The Mayor's Party in the Park - Activities & Market Stalls

There will be heaps of free activities for the whole family to enjoy at The Mayor's Party in the Park. From face painting, an animal farm, canoeing and more, this is a fun filled family day out not to be missed! Keep your eyes peeled for roving entertainment, you never know what might pop up!

Check out some of the fun activities and market stalls below.

ACTIVITIES 

AFL
Come down and try Auskick at Cruden Farm! AFL staff will be on hand to teach you all the skills and play some mini games. You can also learn all the information you need to find a local club in 2023.

Ambulance Victoria 
Come and visit Ambulance Victoria and meet real life Paramedics, learn CPR and check out a real working ambulance! 

Amusements 
Calling all kids - and the young at heart! Check out the free amusements on site and experience exciting twists and turns and plenty of family fun!

Chair O Plane – Suitable for kids 4 to 10 years

Turbo Tubs – Suitable for all ages

Animal Farm
Come and say hi to one of our furry friends in the interactive petting zoo. There will be plenty of little critters wanting to meet you and have a cuddle!

Becky Bubbles
Becky Bubble invites audiences of all ages to step out of their bubble and immerse themselves in a wonderful world of swirling rainbow colours as Becky Bubbles creates the largest bubbles imagin-a-bubble and teaches you how to make your very own GIANT bubbles! Guaranteed to entertain and delight, check out the schedule below. You don’t want to miss this unforget-a-bubble act!

Costco
Speak to anyone who is a member of Costco and they’ll tell you how much they LOVE it.
BUT did you know – they don’t just sell the big brand groceries, appliances, hardware, furniture (and basically everything else you can think of) at MUCH lower prices, they also have an optical centre, hearing aid centre, fuel station, tyres, and even a food court if you need your own refuelling!
AND, the Moorabbin Costco warehouse is only a short drive away, with business and gold star memberships available.  Curious to know more? Make sure you check out the Costco marquee to find out what they can offer you.

Country Fire Bridage
Come and say g'day to your friendly CFA team members, learn about Fire Safety and get up close to a fire truck! 

CPR Lab 
CPR Lab is an exciting way to help people learn and better their CPR skills under 10 minutes, for free.

Cricket Victoria 
Come visit the Melbourne Stars Truck, with music and videos of Melbourne Stars Games you can watch highlights of your favourite players from the BBL & WBBL action. Melbourne Stars staff will be on hand with some fun giveaways for all ages and entertaining come and try cricket activities for all.

Cruden Farm - inner garden tours 
Join Mayor Conroy for this exciting family-friendly event, which will be a celebration for our community. There will be heaps of free activities for the kids, educational information for parents, music, magic and laughter for everyone. Entry to the Inner Garden will be $5 per adult (half price). Children's admission is free. The inner garden will provide quiet relief from the excitement of the main "party", with visitors able to admire the formal plantings and enjoy the tranquillity of the ornamental lake against the backdrop of the historic homestead. It's the perfect excuse to pack a picnic or enjoy food from the on-site stalls.
Come and say hello and support an incredible community partnership. We look forward to seeing you there! 

Face Painting
Get excited… because we have Stardust Fairies joining us for free face painting! Faery Emma and her friends are so fairy excited to see you they can hardly keep their fairy rainbow feet on the ground.

Festive Tribe
Our friends from Festive Tribe will be bringing some great, interactive playscapes and programs for all to enjoy, including Riverscape, Mo- Scape and Art CuBed. Engaging gross motor skills with imagination children can stack, balance, build, climb on, rework and reinvent the landscape. Make patterns and pictures with the bright acrylic tiles, use your fine motor skills and collaborate! Kids of all ages will enjoy this open-ended play.

Frankston and District Netball Association
Head to the Frankston and District stall to try your hand at some netball skill activities! 

Frankston City Council - Community Safety
Guess the number of treats in the jar to win a prize.  Dog waste bags and informative friendly chat about Animal Management.

Frankston City Council - Family Health Support Services 
Meet Council's early years team where children can pariticpate in drawing, sendory and active play. Ask the team about Council's maternal and child health immunisation programs, parent education, as well as how you can join a playgroup and register for kingergarten. 

Frankston City Council - Climate and Sustainability
Come and visit Council's Climate and Sustainability team to learn about Council's newly adopted Climate Change Strategy 2023-2030 and for a sneak peak at some new climate action community tools. 

Frankston City Libraries
Come visit the team from Frankston City Libraries, with badge making, story times and fun photo opportunities there is plenty to keep you entertained. If that’s not enough keep an eye out for the team taking to the stage for a special book reading for all to enjoy.

Frankston Peninsula Multiple Births Association 
Come and purchase Sweet treats and drinks with funds raised going to the Frankston Peninsula Multiple Birth Association.

Frankston Visitor Information Centre
The Discover Frankston Caddy will be selling I Love Frankston merchandise, when you sign up to Discover Frankston you can spin the prize wheel for your chance to win a prize.

General Public & Funtopia
General Public
General Public Melbourne is headed to The Mayor’s Party in the Park and giving you the chance to spin the prize wheel and win yourself some fantastic prizes! But that's not all - General Public has everything you need for a good time under one stylish roof! Groovy tunes, sleek ten-pin bowling lanes, and the best digital arcade games in Melbourne are all on offer. It's the perfect spot for friends and family to have a blast!

Funtopia/Messy Studio:
Let your little one discover their inner Picasso with Funtopia's pop-up Messy Studio! Give them the opportunity to unleash their creativity and imagination through messy play. Funtopia's Messy Studio offers a range of sensory stations that are fun, safe and oh-so messy! Messy play provides numerous learning and developmental advantages, so stop by and speak with the welcoming staff to discover more.

Paul Sadler Swimland 
Come down for some fun tattoos and colouring in sheets and go in the draw to win some free lessons. Look out for our mascot Swordy and say hello! 

Peninsula Community Legal Centre
Come and say hi to the team and obtain some information on free legal services and legal topics of interest to the community. Free legal health checks will also be offered. 

People's Playhouse
Community BBQ, sausage in bread and a range of cold drinks. All proceeds go to the People’s Playhouse Theatre Inc.

Roving Performers
Our talented friends at Stilt Divas like to get tall and strut their stuff! Certain to get the party started, make sure you say hello to the crew – with your cameras ready!

Scouts Victoria
Scouts Victoria have plenty of activities to keep you entertained for hours! With canoeing in the picturesque lake, rock climbing and more there really is something for everyone. Don’t forget to grab a children’s ID wristband to pop on your little one so you can be reunited if you get separated onsite. Scouts Victoria will have a marquee at the entrance to the event for your convenience.

Strike Bowling
Have a go at ten pin bowling or try your hand at giant Jenga, you never know you might be in the chance for some great prizes!

Strong Sisters
Come and try a variety of sports and activities at the Strong Sisters Sportsfest. Open to all, with a focus on creating a pathway for women and girls to ongoing participation in local activities. 

MARKET STALLS

Balls for your Mind - Unique handmade juggling products.

Corkies Creations - Gourmet Cupcakes, cupcake decorating and brownies.

Erika Beanie Kid Haven - Australian Plush Beanie Kid bears in 21cm and 40cm. Fairy wings, tiara and wand sets.

Rhythm Unites - Cultural musical instruments for children. Rhythm Unites will also be running some drumming demonstrations and free mini workshops for kids.

Sanderrific - Sand activity making decorative sand bottles or necklace bottles.