Kids big day out
This July school holidays, The Levee will be hosting a kids activity extravaganza.
With three immersive, explosive and roarsome demonstrations to enjoy, plus plenty of games and performances, it’s a Kid’s Big Day Out at The Levee!
For more details on each activity, see what’s on below.
Bubbles and Blasts at The Bourke Street Link
Join the University of Newcastle’s SMART team for an action packed 50-minute science spectacle as they explore “COOL” experiments with bubbles and liquid nitrogen! Watch amazing displays that bring liquids and gasses to life.
Show topics:
💦 What’s cooler than cool? – Liquid nitrogen at minus 196 degrees celcius! Watch us freeze and shatter everyday objects!
🫧 Giant bubble wand – Capture air in super-sized foamy bubbles!
🚀 Air rockets – Feel the force as mini rockets blast off!
🦷 Elephant’s toothpaste – A foamy explosive chemical reaction which makes fantastic toothpaste for an elephant!
Bookings are essential.
Shows begin on the hour, starting from 10am last session 1pm to 2pm
Wow Reptile Encounters Reptile Show at The Riverlink
Learn about, meet and even touch the super friendly snakes (non-venomous) and lizards with the expert crew at Wow Reptile Encounters. This free,, one hour takes place on the hour every hour and is full of fun facts, interesting tid-bits and your chance to get up close and personal with some scaly friends. Brought to you by Just Dream Productions.
Bookings are essential.
Shows begin on the hour, starting from 10am last session 1pm to 2pm
Giant games near Ken Lane Menswear
Giant Jenga, Giant Connect Four, dice and more. Fun prizes available for kids with a competitive edge!
No bookings required.
My Pet Dinosaur near Johnston’s Shoes
Meet and be amazed by realistic and life-like dinosaurs and learn all about these majestic creators of the past. Don’t be scared by the sharp-toothed Tyrannosaurus while you are patting the super cute baby Triceratops!
Bookings are essential.
Shows begin on the hour, starting from 10am last session 1pm to 2pm
Bubble Mermaid by Wolf Ifritah
Bubbles, bubbles everywhere! Keep an eye out for The Levee’s resident mermaid who will paddling her way around the Shared Zone leaving massive bubbles in her wake.
No bookings required.
free ART BY THE RIVER
ALL AGES
Join in on the fun of free art on The Riverside Walk at The Levee on 17, 18 and 24 April from 10.00am to 1.00pm.
Giant Jenga, Giant Connect Four, dice and more. Fun prizes available for kids with a competitive edge!
No bookings required.
free ART BY THE RIVER TEENS
Join us at The Levee for a free two hour art workshop for teenage art enthusiasts. Wednesday 17 April from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
BARNYARD BONANZA at THE LEVEE
Come along to the Barnyard Bonanza at the Bourke Street Link at The Levee on Friday 19 and Friday 26 April from 11.30pm to 3.00pm.