Children's Week 2026: Celebrating Culture, Language and Belonging

Published on 13 October 2026

This Children's Week, we're celebrating every child's right to culture, language and belonging.

The City of Melton is home to a vibrant and diverse community, with 167 different languages spoken across our city. While each language is unique, they all share something special: the ability to connect us, help us feel welcome and celebrate who we are.

Children's Week is a national celebration that recognises the talents, skills, achievements and rights of children. This year's theme focuses on every child's right to use their own language and celebrate their culture.

Children's Week Events

We're celebrating National Children's Week with a range of free activities and events for children and families across the City of Melton.

Whether your child enjoys music, storytelling, movement, creative activities or meeting new friends, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Children's Week Family Celebration

Thursday 29 October, 10am to 12pm at Melton Community Hall

Join us for our major Children's Week celebration featuring:

• Hands-on Australian animal experiences
• African Musical Safari
• Indigenous storytelling
• Sports and movement activities
• Arts and crafts
• Interactive activities for children and families

The event brings this year's Children's Week theme to life through play, music, creativity and shared experiences that celebrate culture, language and belonging.

This is a free event and no bookings are required.

Imagination Magic: Celebrating Filipino Mask Play

Tuesday 27 October, 9:30am and 11am at Melton Community Hall

Explore the colourful MassKara Festival of the Philippines through playful storytelling, music and movement.

Bookings required.

Sing & Sign with Hey Dee Ho Educational Services

Wednesday 28 October,  10am at Plumpton Community Centre

Children aged 0-5 years can discover Auslan (Australian Sign Language) through song, dance and play in this fun and interactive session.

Bookings required.

Children's Week Disco

Friday 30 October, 4:45pm at Plumpton Community Centre

Children aged 5-11 years are invited to enjoy an exciting evening of music, lights and laughter. Dance to favourite party hits and discover music inspired by cultures from around the world.

Bookings required.

Jungle Shimmy Performance

Friday 30 October, 10.30am at Thornhill Park Children's and Community Centre

Take part in a colourful, high-energy music and dance adventure around the world. Featuring colourful props, traditional instruments, rhythmic drumming and handmade puppet theatre, Jungle Shimmy celebrates culture, creativity and self-expression through an engaging and interactive performance.

Bookings required.