FOCUS ON … FAMILIES
Insects and snow all part Families are spoilt for choice when it comes to entertainment in the City of Greater Dandenong. Here are a few suggestions to keep the whole family entertained. SNOWFEST Each winter snow draws tens of thousands of people to Springvale, when the City of Greater Dandenong hosts its award winning winter carnival and street food festival. Highlights include two free snow areas with real snow from Mt Buller. There are also over 300 food stalls, live ice sculpting, music and performances, photoshoots with huskies, a Snow Princess meet and greet, rides and fireworks. This year’s SnowFest didn’t disappoint, with crowds flocking to the festival on Sunday 28 July. Mark SnowFest in the family diary for the last weekend of July 2020. WORLD OF INSECTS Tatterson Park is a 48 hectare park located on Cheltenham Road in Keysborough, and includes Springers Leisure Centre. The park has a 20 hectare woodland in the centre, three sportsgrounds, a regional playground, and extensive wetlands and walking tracks. Tatterson Park’s regional playground, a World of Insects, features ladybugs, ants, beehives and a giant magnifying glass. The design for the playground was chosen by the community for the community. The themed playground has a strong environmental focus which will build on the natural feel of Tatterson Park. Enjoy the picnic facilities while the kids play on the insect themed playground. Go for a stroll or a bike ride through the woodland and wetlands. Have a game of bocce in one of the gravelled areas.
Snowfest provides family winter fun each July. Picture: HILTON STONE, COURTESY OF THE CITY OF GREATER DANDENONG In the evenings, listen to the frogs around the wetlands. NOBLE PARK AQUATIC CENTRE The Noble Park Aquatic Centre features a 50 metre heated outdoor pool with ramp access and water features. It also features Melbourne’s biggest water slide, a heated indoor program/ leisure pool and a large water splash play area with tipping buckets and fountains to add to children’s fun and excitement. This equipment is designed to meet the needs of children with all abilities. The ample
shade structure provides a great area for patrons to sit under and there are BBQ facilities for those who are there for the long haul. During colder months, families can enjoy the 50m indoor heated pool. CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL Experience fun that’s out of this world in the September school holidays at the 8th annual Greater Dandenong Children’s Festival Activities and workshops will be held at venues across the city, including Harmony Square, Drum Theatre, Heritage Hill, Parkmore
Tenzim enjoys a ride at Dandenong Park. Shopping Centre, Dandenong Market, Ikea and sporting complexes. This year’s theme is Space Adventure and the festival promises fun for the whole family. The festival will launch on Saturday 21 September and runs right through the school holidays culminating in the Little Day Out on Sunday 6 October. Visit greaterdandenong.com/childrensfestival for the full range of activities, or drop into a customer service centre or Dandenong or Springvale library for a festival booklet.
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