Palace Nova celebrates Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back turning 40

Celebrate The Empire Strikes Back Turning 40 at the Palace Nova

For one week, from Saturday September 12, at The Palace Nova you can celebrate The Empire Strike Back turning 40 (and ignore how old that might make you feel!)

Whether you’ve pledged your soul to the Dark Side or are on the Light Side of the Force, all are welcome as The Palace Nova celebrates this milestone.

Dress up as your favourite Star Wars character

Bring your lightsaber and your Jedi mind tricks for a chance to win cool prizes by testing your Star Wars knowledge and join in a special Star Wars Palace Nova photo-op as the team snap a pre-film photo of a theatre full of Jedi and Sith.

Next Generation of Star Wars Fans

If you have nurtured the next generation of Star Wars fans in your children, bring them along, they might even win some prizes if they brush up on their Star Wars knowledge.

After all, it’s far easier to remember Star Wars trivia than times tables!

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Wilbur’s Wildlife Discovery Centre at District Outlet Centre

December 12, 2025

Wilbur’s Wildlife Discovery Centre returns to District Outlet Centre for the Summer School Holidays. The Wilbur’s Wildlife Discovery Centre is the ultimate animal experience allowing you to pat and hold a range of snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, possums and more. For just $10 a ticket, kids can enjoy a live Wildlife Show (yes, they can hold a snake!), and step into the world of zookeepers, vets and dinosaurs in the hands-on Activity Zone. It’s the perfect mix of fun, learning and animal adventures. New for the summer school holidays is a 6 hole mini golf course and keep an eye out for the dinosaur puppet roaming the centre. Located at District Outlet Centre | corner Freda Thompson Place & Main North Road, Parafield. Tickets are $10 with children under three admitted free. Sessions are available on selected dates from December 19th to January 17th. Bookings are essential for this experience which sold out last time it was offered in July : wilburswildlife.com.au/discovery-centre/ Follow KIDDO on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to our weekly newsletter

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