Children’s Week Picnic 2024

Tickets

Children’s Week Picnic is a popular free event run by Wyndham City Council. A pre-booked ticket is required for entry. Free tickets will be available to book from www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/childrensweekpicnic  on Monday 7 October from 9am.

If you have not pre-booked a ticket, please do not attend the event.

Ticketholders who find they can no longer attend are kindly asked to cancel their booking so we can make tickets available to others.

Please bring your tickets and have them ready to show at the event entrance.

Event Entry

Gates open at 10am. Tickets will be checked at entry gates.

Free children’s wristbands are provided prior to the event entrance and at the Information marquee. Parents or carers can write their phone number on the wristband and put around the wrist of their child. This helps us to quickly reunite you with your child should they get lost during the event. Please ensure a phone number for a parent or carer who is at the event is written on the wristband.

Please supervise your children at all times.

We are committed to making the Children’s Week Picnic an inclusive and accessible event. We are always looking to improve accessibility measures. If you have specific requirements, please reach out, and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Accessibility Information

• Accessible Parking is available  close to the event entrance for those displaying a valid permit in their vehicle window.
• Auslan interpretation will be included on the main stage.
• Accessible toilets are located at various locations – please check the event map for details. There are no toilets with a hoist or shower facilities onsite.
• Werribee Park is a large park which takes time to get around. Is approximately a 5 minute walk from the parking area to the event entrance, and a further 5 minutes from the event entrance to the main event site. A large portion of the event is held on grassed areas, with gravel paths throughout the site. The site is mostly flat and there are no stairs.
• A Sensory Space is provided at the event to provide a quiet space for people to self-regulate and assist with reducing sensory input. The space will be located in a quieter area of the event and will feature comfortable furniture and sensory tools. Please check the event map for details.
• Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Initiative – this event supports this initiative. Trained staff members will be wearing a Sunflower Badge. Wyndham Residents can pick up one free Sunflower product from anyWyndham City Council Library.
  
  

• Social Story - The Social Story helps people to prepare for what to expect when attending this event. There will also be some printed copies available to collect from the Sensory Space.
  Download the Children's Week Picnic Social Story
• Event Staff are identified by wearing pink high-visibility vests. If you need assistance or require further information, please see a member of our team.
• The Information marquee is located on the central lawn where staff can provide more information and assistance. Please check the event map for details.

If you have specific requirements or would like to speak to a member of our team about your accessibility at this event, please contact Jemma Redmond on 03 8734 0267.

Childrens Week Picnic is held in the Werribee Park Precinct located at K Road, Werribee South.

Werribee Park is 35 km west of Melbourne city.

Parking

There is free parking on site and traffic management will be in place. Please follow all road and traffic detours and be respectful of instructions provided to ensure you safely arrive and exit the event. We appreciate your patience and suggest that you allow extra time to get to and from the event.

 Accessible Parking

Accessible car parking will be available on site to those displaying a valid permit.

Free Event Shuttle bus

The event shuttle bus will be running direct to the event from Werribee Train Station located at Comben Drive drop off and pick up zone. It is recommended to utilise the free event shuttle rather than PTV buses to get to the event due to drop off location.

Buses will depart hourly from Comben Drive (Werribee Train Station) and Werribee Park (Event).

• Shuttle Bus Pick up from Comben Drive, Werribee
• Shuttle Bus Pick up at Event Site (Werribee Park)

Public Transport

It is not recommended to utilise the 439 PTV bus service to get to the event as they will not be stopping on K Road or Main Drive during event timings.

If you are arriving by train at Werribee Train Station, there is a free event shuttle bus departing hourly to take you to the event, located on Comben Drive.

For more details and to plan your journey, visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au

Event Times

The event begins at 10am and runs until 4pm. We suggest you allow 3-4hrs to enjoy the event, but you could easily spend all day!

Activities

The event and all the activities are free! The only things you may need to pay for are food if you want to purchase anything or retail goods from market stalls.

A range of local businesses will be providing free activities and promoting their services. A range of Wyndham City Council services will also be hosting stalls at the event – it’s a great opportunity to meet council officers and find out more about community projects and services within Wyndham.

The event is aimed at children aged 0-12 years old. There will be a huge range of interactive activities with a focus on education and learning. The event provides a great opportunity for children to explore new experiences.

Stage Program & Activity Times

A downloadable program is available for this event. We encourage you to check it out before the event and use it to help you find activities when you’re there. 

Download: Event Program

You are welcome to pack a picnic to BYO food and non-alcoholic drinks. There will also be a variety of delicious food trucks providing various sweet, savoury and drinks (including dietary and children’s options) for purchase onsite.

Cashless payments are recommended wherever possible, however please be aware there is NO ATM onsite.

Toilets

All gender toilets including accessible toilets will be in various locations throughout the event site.

Baby feeding and nappy changing

Facilities will be located within the Australian Breastfeeding Association marquee, and we have introduced this year, two fitted out Parent Pods for privacy when changing and feeding.

Accessible toilets also be equipped with change tables. Hand Wash Stations are available.

Water

A water fountain is available onsite with water bubblers and taps for filling up bottles. We recommend that you bring your own water bottle.

Seating

There is limited seating at the event. You are welcome to bring your own picnic chairs and rugs. For safety reasons, shelter structures such as shade umbrellas and marquees are not permitted.

Pets 

With the exception of assistance dogs, pets and animals are not permitted to be brought to Werribee Park.

Please come prepared for all weather including bringing an umbrella and wearing appropriate clothing. We recommend you bring a hat, water bottle, sunscreen, picnic rug, umbrella and jacket.

Sunscreen will be available at the event entrance and Information marquee located on the central lawn.

Live streaming or broadcasting of this event is not permitted. Commercial photography is not permitted without prior permission from Wyndham City Council.  Filming/photography and other media requests can be directed to media@wyndham.vic.gov.au

A Council photographer will be taking some happy snaps on the day! We’ll share these on our social media and websites. If don’t want your photo taken, just let our photographer and event staff know on the day!

You can share your own photos of the day to our Facebook or Instagram!

Tag us at #childrensweekpicnic

If you have any further questions, please contact us at events@wyndham.vic.gov.au