More than 25 free and low-cost events for children up to 12 will run across Greater Geelong from Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November. The program spans Ocean Grove, Armstrong Creek, Waurn Ponds, Lara and Norlane. A highlight is a Halloween dance party at Lara Community Centre on Friday 30 October, with music, games, costumes and spooky surprises. The City of Greater Geelong has allocated more than $20,000 through its 2026–27 Children's Week Grants program to help local organisations run activities.
Free Children's Week events will be held in Torquay and Winchelsea next week, giving families activities, crafts and entertainment. The Surf Coast Shire and local early years services are hosting the events. In Torquay, activities run at Elephant Walk on Tuesday 27 October from 10am to noon, including a Science Kidz show. In Winchelsea, families can join nature play and science experiments at Riverbank Playground on Thursday 29 October from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Children's Week runs nationally from 24 October to 1 November.
More than 25 free and low-cost events for children aged 0 to 12 are planned across Greater Geelong during Children's Week, from Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November. The Seesaw Foundation will host Family Quest on Sunday 25 October, an interactive challenge activity for children and their parents or carers. Its founder, Liliana Bustos, said the foundation supports families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as those affected by violence, trauma or exclusion. Greater Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj said the week celebrates young people's talents and achievements.
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Alpine Shire Council is encouraging families to take part in Children's Week 2026, running from 24 October to 1 November, through themed Story Time and Rhyme Time sessions at local libraries. The week's theme centres on children's rights to use their own language, enjoy their culture and practise their religion, with stories, songs and activities built around respecting the varied identities and traditions of all young people. Every child attending a session during the week will receive a free storybook to keep.
Wyndham council has called off the 2026 Children's Week Picnic, which had been set for Sunday 25 October. The decision follows forecasts of heavy rain for the area over the weekend. No new date has been confirmed, although the council says it will look at possible options for holding the event later. Residents are being directed to the council's website and social media channels for further updates as they become available.
Two free sessions for young children and their caregivers will be held at Meeniyan Hall on Wednesday 28 October as part of Children's Week. Baby Sensory is designed for babies aged 0 to 13 months and runs in two sessions, from 9.30 to 10.15am for babies aged 7 to 13 months, and from 10.45 to 11.30am for babies aged 0 to 6 months. Little Kin Music with Strat and Lyndal is a 45-minute musical session for children aged 0 to 6 years, running from 10.30 to 11.15am.
Wyndham's Children's Week Picnic will return to Werribee Park in 2026. The free event runs from 10am to 4pm on Sunday 25 October and focuses on education and learning. Activities include a silent disco, walking tours, science experiments and interactive performances, along with food trucks and market stalls. Wyndham mayor Mia Shaw said the event gives children the chance to try new things. A sensory and quiet space will be available for anyone needing a break. Tickets are required and are selling quickly.
Families are invited to free Children's Week events in Torquay and Winchelsea later this month. The Torquay event runs on Tuesday 27 October from 10am to 12pm at Elephant Walk, with interactive stalls, hands-on crafts and a Science Kidz show. The Winchelsea event takes place on Thursday 29 October from 12.30pm to 2.30pm at Riverbank Playground, offering nature play, science experiments and creative craft. Attendees are asked to bring a water bottle, hat and sunscreen.
Yarra Ranges Council is backing Children's Week, a national celebration of children's talents, skills, achievements and rights, which runs from Saturday, 24 October to Sunday, 1 November 2026. This year's theme is that children have the right to use their own language, celebrate their culture and practise their religion. The council says activities and events for children and families will take place across Yarra Ranges throughout the week. It also provides early years and kindergarten services, family support and community programs during the year.
The City of Ballarat is seeking an organisational or association representative for its Ballarat Heritage Advisory Committee, with applications due by 30 October 2026. Council is also inviting community feedback on the 2027/28 budget until 15 November. Night resurfacing on Dyson Drive is due to start on Sunday 18 October and last about a week, with partial road closures between 6pm and 6am. A Lake Wendouree exclusion zone applies for the Wastell Trophy Flyfishing Championships on 17 and 18 October.
Families are invited to a free Teddy Bear Picnic at Sunvale Community Park, held as part of Children's Week 2026. Brought to the community by Brimbank Playgroups, the day offers music, play areas, a skate park and a bike-powered juice station. Children can meet the Picnic Fairy and Big Teddy Bear and dance to a Latin band. Victoria University students will lead children's activities. Free buses will run from Keilor Downs and Deer Park playgroup centres, with return services from the park at 2.00pm.
The City of Melton is running a range of events for children and families during National Children's Week. This year's theme is every child's right to use their own language and celebrate their culture. The city's major celebration is a free family event on Thursday 29 October at Melton Community Hall, featuring Australian animal experiences, African music, Indigenous storytelling, sports, and arts and crafts.
Children's Week runs from Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November 2026, celebrating children's talents, achievements and rights. This year's theme is that children have the right to use their own language, celebrate their culture and practise their religion. A special Chinese Storytime at Balwyn Library lets children paint Chinese calligraphy to decorate the Belonging Tree. Activities also run alongside Community Safety Month and Halloween, including a community safety pop-up at Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre and several local Halloween events.
Families are invited to a day of outdoor fun at Edendale Community Environment Farm in Eltham on Wednesday 28 October, as part of Children's Week. This year's theme focuses on children's rights to use their own language, celebrate their culture and practise their religion. Activities include art and crafts, meeting Fire Rescue Victoria crews and police officers, a tai chi demonstration, sensory friendly story time and farm tours. Story time sessions are also held at Diamond Valley and Eltham libraries. Children's Week runs from 24 October to 1 November.
Ballarat will host nine days of free events for children during Children's Week 2026, running from Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November. The program covers outdoor adventures, cultural celebrations, creative workshops and play-based activities for children aged 0 to 12. Mayor Tracey Hargreaves said the program gives families a chance to learn, play and connect with local services. Highlights include a dance morning at De Soza Park in Buninyong on 24 October and a bee hotel workshop at Vickers Street Community Hub on 26 October. Some events require bookings.
