Can you play with fruits and veggies?

This National Science Week, join us for Foodie Fun Play!

A free hands-on science show with balloons, stories and playful learning.

Designed for kids aged 3 to 8 to explore fruits and veggies through fun, creative play.

This Inspiring Australia initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.

This FREE event is in partnership with Kippax Uniting Church and in collaboration with University of Canberra and Nutrition Australia.

This is supported in-kind by ACT Playgroup and is brought to you by Twistyfic.

📌 EVENT DETAILS

🗓️ Saturday, 22 August 2026
🕚 Session 1 → 11.00 AM
🕑 Session 2 → 2.00 PM

📍 Kippax Uniting Community Centre (meet in the Hall), Cnr Hardwick Crescent & Luke Street, Holt ACT 2615, Australia

Reminder: Adult supervision is required at all times.

Event has been booked out, thank you for your interest!

📌 WHAT TO EXPECT

• 🌈 Science Storytelling Show: It starts with a fun 30-minute show where kids learn about the different fruits and vegetables, and why they are good for us.

• 🎈 Balloon Fruit & Veggie Station: Meet balloon fruits and veggies, then make your own veggie friend with fun eyes and cheeky smiles to take home.

• 🍓 Tasting Table: Smell, touch, and taste fresh produce, prepared by Nutrition Australia’s accredited dietitians.

Co-designed with a University of Canberra nutrition academic and informed by fussy eating research, Foodie Fun Play! is the first of its kind to bring nutrition science together with the joy of balloon art.

Hosted by Dr Chloe Lim – scientist, balloon artist, and top 5 finalist on Channel 7’s Blow Up – this event is as educational as it is entertaining.

Parents are invited to complete a short survey to help us understand how play encourages trying new foods. This event is recommended for preschoolers, primary school children, and their parents/carers. 

Sing & Play Together is a relaxed, music-based playgroup suitable for babies, toddlers and preschool-aged children (0–5 years) and their caregivers. It’s a lovely opportunity to spend time together, play, and learn songs you can enjoy at home.

Families are very welcome to come along and try a session.

• ✨ Storytime, craft & morning tea included.
• 🕘 Mondays, 9.30am–11.00am (during school terms)
• 📍 UnitingCare Kippax, Cnr Luke Street & Hardwick Crescent, Holt
• 💰 $2 per family per session

For more information, please contact:
📧 kippaxkids@kippax.org.au
📞 0416 196 099

We’d love to see you there 🎶👶❤

Join us at our Welcome Café on 19 August 2026!

Date: Wednesday, 19 July 2026

Time: 12pm – 2pm

Venue: UnitingCare Kippax, 130 Hardwick Cres, Holt ACT 2615

This is a free event for all. While donations are gratefully received, there is no cost to attend.

Everyone is welcome — bring the family, invite your neighbours, and be part of a stronger, more connected community.

What is Friday Frenzy?

All you have to do to register is click on the links (provided below the flyers) or swing by our reception to grab a registration form. We’d appreciate a gold coin donation to help keep the fun going! 

Primary school registration: https://forms.gle/HuBDRveyFxMb3oY19

High school + college registration: https://forms.gle/Njqh6pNSuWyd1K6h6