Insider's guide to Out of the Box
- 16 Jun 2016
Brisbane’s Cultural Precinct will transform into a dynamic hub of colour, activity and excitement as the biennial children’s festival, Out of the Box, returns to the river city from 21-28 June 2016.
The 2016 event program explores the expertise of children and the concept that every child is a valuable, thoughtful, and insightful member of society who makes meaningful contributions to civic life. The program also celebrates children’s connection and engagement with Indigenous and Asian cultures, with a particular focus on Indian cultures, customs and art forms.
Young at heart
The children’s festival playlist for adults, Young at heart is a collection of adult-friendly Out of the Box activities, because why should kids have all the fun? Experience the awe-inspiring Gazillion Bubble Show, step into an immersive digital playground with Creature Interactions, release your inner child at the National Storage Boxarama and more!
Free for ALL
The Free for ALL playlist is your gateway to all the no-cost family fun you can handle; from movie screenings to creative workshops, interactive experiences, readings by the river and more.
Join the fun
Get amongst it with the Join the fun playlist featuring hands-on activities, interactive events and workshops. Throw some colour around at the Holi Throw, shake your groove thing at the Bollywood Dancing Workshop, find inner calm at the Wellness Workshops and more.
Terrific 2s
The big playlist for pint-sized people, Terrific 2s is your go-to reference for events and activities suitable for the children aged two years. Explore textiles at Fabulous Fabric Adventures, take in a kids film at Little Big Shots, turn a box into a skyscraper at the National Storage Boxarama or finish the day with
a bang at the Gong Garden.
Gimme 5
The packed playlist for adventurous five-year olds, Gimme 5 is your guide to events and activities to excite and inspire including the Gazillion Bubble Show, Shaolin Kung Fu workshop, Puppet-arium, Yoga for children or follow the adventures of Paper, Plastic and Rope in the theatre production, I see you.
Edge of your seat
Take a seat and move promptly to the edge of it as the Edge of your seat playlist gathers all the theatre, entertainment and film activities on offer throughout Out of the Box. From the ever-amazing Gazillion Bubble Show, to the classic Little Red Riding Hood or let the little ones join in a dancing game of cause and effect with Touch & Go.
Up Late
For the first time, children can stay up late at Out of the Box with the Up Late playlist your guide evening shows from 6:00pm including the Gazillion Bubble Show, Little Red Riding Hood, and free family screenings of Dad's Films. Various exhibits including One Sun, One World - Many Dreams, and Lanterns Creative Creatures are open until 7:00pm.
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