Family Day
Saturday 21 September | Wonder Children's Festival 2024
Join us at Geelong Arts Centre on Saturday September 21 for a day packed with free and ticketed fun! Enjoy roving puppets, balloon animals, disco parties, and more, all part of Wonder Children's Festival.
Whether you have tickets to the Teeny Tiny Stevies or The Gruffalo or you're just after some family fun, there's something for everyone to enjoy!
Family Day Ticketed Performances
Family Day Free Experiences
Wonderland Disco
Get ready as The Open House theatre transforms into a dazzling Wonderland Disco—a vibrant oasis of art and dance where imagination thrives and the beats don't stop!
Plus! Hana Fiesta will be there to lead ridiculous and absurd disco dance classes throughout the day, teaching kids funky moves.
Session 1: 9:30am - 10:30am
Session 2: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Session 3: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Oculus by The Indirect Object
9:00am - 4:00pm
Step into The Open House theatre and explore Oculus! This enchanting installation combines vintage lighthouse beacons with early animation magic, like the praxinoscope.
Spin the drum, watch the mirrors, and enjoy captivating sounds as animations spring to life, each telling its own whimsical tale.
Featuring eco-friendly materials and recyclable paper, Oculus offers a fun and sustainable experience for all ages!
One Eye and Frill Neck
Guess what, kids? Aliens from Planet Bird Colourful Jelly Sparkle have crash-landed on Earth!
Meet One Eye and Frill Neck, two zany aliens who zoomed through seven galaxies and are now super dizzy!
They’re here to spread laughter and magic with their wacky puppet adventures! Catch these two kooky characters between performances throughout the foyers.
Session 1: 11:30am – 12:00pm
Session 2: 1:00 – 1:30pm
Session 3: 2:30 – 3:00pm
Circus Skills
9:30am - 12:00pm
Join in with our roving circus entertainers and immerse yourself in the fun by trying your hand at a variety of exciting skills.
Experience the thrill of juggling, master the art of spinning plates, and embrace your playful side by learning to clown around. Don't miss out on the fun!
Balloon Animals & Face Painting
Watch in awe as incredibly talented balloon artists roam the foyers, skillfully twisting and shaping colourful balloons into whimsical creatures right before your eyes!
And don't miss the enchanting face painting that turns little ones into magical characters, bringing their imaginations to life.
Balloon Sculptor: 11:15am - 2:45pm
Face Painting Session 1: 9:30am - 12:00pm
Face Painting Session 2: 12:45 - 3:30pm
Colouring Table & Scavenger Hunt
Dive into the Colouring Tables and create your own masterpiece with all the colours of the rainbow. Whether you’re a doodle dynamo or a colouring champion, we’ve got the supplies you need to bring your art to life!
But that’s not all! Grab a Scavenger Hunt sheet and embark on a thrilling quest through the Centre. Discover hidden treasures, solve cool clues, and become a hero of your own adventure!
Colouring Table - The Story House: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Colouring Table - The Play House: 9:00am - 12:30pm
