A Day of Play - Free, fun family day out at State Library

On June 10, Victorian families are invited to State Library Victoria for a free, hands-on event to celebrate the International Day of Play.

A Day of Play: Shaping Their Start in Victoria runs from 10am to 2.30pm on 10 June. Qualified early childhood educators will lead interactive play experiences at one of Melbourne's most iconic cultural spaces.

The event celebrates Victoria's Free Kinder program, which gives children access to two years of Free Kinder. At kinder, children learn through play and enjoy the benefits of early childhood education.

On the day activities will see families discover how play helps shape the start of a child's life, building important skills like communication, creativity, confidence, problem-solving, coordination and social connection.

Drop in for five minutes or stay for the day. This free, all-day experience has been designed so that families can turn up and play.

EVENT DETAILS
WHEN: Wednesday 10 June 2026, at 10:00am to 2:30pm
WHERE: State Library Victoria, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne
COST: Free. Registrations encouraged via Humanitix, walk-ins welcome.

WHAT'S ON
Designed as a free, all-day drop-in experience, families and children can explore a range of play-based activities together and discover how everyday moments of play support children's learning and development.

Play Mural Station: Children can add their own drawing, question or idea to a growing collaborative mural, creating a colourful celebration of creativity and play.
Create Station: Children and adults can experiment with creating shapes and structures with an array of materials
Parachute Station: Educator-led activities using a colourful parachute will encourage movement, coordination, turn-taking and teamwork.
Little Scientists Investigation Table: Children can explore materials using magnifying glasses encouraging observation and early problem-solving.

ABOUT FREE KINDER
Victorian children can access two years of Free Kinder, as part of the Victorian Government's Best Start, Best Life reforms. Children can attend a free Kinder program at sessional kindergarten or long day care.

Early childhood teachers and educators are trained professionals delivering structured education programs that shape lifelong learning outcomes.

Families, educators and services can learn more about Free Kinder and Victoria's Best Start, Best Life reforms by visiting the Victorian Government education website.

ABOUT KINDER AND PLAY
At kindergarten, qualified early childhood teachers and educators use play-based learning to help children build the skills they carry into life, from language, confidence and creativity to social connection, early literacy and numeracy, problem-solving and emotional regulation.

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