Imagination Station at Pier St Underpass
Imagination Station at Pier St Underpass
02
Oct
05
Oct
Past Event

Imagination Station at Pier St Underpass

When
Thu 2 Oct – Sun 5 Oct
10.30am – 2.30pm
 
Where

Pier Street Underpass
Darling Habour

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Price

FREE

Map, showing Imagination Station at Pier St Underpass

Unleash your creativity these spring school holidays at Pier St Underpass, where FREE workshops and endless fun ignite the imagination!

School’s out, and imagination is in full bloom at Pier St Underpass!

These spring school holidays, step into a vibrant world where imagination takes centre stage and creativity knows no bounds. It's a season to dream big, build boldly, and let your inner adventurer shine. Expect a space-themed twist across Darling Harbour: think rocket making, cosmic painting and astronaut fun.

Don't miss 4 days of FREE interactive workshops, craft stations, the return of Russ the Bus and an epic space-themed art cube creation.

Craft Space Station

Blast off into creativity at the Craft Space Station! Kids can let their imaginations soar as they design their very own spaceship, decorate an astronaut mask, build a rocket, and more. This free-flowing activity runs all day – simply head to the Craft Space Station area, choose your items, and start creating your cosmic masterpiece. Whether you’re a budding astronaut or an intergalactic engineer, there’s no limit to where your creativity can take you!
  • Thu - Sun
  • 10.30am – 2.30pm
  • Suitable for ages 4-8
What you'll make each day:
  • Thursday: Build your own spaceship
  • Friday: Astronaut Mask
  • Saturday: Make your own rocket
  • Sunday: Alien Finger Puppets
Can’t get into the Craft Space Station? Head over to our colouring area and let your imagination run free.

Russ the Story Bus

Climb aboard Russ the Story Bus – the travelling library from the Sydney Writers’ Festival! Step inside this bright and welcoming bus, where shelves are lined with books just waiting to be explored. Kids can snuggle in and read or join our special Story Time sessions featuring authors and illustrators who bring tales to life through reading and live storytelling. From magical adventures to laugh-out-loud moments, every visit to Russ the Story Bus is a journey into the wonderful world of books.
  • Thu - Sun
  • 10.30am – 2.30pm

Art Cube Creations

Grab a brush, choose your colours, and help bring the illustrations to life. Get ready to bring your creativity to life at Darling Harbour's art cube adventure. Renowned illustrator James Gulliver Hancock has taken his magic to blank art cubes, transforming them into lively space-themed canvases.

  • Thu - Sun
  • 10.30am – 2.30pm
  • Suitable for ages 8-15

SMiZE & DREAM giveaway

Psst... the first 100 attendees each day get a FREE scoop of ice cream from Darling Harbour's newest ice cream shop, SMiZE & DREAM. Be sure to get here early!

Accessibility

Darling Harbour aims to deliver an inclusive and accessible spring school holiday experience:
  • Easy navigation: Pier Street Underpass is a flat surface with accessible pathways from all entry points to Darling Harbour.
  • Accessible toilets: Find conveniently located accessible toilets about 50 metres from the activation space, located directly behind at Pier Street Underpass and next to Pumphouse.
  • Stable footing: Pier Street Underpass is a paved surface. Some flat rugs will be placed inside activation areas.
  • Helpful staff: Look for the Darling Harbour Team in their NSW Government NSW logo shirts - they're here to assist.
  • Sensory-friendly activities: Enjoy sensory friendly craft activities of building spaceships, rockets and alien finger puppets. Passive activities such as colouring and Giant Jenga will also be available.