Darling Square Moon Festival
Darling Square Moon Festival
27
Sep
12
Oct
Past Event

Darling Square Moon Festival

When

27 Sep - 10 Oct
 

Where

Darling Square
35 Tumbalong Boulevard
Haymarket

Get directions
Precinct
Price

FREE

Map, showing Darling Square Moon Festival

Celebrate the Moon Festival at Darling Square with a large-scale vibrant lanterns’ installation, illuminated lion dancers, free kids’ activities and delicious eats!

From Saturday 27 September to Sunday 12 October, join us in celebrating Moon Festival with glowing lantern displays, live entertainment, delicious eats and free family friendly activities. Watch the incredible LED lion dancing, get hands-on in the clay mooncake workshop, join the scavenger hunt and more! 

Feast at over 50 restaurants offering cuisines from across the globe. Explore exclusive festival offers, specials menus and treat yourself to decadent mooncakes at XOPP by Golden Century and Lilong by Taste of Shanghai.
 
The Moon Festival, also known as Mid-Autumn Festival, is a cherished tradition across Asia. The festival celebrates the Autumn harvest and originates from the ancient Chinese practice of moon worshipping to express gratitude and encourage a fruitful harvest in the coming year. The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time to reunite with family and friends, honour the full harvest moon and enjoy mooncakes.
 

What's On

Illuminated lanterns installation
Stroll through the vibrant lantern installation illuminating Darling Square every night from 27 September to 12 October.
Free illuminated lantern giveaway
Spend $30 or more at any Darling Square retailer on weekdays and receive a free illuminated lantern. To redeem, visit Lillianna Gifts and show your receipt to the staff to claim your free illuminated lantern. This offer is available on Mon 29 Sep to Fri 3 Oct and Mon 6 Oct to Fri 10 Oct. T&Cs apply.
LED lion dancing
Witness the mesmerising LED lion dancing that will light up the night with energy and tradition on Saturday 27 September, 4 October and 11 October at 6:30pm.
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Clay mooncake making workshop
Let the kids get creative as they mould and decorate a clay mooncake masterpiece to take home. This workshop runs on 27 September, 28 September, 4 October and 5 October 12pm to 3pm. Note: The mooncakes are not edible and made using air drying clay. Limited quantities per day. 
Scavenger hunt
Celebrate the Moon Festival with a fun filled scavenger hunt for the whole family. Explore Darling Square, find the clues and enjoy a sweet treat at the finish line. This scavenger hunt runs on Monday 6 October to Friday 10 October 12pm to 3pm.

How to participate:
1.    Pick up a map from the Hunt Station located in front of The Exchange Building.
2.    Find the clues at the designated locations on the map.
3.    Use the clues to complete the worksheet.
4.    Return to the Hunt Station with the completed worksheet to collect your sweet prize.
Fan painting workshop
Join in on the hands-on workshop and paint and decorate your own fan to take home on Saturday 11 October and Sunday 12 October 12pm to 3pm. Perfect for all ages and the perfect DIY souvenir. 
Live music
Enjoy live music by talented singers as you dine and explore Darling Square on Saturdays and Sundays from 6pm to 9pm. 
Moon Festival Specials
Enjoy exclusive offers at these delicious eats!
XOPP by Golden Century mooncakes
XOPP by Golden Century are redefining tradition with their modern mooncake collection. Handcrafted with a cookie-like crust and indulgent salted egg custard or sweet red bean and lily bulb fillings, it’s perfect for gifting loved ones this Moon Festival.
Lilong by Taste of Shanghai
Lilong by Taste of Shanghai presents an exclusive collection of house-made puff pastry mooncakes. With decadent fillings from sweet to savoury like red bean paste, mochi with purple sweet potato, pork and radish with ham and dried shrimp, it’s perfect for sharing with family and gifting. 
15cenchi
15cenchi’s are bringing back their popular Salted Egg Mochi Moon Cheesecake inspired by traditional mooncakes. Available during Moon Festival while stocks last.
Gelato Messina
Indulge in Gelato Messina’s mooncake special, "Over the Moon" available from 27 September to 12 October (or while stocks last). The limited edition gelato flavour is made with red dates, caramel, lava custard and mooncake crumbs. 
Auvers Dining
Auvers Dinings are serving their Seafood Tower for only $88 every Wednesday and Thursday from 5pm – 7pm. Includes XO seafood boil - crabs, pipis, mussels, octopus, cold plate yuzu oysters, boiled prawns, salmon, scallops and marie rose sauce. This offer is not valid with other promotions and available dine-in only.  

Plus - 
Auvers Dining - Kids eat free
Auvers Dining are offering Kids Eat Free every Sunday all day. Order a main dish and redeem a free kid’s happy meal. Includes fish and chips, nuggets and chips, scrambled eggs on toast and a free drink (apple juice, orange juice or babyccino).  
789 Korean BBQ
789 Korean BBQ are offering complimentary serving on chicken thighs when you spend $150 or more during Moon Festival. 
Hello Auntie
Hello Auntie have curated special banquet menus designed for sharing. Gather your family and friends for a delicious Vietnamese banquet featuring bold and flavourful dishes.

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