Stich up a cactus
Artist Emma Grace will teach children how to create beauty from recycled materials.
They’ll learn basic skills in design and sewing to stitch together a fabric cactus plant.
- Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 5 July, 11am to 12.30pm. $7 per child. Ages 5 to 12. Bookings are essential. Visit www.greaterdandenong.com or call 8571 1666.
Christoff! Circo Folklorico
This upbeat show highlights the joys of a multicultural world, communication, tolerance and diversity.
The free event is designed for children aged 5 to 12 years.
- Springvale Library, 411 Springvale Road, Springvale. Tuesday 28 June, 2.30pm to 3.30pm. No booking required.
Indigenous Infusion
Dreamtime story-telling by multi-award-winning Cultural Infusion gives an introduction to Indigenous history and culture.
Kids can develop a new understanding of the rich and ancient traditions of Australia’s first inhabitants at this free event for ages 5 to 12 years.
- Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Thursday 30 June, 2.30pm to 3.20pm. No booking required.
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
Kids can bring their imagination and join Chilli Philly in creating a hat fit to wear to the Get Creative Cultural Threads Mad Hatter’s Tea Party.
Chilli Philly uses his textile skills to create fun and unique hats and teach children basic sewing and design skills.
- Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Friday 1 July, 11am to 12.30pm. $7 per child. Ages 5 to 12. Bookings are essential. Visit www.greaterdandenong.com or call 8571 1666.
Weaving with kids
Learn how to make a super shaggy woven wall hanging with Rachel from Wunder Weave.
Kids will learn to make and use a cardboard loom and experiment with strips of coloured fabric, thick and fuzzy yarn and sparkly string.
- Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Monday 27 June, 11am to 12.30pm. $7 per child. Ages 5 to 12. Bookings are essential. Visit www.greaterdandenong.com or call 8571 1666.
Marvels of magic
Elio Simonetti has been a professional conjuror since he was 15 years old.
His training in classical ballet is said to bring a graceful bravado to his strong theatrical approach.
He’ll reveal the secrets behind some of his trickery just for Drum Theatre audiences.
- Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Tuesday 5 July, 10.30am. The 50-minute show is suitable for ages 4 and up. Tickets are priced from $12.50. Visit www.greaterdandenong.com or call 8571 1666.
Witches, Giants, Peaches and Twists
Award-winning performers Sarah Kinsella and Russell Fletcher will bring Roald Dahl’s genius to life.
This free event is designed for kids aged 5 to 12 years.
- Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Wednesday 6 July, 2.30pm to 3.30pm. No bookings required.
The Wiggles come to town
To celebrate The Wiggles’ 25th birthday, Emma, Simon, Anthony and Lachy will perform in more than 100 locations around Australia on the Wiggle Town tour – including Dandenong.
- Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Sunday 3 July, 10am, 12.30pm, 3pm and 5pm. Tickets are priced from $30.50. Children aged under 12 months can attend free of charge. Call 8571 1666 or visit www.drumtheatre.com.au.
Paper dyeing
Make dyed paper leaves, butterflies, flowers, creatures and more, put them on a window and let the sun shine through to create a rainbow artwork.
Wear old clothes or bring a smock. This activity is designed for kids aged 5 to 12 years.
- Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong. Thursday 7 July, 11am to 12.30pm. $7 per child. Bookings are essential. Visit www.greaterdandenong.com or call 8571 1666.
Art’s in the bag
Children will learn how to design and carve their own stamp to personalise a library bag.
It’s designed for kids aged 5 to 12 years.
- Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Friday 8 July, 10am to 1pm. Bookings are essential. Visit www.greaterdandenong.com or call 8571 1666.
