Something for everyone during Children’s Week

Saydie, Cash and Axel from Sebastopol Early Education Centre take time for a tea party with their teddies. There’s super fun activities and events across the city for bubs, tots, tweens and teens during Children’s Week, including a Teddy Bear’s Picnic in the Park in Sebastopol on Wednesday.

Friday, 18 October

BALLARAT BOTANIKIDS AND BALLARAT FOTO BIENNALE. 10am-3pm. The deck behind Gatekeepers Cottage, Nursery Drive, Ballarat Botanical Gardens North Reserve. Gold coin donation. Book via BotaniKids Facebook page or email [email protected].

 

GYMBAROO OPEN DAY. 1-2pm. Wilsons Lane, between Vickers and Walker Streets. Free

 

Saturday. 19 October

COME AND TRY TENNIS AT BALLARAT LAWN TENNIS CLUB. 10-11am. Prince of Wales Park, Gillies Street North, Wendouree. Free

 

CAMOUFLAGE CHILDREN’S DAY. 10am-5pm. Ages 3-15 years. Art Galley of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat. Free for children, Adults $18. Friends of BIFB and AGB members $15.  Concession (ID require) $12.

 

A FLAG FOR OUR FUTURE. 10-11.30am. 102 Stawell Street South, Eureka. Free.

 

BAHA’I COMMUNITY. From 10.30am. Delacombe Primary School. Free.

 

YMCA FUN SKATE. 1-4pm. Ages 4+. Doug Dean Stadium, 16 Nandiriog Drive, Delacombe. Children 12 and under skate for half price. Half price is $6 with skates and gear included.  Adults $12. Spectators free

 

KIDS FUN DAY. From 11am. Weeramar Park, Gillies St, Wendouree. Free.

 

Monday, 21 October

MACREIMAGINE. 10-11.30am. Sebastopol Salvo Store, corner Beverin and Gray Streets, Sebastopol. Free. Book via Facebook event page

 

WRIGGLE AND RHYME. 10.30am. Sebastopol Library, 181 Albert Street, Sebastopol. Free.

 

KARDINIA PLAYGROUPS PRESENTS A MUSICAL GARDEN SHOW. 10.30-11.30am. 65 Albert Street, Sebastopol. Free.

 

AUTHOR VISIT FROM ALICIA SOMETIMES. 11am-12pm (session 1) and 1-2pm (session 2). Ballarat Library, 178 Doveton Street North, Ballarat. Free. Book via eventbrite.com.au/o/ballarat-libraries-5893883391.

 

MUSIC DAY AT SPANISH PLAYGROUP. 1pm. Sebastopol Primary School, Warreen Street, Sebastopol. Free.

 

ROCK UP GOLF. 4.30-6.45pm. Ballarat Golf Club, 1800 Sturt Street, Ballarat. Free.

 

Tuesday, 22 October

AQUA PLAYGROUP AT BALLARAT AQUATIC AND LIFESTYLE CENTRE. 9.15-10am. Babies eight weeks to six months. Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre, Gillies Street North, Lake Gardens. Free. Book via bit.ly/2KJeH9t.

 

BALLARAT AQUATIC AND LIFESTYLE CENTRE SWIM SCHOOL. 10-11am. Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre, Gillies Street North, Lake Gardens. Free. Book via bit.ly/2KJeH9t.

 

KARDINIA PLAYGROUPS PRESENTS A MUSICAL GARDEN SHOW. 10.30-11.30am. 65 Albert Street, Sebastopol. Free.

 

CHILDREN’S CENTRE AT BALLARAT AQUATIC AND LIFESTYLE CENTRE. 12-1pm. Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre, Gillies Street North, Lake Gardens. Free. Book via bit.ly/2KJeH9t.

 

BALLARAT SPECIALIST SCHOOL FARM EXPERIENCE. 10-11.30am. Ballarat Specialist School, 800 Norman Street, Invermay Park. Free. Book via 0417 168 456.

 

Wednesday, 23 October

KARDINIA PLAYGROUPS PRESENTS A MUSICAL GARDEN SHOW. 10.30-11.30am. 65 Albert Street, Sebastopol.

 

BUNNY AND A BOOK. 10.30am. Ballarat Library, 178 Doveton Street North, Ballarat. Free. Book via eventbrite.com.au/o/ballarat-libraries-5893883391.

 

CHILDREN’S PICNIC IN THE PARK. 11.30am. Victory Park, Vickers Street, Sebastopol. Free.