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West Africa: Rhythm and Spirit

Venue:Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne
Date:'12 November 2010 to 29 May 2011'
Time:Open daily 10.00am to 5.00pm
Fee:Admission: Adult $8, child/concession FREE
Booking:More info 13 11 02 or museumvictoria.com.au/immigration museum
From spiritual beliefs to daily life, masks to music, cloth to carving, West Africa: Rhythm and Spirit explores the array of vibrant and dynamic cultures of West Africa. Bordered by the Sahara Desert to the north, and by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south, West Africa is an area of tradition and change. This exhibition features over 200 objects from 28 different West African cultures, exploring kingship and authority, carved figures, pattern and adornment, divination, masks and masquerades and trade. West Africa: Rhythm and Spirit is based on a collection of Joel A. and Patricia H. Vanderburg from Otago, New Zealand. The objects were collected from 1964-1975 while living in Nigeria and Ghana (all items legitimately exported).

Eleanor's Secret

Venue:ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne
Date:'Mon 6 Sep - Mon 4 Oct'
Booking:For school group bookings before the school holidays, call 03 8663 2583.
Aunt Eleanor bequeaths six-year-old Nat her library of books. There-s just one catch: Nat can't read. At night, however, the fairytale characters in the books - including Alice and Captain Hook - come to life from the pages to warn Nat that unless he learns to read they may disappear forever!

Scream in the Dark at Melbourne's Luna Park

Venue:Melbourne's Luna Park: Lower Esplanade, St Kilda
Date:' Friday October 29 - Sunday October 31'
Time:7pm
Booking:1300 888 272
The most frightening night of the whole year is almost upon us once again, and LUNA DARK is always the best place in Melbourne to celebrate a night of scary fun.

Melbourne's Luna Park is inviting everyone to some 'spook-tacular' Halloween celebrations over the Halloween weekend from Friday October 29 to Sunday October 31. In addition to Luna Park's regular rides and attractions, there will be loads of Halloween games and prizes to be won. Best of all, everyone who turns up in full costume on Sunday after 7pm will receive a 30 percent discount on any Unlimited Ride Ticket. Plus, there are loads of free Halloween gifts to be given away over the whole weekend!

30% discount on Unlimited Ride Tickets purchased from 7pm on Sunday October 31 for anyone in full Halloween Costume.
Free Halloween gift for anyone in full Halloween costume from 7pm Friday

Sydney Aviation Model Show

Venue:Hangar 273 Rearwin Place, Bankstown Airport
Date:'14-15 May 2011'
Fee:$12 Adults, $6 Children and $10 Seniors
Booking:Sydneyaviationmodelshow.com.au

FREE Movies by the Boulevard

Venue:Cathy Freeman Park, opposite ANZ Stadium at Sydney Olympic Park.
Date:'Saturday 8 January 2011-Sunday 23 January 2011'
Time:FREE kids activities and food and beverages from 6.00pm. Movie commences at 8.30pm
Booking:Sydneyolympicpark.com.au
Sydney Olympic Park's popular outdoor cinema series will return for another season in 2011 - but with a new name...

The 2011 program will showcase 11 feature films, ending with a festival of international short films on the final night, Sunday 23 January 2011.

Each evening before the movie commences on the big-screen at 8.30pm, mums and dads will be able to kick-back and enjoy some quiet time while the kids are kept busy with FREE activities from 6.00pm. Bring some cushions, a rug and pack a picnic, or purchase food and beverages on-site which will also be available from 6.00pm.

Southern Crossings: one step at a time like this

Venue:Southern Cross Railway Station Spencer Street, Melbourne. Booth located on the ground floor concourse (next to the myki building).
Date:'Thursday 18 - Sunday 28 November'
Time:Experience it daily between noon & 4pm weekdays, and noon & 6pm weekends
Fee:Tickets are free but you've got to book a time
Booking:Trybooking.com
Southern Crossings is a collaboration between the City of Melbourne and award winning artist group one step at a time like this.

For the last two weeks they have been based at a temporary recording booth at Southern Crossing station recording commuter contemplations on comings and goings, arrivals and departures, hopes and disappointments and a lot in between.

The end result is a multi platform audio tour which will guide you through the collected memories, music and Southern Cross station, equipped with an ipod and a map.

Tim Burton's Favourite Fairytales G

Venue:ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne
Date:'Sat 18 Sep - Mon 4 Oct '
This collection draws from stories and filmmakers that inspired Tim Burton and includes Ray Harryhausen's The Story of Little Red Riding Hood, an adaptation of the Dr Seuss book The Sneetches, and the Disney animation The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, based on the famous tale which Burton himself adapted for the screen. Free! Tickets available on the day from the Tickets & Information Desk.

Egypt 3D: Secrets of the Pharaohs

Venue:IMAX Melbourne Museum, Rathdowne Street, Carlton
Date:'from 17 February, 2011'
Time:Films screen daily from 10.00am
Fee:$18.00 Adult, $14.50 Concession, $13.50 Child, $55.00 Family (2 adults & 2 children)
Booking:For session times visit Imaxmelbourne.com.au or call 03 9663 5454
Egypt 3D: Secrets of the Pharaohs takes us back thousands of years to explore the wonders of ancient Egypt in a modern day forensic adventure complete with tomb-raiders and hidden treasures. Through this historic and scientific exploration, audiences will uncover some of the mysteries enshrouding the ancient royal mummies and learn about the dramatic story of their recovery.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory PG

Venue:ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne
Date:'Sun 19 and 26th of Sep'
Time:10.30am and 1pm
In Tim Burton's adaptation of Roald Dahl's much-loved novel, Johnny Depp plays Willy Wonka, 'the amazing chocolatier', as a reclusive, if still oddly charismatic eccentric.

Flicks in the Sticks

Venue:Eumundi Outdoor Cinema, Eumundi Showgrounds, Memorial Dr (Cooroy End)
Date:'Saturday 30 October-Saturday January 29'
Time:5pm onwards
Saturday 30 October- Ghostbusters
Friday November 5 - Rocky Horror Picture Show (M) - Eumundi Showgrounds
Friday November 12 - Surf's Up (G) - Dive-In Movie at Eumundi Pool
Friday November 19 - The Hangover (R) - Eumundi Showgrounds
Friday November 26 - Hairspray (PG) - Eumundi Showgrounds
Saturday December 4 - Lawrence of Arabia (M) - Eumundi Showgrounds
Friday December 10 - Pulp Fiction (R) - Eumundi Showgrounds
Saturday December 18 - Elf (G) - Eumundi Showgrounds - Christmas Movie
Friday January 7 - Monster's Inc (G) - Dive-In Movie at Eumundi Pool
Saturday January 22 - The Castle (PG) - Eumundi Showgrounds - Australia Day Screening
Saturday January 29 - Spinal Tap (M) - Eumundi Showgrounds - Rock n roll Night

Search for Australia's DanceStar

Venue:First Fleet Park: (next to the MCA), Barney & Blight Reserve, Hickson Road, The Rocks
Date:'Thursday, 20 October 2011'
Time:10.15am for 10.30am start
If you think you can dance and you love to game, this is the event for you! Grab your sweats and dance for your life as First Fleet Park transforms into a high energy dance playground presented by PlayStation3.

To celebrate the global launch of DanceStar Party - a brand new PlayStation 3 exclusive dancing game - learn a hot new routine from the new game with Australia's top celebrity hip-hop choreographer, then compete in a wild dance-off hosted by international megastar, Cat Deeley - presenter of 'So You Think You Can Dance' US.

Be one of the very first people in Australia to play the brand new DanceStar Party as you battle your way to the final round for your chance to win! If your moves top the DanceStar Party dance-off, you could be heading to the US on an amazing trip to watch the filming of 'So You Think You Can Dance' America!

Featuring a track list of 40 body-rocking tunes and over 160 routines, DanceStar Party is the perfect way to get everyone on their feet. The new games is brought to you by the makers of the smash hit singing sensation, SingStar.

So come along, get your groove on and have some fun!

astaway with Julian Burnside

Venue:ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne
Date:'Wednesday 22nd of September'
Time:7pm
Julian Burnside is a barrister with fans far and wide. In 2009, he was awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for his work as a human rights advocate, and for his services to the arts and the law. Join us as he reveals the cherished films that have accompanied him on the 'Julian Burnside journey'.

Kids Helping Kids

Booking:Schoolaid.org.au
13 Aussie schools, representing the wealth and diversity of education in Australia, have been chosen as outstanding examples of philanthropy in action, and are our first Kids Helping Kids Awards finalists!

Our esteemed Judging Panel has completed the first stage of their deliberations. Judge Zoe Eaton, Associate Director of Marketing for Cartoon Network commented, "SchoolAid is an amazing charity; so it should have come as no surprise that their Kids Helping Kids Awards showcased entirely amazing school projects. What I was completely unprepared for, however, was my own personal response to the dedication, ingenuity, commitment and good old-fashioned hard work put in by schools. As hard as it was to choose one effort above another, it was an absolute honour to bear witness to the incredible achievements of Aussie kids."

The Kids Helping Kids Awards is enjoying an incredible first year, with 162 entries received from schools right across the nation. Our finalists are, by category: Microsoft Most Innovative- The Wilderness School (SA) and PLC Croydon (NSW); Outstanding Individual Teacher- Sorell Public School (TAS) and Deepdene Public School (VIC); Sustainability- Rostrevor College (SA), Keyneton Primary School (SA), Forest Crescent Primary (WA) and Huonville High (TAS); Biggest Fundraiser- Masada College (NSW), St Lawrence Primary School (WA) and Maroochydore High School (QLD); Best Local Project- Greenlands Primary School (QLD) and Nangiloc Colignan Primary (VIC)

David Williamson's The Club

Venue:ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne
Date:'Sat 18 and 25th Sep'
Time:4pm
In retrospect, Beresford's film version of Williamson's iconic play is a nostalgic look at a quintessential Australian passion - Aussie rules football - before the game went national and when corporate involvement was minimal. Jack Thompson and Graham Kennedy star alongside footy legends Peter Daicos and Rene Kink. A panel discussion will follow the screening on Saturday 11 September.

DOMINATION 5

Venue:Herb Graham Recreation Centre, Mirrabooka
Date:'Friday, 17th September'
Fee:VIP Tables: $100 per person, Seated: $75 or General :$55
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Guiness World Record Attempt - Most Children Reading with an Adult

Venue:Sandy Straight State School Robert St, Urangan QLD
Date:'Friday 23rd July, 2010'
Time:9am to 3pm
Author Andrew Daddo and 4000 students from 8 schools across the Hervey Bay area in Queensland will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the Most Children Reading with an Adult when they gather to read Skoz the Dog: All at Sea next week.

The attempt aims to raise awareness of reading across the Hervey Bay community and increase students' enjoyment of books within the region.

Kids Workshops at Eumundi Markets

Venue:Eumundi Markets
Date:'Wednesday and Saturday morning '
Young market visitors to The Original Eumundi Markets in the upcoming September holidays can get creative by taking part in workshops to teach them how to make their own kites, candles and badges.

The kids craft workshops will be run each Wednesday and Saturday morning market over the holiday period, starting Saturday 18 September.

While they are designed for children, big kids (teenagers and adults) are welcome to take part too - if spaces permit. Children under five must be accompanied by a carer - to help them with the tricky bits!

Spaces are limited, so market visitors are advised to book in at the workshop tent on arrival in at the markets. You can pre-book for a workshop time later in the day.

As the biggest and best market in Australia, Eumundi is renowned for its quality art and craft - with stalls selling products for visitors of all ages. And when you need a break from the shopping, sit back and be entertained by a stellar line-up of performers guaranteed to get you in the groove.

Christmas Cooking Class

Venue:Hopewood Country House: Bowral
Date:'Thursday November 25th'
Time:11.30 to 2.30pm
However it CAN be so simple, stress free and delicious. Let me show you how easy it can be. I am a bit of a Christmas traditionalist which is reflected in the menu but with modern touches. And is perfect for 6 or 36 people!

Smoked salmon entree - a classic with a twist you will love! Perfectly cooked Turkey , herb and pistachio stuffing and an orange cranberry sauce. Divine roast potatoes, vegetables and salad. Individual plum puddings and brandy sauce.

The Balinese Princess and The Funky Monkey

Venue:MCCC (Melbourne City Conference Centre): Cnr Swanston & Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne
Date:'11- 15th January'
Booking:Balineseprincess.com.au
The Balinese Princess and The Funky Monkey is the ultimate children's musical spectacular this Summer Holidays. The Balinese Princess and The Funky Monkey is for Boys & Girls 3-12 years of age.

Australia's 1st Mobile Screenfest Screening and Awards Night

Venue:Factory Theatre, 105 Victoria Road, Marrickville, NSW 2204
Date:'Tuesday 21st September 2010'
Time:7:00 pm
Fee:$16.50 per person
Booking:Factory Theatre website Factorytheatre.com.au
The nine winners, handpicked from over 550 entries by a judging panel including stars from Underbelly, Packed to the Rafter's, Home and Away and the Australian Wallabies teams will have their films showcased alongside international counterparts and winners from other highly acclaimed global mobile phone film festivals.

Hosted by Amelia Jane Hunter, winner of Melbourne International Comedy Festival Awards, the festival will take audiences through some of the best Australian videos and photos captured on mobile phones.

Free Month of Yoga for Tertiary Students

Venue:Yoga in Daily Life, 112 Booth St, Annandale, Sydney
Date:'August 2010'
Fee:FREE (Must present a current student ID)
Booking:No booking required
Yoga in Daily Life Annandale Centre is offering a month of free and unlimited yoga for all tertiary institution students.

Present your student ID for an unlimited number of free classes and make the most of your student days!

FREE YOGA FROM 1st TILL 31st OF AUGUST!
-For Full & Part Time students
-Unlimited number of free classes (excluding courses)

Optus Sound Scribe

Date:'Applications close Friday 23 July 2010'
Booking:Optussoundscribe.com.au
Optus Sound Scribe gives the opportunity for regional music enthusiasts aged between 16-24 to showcase their talents and vie for one of the 40 Sound Scribe positions. Successful applicants will then produce a music blog and report about their town's local music and entertainment scene over a three month period. Through the program, they will have the opportunity to be part of a national music community gaining them access to the music and entertainment industry for exclusive interviews and content for their blogs.

Tim Burton: Free Talks Series: Into the Shadows: Tim Burton's Gothic Suburbia

Venue:Studio 1, ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne
Date:' Sun 1 Aug 2010'
Time:2pm
Fee:FREE
Booking:Tickets available on the day from the Tickets & Information Desk
A suburban childhood in Burbank, California, played a significant role in the formation of Tim Burton's creative landscape.A 'hellish' time in which his major role was that of the outsider, Burton likens growing up on Evergreen Boulevard to 'Dante's Inferno'. Yet suburbia has appeared as an ongoing theme or character in many of his films. Join Dr Saige Walton (University of Melbourne), Constantine Verevis (Monash University), Alexandra Heller-Nicholas (La Trobe University) and Anika Ervin-Ward (University of Melbourne) as they explore the role of suburbia in the work of Tim Burton.

Hubble 3D

Venue:IMAX Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens
Date:'from 12 August, 2010'
Fee:$17.50 adults, $14.00 concession, $12.50 child, $50.00 family (2 adults & 2 children)
Booking:Imaxmelbourne.com.au or at the box office
For nearly 20 years, the Hubble space telescope has dazzled us with unprecedented views of the cosmos . from the splendour of our celestial neighbourhood to galaxies billions of light years away.

When Hubble 3D launches at IMAX Melbourne Museum on 12 August, 2010, moviegoers will join the crew of the Space Shuttle Atlantis STS-125 and experience virtual star travel via breathtaking, never-before-seen IMAX 3D imagery.



The Julia Morris Film Festival or Jmofest

The Julia Morris Film Festival - or JMoFest for short - invites people to make their very own short film (max 3 min long). It won't matter if the movie is made on a professional movie camera or on a mobile phone, whether it's funny, sad, scary or surreal.

The only rule is that the film has to feature the Julia mask (or even multiple masks) - which will also be available as a download from Juliamorris.com. And if someone doesn't fancy making a movie, they can send in a photo!

People will upload their creations onto the worldwide interweb for everyone to admire by the closing date of 31st October 2010. Then Julia will select her favourites for a special screening event in Sydney in December 2010. The overall winner will receive a fabulous prize and an award!

The only question that remains is, as Julia would say, Why wouldn't you?

Tomorrow When The War Began Cast and Screen/Writer Appearances

Date:'9th August-17th August '
Fans will be able to see members of the cast and maybe even get an autograph at these specially-organised events to give fans a good chance to see the actors and director who have brought their favourite book to life on the big screen.

Sydney:
Borders Bondi Junction
Monday, 9th August at 4.00pm
Level 4, near Centre Court
Westfield Bondi Junction

Melbourne:
Borders Jam Factory Store
Thursday, 12th August at 4.30pm
Shop 1, The Jam Factory
500 Chapel St, South Yarra

Brisbane:
Tuesday 17th August at 4.30pm
Main stage, Queen Street Mall, Brisbane

Outdoor Fun Expo Day at Toys'R'Us

Venue:All Toys'R'Us stores (except Express Stores, Belrose, Alexandria and Caringbah stores).
Date:'Saturday 11th September'
Time:From 11am to 2pm.
Booking:Toysrus.com.au
Spring is finally here and to celebrate, Toys'R'Us is inviting families to come and join in the fun at their Outdoor Fun Expo Day.

As temperatures rise, children are begging to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine and as always Toys'R'Us is fully prepared with a huge range of backyard fun, ready to be tested by the experts - the kids!

This year's most sought after outdoor products will be readily available for play on the day, with children encouraged to take the bounce test on one of the stores most popular Action trampolines.

As the home of Little Tikes, Toys'R'Us has a huge range of backyard play products, including a great range of play houses, one of the most popular will be available for exploring on the day. The sports enthusiasts are invited to try shooting some hoops with the NBA Youth Basketball System or even try a game of foozballwith the Sportscraft Electron 3-in-1 Games Table.
While the kids are having their fun, outdoor experts will be on hand to answer all questions around assembly, home delivery and how the products can grow with your children, making that big purchase easy!

School Holiday Fun at Toys'R'Us

Venue:All Toys'R'Us stores (except Express Stores, Belrose, Alexandria and Caringbah stores).
Booking:Toysrus.com.au
Real Construction Workshop
Budding builders can create their very own mini masterpieces with the complete Real Construction range. The handy-tots will be encouraged to build away, using logs, beams and planks made from unique, non-toxic Kid-Wood material and child safe tools. The fun packed session will include everything the mini craftsmen will need to construct their works of art, including measuring equipment, nails, screws and blueprints for inspiration - allowing them to create whatever they can imagine!
WHEN: Wednesday 29th September from 10am to 11am

Harumika Design Studio
Little fashion divas can style their imagination and achieve 'Runway Ready' status at the Harumika Design Studio workshop. Aspiring designers can experience life in the fashion industry and express their individual style by creating their own fashion designs with Harumika. Children will have the opportunity to play with a selection of exclusive Harumika colourful fabrics, which can be styled by wrapping around specially designed Harumika dolls. Mess free creativity, with no scissors or glue necessary!
WHEN: Wednesday 29th September from 12pm to 1pm

Beados Mineez Play Time
This event will turn crafts into glamour using nothing more than a spray of water! The crafty creators are invited along to design a range of funky jewellery and accessories using the latest Beados range, Beados Mineez. The children must first layout their jewellery design using the new mini magic beads, then spray with water and watch while their design magically sets in place - transforming into a masterpiece in front of their eyes!
WHEN: Thursday 30th September from 10am to 11am

Crayola Create and Paint
The Crayola Create and Paint session will encourage the mini Picassos to get their hands dirty with imaginative finger painting activities. The blossoming artists can also colour with paint brush pens on giant colouring pages, create unique designs with construction paper and much more.
WHEN: Saturday 2nd October from 11am to 1pm

BASF Kids' Lab

Venue:Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1).
Date:'Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 August'
Time:11am, 1pm and 3pm
Fee:Included with Scienceworks admission
Booking:Bookings Essential 13 11 02
Experience the fascinating world of chemistry! Run by BASF chemists, these workshops introduce chemistry in a fun and exciting way through simple hands on experiments. Suitable for 6-12 year olds.

Trekking Towards Tomorrow

Venue:Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1).
Time:Sessions run daily, visit museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks for session times.
Fee:Adults $13, Concession $4 and Children (3-16 year) $3.50 (includes admission to Scienceworks)
Be magnetised and electrified by this brand new 30 minute Lightning Room show, starring live lightning bolts! Discover how technology has developed over time and in what ways it may continue to develop further. Imagine a world without electricity as we consider what may happen without the resources we now rely on, and see how future technological advancements could lead to us travelling in flying trains and having cheaper spaceship launches.

Creative Workshops: Make a Movie: 3-Day Filmmaking Workshop

Date:'13th -15th of July'
Time:10am - 4pm
Get ready for your close up! In this hands-on workshop, you will work in small groups to learn the basics of how to write, direct, act and edit a short live-action film, before inviting two guests for a red carpet screening on Friday afternoon. Recommended for 10 to 14-year-olds. Studio 2 > Full $270. Discount available to families with eligible concessions ($220). Cost includes a USB flash drive.

Wright Engine - Centenary of flight in Australia display

Venue:Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1).
Date:'Until 17 October 2010'
Fee:Included with Scienceworks admission
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Fulldome Showcase - Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks

Venue:Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1).
Date:'August Friday 6 at 7.30pm, Saturday 7 at 7.30pm and Sunday 8 at 5.30pm'
Fee:$26 Full Price, $21 Concession and MV Members (individual rates for each session)
Booking:Melbournefilmfestival.com.au
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Going Places: The Technology of Transport

Venue:Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1).
Date:'Until 17 October 2010'
Fee:Included with Scienceworks admission
Pilot an airship through sky hoops, ride the hovercraft and land a plane on the flight simulator. Find out how travel has shaped society and put yourself to the test with a multitude of transport challenges. With more than 20
hands-on exhibits, Going Places is a wild ride. This unique exhibition explores the way mankind has developed new transport technology to overcome gravity, distance and the division of continents to move us around the globe.

Melbourne Winter Festival

Venue:Queensbridge Square, Southbank
Date:'3-15 August'
Voila! Melbourne Winter Festival is not all about ice skating it will bring true alpine Apres Ski atmosphere to the heart of the city for the first time ever in Melbourne...

Skating across the biggest ever outdoor ice rink in Melbourne, be warmed by cosy woodfires, succumb to delicacies in the alpine food stalls, watch performances by Ice Skating Australia talent.

Melbourne Winter Festival has the biggest ever 600m2 outdoor ice skate rink and all the delights of an alpine winter festival abroad.

D.I.Y. Skateboard Movement Explored by Tristan Still

Venue:aMBUSH Gallery: 4A James Street, Waterloo, Sydney NSW 2017
Date:'October 21, 2010'
Time:6pm to 9pm
Fee:Free public event
Booking:Ambushgallery.com
'Beg, Borrow, Steal' is a photographic exploration of the people, places and the creations behind the D.I.Y skateboarding movement as viewed through the eyes of Tristan Still. Skateboarding and photography have shared an intertwined history in Tristan's life since the age of sixteen. Armed with
a Pentax Spotmatic F (on permanent loan from his father) and sharing a cheap and nasty Kmart skateboard with his close friend Lynch, Tristan's foray into the world of skateboarding and photography began.

Beg, Borrow, Steal is dedicated to the memory of Daniel Lynch and Damien Scullin - and to all skaters loved and lost; gone, but not forgotten.

Workshops: Through the Looking Glass

Venue:ACMI, Studio 1, Federation Square, Melbourne
Date:'Mon 20 Sep - Fri 24 Sep & Mon 26 Sep - Fri 1 Oct'
Time:11am and 3pm weekdays
Fee:FREE!
To coincide with Tim Burton: The Exhibition, join us these holidays for a rare opportunity to be part of your own adventures in Wonderland and immerse yourself in exquisite sets from the movie.

Using green screen technology, our state-of-the-art studio will be transformed into Wonderland. Costumes are provided or come dressed as your favourite character to interact with other characters in the virtual world.
These sessions are perfect for the whole family and are recommended for children between the ages of 5 to 12.

Crafternoon and Live Folk Music

Venue:CarriageWorks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh. Train: Redfern or Macdonaldtown
Date:'Saturday 24 July'
Fee:FREE
Gear up for craft en masse at Winterland - Sydney's coolest family friendly indie music, arts, food and indoor skating fest. Crafternoon is full of activities and learning, free workshops and demonstrations by the crafty folk from Knitty Gritty and Loopy such as recycled basket-making, knitting and crocheting; and free live folk music to warm the soul. Bring your own craft projects to work on with friends and family to the backdrop of local bands and musicians Portable Junk, Ngaratya, Nadeena Dixon, Melodie Nelson and Ryan Nicolussi.

Rosehill Gardens Winter Wonderland

Venue:Rosehill Gardens
Date:'Saturday 31st of July'
Fee:FREE entry for kids

Kids' Flicks - Tim Burton Retrospective

Venue:ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Sun 19 Sep 10.30am + 1pm, Sun 26 Sep 10.30am + 1pm

Alice in Wonderland PG (Mild violence): Sun 3 Oct 10.30am + 1pm

Tim Burton: Kids Exhibition Trail

Venue:ACMI, Gallery 1, Federation Square, Melbourne
Date:'24 June and 10 October, 2010'
Fee:Free with entry to the exhibition
Stop, Look and Listen. Listen carefully and use both your eyes and ears. Inside the exhibition there are secrets. Can you find them? Look for the friendly monster who will help you; but think carefully the monster likes to play tricks! Mum and dad can help but; this monster only tells secrets to children!

World Egg Day Australia

Venue:Australia Wide
Date:'14th of October, 2011'
Booking:Eggs.org.au
What is World Egg Day?
World Egg Day is an international event which celebrates the wonderful egg across the globe.

How do other countries celebrate World Egg Day?
The great thing about World Egg day is that every country celebrates it differently. I'm Hungarian, and there they host a three day long egg festival is held in Siofok which includes lots of fun activities for children and families, such as concerts, exhibitions and dance shows and creating the biggest egg dish in the world.

Are eggs good for you?
Eggs are a nutrition powerhouse providing 11 different vitamins and minerals, high quality protein, healthy fats (including omegas-3) and important antioxidants. Along with their nutritional value, eggs are tasty, convenient and good value for money making them an excellent part of a well balanced, healthy diet.

How many eggs can I eat?
The Heart Foundation's latest review of the evidence showed that all Australians can eat up to 6 eggs per week as a part of a healthy balanced diet that is low in saturated fat. That's an egg a day for six days or three serves of two in a week.

Mary Poppins - The Musical

Date:'Opens 5 May 2011'
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh invite you to let your imagination take flight as you step into the magical world of Mary Poppins. Brilliantly adapted from the beloved books by Australia's own P.L.Travers and the classic 1964 Walt Disney film, Mary Poppins arrives at the Capitol Theatre Sydney for a strictly limited season.

Vivid Sydney - Light, Music & Ideas featuring Vivid Live at Sydney Opera House

Date:'27 May - 13 June 2011'
Sydney's annual festival of light, music and ideas features the spectacular illumination of the Sydney Opera House sails. The festival is the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and includes large scale light installations and projections; music performances and collaborations; creative ideas, discussion and debate.

Kids Instyle Melbourne 2010

Venue:Flemington Racecourse Grandstan
Date:'Tuesday 10th - Friday 13th August 2010'
Time:Tuesday (9am - 8pm) Wednesday & Thursday (9am - 6pm) Friday (9am - 4pm)
This year Kids Instyle will present the largest ever collection of new products and exhibitors in an all new designed floor plan and layout.

Kids Instyle offers you the opportunity to source stock that will set your store apart and give you a competitive edge by choosing the very best products on the market. Each brand and product you will find at the show is unique and individual.

Reuban Keeney

Date:'4-18th September 2010'
Touted as the 'Best Newcomer' in the 2009's Irish Dance Music Awards at the modest age of 16, and nominated this year as 'Best Artist' (alongside the likes of Phil Kieran and John O Callaghan), Keeney is quickly coming up the ranks for his tech house wizardry. Recently he has enjoyed much success in the way of his own productions and remixes whilst demonstrating an uncanny knack for the dancefloor that exceeds Keeney's teenage years.

Friday September 3rd - Grand Hotel Wollongong (with D.I.M from Boyz Noize Records)
Saturday September 4th - Brown Alley Melbourne (with Ahmet Sendil)
Friday September 17th - Monastery Brisbane
Saturday September 18th - TBA

Scouts

Booking:1800 SCOUTS (1800 726 887) and Scouts.com.au
For more than 100 years, Scouts have played a role in the life of Australia's children.

Throughout that time they have evolved and changed according to the needs of each generation.

Scouts in the 21st Century, offer an exciting range of adventures that children of 100 years ago could only have imagined. Yet the tradition of Scouts, to serve the community and invest time in our young people to give them skills that will serve them throughout their lives continues.

Cooking Classes Jan-Feb 2011

Venue:Kaleidoscope Gallery, Paddington
Date:'11th of Jan-22nd of Feb'
Time:6:30-9:30pm
Fee:from $100 pp
Booking:Itsgoodtobeagirl.com.au/blog
11th of Jan: How to Throw the Best Dinner Party Ever
12th of Jan: Getting Just That Little Bit Healthier
13th of Jan: Desserts that Will Knock Their Socks Off
1st of Feb: Getting Just That Little Bit Healthier
2nd of Feb: Food Kids Love to Eat (11:30-2:30pm)
2nd of Feb: Cocktail Party Food
3rd of Feb: Healthy '2'
8th of Feb: Feed the Man Meat
9th of Feb: Health '2'
22nd of Feb: Chicken 101

The Sydney Morning Herald Growers' Market featuring Matthew Evans

Venue:Pyrmont Bay Park, Pirrama Road ($10 discount parking at Star City)
Date:'Saturday August 7'
Time:8.30am and 9.30am
Evans will be on stage at 8.30am and 9.30am to present cooking demonstrations inspired by market produce. He'll be joined by the Crave Sydney International Food Festival director, Joanna Savill.

Signed copies of his latest book, The Real Food Companion, will be on sale too.

The monthly Growers' Market is a chance to sample fresh, seasonal produce from up to 80 stallholders. Wonderful winter produce includes blood oranges, winter greens and local truffles - which were a sell-out at the July market.

Recent additions to the market line up include rare-breed Berkshire pork and smallgoods plus fresh and smoked king salmon.

From Fairy Tale to Film: Curator's Talk

Venue:ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne
Date:'Sunday 28th of November'
Time:2pm
Fee:Free
Booking:Tickets available on the day from the Tickets & Information Desk.
Join ACMI Curator Emma McRae for behind-the-scenes insights into the newly opened exhibition Dreams Come True, and learn more about the exquisitely beautiful artworks and film clips within the show. Touching on a range of subjects, Emma will help you learn more about the artists and stories behind the Magic Kingdom.




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