7 FREE events at DreamBIG’s Big Family Weekend

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April 9, 2025

The jewel in the crown of DreamBIG is Big Family Weekend! Located at Adelaide Festival Centre, Festival Plaza and surrounds, this action-packed, multi-day celebration features more than 50 FREE exciting events, activities, and performances over two fun-filled days on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May. Save the date—this is one event you won’t want to miss!

1. Big Family Weekend Outdoor Stage

Where: Festival Plaza

From high-energy musical acts to colourful dance performances, there’s something for every child to enjoy on the Big Family Weekend Outdoor Stage.

FREE EVENT

2. Book Boogie

Where: Circulating Library, State Library of South Australia

Join “Book Boogie” and help the DreamBIG clown librarians rewrite the Library’s books! An adventure for kids aged 4-7 that promises delightful chaos and endless creativity!

FREE EVENT

3. Kidtrepreneur Markets

Where: The Galleries, Festival Theatre

Discover your new favourite young entrepreneur at DreamBIG’s Kids Market, where every stall is filled with unique goods created and sold by young people!

FREE EVENT

4. Massive Maker Space

Where: Festival Plaza

Two children happily sitting in a wooden toy car, smiling and enjoying their playtime together outdoors. — Image: Simon Rogers

Let your imagination run wild with a huge pile of junk loose parts. Massive Maker Space is a small world of possibilities when you can make anything you can imagine!

FREE EVENT

5. Playbook

Where: Festival Plaza

Eight acrobats will take over Festival Plaza in a roving performance exploring movement, connection, and the journey through life.

FREE EVENT

6. String Symphony

Where: Festival Plaza

A boy proudly holds a large metal sculpture while standing in front of an engaged crowd. — Image: Danica Zuks

String Symphony is the story of Leor, a giant marionette made of over one kilometre of woven rope, waiting to be brought to life by DreamBIG’s audience.

FREE EVENT

7. The Plants

Where: Festival Plaza

A wonderous musical installation that invites participants to create their own musical compositions using unique digital instruments…. Plants!

FREE EVENT

DreamBIG Children’s Festival is on 7-17 May 2025. More information at dreambig.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au

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