Family-friendly ideas
The Armidale region is full to the brim with family-friendly events – check out some fun activities below or view the What’s On listing.
An all indoors, heated and fun space where you can enjoy ten pin bowling, roller skating and kidsworld indoor play centre with climbing gyms, ball pits and slides. Open Tuesday-Sunday from 10am.
Located on the campus of the University of New England, this free museum will delight kids with its range of objects from the UNE zoological, botanical and geological collections. Open Mon – Fri 9.30am-4.30pm.
The Alternate Root Airport Café
Looking for a café with a safe kids play area? Kids will love climbing over the 14 metre long wooden “Raft” sculpture, and watching the planes on the tarmac, while parents enjoy the delicious food and drink available.
Relax and enjoy a hot coffee while the kids have the time of their lives in the cubby house!
Take a picnic lunch & relax in the grounds of the heritage-listed Central Park. Wander about the cool climate conifers, cedars, Bunya pines, European elms and other mature exotic trees.
Families will love the children’s playground, aquatic gardens, waterfall and footbridge, with a look-out, toilet block and picnic shelter and BBQ area.
An idyllic location for picnicking and BBQs. Kids will love the new children’s playground, jetty and walking tracks. There’s also a boat ramp for canoes and kayaks and free camping.
A free, fun and friendly weekly 5km community event for all ages. Held every Saturday at SportUNE at 8am.
Mother of Ducks Lagoon Nature Reserve
Located in Guyra, 37km north of Armidale, the Nature Reserve is a rare breeding place for several freshwater wetland bird species and a resting place for numerous migratory birds. Visit the observation platform for scenic views of this rare montane wetland.
Regular activities include Lego Club, Storytime for preschoolers, teen book club and school holiday activities. Open Monday-Saturday.
The New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) is a leading cultural and arts tourism destination with free entry and children’s activities, with a museum café. Open 10am-4pm Tuesday – Sunday.
