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Children’s Week

Children's Week is a national celebration that recognises the talents, skills, achievements and rights of children across Australia.

Children's Week 2023 will take place from Saturday 21 October to Sunday 29 October 2023 and Council will host a range of fun and engaging events and activities across the City to celebrate this important week.

The theme for 2023 is "Children have the right to relax, play and to join in a wide range of leisure activities" which is based on Article 31 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

More information about events and activities being held during Children's Week 2023 will be added to this page in the lead up to Children's Week 2023.

Retro Play

Come and join the fun at Footscray Library Courtyard, and take part in a Retro Play facilitated session.
21 October 10am - 2pm

Messy play day

Families and children come and enjoy some messy play together.
21 October,10am-12pm at Seelaf Square, Footscray

Family golf event

Golf is a sport for all. A fun and engaging event for the entire family!
Nicholson Street Mall, 21 October, 10am - 2pm

Move and Groove

The move and groove session is suitable for families with children aged 3 -5 years.
23 October, 2-3pm at Angliss Neighbourhood House, Footscray

Intergenerational Nature walks

Come and join our nature walks
Pipemakers Park 24 October, 10-11am
Newells Paddock 27 October, 10-11am

Nudel Rover Workshop

Bring your imagination and problem-solving skills to this fun loose-parts play session! Suitable for 6-10 year olds
Angliss Neighbourhood House, 24 October 3.30 - 5pm

Robot making

Come and join in the fun and make a robot at Maidstone Community Centre, 25 October 10-11am.
Cost: $2 per family (as part of our regular playgroup session, 9.30-11.30am)

Vietnamese Bilingual Story Time

Come and enjoy a special story time during Children's Week at Braybrook Library, 25 October 11am-12pm

Intergenerational Petting Zoo

A combined Seniors Festival and Children’s Week activity at Maribyrnong Community Centre, Thursday 25 October 10-12pm.

Manny the Magician

Join us to celebrate Children’s Week with the perfect magic show.

Thursday at Braybrook Community Centre

Come and Try Playgroup Celebration

Come and join in the fun sensory activities with your child at Come and Try Playgroup. Footscray Baptist Church, Footscray on 27 October 10-12pm

Loose Parts Play Session: VU Play

Join this free loose parts play session, get creative, connect and play. 28 October 10am - 12pm at Railway Reserve, Footscray.

Bush Animal Weaving Workshop

Celebrate Children’s Week by coming to a free family-friendly weaving workshop with Taylah Eid.

Jazz Westside 2023

Jazz Westside returns as the Melbourne International Jazz Festival take over Maddern Square Footscray for an afternoon of incredibly diverse rhythms and beats flowing out of Africa.

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