• Children’s Week 2025 will be held 18 – 26 October. 

• City of Darwin is hosting a line-up of fun and engaging events to celebrate children in the community.  

• The Children’s Art Exhibition, in partnership with Office of the Children’s Commission, is one many events throughout the week. 

City of Darwin is excited to announce a line-up of fun and engaging events for Children’s Week 2025 - a nationally celebrated week that empowers children to be seen, heard and celebrated in every community.  

A highlight of the week is the Children’s Week Art Exhibition, where young artists can unleash their creativity and share their vision with the community. This year’s theme, “Everyone should know about Children’s Rights”, and invites children to explore and express their ideas through art. 

“This exhibition is a chance for Darwin children to share their creativity and talents with the whole community,” Lord Mayor Peter Styles said. 

“We’re proud to support Children’s Week again this year, celebrating not only the creativity of our young people but also the importance of children’s rights,” he added. 

This annual event reflects City of Darwin's mission to building vibrant, inclusive, and connected communities, offering children and families opportunities to learn, play, and engage together. 

Children’s Week 2025 runs from Saturday 18 October to Sunday 26 October, with a program packed with interactive and family-friendly activities, including: 

• Launch of Children’s Artwork Exhibition - Saturday 18 October from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. 
  Join us for the official launch of the 2025 Children’s Artwork Exhibition, in partnership with the Office of the Children’s Commissioner, at Casuarina Library. Free morning tea provided and prizes to be won. No bookings required. 

• Free Family Fun Morning Event - Wednesday 22 October from 9:00 am to 12 noon.  
  Join us for a morning of free children's activities at Jingili Water Gardens. No bookings required.  

• Free Family Fun Afternoon Event - Friday 24 October from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm 
  A splash-filled afternoon adventure at Jingili Water Gardens. Children aged up to12 years can take part in wet and wild play activities - make sure to wear clothes that can get wet and messy and bring a dry change of clothes. No bookings required. 

For more information about the Children’s Week activities, visit Children's Week | City of Darwin | Darwin Council, Northern Territory.