First Nations Family Fun Day

Apr 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Get ready for something special! 

Join the Kabi Kabi and Jinibara First Nations People as they share their culture through games, dancing, and craft activities—fun for all ages!

✨ Experience & Explore:
🎨 Ochre painting – Learn about its significance and maybe even try it yourself!
🌿 Bush foods tasting – Discover the unique flavors of the region.
👨‍🍳 Cooking demos & workshops – Channel your inner chef!
📖 Storytelling – Settle in for tales passed down through generations.
🛍️ First Nations market stalls & food vans – Browse handmade wares and enjoy delicious food.

🔥 The highlight of the day: The Corroboree, featuring a smoking ceremony, dance, and didgeridoo performance.

🏡 Step into history with a guided tour of Bankfoot House, the heritage-listed home of early pioneers.

🌄 With stunning views of Mt Tibrogargan, why not pack a picnic blanket and relax in the spacious grounds?

📅 Held during the Australian Heritage Festival, this event is a fantastic way to build stronger relationships and unite communities through a shared respect for culture and heritage.

Proudly funded by the Sunshine Coast Council, Arts and Heritage Levy.