Category Archives: little kids

Where to take the kidlets

Beyond Sight Charity Concert and Family Fun Day

A weekend EXTRAVAGANZA to raise awareness of rhetinoblastoma. An all-day concert is being held on Saturday 25 May from 11am-11pm featuring some of Victoria’s top name bands, including: Mez & Josh, Irish Rose, Jimi Norrstrom, Chris Morley, Luke Owens, Audemia, Rattlin’ Bones Blackwood, Rabid Zulu, The … Continue reading

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Bendigo Family Nature Club

Did you know this existed? How cool! A meet-up is organised for every third Sunday of the month to connect with our natural world. They are guided by experienced naturalists with the Bendigo Family Nature Club. Presented in partnership with … Continue reading

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Music Classes for Children

Bendigo Library Goldfields Libraries hosts a wide range of free children’s activities during the school term throughout the year, as well as special activities in the school holidays. Bendigo Library 5449 2700 usually at 259 Hargreaves Street, but relocated to 96-98 Pall Mall until … Continue reading

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Activities for Kids

In January 2007, the City of Greater Bendigo received worldwide recognition from UNICEF as Australia’s first Child Friendly City. There are heaps of activities on the council’s website, such as: Get Active, Explore the City, Get Creative, Back to Nature and What’s on in … Continue reading

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Yoga in Bendigo

There are a number of fantastic places in Bendigo to practice your pranayama and asanas; these studios all offer different kinds and styles. Have a chat to the staff, or check them out to find a style and teacher that … Continue reading

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Parks with Playgrounds

Cooinda Park McKenzie Street West (Cnr Norma Street), Golden Square Also known as ‘Slide Park’; the long slippery dips at Cooinda Park are a huge hit with the kiddies, big or small.  There are two swings (one a toddler swing), … Continue reading

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BSG Community Celebration Day

Bendigo celebrates sustainable living, with a day of food, gardening and music. Hosted and organised by the Bendigo Sustainability Group, this FREE community celebration includes music all day with the McAlpine Fusiliers, gardening workshops (featuring Costa), and cooking demonstrations (there … Continue reading

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Bendigo Children’s Market

A children’s market is held irregularly in Bendigo, around once a quarter. The stallholders range from a few lovely hand-made clothing and toys, and hair accessories (quite a number) to a lot of second-hand clothes stalls, along with pre-loved toys … Continue reading

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The Bendigo Community Farmers’ Market

What a great market – we look forward to visiting each month and catching up with friends, it has a fantastic community atmosphere. Such fresh fruit and vegies! Grab a coffee and a sausage sandwich for breakfast, and stock up … Continue reading

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