Children’s Week 2026

Design 2027 Children's Week poster

Sunday, 25 October 2026 | 07:00 PM - Thursday, 26 November 2026

Children across Australia are invited to participate in our poster competition reflecting the 2027 theme; ‘Children have the right to share what they learn, think and feel’.

The winning artwork will be professionally adapted and reproduced for the 2027 national poster.

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Baby Play and Connect - Children's Week

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

A gentle, sensory-based play session for babies.

Delivered by experience playgroup facilitators, the session includes music, soft play and time for parents to connect.

Selby Community House, 1 Minak Road, Selby 3159

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Spooky Storytime - Celebrating Children's Week

Monday, 26 October 2026 | 04:00 PM to 04:30 PM

Join us for a fun and spooky Halloween story time!
We will enjoy some spooky stories, songs and rhymes and get into the Halloween spirit together.

Healesville Library, 110 River St, Healesville 3777

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Lizard Wizard Hands On - Celebrating Children's Week

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 | 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM

See, touch and learn about a variety of Australian reptiles and other animals with Lizard Wizard!
Perfect for young animal lovers, this interactive session offers the opportunity to learn about, observe and safely handle a range of fascinating creatures.

Lilydale Library, Box Hill Institute Lilydale Campus, Jarlo Drve, Lilydale 3140

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This is Me! Children's Week Poster Launch

Thursday, 29 October 2026 | 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM

Families and Children of Yarra Ranges are invited to come along and celebrate Children's Week in Yarra Ranges and the launch of the self-portrait poster series "This is Me” - Children of the Yarra Ranges.

Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark 3136

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All Aboard! Puffing Billy story time - Children's Week

Thursday, 29 October 2026 | 04:15 PM to 05:00 PM

Join Fairy Mary, the Forest Fairy, for a magical journey inspired by Puffing Billy Railway.

Mt Evelyn Community House and Reading Room, 50 Wray Cres, Mt Evelyn 3796

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Pet Rocks - Celebrating Children's Week

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 | 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM

Rocks make great pets! They are very easy to care for, they love to sit with you when you read and you can take them pretty much anywhere.

Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station St, Mooroolbark 3136

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Pop Up and Play - Children's Week

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 | 01:45 PM to 04:30 PM

1 more date

Play, move and connect in a relaxed and welcoming ​space.

Explore the range of activities for children aged 0-6 years, find out about new play ideas and What's On locally in and around Monbulk.

Monbulk Community Hall, 21 Main Street, Monbulk 3795

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Lizard Wizard Hands On - Celebrating Children's Week

Monday, 26 October 2026 | 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

See, touch and learn about a variety of Australian reptiles and other animals with Lizard Wizard!
Perfect for young animal lovers, this interactive session offers the opportunity to learn about, observe and safely handle a range of fascinating creatures.

Healesville Library, 110 River Street, Healesville 3777

Tagged as: , Environment, Kids & family