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.

Each Saturday, the Urban Plaza will be home to a range of tasty grab-and-go options. Little Monkey Hot Pot will be hosting a pop-up BBQ from 4 pm – 6 pm, serving mini hot dogs and specialty rice dishes.

Hong Kong Central will also be popping up with classic Hong Kong-style street food, while Ichiro will be serving refreshing Japanese green matcha gelato – perfect for enjoying in the afternoon sun.

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
• Pop Up Street Food from Little Monkey Hot Pot, Hong Kong Central and Ichiro: 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
• Pop Up Street Food from Little Monkey Hot Pot, Hong Kong Central and Ichiro: 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
• Pop Up Street Food from Little Monkey Hot Pot, Hong Kong Central and Ichiro: 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!