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FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS
Multiple Dates26 Mar 2025, 11:00 am – 4:00 pmPhee Broadway Theatre - Foyer, Mechanics Lane, CastlemaineThreads of Us is a roaming Thought Box that gathers your ideas and wonders, weaving them into a shared conversation. Watch out for the Thought Box pop-up activities across the Fringe Program to create something new—using your thoughts as prompts and the Fringe’s vibrant spirit as inspiration. FREE.
Multiple Dates28 Mar 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pmPhee Broadway Foyer, Mechanics Lane, CastlemaineSally Guildford invites you to turn off your technology and take a walk in deep silence to a mystery location. Discover a heightened awareness of nature, through moving meditation, observation & performance art. Explore unexpected wild spaces in your town & in yourself. 22,23,28,29&30 Mar. 22/$17.
Multiple DatesSOLD OUT - Ceramics Workshop (Kids)29 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 11:00 amAnn Ferguson and Kaori Fujimoto Studio, 62 Bowden St, Castlemaine VIC 3450, AustraliaMake your own hand built cup in the clay workshop with Ann Ferguson and Kaori Fujimoto. Cups will be fired and glazed for you to pick up later. Ann and Kaori’s studio will remain open for visitors after workshops. 22nd - Kids (4-8yrs) - 10-11am. 29th - Kids (8-12yrs) - 10-11am.
29 Mar 2025, 12:00 pm – 12:50 pmPhee Broadway Theatre, Mechanics Lane, CastlemainePete the Plumber loves water and has a pet drop of water, Droppo, who brings stories of travels round the Water Cycle. Pete loves music and makes instruments from pipes, gloves, tubes and water. Pete loves fun, and sharing the fun. $15/$10.
Multiple Dates29 Mar 2025, 12:30 pm – 1:15 pmFlamin’ Galah Fringe Hub, Mechanics Lane, CastlemaineJoin comedian, Sam Hargreaves, as he shares hilarious stories from his life as a passenger and volunteer on heritage trains. A must-see for anyone who has had a special interest or worked in customer service. He is joined by piano accompanist, Rebekah Bennetts. 29 & 30 March. $30/$25.
29 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pmThe Taproom, 9 Walker St, CastlemaineLeave your grown-ups at home and come down to the Taproom for this ALL AGES live music gig, VIP line up of local and state-wide bands, 3 solid hours of noise and fun. $10 over 18, $5 under 18.
30 Mar 2025, 4:00 pm – 5:15 pmPhee Broadway, Mechanics Lane, CastlemaineKids Cabaret is a variety-style performance showcasing the amazing talents of Castlemaine’s young performers (ages 8-17)! Each act is carefully crafted by the kids themselves, with guidance and mentorship by Stephanie Harrison. $30/$25.
Multiple Dates02 Apr 2025, 10:30 am – 11:30 amCastlemaine Fitness Centre, 23A Lyttleton St, CastlemaineMake a splash and unleash your inner dancer with ‘DANCING IN WATER’! This 1-hour aquatic dance party is the perfect way to get your body moving, your heart pumping, and your spirit soaring! 23, 26 March and 2 April. $22/$17. Kids 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
06 Apr 2025, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pmJaara (Victory) Park, Mostyn St, Castlemaine VIC 3450The Monster Mash is a family friendly afternoon of cosmic delights for space monsters and adventurers of all sizes, featuring performance, creative activities, dancing & DJs. Space themed costumes, picnics and blankets encouraged! It'll be out of this world!
06 Apr 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmThe Coolroom at Northern Arts Hotel, 359 Barker St, CastlemaineThe Maine Piano Guerrillas celebrate 14 heady days and nights of underground, aboveground upright piano mayhem with a final Pianos at Large Grand Concert at The Coolroom. The concert will feature the best of Fringe piano action plus planned musical mortars. All welcome. Bar open. $20/$15.
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