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Making a Mud Kitchen

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mud kitchen1Guidelines for Creating a Mud Kitchen

There is little more important in our physical world than earth and water and they are truly intriguing things, especially when they interact. Mixing soil, water and a range of other natural materials has a foundational role in early childhood which has deep importance and endless possibilities for well-being, development and learning. The breadth and depth of what these experiences offer young children is truly remarkable.

Mud kitchens provide something quite different to a soil digging patch, whilst also being much more easily managed. A mud kitchen includes elements of the much-loved domestic corner and cooking from indoor play, which are then hugely enriched through the special nature of being outside. Mud kitchens work well all year round, and need to be seen as a core element of continuous provision outside.

Mud kitchens do not need to be fancy or cost much. There is nothing to beat the simplicity and character of creating your own unique kitchen from scrounged, begged and discovered items. And remember, the best mud kitchens are made in collaboration with the children who will be using them.

Choose the Place

The kitchen needs a handy with ample supply of the basic materials of sand and/or mud. Offering both provides contrast in colour, texture and mixing behaviour – and many more possibilities for imaginations. Being situated near the sand area or mud patch may give the kitchen more context and meaning, but big pots of these basic materials will also be fine, preferably at floor level for ease of access.

mud kitchen7Mud kitchens that have walls, fences or other vertical surfaces on one or two sides then have potential for hanging pots and utensils on them or for installing shelving, making it feel more kitchen-like and better to use. A corner also creates room-like enclosure that feels cosy and safe, which research suggests is good at generating dramatic play in young children.

A water supply is essential, but it does not need to be in the kitchen or even close-by, as children love to fill containers both large and small to transport across to the kitchen for use. Make sure however that there are several types of collecting containers for this activity and an ample (preferably running) water source, such as an outdoor tap, water butt or a large container of water.

Plant material is also an important ingredient of a good mud kitchen. Lots of robust, pickable plants spread around the whole outdoor space are ideal.

Make the Space

mud kitchen6Kitchens can be all sizes, but the size will influence the feel of the place and, therefore, probably the kind of activity that takes place. Room for several children to work alongside or in collaboration seems important. Large, open-plan kitchens may well generate more boisterous themes and actions. A choice of both large and small nook-like kitchens would be ideal in a group setting.

Enclosure from fences and walls or by installing low level boundaries such as wicker fencing (so that children can see over but the space feels enclosed by them) can create a good mud kitchen feel.

A roof is not necessary as this would prevent the elements being part of the stimulus and range of experiences.

Some kitchens that are in the middle of an open sand/digging area work fine too, but perhaps have less sense of being a special place.

In creating some sense of enclosure, it’s important not to separate the kitchen from the rest of the outdoor space. It needs to be easy to get in and out and to see in and out, and it needs to interact with whatever else is going on outdoors.

mud kitchen3Working surfaces are a crucial element. These need to be at the right height for the children and to provide enough space to work at, with all the mess that creative kitchen work entails.

Shelving and cupboards add much to the feeling and functionality of the kitchen. It’s really helpful if each pot and utensil stands out by itself (compared to the jumble of a box full of stuff), and is easy to get at.

Hooks on walls or the front edge of shelves (beware that hooks are not at eye-poking height).

Baskets to separate types of utensil can be useful.

Finally, consider where all the old mixed material is going to go after use!

Fit it Out

  • mud kitchen8An old cupboard or two; a dresser is perfect!
  • Work top with plenty of surface to work at.
  • Something to be the cooker in pretend play (an old microwave can be very effective, having a very satisfying door to open and close, and buttons to push)
  • Shelving above and behind the work surface, or a tall cupboard to one side.
  • A good basic selection of pots and pans, jugs and funnels, bakeware etc. An interesting collection of common kitchen utensils.
  • Plenty of bowls and containers, again a range of the common ones and a few special ones such as jelly moulds or ice-cube trays.
  • Supplies of natural materials in small containers and/or jars (lids that stay attached are ideal as they do not get lost).
  • Enhancements for suitable occasions, such as a selection of food colourings, essences, herbs and spices, chalk for grinding and mixing, and ‘special’ ingredients to add the final magical touches to potions and spells.
  • A big washing up bowl, especially one sunk into the worktop, is very helpful as part of the play and for washing up afterwards.

Find what you need

The best mud kitchens, and those which have the most atmosphere and character, are made from found, gathered and donated items – especially when these come from the children’s own families. It’s important not to spend much money – what matters to children is that these things come from the real human world, to combine with the stuff of the real physical world.

Here are a few of the possibilities:

Hand washing is important after playing in this way, so routines and expectations must be agreed with the children, set up to work easily and adhered to, to embed hand-washing as habitual. The best first stage to this is to establish the routine that children wash up the pots they have used in a large bowl of warm, soapy water!

This content and photos are reproduced with permission from the MuddyFaces free resources. The document was written by Jan White (www.janwhitenaturalplay.wordpress.com) and produced by Muddyfaces www.muddyfaces.co.uk. Visit these sites for more great resources.

As published in Peninsula Kids – Winter 2015

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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
December 20, 2024    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Boneo Community Market
21 Dec
December 21, 2024    
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Boneo Community Market
  • Markets
Third Saturday of the month from 8am - 12.30pm. https://www.facebook.com/BoneoCommunityMarket/timeline *Peninsula Kids holds no responsibility for last minute changes/cancellations to events listed on this website.
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Pearcedale Market
21 Dec
December 21, 2024    
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pearcedale Hall
  • Markets
Pearcedale Market supports local produce and local artisans, as well as sustainable products and environmental education. Pearcedale Market is held on the third Saturday of [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
December 21, 2024    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
  • School Holidays
This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Bittern Sunday Market
22 Dec
December 22, 2024    
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bittern Railway Station
  • Markets
Bittern Sunday Market is a Community Market run by Volunteers with the purpose to raise funds to support local groups/activities. All money raised will go [...]
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Mount Eliza Farmers' Market
22 Dec
December 22, 2024    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mount Eliza Village Green
  • Markets
Mt Eliza Farmers’ Market plays host to authentic growers and producers from the Mornington Peninsula and Regional Victoria alike. Come and meander through the picturesque [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
December 22, 2024    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
December 23, 2024    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
December 24, 2024    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Mornington Main Street Market
Mornington Main Street Market
December 25, 2024    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Main Street Mornington
  • Markets
Every Wednesday Main Street comes alive with market stalls featuring local craft and produce. www.morningtonchamber.com.au/market-day *Peninsula Kids holds no responsibility for last minute changes/cancellations to [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
December 25, 2024    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Hastings Street Market
26 Dec
December 26, 2024    
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hastings Street Market
  • Markets
Every Thursday from 8am - 4pm in High Street, Hastings. mornpen.vic.gov.au/Activities/Whats-On/Markets/Markets-List#section-7 *Peninsula Kids holds no responsibility for last minute changes/cancellations to events listed on this [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
December 26, 2024    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
  • School Holidays
This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
December 27, 2024    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Dromana Community Market
28 Dec
December 28, 2024    
8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Dromana Community Park
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The Dromana Community Market aims to provide growers, producers and merchants a unique outlet to sell direct to the public while promoting the benefits of [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
December 28, 2024    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
  • School Holidays
This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Bittern Sunday Market
29 Dec
December 29, 2024    
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bittern Railway Station
  • Markets
Bittern Sunday Market is a Community Market run by Volunteers with the purpose to raise funds to support local groups/activities. All money raised will go [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
December 29, 2024    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
December 30, 2024    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
December 31, 2024    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Mornington Main Street Market
Mornington Main Street Market
January 1, 2025    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Main Street Mornington
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Every Wednesday Main Street comes alive with market stalls featuring local craft and produce. www.morningtonchamber.com.au/market-day *Peninsula Kids holds no responsibility for last minute changes/cancellations to [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 1, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Hastings Street Market
02 Jan
January 2, 2025    
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hastings Street Market
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Every Thursday from 8am - 4pm in High Street, Hastings. mornpen.vic.gov.au/Activities/Whats-On/Markets/Markets-List#section-7 *Peninsula Kids holds no responsibility for last minute changes/cancellations to events listed on this [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 2, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 3, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Rye Foreshore Market
04 Jan
January 4, 2025    
7:30 am - 1:00 pm
Rye Foreshore
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First Saturday of the month. The Rye Rotary Market is a well known open air market with craft, plants, vegies and gift ideas for the whole [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 4, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Bittern Sunday Market
05 Jan
January 5, 2025    
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bittern Railway Station
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Bittern Sunday Market is a Community Market run by Volunteers with the purpose to raise funds to support local groups/activities. All money raised will go [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 5, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Events on November 26, 2024
Exploring Art For Kids
Exploring Art For Kids
26 Nov 24
Somerville
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Mornington Main Street Market
Mornington Main Street Market
27 Nov 24
Mornington
Events on November 28, 2024
28 Nov
Hastings Street Market
28 Nov 24
Hastings
28 Nov
Holiday Bricktacular brings festive fun to LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
28 Nov 24
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01 Dec
Bittern Sunday Market
1 Dec 24
Bittern
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
2 Dec 24
Melbourne
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
3 Dec 24
Melbourne
Exploring Art For Kids
Exploring Art For Kids
3 Dec 24
Somerville
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Mornington Main Street Market
Mornington Main Street Market
4 Dec 24
Mornington
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
4 Dec 24
Melbourne
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05 Dec
Hastings Street Market
5 Dec 24
Hastings
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
5 Dec 24
Melbourne
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
6 Dec 24
Melbourne
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07 Dec
Rye Foreshore Market
7 Dec 24
Rye
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
7 Dec 24
Melbourne
Events on December 8, 2024
08 Dec
Bittern Sunday Market
8 Dec 24
Bittern
Mornington Racecourse Market
Mornington Racecourse Market
8 Dec 24
Mornington
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
8 Dec 24
Melbourne
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
9 Dec 24
Melbourne
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
10 Dec 24
Melbourne
Exploring Art For Kids
Exploring Art For Kids
10 Dec 24
Somerville
Events on December 11, 2024
Mornington Main Street Market
Mornington Main Street Market
11 Dec 24
Mornington
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
11 Dec 24
Melbourne
Events on December 12, 2024
12 Dec
Hastings Street Market
12 Dec 24
Hastings
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
12 Dec 24
Melbourne
Events on December 13, 2024
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
13 Dec 24
Melbourne
Events on December 14, 2024
14 Dec
Rosebud Community School Market
14 Dec 24
Rosebud
14 Dec
Crib Point Community Market
14 Dec 24
Crib Point
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
14 Dec 24
Melbourne
Events on December 15, 2024
15 Dec
Bittern Sunday Market
15 Dec 24
Bittern
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
15 Dec 24
Melbourne
15 Dec
Monthly Repair Workshop
15 Dec 24
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
16 Dec 24
Melbourne
Events on December 17, 2024
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
17 Dec 24
Melbourne
Exploring Art For Kids
Exploring Art For Kids
17 Dec 24
Somerville
Events on December 18, 2024
Mornington Main Street Market
Mornington Main Street Market
18 Dec 24
Mornington
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
18 Dec 24
Melbourne
Events on December 19, 2024
19 Dec
Hastings Street Market
19 Dec 24
Hastings
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
19 Dec 24
Melbourne
Events on December 20, 2024
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
20 Dec 24
Melbourne
Events on December 21, 2024
21 Dec
Boneo Community Market
21 Dec 24
Boneo
21 Dec
Pearcedale Market
21 Dec 24
Pearcedale
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
21 Dec 24
Melbourne
Events on December 22, 2024
22 Dec
Bittern Sunday Market
22 Dec 24
Bittern
22 Dec
Mount Eliza Farmers' Market
22 Dec 24
Mt Eliza
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
22 Dec 24
Melbourne
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
23 Dec 24
Melbourne
Events on December 24, 2024
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
24 Dec 24
Melbourne
Events on December 25, 2024
Mornington Main Street Market
Mornington Main Street Market
25 Dec 24
Mornington
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
25 Dec 24
Melbourne
Events on December 26, 2024
26 Dec
Hastings Street Market
26 Dec 24
Hastings
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
26 Dec 24
Melbourne
Events on December 27, 2024
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
27 Dec 24
Melbourne
Events on December 28, 2024
28 Dec
Dromana Community Market
28 Dec 24
Dromana
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
28 Dec 24
Melbourne
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29 Dec
Bittern Sunday Market
29 Dec 24
Bittern
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
29 Dec 24
Melbourne
Events on December 30, 2024
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
30 Dec 24
Melbourne
Events on December 31, 2024
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
31 Dec 24
Melbourne
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Mornington Main Street Market
Mornington Main Street Market
1 Jan 25
Mornington
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
1 Jan 25
Melbourne
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02 Jan
Hastings Street Market
2 Jan 25
Hastings
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
2 Jan 25
Melbourne
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
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Melbourne
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04 Jan
Rye Foreshore Market
4 Jan 25
Rye
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
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Melbourne
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05 Jan
Bittern Sunday Market
5 Jan 25
Bittern
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
5 Jan 25
Melbourne
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🚌🌱 Future Council is the new film from Director Damon Gameau - and it’s screening around Australia from late July. First up - a special tour with live Q&A panels and guest performances. 🎟️ Tickets for the tour are on sale now! 🎬Future Council will then be released in more cinemas from August 7 with a global tour to follow! 🌱
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🚌🌱 Future Council is the new film from Director Damon Gameau - and it’s screening around Australia from late July. First up - a special tour with live Q&A panels and guest performances. 🎟️ Tickets for the tour are on sale now! 🎬Future Council will then be released in more cinemas from August 7 with a global tour to follow! 🌱 @regenerators @future__council @madmanfilms Madman Films #futurecouncil
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Tahnee Driver initially dismissed her bloating as a possible food intolerance — maybe gluten. But six weeks ago, everything changed when the 39-year-old mother of two was urged to go to hospital after several days of being unable to keep food down. Then, following an MRI, she received a devastating diagnosis: bowel cancer. 

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Tahnee Driver initially dismissed her bloating as a possible food intolerance — maybe gluten. But six weeks ago, everything changed when the 39-year-old mother of two was urged to go to hospital after several days of being unable to keep food down. Then, following an MRI, she received a devastating diagnosis: bowel cancer. Read more: https://www.mpnews.com.au/2025/08/06/tahnee-faces-battle-with-stage-4-bowel-cancer
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It’s the globally popular video game that’s captured the attention of more than 141 million active players, but Minecraft can also play a significant role in shaping children’s development, social interactions, and cognitive learning.

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It’s the globally popular video game that’s captured the attention of more than 141 million active players, but Minecraft can also play a significant role in shaping children’s development, social interactions, and cognitive learning. Read more via the link: https://peninsulakids.com.au/minecraft-a-gamechanger-for-childrens-learning/ #minecraft #learning #peninsulakidsmagazine #articles #education
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Mornington Peninsula Indoor Soccer

Come play futsal at the Civic Centre in Mornington. MPIS strives to provide an environment for kids to feel safe, enjoy the game whatever their level, and make new friends.

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Mornington Peninsula Indoor Soccer Come play futsal at the Civic Centre in Mornington. MPIS strives to provide an environment for kids to feel safe, enjoy the game whatever their level, and make new friends. Register your team's interest here: https://www.mpindoorsoccer.com.au/ #mornpen #soccer #indoorsoccer #mornpenindoorsoccer #mpis
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Monash University is conducting a study to better understand the challenges and support needs for parents and/or caregivers related to children’s sleep and feeding routines. Your input will help enhance resources and support for families.

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Monash University is conducting a study to better understand the challenges and support needs for parents and/or caregivers related to children’s sleep and feeding routines. Your input will help enhance resources and support for families. To take part in the survey or learn more use the link: https://monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8A4012eElHQ1NQi
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Join McClelland and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for a music workshop on Sat 6 Sept! With guidance from MSO musicians, participants aged 10-14 will develop music skills, experiment with composition, and co-create a brand-new piece to be performed in the MSO in Your Neighbourhood concert in Mornington. 

Learn more. at this link: https://mcclelland.org.au/events/creative-music-workshop

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Join McClelland and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for a music workshop on Sat 6 Sept! With guidance from MSO musicians, participants aged 10-14 will develop music skills, experiment with composition, and co-create a brand-new piece to be performed in the MSO in Your Neighbourhood concert in Mornington. Learn more. at this link: https://mcclelland.org.au/events/creative-music-workshop @mcclellandgallery McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery #mso #yourneighbourhoodconcert #mcclelland #creativemusicworkshop
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Just announced: 
Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas Live in Concert

This festive season, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra brings to life the beloved classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas, starring Jim Carrey. 

Watch Cindy Lou Who on the big screen as she takes matters into her own hands and turns both Whoville and the Grinch’s world upside down, inside out and funny side up in her search for the true meaning of Christmas. 

Composed by the late, great composer James Horner, witness the MSO perform the magical score live to screen this December. 

Thursday 4 December at 7.30pm
Friday 5 December at 7.30pm
Saturday 6 December at 1pm
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Just announced: Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas Live in Concert This festive season, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra brings to life the beloved classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas, starring Jim Carrey. Watch Cindy Lou Who on the big screen as she takes matters into her own hands and turns both Whoville and the Grinch’s world upside down, inside out and funny side up in her search for the true meaning of Christmas. Composed by the late, great composer James Horner, witness the MSO perform the magical score live to screen this December. Thursday 4 December at 7.30pm Friday 5 December at 7.30pm Saturday 6 December at 1pm Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall Waitlist presale Thursday 7 August at 10am General public tickets on sale Friday 8 August at 10am Sign up for presale access: https://bit.ly/41lB5MQ #howthegrinchstolechristmas @melbournesymphonyorchestra
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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s Jams for Juniors comes to McClelland. Join Karen Kyriakou and MSO musicians for joyful music-making with little ones aged 0–5. Two fun-filled sessions on 6 Aug & 3 Sept. 
Tickets required for all. Book now.

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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s Jams for Juniors comes to McClelland. Join Karen Kyriakou and MSO musicians for joyful music-making with little ones aged 0–5. Two fun-filled sessions on 6 Aug & 3 Sept. Tickets required for all. Book now. https://mcclelland.org.au/events/mso-presents-jam-for-juniors-at-mcclelland @mcclellandgallery McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery #jamsforjuniors #mso
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