Huge Easter weekend at KidsTown

Apr 18, 2022

Cuddles: The Easter Bunny gives Jayden Cauchi, 9, a hug. Photos: Megan Fisher Photo by Megan Fisher

Four days of activities at KidsTown during the Easter long weekend have been hailed a success by organisers.

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The weather was perfect on Good Friday, Saturday and Easter Sunday for hordes of families to enjoy scavenger hunts, miniature train rides and cuddles with the Easter bunny himself.

Adventures: Charlotte Camuglia, 2, enjoys the playground at KidsTown during the Easter long weekend. Photo by Megan Fisher

While Monday saw cooler, rainy weather, some families still enjoyed the activities on offer.

KidsTown co-ordinator Emily Lange said Saturday was the busiest day and, while official numbers would not be known until after the school holidays, she estimated about 1000 people turned out to take part in the activities for the day.

Festive fun: Isabella, 9, and Oliver Schwarz, 5, with the Easter Bunny at KidsTown. Photo by Megan Fisher

In fact, it was the busiest day she had seen at KidsTown since starting in her role in 2019.

Good Friday was also busier than expected, while Sunday’s numbers were similar to those last year, Miss Lange said.

Fun: Stacy and Maddison Feltham, 6, enjoy a scavenger hunt at KidsTown. Photo by Megan Fisher

Monday was quieter due to the wet weather, but Miss Lange said it was still good to see some families brave the conditions.

“We’ve just had so much great feedback,” Miss Lange said of the whole weekend.

Choo-choo: The miniature train rides at KidsTown were immensely popular throughout the Easter weekend. Photo by Megan Fisher

“It’s great to see everyone out – that they’re getting out in the playground and getting active.”

This year’s four scavenger hunt activities, organised by Start Outdoors outdoor educator Kim Bristow, sent youngsters to different arts of the playground to find special Easter clues.