The first Family Day of the 25th Biennale of Sydney is here — and White Bay Power Station is set to come alive with colour, creativity and connection. Bring the whole family and spend the day making, painting, stitching and sharing stories within the iconic White Bay Power Station. Proudly supported by Arada, this special day invites visitors of all ages and abilities to experience art as something you do together, not just something you see.
This is a day designed for intergenerational making: toddlers, teens, parents, grandparents and carers all creating side by side. With free activities running all day, it’s the perfect way to experience the Biennale through play, participation and shared discovery.
Gather your friends, bring your family and join us at White Bay Power Station for a Family Day filled with imagination, storytelling and hands-on art. We can’t wait to see you there!
Entry to Family Day is free, as are all Family Day activities.
GUL COLLECTIVE: Stories in Threads
A joyful, hands-on textile workshop exploring memory, place and belonging. Using vibrant threads, reclaimed fabrics and soft fibres, families will create embroidered patches and small mesh pouches inspired by the places that have shaped them – grandparents’ homes, countries of origin, neighbourhood streets, gardens and gathering spaces. Guided by the artists of the GUL Collective, this intergenerational workshop is open to all skill levels and celebrates making as a way to connect across cultures and generations. Participants can even choose to gift their creation to an evolving community artwork – a living tapestry of shared experience.
Nido Early School: Creative Continuum
Children are invited to contribute to two large collaborative paintings, one inspired by the bold movement of Vincent van Gogh, and the other drawing on the storytelling and cultural connection of Garrwa / Yanyuwa artist Nancy Yukuwal McDinny.
Budding artists can also take home a mini clay kit to continue creating beyond the day!
At Nido, every expression matters, and this beautiful activation reflects their commitment to nurturing creativity from the very beginning.
FREE Face Painting by Angel’s Artistry
11am – 4pm
Add an extra splash of colour and fun to the day, with little (and big!) imaginations invited to transform into butterflies, tigers, shimmering stars or whatever magical creature they dream up. Angel’s Artistry face painters will be on hand throughout the day, creating joyful designs that celebrate creativity and self-expression — the perfect finishing touch before heading off to explore the exhibition or joining a workshop. Come early, pick your favourite design and wear your artwork proudly as you roam White Bay Power Station.
You’ll find this colourful destination in Memory Lane Markets.
Memory Lane Markets: Saturday and Sunday
10am – 5pm
Hop on over to Memory Lane Markets this Easter weekend and treat the little bunnies in your life! Our Easter specials are as fun as they are delicious – think Eggcellent Chicken Bites, Easter Catch & Chips, and Easter Banana Bliss Roti. There’s something for every kid (and kid at heart), including Messina ice cream van, Little Chick Shawarma Box, Bunny Hop Mochi Cloud Waffles (GF), plus Easter Hot Cross Cake and Special Easter Biryani.
Perfect for a family feast, a playful snack, or an Instagram-worthy moment – come celebrate Easter with food, fun, and festive flair!
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