Celebrating Children's Week 2023

Published on 18 October 2023

Bubbles will fill Launceston's Civic Square next week for Children's Week 2023.

From Tuesday, October 24 through to Thursday October 26, Civic Square will be a playtime hub for Children's Week, with fun activities between 10am and 12.30pm each day.

Along with games, chalk drawing activities and downball, the Outdoor Playtime in Civic Square program will also feature bubble blowing machines.

City of Launceston Mayor Matthew Garwood said he was pleased to see a range of Children's Week activities planned for the city, including a toddler play session at the City of Launceston Leisure & Aquatic

Centre and science and art activities at the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery.

"There's a lot planned for Children's Week 2023 between Saturday, October 21, and Sunday, October 29," Mayor Garwood said.

"As a new parent myself, it's fantastic to see a range of events happening across Launceston, including Outdoor Playtime in Civic Square.

"Children's Week is a great opportunity to meet other parents, for kids to make new friends, and to celebrate the importance of family in our community.

"I really encourage people to explore the various activities on offer and get amongst the bubbles in Civic Square."

For the full program of Children's Week 2023 activities, visit: https://playgrouptas.org.au/events

Events in Launceston include:

Saturday October 21, 10.30am - 12.30pm

Sumini Gashi - Ink marbling workshop for grandparents and grandchildren at the Queen Victoria Art

Gallery, Royal Park.

Celebrate both Seniors Week and Children's Week through the ancient Japanese technique of Sumini Gashi.

Sunday October 22, 10.30am - 12.30pm

Childhood games and pastimes at the Queen Victoria Museum, Inveresk.

Explore games from the past and toys from history.

Monday October 23, 10.30am - 11.30am:

Science play for toddlers at the Queen Victoria Museum, Inveresk

Learn about science in a fun interactive activity for toddlers and parents.

Tuesday October 24, Wednesday October 25 and Thursday October 26, 10am - 12.30pm

Outdoor Playtime in Civic Square

Free fun outdoor activities for preschool aged children, including games, chalk drawing, downball and bubbles.

Tuesday October 24 and Thursday October 26, 10.15am - 10.45am:

Outdoor Rock and Rhyme in Civic Square.

Come and enjoy the Launceston Library's Rock and Rhyme session outdoors.

Wednesday October 25, 10.30am - 11.30am:

Art play for toddlers at the Queen Victoria Art Gallery, Royal Park

Experiment with art and get messy in a fun interactive activity for toddlers and parents.

Wednesday October 25, 10am - 2pm:

Northern Early Years Group at Children's Week kipli & kani at Ravenswood park

Sensory-based activities, singing, speaking and storey-telling.

Wednesday October 25, 12pm - 3pm:

Splash & Play at the City of Launceston Leisure & Aquatic Centre

Bring your children aged 0 to 5 years old to play in the Junior Activity Pool.

Friday October 27, 3pm - 4.30pm

Storytime: Possum Magic by Mem Fox, featuring Snag Chat, Milo Club and a magic show at Waverley

Primary School.