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Get Moving At Blacktown City❜s Free Family ActiveFest


Blacktown City Family ActiveFest is a free event designed to get kids and adults moving with a fun afternoon of activities at Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton.

Featuring interactive sporting stalls, a water slide, mini golf, face painting and more, this autumn community event connects families with local sporting groups while promoting healthy, active lifestyles across Blacktown.

Get Moving At Blacktown City's Free Family ActiveFest

ActiveFest is back, and it's better than ever! 

Bringing a high-energy afternoon of free fun to Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton, Blacktown City Council hosts Family ActiveFest - a community event all about helping locals be more active, more often, in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

Play mini golf at ActiveFest
Try your hand at mini golf at ActiveFest.


Running from 12 pm to 4 pm on Saturday 28 March, ActiveFest features a packed program designed to get everyone moving. Families can tackle the water slide, try their hand at mini golf, explore interactive sporting stalls and enjoy face painting, with a special appearance from Aqua Learn to Swim’s Pip the Penguin adding to the fun.

Local sporting groups from across Blacktown City will also be on site to share information and help residents discover new ways to stay active.

Collect a voucher from the Blacktown Key Venues stall in the stadium for free entry to the centre during the event. There will also be a special membership offer on the day, including 10% off upfront memberships and no joining fee.

Blacktown City Mayor Brad Bunting
Blacktown City Mayor Brad Bunting celebrates ActiveFest!

What's On At Blacktown City's Family ActiveFest

  • Giant outdoor water slide
  • Brand new splash Pad
  • Venue facilities and pools
  • Mini golf
  • Face painting
  • Giveaways and displays
  • Interactive stalls and activities from local sports clubs and groups
  • And a special visit from Pip the Penguin

 It is a fantastic opportunity for families to connect, get moving and make the most of local facilities.

Where:     Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton, 35 Jersey Rd, Emerton 
When:      Saturday 28 March 2026 | 12 pm - 4 pm
Cost:        FREE

Find out more at Blacktown City Family Activefest 2026.

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