Inner West Kids Fest

Earthbeats

3:00pm after the Official Welcome to Country

Earthbeats plays fun cultural music for kids, families & communities. For over 12 years Earthbeats has run performances, events & classes for council, schools & community services across Sydney. A regular at Inner West festivals & events, Earthbeats inspires everyone to have fun & join in a cultural community experience!
Photo by Milk & Honey Photography

Earthbeats Website

Earthbeats Facebook

Emily Who

4:10pm

Emily who? Emily WHO! She’s an Australian children’s singer who recently released her fourth album of songs for preschool-aged kids. She regularly performs live shows across Sydney including for Sydney Fringe Festival, the Spot On Kids Festival at Riverside Parramatta, and alongside Bluey and Paw Patrol at the Sydney Zoo. She is also the creator of two webseries: the Kids Couch Concert Series and Musical Pirate Adventures, on which she collaborated with Arcadia Winds.
Photo by Juliette Scott Photography

Emily Who Spotify

Emily Who Instagram

The Vegetable Plot

5:15pm

Beloved Aussie kids band The Vegetable Plot first sprouted at the 2014 Sydney Fringe, winning the award for Best Children's show. Since then, Aspara Gus, Ru Barb and Sir Paul McCarrotney have travelled all over Australia, playing their funky-fresh tunes and spreading Love and Peas.

Now part of the ABC Kids music family, with multiple international awards, an ARIA nomination and more than 3 million streams on Spotify to their name, The Vegetable Plot has grown into that rare thing: a "kids band" that adults enjoy listening to just as much as the kids.
Photo by Lyn Taylor

The Vegetable Plot Spotify

The Vegetable Plot Instagram

The Sticker Club

6:15pm

The Sticker Club, who have been playing their own brand of rock and roll for kids of all ages since 2012, have just launched their second album Destination Rock and Roll Station (ABC Kids). The band are Nellie Afford on lead vocals, Nic Dalton on guitar and bass, Ben Whitten on guitar, Damien ‘Dizzi’ Cassidy on Farfisa and bass, Alison Galloway on drums and Ruby Firmstone on guitar and trombone. They won Best Video for I Can Jump Puddles in the 2022 Major Minor Music Awards.

One of the treats that the Sticker Club deliver is their determination to make music that both children and adults will enjoy with their unique brand of 60s-inspired bubblegum pop music (with a healthy dose of wah-wah guitar).
Artwork by Nic Dalton

The Sticker Club Facebook

The Sticker Club Instagram

Inner West Council Children's Services

Come and say "hi" to some of our dedicated educators and learn more about Council’s Children’s Services. There’ll be some fun bubble play activities and you can also snag an Inner West Kids Fest temporary tattoo.

Children's Services Website 

Magic Yellow Bus

The Magic Yellow Bus is a free activities and community information service held at local parks. This mobile play group is for children aged 0 to 6 years and their families. The Magic Yellow Bus supports children with their families to develop language and literacy skills, extend their imagination in a fun environment, develop numeracy and cognitive skills, develop social and emotional skills, and learn to listen and communicate.

Magic Yellow Bus Website 

Garden Games

Life is hectic these days, which is why, more than ever, we need to take a break and recharge the batteries. That’s where GARDEN GAMES comes in. We are the experts in PLAY, providing giant and bespoke games to inspire phenomenal fun at events both large and small.
Photo by Shane Rozario

Garden Games Website

Wonders of Water Van

The Wonders of Water Discovery Van is a mobile education vehicle that has been built to help engage the community about where their drinking water comes from, how it is treated, and to start a conversation about the importance of a resilient and reliable water supply.

Wonders of Water website 

Paint Inner West REaD

Paint Inner West REaD is an early literacy movement that is driven by many champions across the community. Research promotes reading with children from birth to prepare them with the skills they need to succeed in school and beyond. We aim to make resources available for sharing stories by providing storytime events Book Swap Boxes across the Inner West. We have a book loving mascot, a pelican named Garranga Bumarri who loves to make appearances were stories, songs, and playing happen because books make brains grow! Join us for a storytime mat and find a pre-loved book to keep.

Paint Inner West REaD Facebook

Paint Inner West REaD Instagram 

Crafty Creations: Origami & Sumi-e Workshop!

Dive into the enchanting world of creativity at our cultural workshop! Unfold the magic of origami and paint the spirit of Japan with sumi-e. Come enjoy crafting and brushing your imagination to life in this fun exploration of art and tradition!
Supported by the Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney

Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney Website 

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Inner West Council Aquatics

Learning to swim is an important life skill, as well as being great fun! At Inner West Aquatics we are dedicated to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for children to learn and grow in their swimming abilities. Our Learn to Swim program is a great way for your child to learn new swimming techniques, improve their skills and gain confidence in the water, all while having fun! Come and have a chat with our staff to find out how you can start your child’s swimming journey today!

Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre Swim School