(EDIT FEB. 2021: MCA’s ArtPlay program is currently running online due to Covid-19. Full details on the MCA website.) Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) is one of our favorite go-to destinations. On a weekend, we may just pop in to…
Explore! Rescue! Read!: The Beautiful Octonauts Books The Series is Based On
*This post contains affiliate links. Parents of Octonauts obsessives, I see you there: you who know the difference between the Gup A and the Gup E, who have a weirdly extensive knowledge of obscure sea creatures, and who can’t get…
The Art Gallery of South Australia With Kids
It’s so nice to see how many galleries have begun to pay special attention to making their littlest visitors feel welcome. Lauren Hunt from the always informative and colourful Teacher Types blog recently had a very kid-friendly visit to…
Artsplore Sydney: Family Arts Events – January 2017
Recovering from the holiday haze? With the kids still on break, January is the perfect time to get the family out for some arts events. With the Sydney Festival, plus oodles of other activities happening this month, there’s something on…
Team Artsplorers’ 10 Greatest Arts Adventures of 2016!
I launched Artsplorers in mid-September, and by then, a chunk of Team Artsplorers’ (myself, my 3 year old, and often Mr. Artsplorer, who does love a good museum) adventures for 2016 had already gone past. But, as we, the world, are…
7 Rules of Theatre Etiquette Even Little Kids Can Learn
Even the littlest theatre-goers can start to learn bits of theatre etiquette, which make them expert theatre kids.
Make It With Kids: Christmas Bauble Wreath
I love an easy-peasy craft, and with school holidays upon us, I know many of us will be looking for constructive ways to fill the days! Natalie Panzarino shares this adorable Christmas bauble wreath that she made with her 3…
Artsplore Sydney: Family Arts Events, December 2016
Just in the St. Nick of time, here is your December guide for family arts events around Sydney! As you might expect, quite a lot that’s on this month is holiday themed, and lucky for us because we are being…
Totally Unique Christmas Gifts for Arts Loving Kids
‘Tis the season, so sing it with me, mums,and dads, and aunts, and uncles – “Iiiiiiii‘m dreaming of an arts Christmas…” OK, maybe not exactly the classic lyrics, but I feel like even crooning ol’ Bing wouldn’t mind the sentiment….
The Book I’m Giving a Kid This Christmas
Books are my favorite gift to give to kids. What’s not to love about giving and receiving a great book? But, stepping into the children’s section of a bookshop can be an overwhelming experience. Where to begin? It’s easy to…