Plenty of fun to be had at FunLoong Fun Day

Media release

Hargreaves Mall and part of Williamson Street will be bursting with free activities and live entertainment as part of the City of Greater Bendigo’s 2024 FunLoong Fun Day from 11am to 2pm on Saturday October 19.

City of Greater Bendigo Healthy Communities and Environments Director Stacy Williams said FunLoong Fun Day is an inclusive event that celebrates National Children’s Week with a great range of free activities and live entertainment for children and families to enjoy.

“It is one of the most well attended and anticipated annual events for local children and their families,” Ms Williams said.

“We expect to see big numbers again this year and encourage everyone to come along and enjoy this free family event and all the fun that it offers.”

Highlights of the 2024 FunLoong Fun Day program include face painting, animal petting zoo, bubble fun, safe archery, Lego play, airbrush tattoos, henna painting, toy library, slot cars, craft activities, waste sorting and garbage truck, free fruit, giveaways and more.

There will be a Welcome to Country and didgeridoo performance on the live stage.  As well as other live performances by Central Victorian Lion Team and Academy of Creative Arts.  Don’t miss the Alice in Wonderland Show and the roving characters.

The Open Street in Williamson Street will feature The Zone big baller, laser tag, meltdown challenge, gymnastics and bike riding, and try-out skateboarding activities as well as displays by Ambulance Victoria, CFA and Victoria Police.

The Kangaroo Flat Rotary Club will be selling sausages and vegie burgers for only $2 each and the Coliban Water refill station will also be available for people to refill their water bottles.

This is a not to be missed annual event with plenty of free fun on offer for local families.

Locations:
Hargreaves Mall