Book Week

Children's Book Week 2023

Saturday, 19 August to Friday, 25 August 2023

Read, Grow, Inspire

Picnic in the Gardens

Dress up as your favourite book character and join us for a picnic in the Botanic Gardens, Story Time under the trees and Baby Bounce on the lawn.

There will be lots of fun for the kids with face painting, puppets, craft activities plus heaps more!

Bring a picnic rug, water bottle and hat.

Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
Thursday, August 24, from 9.30am to 11.30am

First Five Forever Programs

Children and families who attend Baby Bounce, Toddler Time and Story Time sessions during Children’s Book Week are encouraged to dress up as their favourite book character to celebrate.

Families are invited to bring a picnic morning tea to enjoy outside after the session.

Click here to find out more about these programs.