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NGV KIDS Summer Festival 2024 Melbourne

Experience the magic of the ocean at the NGV Kids Summer Festival 2024, returning these school holidays from 8 – 14 January 2024 at NGV International. Families can dive into a world inspired by the underwater exhibition, RIFIFI: Jean Jullien for Kids, created by French artist Jean Jullien.

This festival offers a week of FREE activities including performances, yoga, dance workshops, and artist-led sessions. It’s an engaging opportunity for families to enjoy imaginative experiences and discover the wonders of the sea through art and play.

Highlights from this year's festival include:

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NGV KIDS Summer Festival 2024 Melbourne
Image: St Martins Youth Arts Centre

FESTIVAL HOSTS

Every day at the Festival, join performers Sarah, Sophia, and Amelia from St Martins Youth Arts Centre. They will entertain the whole family with engaging acts, surprise games, and fantastic giveaways!

St Martins Youth Arts Centre is known for its collaborative work with young people aged 5 to 18, creating contemporary and impactful theatre for adult audiences.

Date: 8-14 January 2024
Time: 10 am – 3 pm

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GARDEN BUBBLE JAM

Head to the NGV Garden each day of the festival and watch the sky fill with bubbles. Bring a picnic or enjoy a Pidapipo ice cream while moving to tunes inspired by the ocean. It’s a laid-back atmosphere inviting everyone to enjoy the sea’s magic.

Date: 8 – 14 January 2024
Time: 10 am – 3 pm

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FLOW LIKE A WAVE

Families can experience yoga and storytelling sessions with Rina from Sunny Time Yoga and yoga instructor Hayley Bonnici. Sunny Time Yoga specialises in children’s yoga, promoting its positive impact on mental and physical well-being.

These interactive sessions feature mindfulness activities, playful yoga poses, and engaging games. Learn poses like the downward dolphin, boat sways, and calming puffer fish breathing exercises. All ages can join the fun, though active participation may suit those aged 3 years and above better.

Date: 8 – 10 January 2024
Time: 11 – 11.30 am

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WILD WETLANDS

What’s a rakali? Where do swans sleep at night? Discover the answer to these questions and more in these activities led by the City of Melbourne Park Rangers.

These rangers care for Melbourne’s parks, gardens, and reserves, encouraging families to embrace nature in the city’s green spaces.

Learn about wildlife along Melbourne’s waterways, and the importance of healthy water ecosystems, and discover ways to support native animals at home. Join these engaging sessions to connect with Melbourne’s urban wildlife.

Date: 8 – 10 January 2024
Time: 12 – 12.30 pm

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AFRODANCE AND STORYTELLING

Join Gracieuse Amah of Kwabo Events for an African dance journey at the Kids Summer Festival. With a diverse heritage and a lifelong passion for dance, Gracieuse promotes happiness and cultural awareness through movement. Explore her heritage, learn French and Mina words, and groove to African beats while discovering wildlife—an engaging celebration of African culture for families.

Date: 13 & 14 January 2024
Time: 12 – 12.30 pm

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AT THE BEACH – ELLA DUNN WORKSHOP

Love the beach? So does artist Ella Dunn! Growing up by the sea, she adored exploring rock pools and crafting sandcastles with wet sand. Now in Melbourne, Ella paints her happy beach memories using gouache. Ella’s sharing her beach scene for kids to create their own using watercolour pencils. 

Date: 10 & 11 January 2024
Time: 10 am – 3 pm

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NGV EXHIBITIONS 2023 – 2024

RIFIFI – JEAN JULLIEN FOR KIDS

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