Children’s Week Picnic

Children's Week Picnic is a popular free event presented by Wyndham City Council.  

To help us manage attendance and provide a safe, enjoyable experience for everyone, all attendees must have a free pre-booked ticket. Unfortunately, tickets will not be available at the gate and visitors without a ticket will not be able to enter.  

Free tickets will be available to book from www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/childrensweekpicnic on Monday 12 October from 9am.   

This event is very popular, and tickets can book out quickly, so be sure to set a reminder and secure yours early.   

This year, we’re introducing ticketed entry times, with arrival windows available every hour. This helps us spread arrivals throughout the day, reducing queues and making it easier for you and your family to enjoy the event from the moment you arrive.   

When booking your free tickets, simply choose an entry time between 10am and 2pm that best suits your family. Each entry window has limited capacity, so we recommend booking early if you have a preferred arrival time.    

On the day, please aim to arrive as close to your selected entry time as possible to help minimise congestion and avoid delays at entry points.  

Why have you introduced ticketed entry times?   

We know how popular the Children’s Week Picnic is, and we want everyone to have the best possible experience on the day. Introducing ticketed entry times helps us manage arrival numbers throughout the event, reducing congestion at entry points, parking areas and activity zones.   

What happens if my plans change or I am running late for my arrival time?  

We know getting the kids organised and out the house can be one of the biggest adventures of the day! If life happens and you arrive a little earlier or later than your selected entry window, don't worry, you'll still be able to enter. We simply ask that you do your best to arrive within your chosen time to help us keep queues down and make the event more enjoyable for everyone.  

How long can we stay after we arrive?  

Once you've entered during your allocated entry window, you're welcome to stay and enjoy the event for as long as you'd like. The event finishes at 4pm.   

What if I missed out on tickets?  

You will have another opportunity to secure your tickets at a 2nd release at 9am on Wednesday 21 October. There will be no further tickets available following this 2nd release.  

Can I show up if I don’t have a ticket?  

Unfortunately, no. Tickets will not be available at the gate and visitors without a ticket will not be able to enter.  

I can no longer attend the event, what do I do with my ticket/s?  

Ticketholders who find they can no longer attend are kindly asked to cancel their booking via the Eventbrite ticketing platform so we can make tickets available to others.  

Gates open at 9.30am. Tickets will be checked at entry gates.   

Please bring your tickets and have them ready to show at the event entrance.   

Please note that whilst gates will open at 9.30am, stage program and activities will commence from 10am.   

Free children’s wristbands are provided prior to the event entrance and at the Information marquee. Parents or carers can write their phone number on the wristband and put around the wrist of their child.    

This helps us to quickly reunite you with your child should they get lost during the event. Please ensure a phone number for a parent or carer who is at the event is written on the wristband.    

We please ask that you supervise your children at all times.   

Children’s Week Picnic is held in the Werribee Park Precinct located at K Road, Werribee South.  

Werribee Park is 35 km west of Melbourne city.   

Parking  

There is free parking on site and traffic management will be in place. Please follow all road and traffic detours and be respectful of instructions provided to ensure you safely arrive and exit the event. We appreciate your patience and suggest that you allow extra time to get to and from the event.  

Accessible Parking  

Accessible car parking will be available on site to those displaying a valid permit.  

Free Event Shuttle bus   

Free Event Shuttle buses will be available from Werribee Train Station for ticket holders wishing to travel to and from the event.   

Please note that the event shuttle buses will operate from the Comben Drive side of the station only.    

Please check back here for shuttle bus timetables closer to the event.  

Public Transport   

It is not recommended to utilise the 439 PTV bus service to get to the event as they will not be stopping on K Road or Main Drive during event timings.   

If you are arriving by train at Werribee Train Station, there is a free event shuttle bus located on Comben Drive departing hourly to take you to the event, located on Comben Drive.   

For more details and to plan your journey, visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au  

Lost Children/ Child Safety  
Please ensure you supervise your children at all times. For added safety, you can collect an ID wristband for your child at the entry gate and information marquee. This helps event staff to assist if you become separated.  

Pets  

With the exception of assistance dogs, pets and animals are not permitted to be brought to Werribee Park.  

Toilets  

All gender toilets including accessible toilets will be located in various positions throughout the event site.   

Baby feeding and nappy changing  

Facilities will be located within the Australian Breastfeeding Association marquee for privacy when changing and feeding.   

Accessible toilets also be equipped with change tables and hand wash stations are available.   

Seating   

There is limited seating at the event. You are welcome to bring your own picnic chairs and rugs. For safety reasons, shelter structures such as shade umbrellas and marquees are not permitted. Strictly no pegging is permitted into the grounds at Werribee Park.  

Water  

A water fountain is available onsite with water bubblers and taps for filling up bottles. We recommend that you bring your own water bottle.  

Weather  

Please come prepared for all weather. If we determine the weather is extreme the events may be cancelled for safety. We will endeavour to communicate any cancellation via Wyndham City’s social media pages.  

What to Bring  

Please come prepared for all weather including bringing an umbrella and wearing appropriate clothing. We recommend you bring a hat, water bottle, sunscreen, picnic rug, umbrella and jacket.   

Sunscreen will be available at the event entrances and Information marquee.   

If you have any further questions, please contact us at events@wyndham.vic.gov.au