Children's Week is celebrated in October each year.
It’s a wonderful time for children to demonstrate their talents, skills and achievements to the community.
Council hosts a diverse range of events and activities for everyone to enjoy.
Children's Artwork Exhibition 2026
City of Darwin is proud to host a wonderful opportunity for young local artists to showcase their artistic abilities and creative pursuits, through its Children's Week Artwork Exhibition.
This year's theme is "Children have the right to use their own language, celebrate their culture and practise their religion."
All artwork from individuals or groups are welcome from drawing, painting, printing, collage, sculpture, ceramic, photography and digital art!
The possibilities are endless!
How to enter?
Simply drop off your artwork on Monday 12 to Friday 16 October 2026 to either Darwin City Library or Casuarina Library (noting the library you drop your artwork off is where the artwork will be displayed).
Terms and Conditions
- The Children’s Artwork Exhibition is open to children aged one (1) to twelve (12) years old.
- All artworks must be suitable for an audience of 0 - 12 years.
- Framed works and works on canvas must be ready to hang using appropriate string or a wire of sufficient strength, length and size to support the weight of the artwork.
- Each artwork must be clearly labelled on the reverse side with the artist’s name and contact details.
- While due care will be taken, City of Darwin cannot accept liability for any damages caused to artworks for the duration of the exhibition.
- All artworks must be collected within the timeframe specified. Artworks not collected will be disposed of.
To download the Children's Artwork Exhibition flyer, click here.
The official opening will be on Saturday 24 October 2026 at Casuarina Library from 9:30 am to 11:30 am with children's entertainment, activities, lucky-door prize and morning tea.
The exhibition is on display at Council's two libraries between Saturday 24 October to Sunday 29 November 2026.
- Darwin City Library, Civic Centre, 17 Harry Chan Avenue, Darwin
- Casuarina Library, 17 Bradshaw Terrace, Casuarina
The artwork exhibition can be viewed during libraries hours. To view the opening hours.
Artwork Collection
After the conclusion of the exhibition period, all artworks will be available for pick up on Thursday 3 to Friday 4 December 2026, at the library where it was showcased.
Free Events
Family Fun Morning Event
Come and join us for children's activities, Fun Bus, Pop up Library and morning tea. No bookings required.
When: 9:00 am - 12 noon Wednesday 28 October 2026
Where: Jingili Water Gardens, Freshwater Road, Jingili
Age: Babies to 5 years
Free Family Fun Afternoon Event
Come and join us for wet and wild play activities with our Fun Bus and Fun in the Parks programs. Please wear clothes that can get wet and messy and bring a dry change of clothes. No bookings required.
When: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Friday 30 October 2026
Where: Jingili Water Gardens, Freshwater Road, Jingili
Age: Babies to 12 years
Download the flyer and show it to your friendly bus driver to receive FREE transport.
For information and enquiries about Council's Children's Week activities please contact the Family and Children's Services team.
Tel: 08 8930 0561
Email: darwin@darwin.nt.gov.au
