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FARM KIDS PIGS WORKSHOP
We start the workshop with an educational, hands on and fun tour of The Farm followed by a discussion on ethical pig farming and animal welfare. We visit the pigs, big and small, and talk about many fun piggy facts that are both interesting and funny! We make hysterical pet pig rocks and in craft make cute piggy keyrings. Farm Kids tour: At the beginning of each workshop we take the children on an educational and fun tour of The…
Currumbin Community Market
Held directly across from Currumbin RSL, every Thursday morning from 7am until 11am. A true farmers markets community that only allow farmers who have a direct link to the produce they sell.
Mullumbimby Farmers Market
Mullumbimby Farmers’ Market, every Friday morning 7am-11am, is where you’ll see Mullum at its colourful best. Since its opening in 2010, the market has become the gathering spot for Mullumbimby’s vibrant community, re-inventing the age old tradition of a community market meeting place. Set under magnificent fig trees in the lush foothills of Mt Chincogan, it’s a wonderful place to shop for fresh produce, meet with friends, enjoy a market brekkie and local coffee, and soak up the fun and…
Sanctuary Market
Super friendly lnternational Street Food Market with a great atmosphere, live music and bar. The Market has undercover airconditioned/heated dining areas, TV Monitors, free entry to the Market and plenty of off street free Sanctuary car parking til 9:15pm. Fridays 4pm to 9pm on the Village Green of the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. The Sanctuary Market is the only place to be of a Friday evening if you're looking for somewhere to take the family or perhaps to just meet up…
Palm Beach Farmers Market
EVERY SATURDAY 6.00am - 11.30am - Palm Beach Currumbin High School, Thrower Drive Palm Beach. Visiting Palm Beach Farmers' Markets is about more than just a shopping experience. Local residents and visitors to the Gold Coast interact with growers and producers of the food or products for sale and learn more about where their food has come from, how it was made and what elements went into its creation. Shoppers also meet with friends to do their shopping, catch up…
Bangalow Farmers Markets
Bangalow Farmers Market operates every Saturday morning from 7am - 11am Behind the Bangalow Hotel. The freshest locally grown seasonal produce direct from our farmers. Great Entertainment Kid Friendly
Byron Beachside Market
This market takes place four times a year in early January, Easter, July and late September. The Beachside Markets are a ‘make it, bake it and grow it’ market held on the Byron Bay foreshore east of the Surf Club. This is the perfect location to experience some of the most original products alongside one of the worlds’ most famous beaches. This market showcases a diverse and exciting collection of high-quality art, sculptures, ceramics, textiles, glass, homewares, fashion, craft, clothing…
Unicorn Day
Unicorn Day Join us for a day on the farm full of magical craft, farm animals & food. Dates Available: Mon 28th, Wed 30th, Fri 2nd Oct, Mon 5th Time: 10.30-2.00pm Location: Stokers Siding (5 mins from M’bah) * we are in the bubble the GC kids welcome) Cost: FREE with your NSW Creative Kids Voucher (otherwise $89.00) Includes: All workshops, picnic lunch & a visit with our farm animals. 1. PILLOW 2. CHARM BRACELET 3. DREAM CATCHER 4. SLAP STRAP BAND 5.…
FARM KIDS MINI FARMERS PROGRAM
Age 7-15years The kids become mini farmers and get set to work doing farm chores. We restock our pet chickens bedding, ensure they have fresh drinking water and clean out their chookie house. We collect manure for compost for the market garden, work on our dedicated Farm Kids garden plot and tend to our onsite worm Subpod. If the opportunity arises, we assist the farmers with their chores. They cook, create and see where their food comes from as well…
FARM KIDS BEE WORKSHOP
We start the workshop with an educational, hands on and fun tour of The Farm followed by a discussion of the importance of Bees for our planet and the plight they are facing! We also discuss what we can do to help. We have a demonstration of how traditional hives work, taste honeycomb and make bees wax candles.
Turtles: Living Dinosaurs – Kids Education Fun!
Sea turtles, ancient mariners, that have been roaming our planet for more than 100 million years, are a regular visitor of our local marine and coastal environments. We invite kids to join this educational session to learn more about their biology and behaviour and where you might spot them in South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Ocean Connect will introduce the kids to a turtle shell from the 1600’s and the story behind it. Learn how to identify…
FARM KIDS SEEDS WORKSHOP
We start the workshop with an educational, hands on and fun tour of The Farm where we specifically search for and collect seeds followed by a discussion and demonstration on Seeds, where they come from and how they grow. In craft we use the seeds we find to make a birdfeeder. We plant seeds in trays for our garden and we make macca butter from the macadamia seed (nut).
Byron Bay Community Markets
Join us at Dening Park, Byron Main Beach Foreshore for one of the best markets in the area. This community-based market was established in 1979, it is now Byron Bay’s longest running market and one of the biggest markets in the region. This market was and still is created for the community by the community. With over 300 stalls, the Byron Community Market is a beautiful collection of stalls which showcase Byron’s intrinsic authenticity and lively culture. It is a…
Junior Drama Workshop
At Danceland studio in Tweed Heads, I will be holding TWO seperate drama workshops for all performing arts-loving kiddies in the upcoming NSW school holidays! Perfect activity to boost confidence, learn improvisation and play building skills and to have fun! Dates and age groups are as follows; Juniors (Grades K-4): Thursday 1st October and Friday 2nd October - 9am - 2pm each day Seniors : (Grades 5-8) Thursday 8th October and Friday 9th October - 9am -2pm each day $60…
Giant Outdoor Games
Country Style Workshops Dates Available : Tues 29th, Thurs 1st Oct, Tues 6th, Thurs 8th Time: 10.30-1.30pm Location: Stokers Siding (5 mins from M’bah) Cost: FREE with your NSW Creative Kids Voucher (otherwise $92.00) Includes: constructing, painting & sanding both Yardzee & Noughts & Crosses, lunch & a visit with our farm animals.
Dream Catchers
A fun and creative afternoon making a beautiful dream catchers Suitable for 6 up All supplies included
FARM KIDS CHICKENS WORKSHOP
We start the workshop with an educational and fun tour of The Farm followed by a discussion on chicken welfare and healthy egg production. We make honey piklets (please note due to Covid-19 this will be a demonstration but the kids will still get to taste). We use the eggshells from cooking to create egg people with watercress hair.
FARM KIDS DIY NATURAL PRODUCTS WORKSHOP
Girls and boys alike have absolutely loved making Natural Products that we create at some of our Farm Kids and Mini Farmers Workshops! So… we have decided to offer a special one-off DIY Natural Products Workshop where the children get to harvest flowers and herbs and turn them into gorgeous products that’s good for them and good for the planet. We use organic products where possible.
Brunswick Heads Markets
The Brunswick Heads Markets are held on the first Saturday of every month. From about 7am, the Brunswick markets, located in Memorial Park, come alive with the many artisan stalls, which provide clothing, plants, food, candles, soaps, coffee, and more. The products found at the Brunswick Heads Markets are a mix of locally made and imported goods. The delicious hot food is not to be missed. You can also pick up a few fresh groceries. Many locals also hold garage…
Kids Dune Care & Play by GeckoEd
Gecko Environment Council (GeckoEd) is hosting Kids Dunes programs at Palm Beach Surf Club these school holidays! The short 1hr program includes an educational tour around the dunes, games and sand sculptures on the beach. All activities are educational and aimed at 5-9 years. Register at 8.15am Activity runs 8.30am - 9.30am Registration is at the Palm Beach Surf Club reception desk. The Club is open from 7am for breakfast and parents are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast whilst…
Byron Community Markets
Join us at Dening Park, Byron Main Beach Foreshore for one of the best markets in the area. This community-based market was established in 1979, it is now Byron Bay’s longest running market and one of the biggest markets in the region. This market was and still is created for the community by the community. With over 300 stalls, the Byron Community Market is a beautiful collection of stalls which showcase Byron’s intrinsic authenticity and lively culture. It is a…
MAGIC MEDICINAL HERBS WORKSHOP
We start the workshop with an educational, hands on and fun tour of The Farm followed by a discussion on herbs and edible flowers…what are medicinal foods and herbs and what are culinary herbs? Today there is lots of smelling and tasting! In craft we paint a pot and plant medicinal herb seeds and also make cute little soaps with essential oils, herbs and flower petals.
FARM KIDS COWS WORKSHOP
We start the workshop with an educational, hands on and fun tour of The Farm followed by a discussion about cows, animal welfare and eating meat. In craft we make a cow trinket jar and the children learn how to make butter.
FARM KIDS FLOWER WORKSHOP
We start the workshop with an educational, hands on and fun tour of The Farm where we specifically search for and focus our discussion on Flowers. We examine parts and purposes of flowers, we smell and taste edible flowers and learn about companion planting. In craft we make bath bombs using flower essences and plant flower seeds in trays to start our own flower garden.
Senior Drama Workshop (Grades 5-8)
At Danceland studio in Tweed Heads, I will be holding TWO seperate drama workshops for all performing arts-loving kiddies in the upcoming NSW school holidays! Perfect activity to boost confidence, learn improvisation and play building skills and to have fun! Dates and age groups are as follows; Juniors (Grades K-4): Thursday 1st October and Friday 2nd October - 9am - 2pm each day Seniors : (Grades 5-8) Thursday 8th October and Friday 9th October - 9am -2pm each day $60…
FARM KIDS NATIVE BEES WORKSHOP
Today we focus in on the native bee. We start the workshop with a native bee hunt through the market gardens and macadamia orchard. In craft we make a fabulous clay native bee hotel and make beeswax wraps to replace the dreaded plastic wrap.
Byron Flea Market
Each month boasts delicious artisan eats, food trucks, & incredible live local music from the best emerging talents! It provides a safe and serene space for young people to be themselves... sell old clothes / new clothing line — The flea has a kids corner with face painting and crafts, plus vinyls, vintage, pre-loved up-cycled, homemade, new and used clothing, antiques & collectables. There's always live entertainment plus great food and coffee!
Sparky’s Pop-Up Playground
As part of the Art & Craft Market, Sparky Do Dah is creating a Pop-Up Playground to offer a relaxed, fun-filled creative and active morning. Enjoy a fun range of engaging and developmental activities suitable for all ages. Come and try stilts, juggling sticks, duck fishing, balance games, throwing games and more.
Piggabeen Valley Markets
Plenty of fun for the kids. 3rd Sunday every month Feb-Nov 9-1pm