Do you have toys, clothes, and/or books that your children have outgrown? Join us for a morning of toy, clothes, and book swapping! While the swapping gets done, we have creative and sensory play activities so everyone is sure to be entertained. In collaboration with Mountain Kids Sensory Play and 1 Million Turtles Community Conservation Program … Read more
Join Bunjalung woman Janelle Randall-Court and Baglady Shirley Lewis for this workshop which will look at culture, caring for country and making it fun. Specially designed for families, but open to all. This FREE event is part of ReIMAGINE – a headline Festival of Resilience event. For more information or to RSVP click here. Numbers limited to … Read more
Drumming for Resilience and Wellbeing This will be a fun, hands-on experience of drumming suitable for all ages. Each participant has a drum, we sit in a circle and learn rhythms based on traditional West African Styles. No previous experience is necessary. Drumming is a very joyful and accessible way to experience connection and wellbeing. … Read more
FREE Children under 12 and their parents/carers are invited to express their creativity together in a joyful and messy art workshop. Materials and inspiration are both provided by facilitator Hannah. Book in now! The third Saturday of each month Noon-1.30pm Bookings essential: 0404 288 487 Text only.
FREE Children under 12 and their parents/carers are invited to express their creativity together in a joyful and messy art workshop. Materials and inspiration are both provided by facilitator Hannah. Book in now! The third Saturday of each month Noon-1.30pm Bookings essential: 0404 288 487 Text only.
Stingless bees, Blue-banded bees, bees that burrow, and bees that read?!… Who might live in your patch? And how can we make that space the best it can BEE? In this playful, interactive workshop, we will use games, music, nature exploration, and art-making to discover the bees (K)needs! After an introduction to the diversity of … Read more
A playful, interactive workshop utilising games, nature exploration, original songs and art-marking to foster curiosity and learn about the diversity and ecological needs of bees and other insects. For youngsters 0 to 5 years and their caregivers. Facilitator Amelie Ecology is an ecologist, educator and musician based in Blackheath who loves to connect young people … Read more
Spring is when our gardens come alive! Come and see our spectacular rhododendrons and azaleas in a unique bushland setting of 18 hectares. Enjoy a Devonshire tea in our tea rooms Thursdays to Sundays, or bring a picnic. Note that November 5 is also Gnome Festival Day in the gardens! Entry is a donation of … Read more
Join us for an open mic style storytelling event, under the spring blossoms in the Katoomba community garden. Bring a cushion, blanket and a story to share! Drug and alcohol free event.
Everyone is invited to bring along a musical instrument made out of junk and have a play with our iconic man of music and merriment – Mic Conway! If you need some help check out his youtube video: “How to make music with anything” This special performance is part of the ReGENERATE Opening Event.
The Festival of Resilience recognises that Dharug and Gundungurra Traditional Owners have a continuous and deep connection to their Country and that this is of great cultural significance to Aboriginal people, both locally and in the region.
Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.
The Festival of Resilience is a partnership between Resilient Blue Mountains and the Blue Mountains City Council.
Seed funding for the Festival of Resilience has been provided through the NSW State Government Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund.
