Looking for weekend plans that aren't the usual tourist traps? This weekend (Jan 31/Feb 1) we've found hands-on fun like mixing your own playdough, a last chance to see a science exhibit, and a huge free rugby fan day!
Quick Picks
ACT Brumbies Fan Day and Season Launch
Bruce
Free entry to meet the team, plus inflatables for the kids!
Questacon Presents: ZAP! CLANK! POW!
Parkes
Your very last chance to explore the cool magnets and forces exhibit indoors.
Herb Infused Playdough (ages 4-9)
Griffith
Sensory fun where little ones get to mix and scent their own natural playdough.
· January 31
3HERB INFUSED PLAYDOUGH (AGES 4-9) : Sensory fun is on the cards! Kids mix and scent their own natural playdough. Sounds like a perfect hands-on morning for the younger crowd.It's a hyper-local, hands-on workshop where kids actively make their own sensory toy using natural ingredients.
RAINBOW TEA PARTY (AGES 4-9) : Looking for a cute morning out? This involves colourful herbal teas and magical botanical stories. Great for little ones who enjoy storytelling.A unique, themed tea party focusing on botanicals which feels much more special than a standard weekend outing.
CANBERRA FESTIVAL OF SPEED : If your kids love engines, this is the spot. They're showing off rare performance motorbikes alongside cars this year. Get ready for some noise!It features rare motorbikes alongside cars, adding an unusual, exciting element to a motorsport event.
· February 1
2ACT BRUMBIES FAN DAY AND SEASON LAUNCHFREE : Get down to Bruce for the season launch! They've set up a Family Zone with inflatables and there are giveaways. A great, free way to kick off the footy season.It's genuinely free, family-focused, and offers active entertainment like inflatables right before the season starts.
QUESTACON PRESENTS: ZAP! CLANK! POW! : Heads up! Sunday is the final day for the ZAP! CLANK! POW! exhibit covering magnets and machines. Don't miss out on this interactive science display.This is your absolute last chance to catch this specific, limited-run exhibition before it closes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What genuine hands-on activities are available for younger kids this weekend?
For sensory fun, check out the Herb Infused Playdough session (ages 4-9) on Saturday morning in Griffith, where they get to mix their own scents!
Is there anything exciting happening on Sunday that won't cost a fortune?
Yes! The ACT Brumbies Fan Day and Season Launch in Bruce on Sunday afternoon is free, featuring inflatables in the Family Zone.
What is the last chance to see a cool science exhibit before it closes?
Sunday, February 1st, is your final opportunity to catch the Questacon Presents: ZAP! CLANK! POW! exhibit focusing on magnets and forces in Parkes.