festival.
“I encourage local families to get involved in Children’s Week – it’s the perfect time to play, explore, learn and connect.”
Events
Newstead Young Writers Festival
What: All day fun for the whole family featuring author talks, workshops, story time, book stalls, food and coffee, book making, drawing and much more.
When: Sunday 20 October, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Where: Newstead Arts Hub
Book: www.newsteadyoungwritersfestival.com
Dusko Disco Mini Moves
What: Heidi Barrett hosts a program of gentle fun movement to calm the nervous system and connect with your little one. Suitable for kids aged 0-2 and their special adults.
When: Wednesday 23 October, 10.00am to 11.00am
Where: The Hub Plot Garden, Rear 233 Barker Street (enter via Templeton Street)
Cost: $10
Children’s Week picnic at Buda
What: A community event to celebrate nature and outdoor play. All playgroups in our shire are invited, and all children aged 0-5 with their families.
When: Friday 25 October, 10.30am to 12.00pm
Where: Buda Historic Home and Garden, 42 Hunter Street, Castlemaine
Book: Free – no bookings required
Miniature worlds: Crafting eco-friendly fridge magnets
What: Those who enjoyed her cubby lined with soft toys at the recent Children’s Sensorium will be excited to welcome back Moon Girle. Decrease your environmental impact while making your own mini world inside a fridge magnet. Artist-led workshops for children aged 6-12.
When: Sunday 27 October, 1.00pm to 2.00pm and 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Where: Castlemaine Art Museum, 14 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine
Book: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1298091