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Christmas Twilight Market at the Mt Pleasant Farmer's Market
Dec
20
5:00 pm17:00

Christmas Twilight Market at the Mt Pleasant Farmer's Market

Come along to our annual Christmas Twilight Market. Along with our farmers market, there will be beautiful artisan stalls, face painting, live music, food & drinks, a kids Christmas trail and a special visit from Santa.

FREE event (donation at the gate appreciated)
Lots of parking

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S.A. Spring Garden Festival
Sept
21
8:00 am08:00

S.A. Spring Garden Festival

  • SA Spring Garden Festival - Talunga Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Nestled between the Barossa Valley and the Adelaide Hills, the picturesque town of Mt. Pleasant will once again host the annual S.A. Spring Garden Festival, happening on Saturday the 21st of September 2024.

The festival features a full program that includes very special guest speaker Hannah Moloney, a large variety of plant and garden stalls, garden themed workshops, talks, activities and free Nature Craft activities for the kids. There will also be lots of delicious food and beverages, including gluten free and vegan options.

The Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market is again partnering with the S.A. Spring Garden Festival with extended trading hours, so you’ll be able to enjoy both the Festival and the Farmers Market experience in one location.

Mt. Pleasant is a beautiful drive from every direction and in Spring, the Adelaide Hills and Barossa Valley are alive with blossoms and spectacular scenery!

Admission is $12 (+ booking fee) per adult if purchased online, $15 per adult if purchased at the gate, with children under 16 and under Free. Tickets available online and at the gate on the day.

Gates open at 8am and close at 3pm.

Online ticket: $12

Gate Entry: $15
Children 16 and under FREE

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SA Truck and Ute Show
Jun
9
9:00 am09:00

SA Truck and Ute Show

The 2024 SA Truck & Ute Show is coming on June 9th in Mannum.

The main street of Mannum is closed off once a year for this massive event and converted to a Trucking extravaganza.  Trucks of all sizes, UTES and 4WD’s arrive in Mannum to “strut their stuff”. Many of the entrants come from over the border and numerous entry categories are available.  

There are so many other activities on the day: stalls, produce, hot food, live bands, activities and entertainment for the children, a fabulous family day out.

 Adults $10

Under 16 Free

$5 for Mannum Residents with ID on the day

Online Registrations and Payments are available for Trucks, Utes, 4WD's and Panel Vans on our website.

We are back on Mary Ann Reserve. Everyone is excited about this year's event.

https://www.satruckanduteshow.com.au/

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Mother's Day Market - Gumeracha Rocking Horse
May
12
9:00 am09:00

Mother's Day Market - Gumeracha Rocking Horse

Mothers Day Artisan outdoor market!
Why not bring mum/grandma/Aunty out for a beautiful day outdoors!

Cafe - Animal park - horse climb - free picnic area - gift shop - toy factory

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Lego Creations
Apr
24
1:00 pm13:00

Lego Creations

Join us for a fantastic day of imagination and creativity at our Lego Creations social skills group! This session is perfect for kids who love to build and explore together. Grab a buddy and get ready to design something extraordinary with Lego!
Ages 5-12.
$55 per child (private paying & NDIS)
Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Space is limited.

https://play-therapy-with-jodie-pty-ltd.splose.com/booking

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Lego Creations
Apr
23
1:00 pm13:00

Lego Creations

Join us for a fantastic day of imagination and creativity at our Lego Creations social skills group! This session is perfect for kids who love to build and explore together. Grab a buddy and get ready to design something extraordinary with Lego!
Ages 5-12.
$55 per child (private paying & NDIS)
Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Space is limited.

https://play-therapy-with-jodie-pty-ltd.splose.com/booking

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Truck-Tastic
Apr
20
10:00 am10:00

Truck-Tastic

Come along and enjoy a family friendly school holiday event!

Learn about emergency service vehicles and how they work.

Play, climb, interact, and explore the trucks and vehicles.

Connect with amazing emergency workers and volunteers in our community.

PLUS

• Sensory tent available for those seeking a low-sensory space and sensory toys

• food trucks

• FREE glitter tattoos

• sandpit for free play – BYO toys and trucks

When: Saturday 20 April 2024
Time: 10am – 2pm
Where: Mount Barker Showgrounds (access via Alexandrina Road)

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Guided Farm Experience at Pleasant Sense Farm
Apr
18
10:00 am10:00

Guided Farm Experience at Pleasant Sense Farm

Come join us in the school holidays for a farm experience as we do our morning rounds! On the farm you’ll come across chooks, cows, calves, sheep, a dog, goats, a donkey, and alpacas. Along the way you’ll be spoiled as you take in the panoramic views, be cuddled by the donkey or hand feed the friendly cows. ‌

A typical tour may include collecting chicken eggs, hand feed the alpacas and goats, pat the friendly cows and donkey and sit on the 4-wheeler motorbike. Following the 1.5 hr adventure, we finish off with a morning tea of freshly baked muffins, tea, coffee and unstructured play in the natural bush garden. An enjoyable morning of connecting with animals, mild exercise, lots of learning and fun and messy adventures for the kids!

Adults at children's prices - $16
Children (4yrs+) - $16
Children 3yrs & under - free

For more detailed info, visit: https://pleasantsense.com.au/guided-farm-tour

Due to the nature of being in a farm environment, parents/caregivers are responsible for duty of care and behaviour management of their children. Come prepared with hats, sunscreen and enclosed shoes.

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160th Mt Pleasant Show!
Mar
16
9:00 am09:00

160th Mt Pleasant Show!

Fun for all the family.

Come along and experience the best little rural show in South Australia!

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STEAM Club
Nov
14
3:45 pm15:45

STEAM Club

STEAM Club is for kids who love all things Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths! Join in the fun playing, creating, thinking, predicting and making at the Library.

Mount Pleasant Library 3:45pm Tuesday. Bookings essential. Please book one ticket per child (tickets not required for parents / caregivers). Cost: Free

Suitable for children aged 5+

Term 4 Program:

17 October – Making marble mazes

14 November - Sphero ten pin bowling

We ask that parents/carers please remain in the library with their child during the session – the program is even better if grown-ups join in!

Session will be cancelled if catastrophic fire conditions are forecast.

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STEAM Club
Oct
17
3:45 pm15:45

STEAM Club

STEAM Club is for kids who love all things Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths! Join in the fun playing, creating, thinking, predicting and making at the Library.

Mount Pleasant Library 3:45pm Tuesday. Bookings essential. Please book one ticket per child (tickets not required for parents / caregivers). Cost: Free

Suitable for children aged 5+

Term 4 Program:

17 October – Making marble mazes

14 November - Sphero ten pin bowling

We ask that parents/carers please remain in the library with their child during the session – the program is even better if grown-ups join in!

Session will be cancelled if catastrophic fire conditions are forecast.

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Twining and Weaving
Oct
12
11:00 am11:00

Twining and Weaving

START TIME: 11am
FINISH TIME: 1.30 pm approx.
SUITABLE FOR : Kids aged 6 - 9 years

Bookings essential via trybooking: BOOK HERE FOR TWINING & WEAVING

PLEASE NOTE: Parents / Carers will need to remain on site to assist their child with the workshop. Wear clothes suitable for arts and crafts / getting a little messy! Please arrive at Recreate 15 minutes prior to workshop to allow time to check in.

PLEASE NOTE: Numbers for each workshop are capped, so please BOOK EARLY to avoid disappointment.

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Pressed Flower Workshop
Oct
12
10:00 am10:00

Pressed Flower Workshop

Join Victoria from The Green Room to learn the tips and tricks to the beautiful craft of flower pressing. This beginner's session will have you creating a framed pressed flower piece to take home. All materials are supplied.

Tickets $10 each

Recommended ages of 8+.

Enquiries to Torrens Valley Community Centre on 83891711 or tvcc@ahc.sa.gov.au

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Make Mini Wind Machines
Oct
11
9:30 am09:30

Make Mini Wind Machines

Inventor Ray will take kids through the process of making mini windmachines out of recycled PET bottles and coffee cups.
Approx 1 - 1.5 hrs
Suitable for kids 6-12
Parents need to remain on site to assist their kids with the workshop.
Materials will include scissors and glue.

Wednesday 4 October 2023 - Wednesday 11 October 2023 (UTC+09:30)

Recreate & Community Sharing Garden
Cnr Phillis St & Showground Rd, Mount Pleasant South Australia 5235

Contact details: Mount Pleasant Natural Resource Centre Inc

Recreate + Community Share Garden + Community Nursery

Bec Lane, Coordinator ph. 0427 998 553 or email. mpnrc@bigpond.com

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Starlab
Oct
9
10:30 am10:30

Starlab

Go to Space these School Holidays!

SciWorld state of the art, mobile planetarium is coming to the Gumeracha Town Hall these school holidays. Join us on Monday 9th October from 10:30am as we watch asteroids and comets soar through the sky! Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased via Eventbrite. Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../starlab-milky-way...

Enquiries to Torrens Valley Community Centre on 83891711 or tvcc@ahc.sa.gov.au

www.ahc.sa.gov.au

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On Country. Kids. Connect
Oct
7
9:15 am09:15

On Country. Kids. Connect

On Country. Kids. Connect is all about celebrating, learning and experiencing first hand our Indigenous culture on the banks of Kenton Creek, a tributary of Karrawirra Pari (River Torrens).  Four concurrent sessions will be held across the day, with the Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony beginning at 9.30am and Session 4 concluding at 1.45pm.

Each presenter will provide an opportunity for kids (of all ages) to immerse themselves in the experience of ancient and cultural ceremonies including making music with clapsticks and singing ancient story lines; participating in bush therapy and Ngardi Guwanda (deep listening), listening with more than our ears to connect to Country; learning through art about storylines and painting on boomerangs; and a chance to choose and prepare your own Bushtucker (and other) seedlings to take home and plant in your garden (20 plants).

First Nations Elders, Aunty Angelina Harradine-Buckskin from Claptsticks for Creation, Bianca Stawiarski from Warida Wholistic Wellness and Corey Turner from Southern Cultural Immersion will join together for this unique event in Gumeracha for one day during Nature Festival.  Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy a day learning about our Indigenous history and culture.

Tickets: $25 (Parents/caregivers of participating kids don't need to buy a ticket, but will need to supervise their own children at all times.)

This event is only possible with the funding support from Landcare Australia, Australian Home Heating Association and Adelaide Hills Council. The Upper River Torrens Landcare Group will provide volunteers to assist with the Sow to Grow sessions.

Contact: Kim Thompson - 0438 639 353 or kim.environmentalconnections@gmail.com

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Drawing Workshop
Oct
6
10:00 am10:00

Drawing Workshop

Join Paul Rutter, character designer and author/illustrator of Surf Rider Joe, as he teaches us how to draw Australian marsupials native to the Barossa area.

Learn about drawing forms, styles and techniques and how to use elements of drawing such as line, shape and texture.

Receive a free workshop activity book at the end of the session to help you practise your new skills.

Ages: 5+

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Weave a Plant Holder
Oct
5
11:00 am11:00

Weave a Plant Holder

In this workshop kids will be guided by Artist Yvonne Dalton; on how to make a plant holder from recycled materials.
Parents need to remain on site to assist their kids with the workshop.

Thursday 5 October, 2023 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (UTC+09:30)

Recreate & Community Sharing Garden
Cnr Phillis St & Showground Rd, Mount Pleasant South Australia 5235

Contact details: Mount Pleasant Natural Resource Centre Inc

Recreate + Community Share Garden + Community Nursery

Bec Lane, Coordinator

ph. 0427 998 553 or email. mpnrc@bigpond.com

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Barossa Bushgardens Nature Play Festival
Oct
5
10:00 am10:00

Barossa Bushgardens Nature Play Festival

Book your tickets now to join us during the school holidays for a free, fun day out in nature. Suitable for children 0 to 10 years.

Thursday, 5 October from 10am to 2pm
Bookings at: www.barossabushgardens.com.au/events

Go for a scavenger hunt, explore the nature trail or one of the labyrinths set up for the day, watch the birds, build a tipi, have a play in our nature play area with muddy puddle, mud kitchen and lots of new logs to climb on.

Try some of the amazing craft and sensory activities brought to you by the Gawler Environment Centre, the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board, Shana Green from The Root Cause, Louise Mason from the Barossa Community Labyrinth and our own amazing volunteers.

Still not convinced? You can have your face painted by Tinke by Bianca and meet and learn about native animals with Animals Anonymous between 11am and 1pm or simply take a break reading a book in our story nook.

Parents can tap into the never-ending supply of delicious coffee from The People Vs Coffeewhile supervising their little ones.

This event is supported by The Barossa Council and Green Adelaide.

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Make Mini Wind Machines
Oct
4
9:30 am09:30

Make Mini Wind Machines

Inventor Ray will take kids through the process of making mini windmachines out of recycled PET bottles and coffee cups.
Approx 1 - 1.5 hrs
Suitable for kids 6-12
Parents need to remain on site to assist their kids with the workshop.
Materials will include scissors and glue.

Wednesday 4 October 2023 - Wednesday 11 October 2023 (UTC+09:30)

Recreate & Community Sharing Garden
Cnr Phillis St & Showground Rd, Mount Pleasant South Australia 5235

Contact details: Mount Pleasant Natural Resource Centre Inc

Recreate + Community Share Garden + Community Nursery

Bec Lane, Coordinator ph. 0427 998 553 or email. mpnrc@bigpond.com

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Birdwood Farm Day
May
21
10:00 am10:00

Birdwood Farm Day

Birdwood Farm Day is proudly brought to you by Birdwood Primary School.

Farm Day will again be held at the National Motor Museum, Birdwood and as always, promises to have something for everyone, young and old.

There will be the usual crowd favourites, fresh baked damper and devonshire tea. Petting zoos, highland cattle and miniature goat exhibits. Milking, shearing and working dog demonstrations along with log chopping, blacksmithing, restored engines and a host of other trade exhibits to showcase some of the farming lifestyles over the years. There will be camel rides, bouncy castles, face painting and other amusement rides too, which will be sure to put smiles on the faces of the young and young at heart.

The Birdwood Primary School are hosting a variety of retail stalls, including our ever popular garden, sweet treats and port and wine stalls. The students have been working hard creating their own retail spaces in each year level, too.

There will be plenty of hot coffee, food and desserts to keep your bellies full, so you can stay and play the whole day.

This year sees the introduction of a children's zone. Children can use their imaginations while they 'build a city' with foam blocks, have some quiet time with some colouring or perhaps challenge each other to giant board games like chess, connect 4 or jenga.

Not sure how you will see it all? Purchase a Farm Day Trail Bag from the Information stall by the entrance and let us lead you throughout the event, collecting as you go and ensuring no corner is left undiscovered.

Have we mentioned that each ticket sold also provides FREE entry into the National Motor Museum?

Adults $15 and Children U13 FREE

Last year sold out early, so get in quick or risk missing out!!

Tickets go on sale April 27th

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Home School Kids Art Classes
May
16
10:00 am10:00

Home School Kids Art Classes

This is a 6 week term, 1 1/2 hour session each Tuesday from 10:00am -11:30am (beginning Tuesday 16th May and ending Tuesday 27th June).

Recommended for children aged 7+. (For children under 7, a parent must be present for the entire class).

Sessions are payable by term and no refunds will be given for missed classes.

Your child will benefit from learning from two different Adelaide Hills artists over this 8 week term. Zinia and Rebecca are both experienced Art teachers, passionate about Australian Native Fauna and will share this passion with your child as they guide them through a whole term of educational art activities surrounding the theme of Australian Native Animals. A different animal will be introduced each week along with facts and discussion about it. Students will also have the opportunity to explore a range of different media including drawing, painting and printmaking.

Please book early so we can ensure these classes go ahead. Bookings via Eventbrite.

Enquiries to The Summit Community Centre on 83900457 or TheSummit@ahc.sa.gov.au

www.ahc.sa.gov.au

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Rattle and Rhyme
May
9
10:00 am10:00

Rattle and Rhyme

Rattle and Rhyme is a fun 30 minute session of songs, actions and a board book story suitable for babies and young toddlers and their grown-ups. Grown-ups will learn about the benefits of singing, talking, reading and playing with their babies, and meet other local families in a relaxed library environment.

Bookings are essential.

Please book one ticket per child (tickets not required for parents / caregivers).

If you or your child have cold/flu symptoms or are otherwise unwell please do not attend until your symptoms have gone. You can reschedule/cancel online or call us (8563 8440).

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Rattle and Rhyme
May
2
10:00 am10:00

Rattle and Rhyme

Rattle and Rhyme is a fun 30 minute session of songs, actions and a board book story suitable for babies and young toddlers and their grown-ups. Grown-ups will learn about the benefits of singing, talking, reading and playing with their babies, and meet other local families in a relaxed library environment.

Bookings are essential.

Please book one ticket per child (tickets not required for parents / caregivers).

If you or your child have cold/flu symptoms or are otherwise unwell please do not attend until your symptoms have gone. You can reschedule/cancel online or call us (8563 8440).

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Make Your Own Workshop - Hanging Mobile
Apr
1
11:00 am11:00

Make Your Own Workshop - Hanging Mobile

Create your own mobile using recycled and collected materials with renowned Barrossa artist Rachel Porter!

Working with recycled metals and other materials, Rachel will guide you through the process of getting the right distribution of your of your mobile pieces to get the perfect balance and spin. You will be taught how to emboss metal and be privy lots of Rachel's other ideas when it comes to mobile making. All materials will be included however we will be using sticks for the base of the design so you are more than welcome to bring along your own if you find something special.

Open to Adults and Children 8 or over.
Children must be accompanied by an Adult participating in the workshop

Free coffee & Tea will be available
BYO drink and snacks if you like

Bonus!
Every attendee will get a complimentary $10 fill a bag from our crafting section

Get to Mount Pleasant early and check out the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market.
Open 8am - 12noon.

Saturday 1 April 2023 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (UTC+10:30)

LOCATION

Recreate & Community Sharing Garden
Cnr Phillis St & Showground Rd, Mount Pleasant South Australia 5235

CONTACT DETAILS

Mount Pleasant Natural Resource Centre Inc

Recreate + Community Share Garden + Community Nursery

ph. 0427 998 553

email. recreatemp@outlook.com

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Mt Pleasant Street Party and Parade
Dec
3
5:00 pm17:00

Mt Pleasant Street Party and Parade

  • Mt Pleasant Street Party and Parade (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It’s on again! After a hiatus because of COVID-19 and all the variants, we are resurrecting this iconic event that has been going (except for the last two years) for over thirty years. Started by the Totness Inn Hotel Social Club, it has evolved and grown, and is one of the best little street parties around.

Food, music and entertainment!

Mt Pleasant Community Association invites you to come along, bring your friends and family, and enjoy yourselves!

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Adelaide Remakery - Father and Child Clay Day
Nov
6
3:00 pm15:00

Adelaide Remakery - Father and Child Clay Day

Have a play day with clay and your Dad! A perfect Fathers' Day gift! Bring Dad to a special clay sculpting class with Donna Gordge of StitchPaintBurn Studio and make a figurine of each other. Your figures will be left to be bisque and glaze fired and you will be notified when it's ready for collection. Suitable for people aged 8 years and older. Price includes 2 tickets.

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Kids Science Workshop
Oct
13
11:00 am11:00

Kids Science Workshop

Let’s your little Einsteins join us these school holidays for our science workshop, for only $20 per child, including a kids meal and drink.

The 30 minute class hands-on science workshop allows kids to learn 1-2 Science Experiments and take their creations home! Includes Instant Snow and Elephant's Toothpaste.

INFORMATION:
- Kids Science Workshop
- Thursday October 13
- Session time @ 11:00am, we are also holding a second session @11.45am, please refer to the other event on our page for booking link.
- Cost is $20 including a kids meal and drink.

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Little Picassos Art Class
Oct
12
10:00 am10:00

Little Picassos Art Class

  • The Gully Public House and Garden (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Let the kids creativity go wild at our Little Picasso Art Class these school holidays. For only $30, they can enjoy an hour long class hosted by Little Picasso, plus enjoy a kids meal afterwards.

Little Picassos provide quality art classes that give each child the opportunity to create their own masterpiece.

Best suited to children from ages 4 - 12 years.*

INFORMATION:

- Wednesday October 12
- Ticket price is $30per child, including lunch and drink
- Session time is 10am – 11am. We are also holding a second session at 11:30am – 12:30pm, please refer to the other event on our page for the booking link

KIDS EVENTS T&CS:

Bookings are essential and places will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis, so please act quickly to make sure that you don't miss out. Guests will be required to check-in at the venue and use the hand-sanitizer provided before entering the space. This activity is suitable for children aged 4 years to 12 years old. Please note that this is an approximation and you are the best judge of whether this activity is appropriate for your child. Please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before the performance and check in with our team. This is not a drop-off service and one parent/caregiver is required to stay with each child in The Gully for the duration of this event. A full payment per person is required upon booking.

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Fairy Tale High Tea
Oct
6
11:00 am11:00

Fairy Tale High Tea

Enjoy musical games, sing – a – longs, balloon twisting, bubbles, and prizes to be won! Dress up encouraged!

INFORMATION:
- Fairy tale High Tea hosted by Queen Elsa
- Thursday October 6 @ 11am
- Max 20 kids – ticket price $40 per child includes frozen Themed High Tea & drinks

KIDS EVENTS T&CS:
Bookings are essential and places will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis, so please act quickly to make sure that you don't miss out. Guests will be required to check-in at the venue and use the hand-sanitizer provided before entering the space. This activity is suitable for children aged 4 years to 12 years old. Please note that this is an approximation and you are the best judge of whether this activity is appropriate for your child. Please plan to arrive at least 10-15 minutes before the performance and check in with our team. This is not a drop-off service and one parent/caregiver is required to stay with each child in The Gully for the duration of this event. A full payment per person is required upon booking.

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