CMAG Children’s Activity Tables and Reading Corner

Children are always catered for with our Activity Table and Reading Corner. The Activity Table helps 4 to 8 year olds access our collection through undirected play activities, and the Reading Corner provides a quiet place in the City to catch on the latest children’s titles.

For: Families with 4 to 8 year olds
Cost: Free
NB: Parental supervision required

CMAG on Sunday

Family Event 1.00 – 4.00 pm
Studio

Join us on the first Sunday of every month for an afternoon of structured and free-range activities for children aged 4-8 years. Structured workshops run throughout the day and bookings are strongly recommended. Workshops are led by artist Hanna Hoyne.

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For: Families with 4-8 year olds
Cost: free
Bookings: 6207 3968

Lanyon Garden Festival

Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 March 10.00am – 4.00pm

A weekend packed with interest for garden enthusiasts and those who just love being in a heritage garden. Learn how to keep your garden looking good despite the drought with demonstrations, expert advice, walks and talks. Enjoy local food, stalls and fresh garden produce, with craft and activities especially for children. Includes free entry to the homestead with guided tours through out the day.

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Cost: $5 adult, $3 concession, $10 family, includes entry for both days
Bookings: Not necessary
Enquiries: 6235 5677

The Great Lanyon Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Sunday 23 March 9.30am SHARP!

Bring your basket and join us for an Easter morning ramble through the Lanyon garden. Search under trees and bushes, in hedges and edges to find those elusive chocolate eggs. The number of eggs is limited so bookings are essential.

Kindly sponsored by Darrell Lea.

For: Families with children — special search area for under sixes
Cost: $10 per family pre-payment required to confirm your booking*
Bookings and payment: Essential by Tues 18 March, 6235 5677

Clay for Kids: School Holiday Program at CMAG

Tuesday 15th April 10.00am-2.00pm (5 to 8 years)
Wednesday 16th April 10.00am- 2.00pm (9 to 12 years)
CMAG Studio

Explore the story of Ned Kelly through the artworks of Sidney Nolan, then join us in the studio to make your own clay creation based on Nolan’s Kelly Series. Please bring your own art smock, lunch and a drink.

Cost: Members $20, non-members $25, inc. all materials
Bookings and payment: 6207 3968 by Thursday 10th April

On the Farm: School Holiday Program at Lanyon

Thursday 17 and Friday 18 April 11.00 – 1.00pm
Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control this program has been cancelled. We hope to bring it to you again in the spring school holidays.

Join Lanyon’s farmer, Andrew Geikie, to find out about life on a farm. Give Andrew a hand with his jobs - feed the animals, collect the eggs and check the water pump. After finishing all your hard work, join Andrew for damper in the harness room.

Suitable for 5 to 8 year olds.
Cost: $10 per child, pre-payment required to confirm your booking*
Bookings and payment: 6235 5677, by Thu 10 April