Picnic & Play
Bring the family and soak up the summer vibes at Burwood Brickworks with our Picnic & Play activations! Every Saturday in February, the Urban Plaza will be filled with fun activities, live entertainment, and tasty treats for families to enjoy together.
Dates & Times
- Saturdays 7, 14, 21 & 28 February
- 3 pm – 6 pm (Picnic & Play activities)
What’s On
From 3 pm – 6pm, kids can enjoy free entertainment, hands-on craft stations, face painting, balloon making, and more, while parents and caregivers relax in the sunshine. Live music will fill the plaza, creating the perfect backdrop for a fun, family-friendly afternoon.
Little Monkey Hot Pot will also be on site each Saturday, hosting a pop-up BBQ from 4 pm – 6 pm, serving sausage sizzles and specialty rice dishes – perfect for a quick grab-and-go bite while you enjoy the activities.
Weekly Program
Saturday 7 February
- Back to School Keyrings: 3 pm – 4 pm
- Real Dinosaur Show & Meet & Greet: 4 pm – 4:30 pm
- Live Guitarist: 5 pm – 7 pm
- Little Monkey Hot Pot Pop-Up BBQ: 4 pm – 6 pm
Saturday 14 February
- Face Painting: 3 pm – 4 pm
- Balloon Making: 4 pm – 5 pm
- Musical Entertainment: 4 pm – 6 pm
- Make Your Own Sailboat: 5 pm – 6 pm
- Little Monkey Hot Pot Pop-Up BBQ: 4 pm – 6 pm
Saturday 21 February – Chinese New Year Special
- Regular Picnic & Play activities (crafts, free kids entertainment, live music)
- Special Lunar New Year themed activities
Saturday 28 February
- Coral Reef Craft: 3 pm – 4 pm
- Andy’s Antics: 4 pm – 5 pm
- Simon Guitarist: 5 pm – 7 pm
- Little Monkey Hot Pot Pop-Up BBQ: 4 pm – 6 pm
Why You’ll Love It
- Free kids’ entertainment: From crafts to magic, balloon making, and high-energy performers
- Live music: Acoustic sets and DJs to complement the relaxed atmosphere
- BBQ & tasty bites: Grab a sausage sizzle or specialty rice dish from Little Monkey Hot Pot
- Family fun: A perfect way to spend a summer Saturday together
Bring your family, your picnic rug, and your sunny smiles – we can’t wait to see you at Burwood Brickworks this February!
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