Children will be delighted this spring with a collection of colourful and creative COVID-safe community events, workshops and activities at the Emerge Festival.
Hosted by Willoughby City Council, Emerge Festival is the North Shore’s brightest spring festival presenting a fantastic range of activities for children and families. Highlights include:
River Spotlight Walk
- When: Friday, 11 September 2020, 7 to 8:30pm
- Where: Mowbray Park, Rotary Athletic Field, Mowbray Road
- Look out for shining eyes and silent swooping from above. Bring a torch!
- More info
Come and Try Orienteering
- When: Saturday, 19 September, 9:30 to 11:30 am
- Where: Start at Willoughby Leisure Centre
- Explore the stunning environment of Willoughby City by trying orienteering, a navigation sport for all ages and fitness levels.
- More info
Preschoolers’ September Bush Scramble
- When: Thursday, 24 September 2020, 10 to 11:30am
- Where: Murston Park, Eden Street, Chatswood
- Meet Patsy the Park fairy and help her look after the new spring babies.
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Creative Sounds Studio Open Day
- When: Saturday, 26 September 2020, 9am to 5pm
- Where: Creative Sounds Studios, 128B Mowbray Rd, Willoughby
- Unleash your inner performer with free music lessons in a special open day at Creative Studios in Willoughby.
- More info
Globalart Australia – Art Exhibition and Activities
- When: Sunday 27 September, 4 and 11 October 2020, 10am to 4pm
- Where: Globalart, Suit 1 430 Victoria Av, Chatswood
- Children are invited to visit Globalart at their Chatswood Studio to make a small handicraft, enjoy an exhibition of children’s artworks and take part in a free trial drawing lesson.
- More info
Other exciting events for children include STEM school holidays camps, family days, martial arts and a cultural celebration day.
Sponsored by Beyond Bank with media sponsors North Shore Mums, Northside Radio, Australian Chinese Daily and Vision Times, the Emerge Festival is a collaboration between Willoughby City Council, artists, organisations, local businesses and community groups.
Willoughby City Council is working with event organisers to ensure events are COVID-safe. Keep an eye on the website for changes.
See the full list of events and find out more at www.emergefestival.com.au