What you need to know
Children's Week is a national celebration that recognises the talents, skills, achievements and rights of children. Join us for a range of exciting and interactive activities for children and parents happening around Moonee Valley. We know the kids of Moonee Valley love to play with their friends outdoors and at the park. So this Children's Week, let's get outdoors and get playing!
Join us for a week of wonder and learning with nature play activities, bike riding, pool days, storytime sessions, online parenting groups and more!
Can't make it to the sessions? Enjoy the wonders of play in your backyard with our downloadable Nature Play Booklet.
Please note, children need to be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times at these events.
Nature Play sessions
Monday, 23 October | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Queens Park, Moonee Ponds
Our bush playgroups for Children's Week are a perfect way to immerse yourself in nature and connect with your child. We provide sensory and physical experiences including mud play, songs, books, bug hunting and nature craft.
Traffic School sessions
Monday, 23 October | 10:00am - 11:30am
Essendon Traffic School
Does your child enjoy riding their bike or trike? Come along to our public traffic school sessions! Join us this Children's Week where your child can learn the basics of road safety in a fun and immersive workshop of play!
Nudel Kart workshop
Tuesday, 24 October | 9:00am - 2:00pm
Djerring Flemington Hub
Designed locally as a flexible and mobile play provision for children world-wide, Nüdel Kart provides limitless possibilities for creative, open ended construction and dramatic play. Join pieces to build anything that sparks their imagination!
FREE, no bookings required
Teddy Bear Health Checks & Immunisation information
Tuesday, 24 October | 8:00am - 2:00pm
Djerring Flemington Hub
Our Health and Family Wellbeing Team will be onsite for Maternal and Child Health and Immunisation Teddy Health Checks! Bring your Teddy along on the day!
We will also be providing information about:
- Immunisation Sessions
- Catch up immunisations
- The Australian Immunisation Register
- Maternal Child Health programs
- How to book your next MCH appointment
FREE, no booking required
Supported Playgroup session
Tuesday, 24 October | 9:00am - 2:00pm
Djerring Flemington Hub
The Moonee Valley Supported Playgroup team will be hosting a sensory themed play session for children from birth to school age. Activities are designed to be fun whilst encouraging children to explore using their senses.
Come and join Maggie and Samira at Djerring Flemington Hub on Tuesday 24 October from 9am to 2pm
FREE, no booking required
Sunny Time Yoga
Tuesday, 24 October | 10:00am or 12:00pm
Djerring Flemington Hub
Join Sunny Time Yoga as we introduce yoga and mindfulness to your child. We'll teach your child how to connect with their breath while taking them on an imaginative yoga story. We will play yoga games and have a range of mindful and craft activities for children to participate in, during, and after the session.
FREE, no booking required
Sleep Settling sessions
Tuesday, 24 October | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Djerring Flemington Hub
Have you got a young bub aged 12 months to 3 years? Join us for a free sleep and nutrition session to help settle your infant. The session will cover sleep understanding patterns and setting good behaviours, transitioning to solid food and self care and support for parents. Learn more and secure your spot below.
Online parenting session
Tuesday, 24 October | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Online
Everyday play with Jane Lemon
Join our online parent workshop for valuable insights into early brain development and creative ways to engage with your child through talking, reading, singing, and playing every day. Discover low-cost and no-cost play ideas using readily available materials at home for indoor and outdoor play.
Stay and Play session
Wednesday, 25 October | 9:30am - 12:30pm
Moonee Valley Toy Library
Come on down to the Moonee Valley Toy Library for your child to play with an impressive range of toys, musical instruments, puzzles, dress-ups and more! The toy library will also be offering 5% off a membership for the first 20 new members on the day!
FREE, no booking required
Traffic School sessions
Wednesday, 25 October | 10:00am - 11:30am
Essendon Traffic School
Does your child enjoy riding their bike or trike? Come along to our public traffic school sessions! Join us this Children's Week where your child can learn the basics of road safety in a fun and immersive workshop of play!
Sleep Settling sessions
Wednesday, 25 October | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ormond Park Sports Pavillion, Moonee Ponds
Have you got a young bub aged 12 months to 3 years? Join us for a free sleep and nutrition session to help settle your infant. The session will cover sleep understanding patterns and setting good behaviours, transitioning to solid food and self care and support for parents. Learn more and secure your spot belo.
Loose Part Play sessions
Thursday, 26 October | 9:00am - 2:00pm
Montgomery Park
An open-ended, unstructured play activity that employs a range of ‘found’ and manufactured objects, curated to inspire all ages in active, imaginative, and co-operative play. Hoops, poles, cloth, crates, ropes, and tyres are a spaceship one minute and an agility course the next!
FREE, no booking required
Library on the Move & Story time sessions
Thursday, 26 October | 10:00am and 12:00pm
Montgomery Park
Meet library staff at the Library on the move van, join the library with your current ID and borrow from our curated collection. Learn about our programs for all ages of the family.
During Storytime children are introduced to a wide selection of picture books and stories , songs, rhymes and movement. Storytime will help prepare your child for primary school, developing listening, reading and fine motor skills.
FREE, no booking required
Nature Play sessions
Friday, 27 October | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rosehill Park
Our bush playgroups for Children's Week are a perfect way to immerse yourself in nature and connect with your child. We provide sensory and physical experiences including mud play, songs, books, bug hunting and nature craft.
Pool Day
Saturday, 28 October
Keilor East Leisure Centre
The sun's out and the temperature is rising! This Children's Week pop down to the Keilor East Leisure Centre for free entry on their Come and Try day! Your child will have access to the pool and inflatable session.