Kids' Activities in the Waterfront Village

Saturday 8 February, 12-10pm
Waterfront Village (waterfront playground car park)

The Waterfront Village is your destination for kid-friendly activities on Festival Day Saturday. 

Earth Flower Wilding - Nature Wand Creations 12-7pm
The kids will love making ‘Sunbeam Wands’ with the Earthy Ellie of Earth Flower Wilding on Festival Day Saturday. These botanical sun-catchers capture the bright rays of the sun and are the perfect trinket to take home to remember the summer beachside vibe of the Festival.  

Earthy Ellie is a creative conservationist and nature play advocate, who is passionate about connecting children with Country. Make sure you pop by and get the kids involved in this sparkly nature-based craft activity. 

Gould League marine education activities: 12pm – 4pm 
Join the Gould League at the Waterfront Festival for a fun and educational experience exploring marine life and sustainability!

They will be running marine education activities: 

• Beach Discovery box - Discover the wonders of the beach with the Beach Discovery Box, where you can get hands-on with treasures like shells, corals, sponges, and even shark eggs. 

• Float or Sink - Engage your inner scientist with Float or Sink, an interactive activity that lets kids test whether beach items will float or sink.

• Marine Timeline activity -  For older children and adults, the Marine Timeline challenge will spark conversation as you guess how long it takes for everyday rubbish to break down in the ocean. This eye-opening activity helps raise awareness about the environmental impact of waste on marine life.

With over 114 years of promoting environmental education, the Gould League empowers individuals and communities to live more sustainably. Don’t miss out on these exciting, hands-on activities that combine fun and learning at the festival!

Living with Wildlife: 4:30pm – 6:30pm 
Continuing the theme of marine education there's more interactive activities to discover with the Living with Wildlife activation. 

Identify cool creatures like shark and stingray egg sacks, guess which animal left footprints on the sand (maybe a penguin or a crab?), and even learn about beach hazards like fake dog poo and the importance of protecting birds nesting in the dunes!

It’s a chance to get your hands dirty, have a blast, and learn all about our amazing marine world. Come and find the team in the Waterfront Village and join the fun. 

Make a Mess with Sarah - Messy Play: 12-6pm
Kids love messy play - and parents love it too, when someone else cleans up!

Enter Sarah, from Make a Mess with Sarah. She's creating a wonderland of colourful, sticky, sandy, wet and wonderful activities for kids to unleash their creativity, nurture their curiosity and of course, get their hands dirty. 

All in the theme of summer and the sea to capture the festival vibe, there will be water play, coloured rice, moon sand (flour & oil), ice creams, fish craft activity and ocean noodles plus more! 

Stardust Fairies Face Painting: 12-9pm
Get ready for some colourful creativity in the Waterfront Village on Festival Day Saturday, when the Stardust Fairies and the one-and-only Faery Emma set-up for some seriously magical face-painting!

Our talented fairy artists will be creating dazzling face-painting masterpieces for everyone—whether you're 1 or 100. From sparkly fairies and ferocious dinosaurs to rainbow sparkles and butterflies - your imagination is the limit! And the best part? It’s all FREE! Kids of all ages can transform into their favorite magical creatures, with face-painting fun happening throughout the day. 

Faery Emma is all about igniting imaginations and creating unforgettable moments. The team are all about inclusivity, making sure everyone feels seen, celebrated, and part of the enchantment. Stardust Fairies don’t just paint faces—we create pure magic! Make sure you visit for some extra sparkle and fun in your Waterfront Festival experience.