|FREE EVENT| launch party for navigation park, tarneit!!

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|FREE EVENT| launch party for navigation park, tarneit!!

Join Mamma and co on Saturday 16 Feb, from 1-3pm for lots of FUN, including…

  • Free food (including ice cream!) and entertainment

  • Have fun collect ‘passport’ stamps by taking part in fun activities including a blow-up ninja-style obstacle course, a big maze, and arts and crafts

  • Plus, the chance to win one of 5 x weekend family places to Werribee Open Range Zoo

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sneak peek - FREE EVENT playing up at THE SUBSTATION, newport

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sneak peek - FREE EVENT playing up at THE SUBSTATION, newport

PLAYING UP is a game of sorts that you can all play together as a family. So, pick a card, grab your corresponding box or find your ‘art station’ and away you go. This is an opportunity to get really immersed with the kids, learn about real life art pieces and create your own version of some famous works.

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FREE EVENT - playing up at THE SUBSTATION, newport

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Playing Up - Mamma Knows West

Mamma loves The Substation in Newport. As part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival these school holidays The Substation plays host to another fantastic family friendly FREE event for us all to enjoy!

PLAYING UP takes the form of a game played by adults and kids together.
Children, grown-ups, families and friends are all welcome to this event over the school holidays.

Pick a card, follow the instructions, create your own piece of Live Art, and perform it.

Anything goes - Remote control your parents, start a protest, barrier tape any space, build what-happens-next-machines!

PLAYING UP is essentially an artwork by SIBYLLE PETERS of Theatre of Research, exploring how Live Art can bridge generations and suggest different ways of looking at the world.

Presented by The SUBSTATION and MELBOURNE FRINGE. Published and produced by the LIVE ART DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (UK), THEATRE OF RESEARCH (Germany), and TATE EARLY YEARS AND FAMILY PROGRAMME (UK).

the nitty gritty

FREE
No Bookings required

3 days only
Wed 26 September

Thur 27 September

Friday 28 September

wanna know more? click here

1 Market St
Newport

$15 family fun in wyndham these school holidays!

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Your mission should you choose to accept it...is to head into Werribee City Centre for some seriously good fun! This spring school hols the award-winning circus and amazing shadow puppets are heading to the west!

Circus Trick Tease - Workshop - September 25
For those budding acrobatics, Circus Trick Tease will host a special Circus Skills workshop 

Catch this workshop on September 25 - Click here for booking

Children Are Stinky - Show - September 26.
Winners of the coveted Children's Choice Award - Children are Stinky is a high calibre circus with a rocking soundtrack and loads of belly laughs.  Expect daredevil stunts, lighting fast hula hoops and mischievous fun for kids and adults alike.

Catch the Children Are Stinky performance on September 26 - Click here for bookings

Bunk Puppets - Workshop - October 1
Kids will also have an opportunity to make their very own puppet and learn how to bring it to life with a DIY puppet workshop on 1 October.

Catch the Bunk Puppets Workshop on October 1. Click here for bookings

Bunk Puppets - Show - October 2
Wyndham Cultural Centre will be the place for puppetry fun, as Bunk Puppets transform household
junk into flying chickens, brain transplants and sneaky ninjas in the wonderful

Catch the Bunk Puppets show on 2 October. Click here for bookings
 

the nitty gritty

Follow the links for bookings

All tickets are $15 (plus bf if booked online)

Circus Trick Tease Workshop
September 25 CIRCUS WORKSHOP

Children Are Stinky
September 26 SHOW

Bunk Puppets
October 1 WORKSHOP
October 2 SHOW

Please note: There is a booking fee for online ticket sales. Or $15 flat rate for ticket sales at the Wyndham Cultural Centre in person.
 

oktoberfest in the west, williamstown

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Oktoberfest, the famous German Festival is coming to the West and Mamma is super excited!

Inspired by the traditional Bavarian festival and great beer, Oktoberfest in Williamstown sees the amazing and newly renovated Seaworks transformed into the biggest undercover beer hall on our very own waterfront. 

The whole family can enjoy the authentic German and international food stalls, roving performers, a marvellous mix of entertainment, rides and market stalls throughout the afternoon and evening at the family friendly time is 12pm - 7pm.

What to expect:

  • Inside will be a HUGE Munich Style Beer Halls with lots of seating
  • Outside will be rides, carnival stalls, German Style Food Vans with superb family options and a market places including ice cream, canoli, candy and gingerbread stall and THOSE outside 'City Views' Bar plus a Champagne Bar.
  • Entertainment will be live music featuring traditional German Oompah bands and some modern music favourites. **Just announced Discovery: The Daft Punk Show** headlining for the gown ups later in the night!
  • Circus Lab is there from 12pm - 3pm to teach small kids and big kids how to be circus performers. 
  • PLUS lots of family Oktoberfest games

The events organisers have the family in mind with safety and fun the main thing on the agenda!

Tickets to Oktoberfest in the West also includes your very own souvenir Oktoberfest in West Beer Stein. Prost!

Mamma's special mention:   click here for bookings and don't forget - kids under 12 are free! oh AND enter our special VIP ticket giveaway RIGHT HERE

Okroberfest in the West

the nitty gritty

Sat. 6 October 2018
12pm – 11pm

Family Friendly time 12pm - 7pm) Kids under 12 free!

wanna know more? 

At Seaworks
82 Nelson Place
Williamstown

free summer sounds in hobsons bay 2024

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FREE throughout summer these ‘backyard’ music festivals bring the whole community together. Mamma says what a great way to enjoy the afternoon kick back and take in some easy going music and some family-friendly entertainment.

Pack a picnic or grab a bite to eat from local eateries, and make a date with family and friends to make the most of our parks and gardens throughout the warmer months.

Plus — there’ll be loads of fun for kids of all ages at the Hoop Sparx circus playspace throughout the event. Drop in to learn some impressive tricks with spinning plates, juggling, hula hoops and more.


20 January, 27 January & 24 February, 2pm – 5pm No booking required.


Saturday 27 January, 2pm – 5pm - Logan Reserve, Altona

Featuring The Pearly Shells

For more than 15 years, The Pearly Shells have built a reputation as one of Melbourne’s premier Jazz, Swing and RnB bands with a classic style and look reminiscent of the Golden Age of Basie, Goodman, Ellington and Brother Ray Charles.

James Henry

James Henry is a singer-songwriter, composer and sound designer known for his unique fusion of traditional Aboriginal and contemporary musical genres. His unique approach allows him to explore musical landscapes spanning from Techno to full orchestral compositions. James has worked on numerous theatre and dance productions, and his compositions have been performed by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Philharmonia Choir and Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. His recent fellowship focused on the revitalisation of First Nations languages through song.

Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/4QaOxfXPc

Saturday 24 February, 2pm – 5pm - Commonwealth Reserve, Williamstown

Featuring TEK TEK Ensemble + Yusupha Ngum and the Affia Band

TEK TEK Ensemble perform virtuosic and original music inspired by tropical jungles, late night discos, and 1960s chic.They captivate audiences with exclamatory trumpet, hedonistic violins and organ, deeply pulsating drums and bass, wild psychedelic electric guitar and synthesizer, and a rich smearing of harmonized singing thrown on top. TEK TEK Ensemble formed in 2010 and have performed countless times around Australia and the world.

Yusupha Ngum and the Affia Band

One of Gambia’s favourite sons, Yusupha Ngum, leads all-star line-up the Affia Band to deliver an Afro odyssey of jazz, blues and funk fusion that leaves audiences elevated and captivated. The sound is a melting pot of Afro flavours peppered with traditional elements, jazz, funk and brought together beautifully with world class musicianship. 

Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/7orInH2vB