Are you planning a trip to Floriade Canberra with the kids these school holidays? Here’s everything you need to know before you go.
Floriade Canberra. Picture: Alison Godfrey
Floriade is Australia’s biggest celebration of Spring, held annually at Commonwealth Park Canberra.
Children’s entertainment specialists KidzKlub have taken over the Kids’ Zone at Floriade Canberra for the school holidays. Expect loads of free activities and entertainment including daily gnome painting and walking tours of the gardens.
The kids will really love giant Ferris wheel and the giant slide.
Each day also has a host of special events. We have listed them all below.
Saturday 6 October
Dirtgirl and Get Grubby Live Performance and meet and greet.
Rainbow Families Floriade Picnic: head to the top of Regatta Point Hill and join the AIDS Action Council for a family-friendly picnic lunch. Rainbow Families events are an opportunity for families with LGBTIQ identifying parents or kids to come together in a safe, supportive environment.
Kids Workshops: Paper flower bunting and garlands
Sunday 7 October
Yoga in the Park: Get your Sunday started with a little yoga flow presented by the Canberra Centre.
Kids Workshops: Floral key rings.
Monday 8 – Friday 12 October
Kids Workshops: Painting terracotta pots on Monday, floral collages on Tuesday, coloured clay flowers and creatures on Wednesday, flower magnets on Thursday and flora mobiles on Friday.
Gnome Painting: Rotary gnomes are a staple of Floriade, head down to the Kids Zone to help raise money for Rotary by painting your very own gnome
Walking Tours: Join one of Floriade’s gardening team for a chaperoned tour of the gardens. Suitable for the whole family, the tour will share insider information about Floriade and the gardens
KidzKlub: Free kid-friendly entertainment and activities by children’s entertainment specialists KidzKlub
Don’t forget your camera when you go to Floriade Canberra. Picture: Alison Godfrey
Saturday 13 October
Jazz in the Park: Grab a picnic blanket and chill out on the lawns of Stage 88 listening to the smooth tunes of CBR Soul Collective and Emma Pask
Kids Workshops: Paper flower garlands and buntings
Yoga in the Park: Presented by the Canberra Centre, Yoga in the Park returns for its last weekend
Sunday 14 October
Dogs’ Day Out: This is not just for the kids. Dogs’ Day Out is everyone’s favourite day as Canberra’s pups descend on Commonwealth Park for a range of dog activities, photo opportunities and a chance for your fluffy friend to smell the tulips
Doga in the Park: Bring your puppy pals along to Sunday mornings Doga (dog yoga) in the park.
Kids Workshops: Floral key rings
How to get to Floriade Canberra
Floriade Canberra is open every day from 9.30am to 5.30pm until Sunday 14 October. A free shuttle bus will take families to Floriade from the city centre every day from 10am.
Families can park in Acton Park across from Commonwealth Park. However, parking here is limited. Floriade is an easy walk from parking options in the Parliamentary Triangle, London Circuit, the Canberra Centre, CIT Reid or the National Convention Centre. Less mobile passengers can use the pick-up and set-down at the Regatta Point Entry Gate.
For full program details, visit floriadeaustralia.com
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