Kids Day Out at Lanyon Homestead

Name: Kids Day Out at Lanyon Homestead
Start: 2024-09-28T10:00:00+10:00
End: 2024-09-28T14:00:00+10:00
Location: Lanyon Homestead

Schedule

Sat Sep 28 2024 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC+10:00

Location

Lanyon Homestead | Canberra, CT

Treat the kids to the ultimate KIDS DAY OUT at Lanyon Homestead!
Keep the kids busy and entertained with hours of fun arts and craft, gardening and the great garden discovery challenge in the spectacular springtime gardens at Lanyon Homestead.
🌷 Kids can test their skills in our garden discovery challenge, uncovering the secrets of our garden and discovering the beautiful blooms.
🎨 Paint a flower portrait that captures the colours of spring or maybe get crafty and make colourful paper flowers that will brighten up your home!
🌲 Be a Tree Detective, do a tree stump rubbing and discover how old a tree is.
🌱 Plant some seeds in a recycled roll and watch them grow and bloom when you plant them in your own garden.
Every activity is designed to spark curiosity and inspire young minds, from learning about nature to unleashing creativity through art and craft. There's something for every young child in the gardens at Lanyon.
Bring a picnic and enjoy some vintage lawn games. Or grab a snack from our sausage sizzle, coffee carts or at the Barracks Café.
🎫 TICKETS (timed entry, stay all day)
Early Bird (8 Aug – 22 Aug)
Child $15.00
Adult $0.00
Standard (22 Aug – 28 Sept)
Child $20.00
Adult $10.00
Family $50.00 (2 adults + 2 children)
👶 Children aged 2 and under are free/do not require a ticket
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Mobile reception & Wifi: As a rural property, there is limited mobile reception at Lanyon Homestead and sometimes the wi-fi can be unreliable. We recommend that you bring cash in case our EFTPOS goes off-line for purchases at the Museum Shop and Cafe.
Getting here by car: Car parking is available onsite. The driveway entrance is on Tharwa Drive, approximately 250m south of Banks. The driveway is unsealed and limited to 40km/hr. Please reduce your speed around other vehicles, people and livestock.
Getting here by public transport: There is no direct public transport to Lanyon Homestead. Public buses go to Lanyon Marketplace in Conder. You can then catch a taxi or Uber to Lanyon Homestead. For bus timetables, go to Timetables - Transport Canberra (act.gov.au) .
Need a ride? Visitors who have low mobility can ride in the people-mover from the carpark to the Homestead and Cafe. There is a radio at the carpark that connects you with our Museums Shop and Reception. Or speak to one of our friendly staff.
Rain or Shine: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable enclosed shoes. Bring a hat and sunscreen, and rainproof clothing if necessary. If severe weather is expected, we will cancel the event. All participants who have pre-registered or booked into a program will be contacted and refunds will be provided for paid ticketed programs.
Leave only footsteps & take your rubbish home: ACT City Services doesn't make it to Lanyon Homestead. This means all rubbish has to be especially trucked out. Help reduce the environmental impact of the event by taking you rubbish home. Bring your own keep cup if you're planning on getting a take-away coffee.
Help look after our site: Lanyon Homestead is a heritage site. Please be mindful of historic plantings, gardens and buildings. Take care when walking through the property as there are uneven surfaces in the gardens, paths and homestead.
Pets and Service Dogs: Please note that no pets, with the exception of special service dogs (ie guide dogs), are permitted on site at Lanyon Homestead. The property includes paddocks with livestock and is surrounded by working farms.
Smoke Free Site: Smoking is not permitted at Lanyon Homestead.
Have fun: Most importantly, we hope you enjoy your day at Lanyon Homestead!