Free Activities

There are lots of free activities available for toddlers, preschoolers and older children. If you know of any other free activities please let us know.

Storytime Sessions at Libraries

The libraries run free storytime sessions for babies and pre schoolers around the state. These include sharing stories, singing rhymes and songs, watching videos and craftwork.
Click here for more information on session times and places in your locality.

Junior Stamp Club

These are held in the various state libraries, usually once a month.
Click here for more information on session times and places in your locality.

Royal Botanical Gardens

Domain, Hobart

Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery

Has a discovery space for young children and holiday activities. Free admission. Open 7 days. 40 Macquarie St, Hobart.
6211 4177. Email tmagmail@tmag.tas.gov.au

Salamanca Market

Lots of exciting stalls. Saturday only at Salamanca Place, Hobart.

Playgrounds

There are lots of fabulous playgrounds in the Hobart area, ranging from a swing or two to amazing playgrounds with all sorts of equipment. Click here for more information on playgrounds in your locality.

Hobart Bike Track

There is a nice flat bike track starting at the domain, near the cenotaph and stretching out to Glenorchy, passing by a yummy icecream shop. A lovely family outing.