Children’s arts festival · Adelaide and South Australia · 12–22 May 2027; check school/family programmes and bookings.

Science talks and hands-on discovery · Brisbane, QLD · school education programme: 17–19 March 2027; other dates and ages vary.

Cosplay, gaming and pop-culture festival · Kingston, TAS · the 31 January 2026 edition has ended; check organiser updates for the next event.

Cosplay, art, tabletop and gaming · Casuarina Library, Darwin, NT · 16 January 2027; recommended for ages 15–25.

Furry fandom and costuming convention · Melbourne, VIC · 19–21 February 2027; under-18s must remain with a parent or legal guardian throughout.

Anime, manga, gaming and cosplay convention · Melbourne, VIC and Sydney, NSW · check the selected city’s dates, programme and age conditions.

Art, costumes, history and performances · Portland, NSW · the 2026 edition has ended; check the organiser for the next edition’s dates and programme.

Pop-culture, comics, gaming and cosplay expo · Adelaide: 30 October–1 November 2026; Brisbane: 6–8 November 2026. Other city editions listed online; check tickets and activity age guidance.

Independent art and pop-culture makers market · Thornbury, VIC · 1 November 2026 at Narrandjeri Stadium.

Trading cards and collectables expo · Oran Park, NSW · 6 December 2026; children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Collectables, cards, artists and cosplay · Eagleby, QLD · 27–28 February 2027 at Distillery Road Market.

Comics, toys, trading cards and pop-culture collectables · Reservoir, VIC · 13 December 2026 at Darebin Community Sports Stadium.

Collectables, trading cards and comics events · Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney in 2027. Check the selected city’s dates, venue, tickets and age conditions.

Board games, miniature wargaming, cards and roleplay · Canberra, ACT · 23–25 January 2027; check individual session bookings and age guidance.

Gaming, tabletop and cosplay expo · Melbourne VIC · 3–4 April 2027. Children 12 and under need a parent; some games have age restrictions. Separate Dark Mode afterparty is 18+.

Short-film festival and events · Gympie region, QLD · the September 2026 festival has ended; check future dates and individual screening ratings.

Australian film and television awards · Gold Coast, QLD · check current ceremony dates, ticket access and entry eligibility; not a children-only award.

Cat exhibitors, demonstrations and talks · Sydney, NSW: 21–22 August 2027; the Melbourne October 2026 edition has ended.

Dog exhibitors, demonstrations and talks · Brisbane, QLD: 19–20 June 2027; Sydney, NSW: 21–22 August 2027. Check visitor and pet-entry rules.

Long-distance trail-running events · Sydney, NSW · 24–25 July 2027; check minimum ages, experience, mandatory gear and entry conditions.

Running-event organiser · Sydney and Parramatta, NSW · dates, distances and minimum ages vary; check each race’s eligibility and safety requirements.

March swimming fundraiser supporting ReachOut · Australia-wide; 2027 expressions of interest are available. Check current entry terms, swim safely and arrange appropriate adult supervision for children.

Professional expo for dance teachers, studio owners and choreographers · Rosehill Gardens, Sydney, NSW · 17–18 April 2027; not a general children’s dance class.

Food-trailer and event-catering service based in Yatala QLD · school events, festivals and private bookings; enquire about service locations and availability. Not a festival organiser.

Event wristbands, lanyards and ticket-roll supplies · Kent Town SA and online ordering; check customisation, minimum orders and delivery. Retailer, not an event organiser.

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