Family Fun Day is back!

Published on 08 September 2025

Sunday 19 October 2025, 10am - 3pm
Batesford Reserve, Chadstone
FREE ticketed event.

Join us for an unforgettable day of FREE fun and engaging workshops, experiences, live entertainment, rides, kids’ activities, food trucks and roving performers.

What's happening?

Big Ted and wildly popular Monash Teddy Bear Hospital
Meet the animals with Wildlife Wrangers
Chalk Art Workshop and play
Waverley Woodworkers & Creative Sparx
Inflatable Slide, Chairoplane, Mini Golf and Jenga
New giant LED screen showcasing ABC Kids short movies
Community Stage featuring live performances
Roving stilt walkers, bubble show and circus.
Food Stalls
Community and Council stalls including 'try before you register' activities with local sporting clubs

Important event day reminders: This is a family-friendly event and is alcohol, drug and is smoke/ vape-free. Accessible parking is available via the restricted car park off Power Avenue, and an accessible toilet will be available at the festival. Please leave your dog at home, however guide dogs and companion animals are welcome.

Learn more about what's happening at Family Fun Day event page.