Some of the cool things that will be coming to CarriageWorks for the festival include:

The Grimstones - the sell-out gothic fairytale performed with adorable quirky marionette puppets and sign language

Experimenta's Utopia Now - a massive interactive multimedia exhibition

Circus Monoxide - the contemporary Australian circus puts on special performances, as well as circus-skills workshops

A huge Literary Program - developed in association with the Children's Book Council of Australia

Massive Visual Art Program - reaching from Newcastle to Unanderra

Sydney Children's Festival Choir - singing specially composed songs for the festival

Kids Garden Project - returning twice as big and encouraging little green fingers

The Taste Trail - an adventure for the tastebuds around Eveleigh Farmers Markets, finishing up with a delicious fresh lunch