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Kids’ Events During AFL Grand Final Week: Footy Festival Fun!
The Footy Festival returns to Yarra Park this September, offering a range of kids’ events and activities during AFL Grand Final Week. With free entry, the festival features player appearances, giveaways, music and the AFL Play Zone. Don’t miss the AFL Grand Final Parade on Friday, 27 September 2024, as excitement builds for the big game at the MCG.
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Footy Festival 2024
Highlights of the Footy Festival include:
- AFL Play Zone: Fun games and inflatables for all ages.
- AFL Nines: Snap a photo and learn about this fun, tackle-free version of footy.
- Build-A-Bear Workshop: Create your own AFL-themed bear (paid activity).
- Bunnings Fan Warehouse: Stock up on footy supporter items and enjoy a sausage sizzle to support local clubs.
- Chemist Warehouse House of Finals: Test your skills and win prizes, including a $500 AFL Store voucher.
- Coles Healthy Kicks: Challenge your fitness and promote healthy living.
- McDonald’s Kick 2 Kick: Show off your footy skills and collect a personalised card.
- NAB AFL Auskick Clinics: Free 30-minute clinics with exclusive goodie bags.
- Telstra DIY Badges & Print Press: Create your own player badge and personalise your footy guernsey.
- Toyota Stage: Enjoy entertainment, meet AFL players, and win daily Grand Final tickets.
- Schweppes Ice Rink: New this year. Visitors can skate in the heart of Melbourne’s sporting precinct. Whether you are an experienced skater or a first-timer, you can enjoy a 40-minute session on the ice while listening to tunes from a live DJ. Price: $14.25 – $21.89
Date: 25 – 28 September 2024
Times:
Wed 25, 10 am – 9 pm
Thur 26, 10 am – 9 pm
Fri 27, 10 am – 9 pm
Sat 28, 8 am – 10 pm
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AFL Grand Final Parade 2024
The Grand Final Parade will take place on Friday 27 September 2024. The parade starts at Melbourne Park, passes through Birrarung Marr, and ends at the MCG and Footy Festival.
Date: Friday 27 September 2024
Time: 10.40 am – 12.30 pm
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We try our best to provide accurate information on kid-friendly events around Victoria but do recommend parents check details directly to confirm dates, times, prices as some details may be subject to change.
