Re:Build - Families Festival
Description
Join us for a special Families Re:Build weekend!! A hands-on adventure where children and adults work side by side to design, build, explore and play together.
Across the weekend, families can book into one of six 2-hour sessions, each offering access to tools, timber, rope, loose parts and recycled materials to create imaginative structures and collaborative projects. From cubbies and obstacle courses to swings, shops and entirely new inventions, this is a space where creativity and connection take the lead.
Inspired by adventure playgrounds and self-build play spaces, Families Re:Build is about much more than construction. It’s about creating opportunities for families to slow down, work together, problem-solve, take manageable risks and experience the joy of open-ended play.
Our facilitators will guide safe tool use, including power tools, and support families in bringing their ideas to life, while still allowing space for experimentation, curiosity and child-led creativity. The focus is not on building something perfect, it’s about the process of making, adapting, collaborating and discovering together and most importantly allowing some time to play!
Whether you are building a fort, creating a tiny village, testing ideas with tools for the first time or simply enjoying unstructured outdoor play together, Families Re:Build offers a rare chance to reconnect through shared adventure.
Event Details
Dates: Saturday 13 June & Sunday 14 June
Session Length: 2-hour sessions
Sessions Available: 6 sessions across the weekend
Who: Families with children of all ages (tickets required for children aged 4+)
Ticket Options
Single Child Ticket - $20
Entry for 1 child (ages 4+) to one 2-hour session.Family Ticket - $35
Includes up to 3 children from the same family for one 2-hour session.
What to Expect
Real tools and supervised construction opportunities
Loose parts, timber and recycled materials
Creative and imaginative play
Collaborative family projects
Outdoor exploration and problem-solving
Facilitator support throughout each session
What to Bring
Closed-in shoes
Sun protection and water bottle
Clothes suitable for getting dirty and building
A Raincoat if rain is on the forecast
A snack or two or even a picnic, building is hungry work
A willingness to get creative and hands-on
Parking is limited but the event is not far from the train station so we recommend using public transport.
Want to know what to expect?
Read this blog from the Darlington Arts Festival
https://educatedbynature.com/communities/from-inspiration-to-action-a-pallet-village-grows-at-the-darlington-arts-festival/
FAQs
- What is Families Re:Build?
Families Re:Build is a hands-on adventure play experience where families work together to build, create, experiment and play using tools, timber, loose parts and recycled materials in an open-ended outdoor environment.
- What age is this suitable for?
The event is designed for children aged 4+ with active caregiver supervision and participation. Children under 4 are more than welcome but do not need a ticket.
- Do adults need a ticket?
No.
Tickets are for children only. Adults attend and participate alongside children at no extra cost.
- What does the Family Ticket include?
The Family Ticket includes entry for up to 3 children from the same family into one 2-hour session.
- Can I book multiple sessions?
Absolutely. Families are welcome to book into multiple sessions across the weekend if spaces are available.
- What kinds of activities will there be?
Families will have access to:
Tools and construction materials
Loose parts and recycled resources
Building and creative play opportunities
Nature-based and imaginative play
Collaborative projects and open-ended exploration
Every session will look a little different depending on what participants create together.
- Are tools provided?
Yes. All tools and materials are provided, and facilitators will support safe tool use throughout the sessions.
- Is this supervised?
Educated by Nature facilitators will supervise the space and support safe engagement, however children remain the responsibility of their caregivers at all times.
- What happens if it rains?
Sessions will go ahead in most weather conditions. In the case of severe weather, participants will be contacted regarding any changes or cancellations.
- Can younger siblings attend?
Younger siblings are welcome with close adult supervision, however activities are primarily designed for children aged 4+.
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