The Day's Events
Here you can find all of the events that will be taking place during Kid's Day Out. We have many performances and fun activities planned for this years KDO that you won't want to miss out on.
Why not check out the KDO timetable to see what's going on at any time during the day
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Roary™ the Racing Car Show
Roary™ the Racing Car Show Back Stage 11.00am Meet and Greet Roary afterwards
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Dora the Explorer Show
Dora The Explorer Show on the 2GO Front Stage at 10.30, 10.45, 12.30 and 12.45. Also Meet and Greet Dora during the day.
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School Performances
KDO proudly presents a showcase of talented school bands, dancers and soloists on their School Stage near the Yerra Building
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FIZZICS
Every event, Fizzics Education present workshops for local council libraries, vacation care centres and OOSHC and special events. These workshops are designed to cater for a wide range of ages, even the adults join in!
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Murphy's Puppets
Sydney's international award winning Murphy's Puppets have a range of over 500 different characters, the most dramatic a delightful and lovable rascal Harlequin. Kids Da
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Brophy's Circus
Ashley Brophy is bringing his awesome aerial show to K.D.O. His talented performers juggle, crack whips, balance and rotate hula hoops as well as perform gymnastic feats on a tightrope that will amaze you.
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N.I.D.A. Workshops
NIDA is Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art, a centre of excellence in training for theatre, film and television . . . and N.I.D.A. is coming to Kids Day Out to conduct workshops for kids from 4 to 7 years old !
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National Maritime Museum Mini Mariners
Go along to Darling Harbour and visit the Australian National Maritime Museum AND go along to K.D.O. and join in the activities that the Museum has specially created for the mini-mariners
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Reptiles Galore
Reptiles Galore is always fascinating. This show brings reptiles up close and personal and encourages children to learn the do's and don'ts of interacting with the reptile world in both an informative and entertaining way.
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Mad Cow Drama
The improvisations and street drama that mark the Mad Cow Drama Co is just one of the many reasons we love having this group visit K.D.O. Be ready for the unexpected
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Kindi Farm
Creatures cute and cuddly
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Story Telling
Whether it was the elder of the tribe, the Chaucer of the Court or the Grimms of the Fairy Tale, the story teller was the magic weaver of dreams, the keeper of history and the conscience of the tribe.
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Stamp Out - Laura Kiln
Behavioural, emotional and school difficulties - tots to teens
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Multi Cultural Story Telling
Cross-cultural Storytelling: A collaborative program by the Ourimbah Campus Library, and Gibalee Centre, Wollotuka Institute
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The Ronald McDonald Show
The Ronald McDonald Show entertaining kids
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Sign & Speak Choir
Sign & Speak Australia specialise in teaching key word signing to people of all ages and abilities
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Helen O'Grady Drama Academy
Stimulate your child's creative self and develop their confidence.
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Wiggle & Giggle Music
Music Classes for Babies, Toddlers, Pre-schoolers, and School Aged Children up to 12 years
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Little Kickers
Play NOT push - As the currency of the school yard, there’s little doubt that football has a lot to offer the next generation of fleet-footed playground participants.
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The Big Bamboo
Martin Killips, story teller and humourist
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Healthy Harold
Our Mission is to empower the young to make the best choices for a safe life, through our leading drug and health education programs.
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READ Clinic
The READ Clinic offers many services to families . Experienced psychologists are able to assist families from time to time when issues arise.
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Out of the Box
Fun Games and Activities for the kids
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Essential Moves
Essential Moves is a wholly Australian owned company specialising in Sensory Integration Programmes for children, located in Newcastle, Australia.
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Super Kids
An interactive gross motor activity aimed at children aged 2-5 years with their families.
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Arts & Crafts
plenty of art and craft workshops for kids
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Police & Fire Brigade
Police and Fire Brigade are represented at Kids Day Out
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Vintage Cars
vintage cars will be displayed in the back outdoor area
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Jubilee Amusements
Rides galore at this year's KDO event Especially selected to suit the kids , this year's rides are only $2 : 00 per person per ride.
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Filipino Dancers
Come and see these beautiful dancers dance in their traditional style with poise and grace.Each dance has a story that will be explained as the music is played .
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Desert Flame
BELLYDANCE: Experience this ancient and empowering art form! Dance your way to well being, flexibility and vitality. Known as 'the mother of all dances' belly dance has it's roots in the Middle East and was originally danced by the temple.
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Djembeat - Brackets & Jam
A drum circle is a great way for a community to come together, and to celebrate life. Anyone is welcome and all you need is a drum or percussion instrument to join in.
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Fun n Games
Fun n Games is the premier provider of Giant and Outdoor Games for the NSW Central Coast and Hunter Valley Region. In conjunction with YardpartyTM we bring you the biggest and best games products available for hire and sale.
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Big Dog
Meet and Greet Big Dog at 11.30am at the Schools and Singers stage. Come and meet this lovable dog who has given so much joy to many children on the Central Coast and Newcastle.
Come and see Dora the Explorer Stage Show.
Come and see Roary the Race Car Show.
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