# Event Details - **Event Name**: Foodie Fun Play! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Foodie Fun Play! is a hands-on science show with a tasty twist! Kids learn about fruits & veggies through play, stories & balloon fun.About this EventTheo Notaras Multicultural Centre is now sold out. Check out our other two venues for a chance to join the fun:https://foodiefunplay-2026-mura-lanyon.eventbrite.com.au/https://foodiefunplay-2026-denman-village.eventbrite.com.au?????Foodie Fun Play!Can you play with fruits and vegetables? Absolutely!Foodie Fun Play! is a hands-on science adventure designed to help young children explore fruits and vegetables through fun, creative play. Perfect for curious little eaters aged 3 to 8, this unique event blends storytelling, science, and sensory experiences to make healthy foods exciting.The fun begins with a lively 30-minute science storytelling show where kids learn about different fruits and veggies, what makes them good for our bodies, and why eating the rainbow helps us feel strong, fast, and full of energy.Then it’s time to play!?Balloon Fruit & Veggie StationMeet silly balloon sculptures of fruits and vegetables, and create your own “veggie friends” with goofy eyes and cheeky smiles to take home and play!?Tasting TableExplore fresh produce through smell, touch, and taste in a relaxed, no-pressure space, prepared by Accredited Practising Dietitians from Nutrition Australia ACT.Co-designed with a University of Canberra nutrition academic and informed by fussy eating research, Foodie Fun Play! is the first of its kind to bring nutrition science together with the joy of balloon art.Hosted by Dr Chloe Lim – a life scientist, Canberra's best balloon artist from Giggly Wiggly Balloons, and top 5 finalist on Channel 7’s – this event is as educational as it is entertaining.Parents are invited to complete a short survey to help us understand how play encourages trying new foods.? Come join us for a deliciously fun journey where science meets vegetables to become new best friends!This event is recommended for pre-schoolers, primary school children, and their parents/carers. Younger children are welcome. Adult supervision is required at all times.?EVENT DETAILSDate: Saturday, 15 August 2026Time:Session 1 → 11.00 AM - 12.00 PMSession 2 → 2.00 PM - 3.00 PM (Auslan interpreted show by DeafConnect)Venue: Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre, Level 2, North Building, 180 London Circuit, Canberra ACT 2601, AustraliaReminder: Please register for every person attending to ensure there is enough seating. To give everyone a fair go, please book only one session per family.Kindly arrive 15 minutes early to register and find seating.? Limited spots available so register now!For more information, contact Chloe at chloe@twistyfic.com.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------This Inspiring Australia initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week. This FREE event is in partnership with Initiatives for Women in Need and in collaboration with University of Canberra and Nutrition Australia. This is supported in-kind by ACT Playgroup and is brought to you by . https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/733e24c0-9554-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1200-h309-dce8a808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/735e08d0-9554-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1200-h309-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/73707f60-9554-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1200-h309-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/7387b0e0-9554-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1200-h309-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/73996420-9554-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1200-h309-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canberra/foodie-fun-play/100001989290885589 - **Event Categories**: science-fair, art, kids, storytelling, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 3 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: under_14_with_guardian - Duration: 4 hours - Location: The Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Canberra - **state**: CT - **country**: Australia - **location**: The Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre - **lat**: -35.2808263 - **long**: 149.130926 - **full address**: The Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre, 180 London Circuit, Canberra, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Foodie Fun Play! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f6e57bda6acaf1f2a8452d244da7192eae05a5f1f2d5d148e1d006b72de39021-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1779463265 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Foodie Fun Play! being held? - **A:** Foodie Fun Play! takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm at The Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre, 180 London Circuit, Canberra, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Foodie Fun Play!? - **A:** Foodie Fun Play! is organized by Twisty Science. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Foodie Fun Play! is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Canberra, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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