Endless Summer Fun At Centennial Park

Celebrate summer with new and exciting programs at Centennial Parklands this Summer school holidays.

Play with water and bubbles, get up close with Australian animals and learn about local Aboriginal culture. There’s plenty of activities giving your kids the chance to play, create and learn in the Park’s beautiful surrounds.

Spotlight Prowl (5yrs+): Centennial Parklands is home to a variety of nocturnal creatures, from Brush-tailed Possums to one of Sydney’s largest colonies of Grey-headed Flying-fox. Join in for a fascinating and surprising spotlight walk to see how the Park transforms when the sun goes down.
Where:   Robertson Road Gates, near Grand Drive, Centennial Park
When:    16 January 2019; 7.30-9pm
Cost:      $20

Spotlight Prowl (12yrs+): Centennial Parklands is home to a variety of nocturnal creatures, from Brush-tailed Possums to one of Sydney’s largest colonies of Grey-headed Flying-fox. Join in for a fascinating and surprising spotlight walk to see how the Park transforms when the sun goes down.
Where:   Robertson Road Gates, near Grand Drive, Centennial Park
When:    7 December 2018, 11 January & 15 February 2019; 7.15-8.45pm, 7.30-9pm & 7-8.30pm
Cost:      $22

Aboriginal Art Class: On the backdrop of the stunning Centennial Parklands you can discover native art and culture through hands-on painting and storytelling.
Where:   The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Drive, Centennial Park
When:    9 December 2018, 3 February 2019; 1-3pm
Cost:      $40

Santa's Workshop Weekdays and Saturdays: Still have to do your Christmas shopping? Let your children join us in Santa’s workshop for a day of creative present making. They'll have stations where the little elves can make beautiful Christmas presents for your family.
Where:   The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Drive, Centennial Park
When:    15, 17-21 & 22 December 2018, 10am-12pm & 1-3pm
Cost:      $29 (weekdays); $39 (Saturdays)

Bush Pizza: Kids will learn all about native Australian plants and how they were used by the Aboriginal people. Bring all the ingredients together and make your very own yummy pizza.
Where:   The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Drive, Centennial Park
When:    15 & 21 January 2019, 10am-12pm
Cost:      $29 

ParkArts - Parents & Toddlers Class: Join our parents and toddlers’ art morning. Develop your own skills while your toddler has a fantastic time experiencing colours and craft with artist educators. 
Where:   The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Drive, Centennial Park
When:    22 January & 19 February 2019, 10am-12pm
Cost:      $45

The Australian Wildlife Show: The experienced rangers of Australian Wildlife Display will bring a range of animals from cute and cuddly to scaly and scary! You will see them, hear their story, and maybe even touch them or have a photo taken with them! 
Where:   Loch Avenue South, Centennial Park
When:    15 January 2019; 10-10.45am, 11.30am-12.15pm
Cost:      $16 each or $60 for family of 4

Park After Dark: A nature filled night of camping and outdoor activities is easy and fun at Centennial Parklands. This authentic camping experience, just 10 minutes away from the CBD, is a special way to bond with family.
Where:   The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Drive, Centennial Park
When:    22 February 2019; 3pm-9am
Cost:      $69 - $129

Extreme Engineering with Fizzics: Get your build on! The kids will have a blast in this holiday workshop where they put their imagination to the test constructing all sorts of contraptions.
Where:   The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Drive, Centennial Park
When:    18 January 2019; 9am-12pm
Cost:      $45

Gross and Glory: Ewwww, gross! Explore all things creepy and gooey in the name of studying the human body.
Where:   The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Drive, Centennial Park
When:    18 January 2019; 1-4pm
Cost:      $45

WILD PLAY Taste of Bush School: Want to see what Bush School is about? Come to our special WILD PLAY session and check it out, by joining our rangers for a morning of fun in our mud kitchen. 
Where:   Fearnley Grounds, Grand Drive, Centennial Park
When:    14 & 24 January 2019; 10am-12pm
Cost:      $31

Kids vs Wild – Water Fun: Keep cool this summer – join our educators for two hours of water fun away from the beach.  
Where:   The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Drive, Centennial Park
When:    14 & 24 January 2019; 1-3pm
Cost:      $29

Bushrangers – Water Fun: Led by the experienced team of Bush Rangers, children will enjoy a day of wildlife, bushcraft, outdoor challenges, games and free play, all in the great outdoors of Centennial Parklands.  
Where:   The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Drive, Centennial Park
When:    16 & 23 January 2019; 9am-4pm
Cost:      $85

The King and Queen of Green - Theatre Holiday Fun: Princes and princesses of all ages will enjoy this fun and interactive outdoor theatre show exploring the topic of landfill and the simple things we can all do at home to reduce waste. 
Where:   Centennial Park Labyrinth, Centennial Park
When:    17 January 2019; 10-10.45am & 11.30am-12.15pm
Cost:      $16

Wet and Wonderful Science: Get your hands and your brains wet with this super fun workshop exploring the awesome properties of water and bubbles.  
Where:   The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Drive, Centennial Park
When:    24 January 2019; 9am-12pm
Cost:      $45

Curious Kids with Fizzics: Covering light, sound, movement, energy changes, air pressure and more as your child uses the hands-on science toys and experiments themselves.  
Where:   The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Drive, Centennial Park
When:    24 January 2019; 1-4pm
Cost:      $45

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