IN THE GALLERY & OUTDOOR
Kids Areas
Kids workshops, face painting, interactive games, educational activities, Italian language activities, amusement rides and attractions.
PRESENTED BY CO.AS.IT.
A festival made for little Italians
Workshops, face painting, school showcases, mini soccer and an animal farm — all included with free festival entry.
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Family essentials at a glance
Free entry
No tickets needed for any family activities. Walk-up access.
All ages
Programming from toddlers through to teens across both days.
Indoor & outdoor
Move freely between weather-protected halls and outdoor zones.
Supervised activities
All workshops and activations staffed by trained operators.
WHAT TO DO
Six family moments
Pick and mix - most activities are walk-up and run on rotation.
UPSTAIRS STAGE FROM 11AM
Piccole Voci Geniali
Choir performances from 14 primary school across Victoria, display of students artwork and creative works and educational segments across the weekend.
PART OF "SETTIMANA DELLA LINGUA ITALIANA NEL MONDO"
THE VERROCCHI STAGE
Students Talent Show
From 11.00 am on Saturday and Sunday, talented students from Victorian secondary schools take to the stage to showcase their skills through music, singing, theatre and live band performances.
PART OF "SETTIMANA DELLA LINGUA ITALIANA NEL MONDO"
ZONE A & E
Kids Sport Activities
Mini soccer, interactive games, family-friendly sport activities. All-day rotating program.
ZONE A
Animal Farm
Meet, learn and interact with friendly farm animals in a fun family activation area designed for children of all ages. A hands-on experience that brings young visitors closer to nature.
ZONE A
Amusement for Kids
A colourful world of fun awaits younger children, with family-friendly rides and amusements designed to keep little ones smiling throughout the day.
For the little ones
Kids Area
Kids workshops, face painting, interactive games, educational activities, Italian language activities, amusement rides and attractions.
Hands on
Workshops & face painting
Craft tables and face painters running through the day at the CO.AS.IT. Kid's area in the Gallery, no booking needed.
PRESENTED BY CO.AS.IT.
Play
Games & learning
Interactive games and educational activities pitched at younger visitors in the CO.AS.IT. kid's play area in the Gallery (First floor)
PRESENTED BY CO.AS.IT.
Lingua
Italian language
Playful language activities that get kids speaking a little Italiano with IL GIROTONDO's teachers
PRESENTED BY CO.AS.IT.
Upstairs stage program
Piccole Voci Geniali
Choir performances, students' artworks display, educational segments and talent discovery across the weekend.
Cori
Choir performances
Primary schools choirs take the stage across both days starting every morning at 11.00 am
ENDORSED BY ITALIAN INSTITUTE OF CULTURE
Scuole
Student showcases
Class and individual students will display their artworks inspired by the song they learnt and sung on stage
PART OF "SETTIMANA DELLA LINGUA ITALIANA NEL MONDO"
Cultura
Educational segments
Every song tells a story, introducing children to the rich traditions of Italian music and culture.
PART OF "SETTIMANA DELLA LINGUA ITALIANA NEL MONDO"
Talent Show
Students Talent Show
Students take the stage to perform for the Festa crowd — one of the weekend's most loved family moments.
On Verrocchi Stage
Student performances
Morning opening with music, dance and comedy from student performers of all ages from year 7 to year 12.
ENDORSED BY THE ITALIAN INSTITUTE OF CULTURE
INTERNTAIONAL BREATH
Creativity and art with the Italian language
This project is part of an international celebration and promotion of the Italian language worldwide, connecting our students’ creativity, performances, and passion for Italian with a global initiative recognised by Italian institutions around the world.
PART OF "SETTIMANA DELLA LINGUA ITALIANA NEL MONDO"
ZONE A & E
Kids Sport Activities
Mini soccer, interactive games, family-friendly sport activities. All-day rotating program.
Calcio
Mini soccer
Small-sided games and skills drills for kids of every level.
Play
Interactive games
Family-friendly sport activities you can join on the spot.
All day
Rotating programme
Activities run on rotation, so there's always something about to start.
ZONE A
Animal Farm
Family activation area with interactive animal experiences. Confirmation pending — keep an eye on the program.
Incontri
Animal encounters
An activation area built around close-up, interactive animal experiences.
PICCOLE GIOSTRE
Amusement for Kids
A colourful world of fun awaits younger children, with family-friendly rides and amusements designed to keep little ones smiling throughout the day.
PICCOLE GIOSTRE
Rides & attractions
Amusement rides suited to younger children, close to the Carlton Gardens Playground and the Animal Farm
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Make a family day of it
Build a route that mixes activities, food breaks and rest stops. Use Plan Your Day to scope opening hours and the family-friendly zones.