Bunjil Place is the place to be this summer.
The much-loved venue has a jam-packed calendar of family-friendly events, from plays to outdoor movies.
Here are the highlights:
Christmas Craft in the Plaza
2, 9 & 16 December
Get the kiddies into the festive spirit with Bunjil’s special Christmas Craft activities that’ll get their cheeks redder than Rudolph’s nose. There are 45-minute sessions at 3.45pm & 4.30pm. Tickets $5, which include an activity kit and seating for one child and one adult.
Saturday Movie Night: Last Christmas
18 December
Before the film, Indie Duo will perform a set of contemporary Christmas songs. Band at 5.30pm, movie at 6.30pm. Tickets $5 and include a Christmas treat.
Summer Days in the Plaza
7 January – 3 April
Slip, slop, slap and head to the summer wonderland at the Plaza. With family activities, workshops and cinema under the stars it’s the perfect place to pitch your picnic rug and celebrate the sun with loved ones. Tickets: Free.
Bluey’s Big Play
11-13 January
This is Bluey’s Big Play. And it’s really for real life! When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday arvo time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and ingenuity at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag.
Times: 6.30pm (Tues only), 10am (Wed & Thur), 12pm (Wed & Thur), 2pm (Wed only),
Tickets: Adult $55, Child U15 $55, Family of 4 $51.90 per person
NGV Kids on Tour
18-20 January
NGV Kids on Tour returns in 2022 with plenty of creative fun for the whole family to enjoy. NGV Kids on Tour offers children and families throughout regional and metropolitan Victoria the opportunity to engage with art and creativity through a range of free, hands-on activities and workshops at the Theatre.
Times: 11am – 2pm (daily). Tickets: Free
School Holiday Fun
10-14 January & 17-21 January
From giant melting ice creams to pop up performances and workshops, there’s so much happening at Bunjil Place during the school holidays. Visitors will also have access to free equipment they can enjoy during their visit including, giant games, kites and deck chairs. Visit the website or the Plaza Kiosk for daily information on planned activities.
Times: 10am – 4pm (daily). Tickets: Free
Magic Beach
30 January
Alison Lester AM’s classic book comes to life in a wonderful world of text, song, light, shadow and movement for kids and their adults to enjoy.
Times: 10.30am & 12.30pm. Tickets: All tickets $16, Groups 4+ $15
Sea-sational Movies on the Outdoor Screen
9, 16 & 23 January
Gear up for some splish splash fun in the Plaza with three family flicks that were mer-maid for summer-lovers.
Finding Nemo (G) – Sunday 9 January, 5pm – 6.40pm
Song of the Seas (PG) – Sunday 16 January, 5pm – 6.30pm
Dolphin Tale (PG) on 23 – Sunday 23 January, 5.00pm – 7.30pm
Tickets: $5 each
Visit bunjilplace.com.au/events for a full listing of upcoming events, exhibitions and shows.
