Press Play is back at the Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima with a weekend of family-friendly fun.
One of the most popular events on the MAP mima calendar, this is an inclusive, play-driven weekend designed especially for kids and their families. The annual Press Play! weekend transforms the space into a sensory wonderland, with a mobile sensory room, silent disco and three full days of inclusive, play‑driven experiences.
UPDATE: Events are booked out. However, there is a waitlist setup for each event. People can still come along to the PRESS PLAY: Wonder Through the Senses: A Sensory Day on Saturday 14 February. They may not be able to access the sensory room, but can experience the immersive artworks in the projection cube.
Friday 13 February
Kids’ Silent Disco
5pm – 8pm | Free event | Bookings essential
Kids take over MAP mima at this free and fun disco that the whole family can enjoy! From 5pm, the MAP mima cube will turn into a dance floor where kids rule! The Cube will be transformed into a vibrant disco space, with immersive projections that shift, pulse, and swirl in rhythm with the music, creating an energetic atmosphere.
Children will be provided with special wireless headphones, designed for any age with safe adjustable volume. Join in for a high energy dance party without the noise! Suitable for ages 5 – 12 years.
Saturday 14 February
Wonder Through the Senses: A Sensory Day
9am-2pm | Free event | Bookings essential
A free, family-friendly sensory day at MAP mima featuring a mobile sensory room and immersive 360-degree artworks. Head to MAP mima for Wonder Through the Senses, a sensory-focused day designed to support and celebrate children with diverse sensory needs. A mobile sensory room will be parked outside the MAP mima building, offering a welcoming and carefully designed environment for exploration, play, and calm engagement.
This event is designed for children with diverse sensory needs, with activities most suitable for children aged 3–12 years. Younger and older children are welcome, with parental or carer discretion.
Sunday 15 February
Press Play: Sensory Art
10am-11:30am | free event | Bookings essential
Come and enjoy an ART PLAY special as part of the vibrant Press Play weekend at MAP mima!
Families and individuals of all abilities are invited to explore the exhibition at MAP mima and take part in a hands-on art activity inspired by what you see. All ages and abilities welcome.
This special session focuses on creating a sensory artwork, perfect for engaging your imagination and senses.
For more information on the different events, activities and exhibitions at Press Play, visit the Lake Macquarie City Council website.
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