Children’s Weeks

September 23 - 26 & September 30 - October 4

Come and play!

We have an awesome line up of family fun, including Live shows; Sesame Street - Elmo and Friends Week One of the holidays and Week Two, Peppa Pig comes to visit. We have our Fairy with intriguing tales in our Fairy Garden. You can touch and learn about Australian wildlife from Black Snake Productions. Free Dance Workshops. There are a variety of craft workshops on offer for a small fee. Children can test out their powers of observation on our Treasure Hunt, or participate in some fun Dutch and garden games, ride on our Tulip Train, indulge in traditional Dutch foods and other treats, see market stalls, visit our clog shop, and of course be amongst the sensational tulips. Oh, don't forget, there are plenty of photo opportunities! See our everyday page for more details.

Week One Program

2024

Sesame Street – Elmo and Friends

Come and join in the fun when Sesame Street - Elmo and Friends take a visit down under. Fans will be delighted to sing and dance with some of the stars from Sesame Street and lend a helping hand with a problem that needs solving.

10:30am - Full Circle Drumming Workshop
11:00am - Black Snake Productions educational and interactive talks
11:00am - Hoop Sparks Workshop
11:15am - Tulip Fairy Story Telling
11:30am - Sesame Street - Elmo and Friends
12:00pm - Black Snake Productions educational and interactive talks
12:30pm - Sesame Street - Elmo and Friends
12:30pm - Tulip Fairy Story Telling
1:00pm - Full Circle Drumming Workshop
1:15pm - Black Snake Productions educational and interactive talks
1:45pm - Tulip Fairy Story Telling
2:00pm - Sesame Street - Elmo and Friends
2:00pm - Hoop Sparks Workshop
2:30pm - Black Snake Productions educational and interactive talks
3:00pm - Tulip Fairy Story

Keep an eye on social media for any changes, we will also update this site as required.

All day: Black Snake’s reptiles display, Dutch Findlay Fairground Organ, Fairy Garden, Treasure Hunt, Dutch Games, Garden Games, Obstacle Course, Sand Play, Craft activities*, Tractor Ride*, Face Painting* and more.

*Small fee applies

Week Two Program

2024

Peppa Pig Live Show

Join Peppa Pig as she plays games, dresses up and enjoys a day out! Peppa’s adventures are always happy, filled with loud snorts of laughter and end with her favourite thing – jumping in muddy puddles!

10:30am - Drumming Workshop
11:00am - Black Snake Productions educational and interactive talks
11:00am - For the Love of Dancing Workshop
11:15am - Tulip Fairy Story Telling in the Fairy Garden
11:30am - Peppa Pig Live Stage Show
12:00pm - Black Snake Productions educational and interactive talks
12:30pm - Tulip Fairy Story Telling in the Fairy Garden
12:30pm - Peppa Pig Live Stage Show
1:00pm - Drumming Workshop
1:15pm - Black Snake Productions educational and interactive talks
1:45pm - Tulip Fairy Story Telling in the Fairy Garden
1:30pm - Becky Bubble show and workshop
2:00pm - Peppa Pig Live Stage Show
2:00pm - For the Love of Dancing Workshop
2:30pm - Black Snake Productions educational and interactive talks
3:00pm - Tulip Fairy Story Telling in the Fairy Garden

Keep an eye on social media for any changes, we will also update this site as required.

All day: Black Snake’s wildlife display, Dutch Findlay Fairground Organ, Fairy Garden, Treasure Hunt, Dutch Games, Garden Games, Obstacle Course, Sand Play, Craft activities*, Tractor Ride*, Face Painting* and more.

*Small fee applies

Headline Shows

Sesame Street - Elmo and Friends - Come and join in the fun when Sesame Street - Elmo and Friends take a visit down under. Fans will be delighted to sing and dance with some of the stars from Sesame Street and lend a helping hand with a problem that needs solving.

Peppa Pig - Join Peppa Pig as she plays games, dresses up and enjoys a day out! Peppa’s adventures are always happy, filled with loud snorts of laughter and end with her favourite thing – jumping in muddy puddles! (FREE)

Interactive Australian Wildlife Show - Exciting and educational wildlife shows where visitors can interact with crocodiles, lizards, owls, pythons, marsupials and more. Along with their mobile zoo display and trained and caring staff, Black Snake Productions will amaze and inform. (FREE)

Fun Activites

Drumming Workshops - Come and immerse yourself in a drumming workshop for all ages. It is a lot of fun. (FREE)

Black Snake Reptile Zoo - interact with crocodiles, lizards and more under the supervision of the trained and caring staff. They are here all day, with short breaks to rest and rotate the animals. (FREE)

Fairy Story Telling - An inspiring children’s story teller. Her terrific imagination and sense of fun makes for magical children’s entertainment. (FREE)

Hoop Sparx - Get funky with this hula hoop, dancing ribbon and poi interactive performance. Have great fun and learn some new life skills. Two one hour sessions (Noon & 2pm Week One) (FREE)

For the Love of Dancing - Get ready to move and groove with this fun interractive workshop that incorporates ribbons, bubbles and musical games. (Noon & 2pm Week Two) (FREE)

Face Painting - Sensational local artists will transform you into a superhero, tiger, fairy princess and more! The Artistic Dragonfly and her team are the best there is, a beautiful way to add to your memories of the day. $15pp

Craft Workshops - Create a lasting memory of your visit that you can take home. Hands on activities involving the childhood favourites of painting, sticking and drawing ... and you don’t have to clean up the mess! Craft activities range between $6-$15.

Tulip Tractor Ride - Visitors can take a tour of the fields in our novel mobile. $5 per person or $15 for a family of 4.

More fun to be had!

Of course there are the millions of spring flowers on show, to wander through and enjoy. We have a large sand play area to muck about in. Our obstacle course is there to challenge young and old. You could try your hand at Sjoelenbak, the traditional Dutch game of skill and a little bit of luck. Relax in the sunshine with a picnic and some lawn games. Visit the fairy garden and discover some magic. Our Treasure Hunt is there to challenge, can you find the Flower Fairies to win your prize?! Check out the worlds biggest clog, and climb inside for a pic. Enjoy your time and make some memories.