Upcoming Events...


Knitter's Picnic Market Display Dungog
May
25

Knitter's Picnic Market Display Dungog

IMPORTANT NOTICE: STALLHOLDER CANCELLATION

Due to the recent weather event, NPFC we will be unable to exhibit at The Knitter’s Picnic Market Day. The Knitter’s Picnic Weekend is still on, and we wish everyone an amazing couple of days with sunshine.

Natural Play for Children will be having a market display at the Hive & Gobber Knitter’s Picnic on Sunday, May 25th from 10am to 3pm. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of a country market in Dungog and indulge yourself in a world of crafting goodness at the historic Old Dungog Inn. Pack a picnic, grab the family and come for a Sunday drive and shop small.

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ECRM2024 Early Childhood Resources Market
July
27

ECRM2024 Early Childhood Resources Market

OUR NEXT FREE INDOOR MARKET DAY: Saturday, 27th July, 2024!

We are making a few changes to ECRM Newcastle in 2024. Our market day is changing to a bi-annual event starting from our ‘24 July market day this year. So if you miss out this year, you will have to wait until 2026 for another ECRM market event.

The Early Childhood Resources Market is a boutique indoor market held in the Hunter and the market event is proudly organised by Natural Play for Children.

ECRM Newcastle showcases quality resources and services from a collection of Australian Small Businesses that cater to the specific needs of early childhood services, educators, families and young children.

As always entry is Free and ECRM is a family friendly indoor market day. Register for your free ticket now via Humanitix

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Knitter's Picnic Market Day in Dungog
May
26

Knitter's Picnic Market Day in Dungog

PLEASE NOTE: NATURAL PLAY FOR CHILDREN ARE UNABLE TO EXHIBIT AT THE KNITTER’S PICNIC MARKET DAY DUE TO A KNEE INJURY.

Hive & Gobbler invite you to join them in the picturesque county town of Dungog, for their annual Knitter’s Picnic Market Day. Sunday will be your chance to meander through over 30 stallholder displays featuring quality Australian made arts, crafts and resources. .

You also have the opportunity to come for the weekend and participate in workshop events held on the Saturday. For more detailed information please visit the Knitter’s Picnic website.

Come for the day or the weekend, learn something new, share knowledge and interests and meet other passionate textile artisans. We are looking forward to a wonderful weekend in the country, mingling with fellow artisans and taking the opportunity to unwind in nature.

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Sydney Education Expo
Apr
7

Sydney Education Expo

Join us for the Sydney Education Expo, a one-of-a-kind event where students and parents can explore the wide range of educational opportunities available in Sydney and surrounding locations. Whether you're a high school student, toddler, primary school student, parent, grandparent or even a teacher, this expo will have something for everyone!!

Natural Play for Children are looking forward to being a part of the inaugural Sydney Education Expos and we are very excited to be bring along our range of sensory and educational resources to the big smoke in April.

Space will be limited, so please browse our website and let us know if there is something in particular you would like to get your hands on, and check out in person before making your purchase. We look forward to meeting everyone very soon.

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Newcastle My Kids Market
Dec
4

Newcastle My Kids Market

This is our last market event for 2022!

NPFC will be having a Pop-Up Shop at the Newcastle My Kids Market day on Sunday, 4th December, 2022. We will share our stall number closer to market day.

My Kids Market are the largest indoor markets in NSW for families to source excellent quality pre-loved kids and baby items by popular brands with huge savings. There is also a selection of amazing local business stalls, the perfect place to find that extra special gift for the little people in your life.

So pop into Newy and say hello from 9am to 12noon and don’t forget to pop some coins in your pocket for your entry fee.

Market Entry Fee:
Adults: $4.00 person
Children: FREE

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Nash & Dash Collective Artisan Market
Oct
8

Nash & Dash Collective Artisan Market

Due to illness we will be unable to have a pop up shop at the Nash & Dash Artisan Market this Saturday at Carrington.

Creative Crochet will be filling our spot - this is a great chance for you to do some early Christmas shopping. Indoor Artisan market from 9am to 1pm 3 Cowper Street, Carrington.

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Event One
July
23

Event One

EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCES MARKET NEWCASTLE

Venue: Club Macquarie
Main Auditorium
458 Lake Road
ARGENTON NSW 2284

The Early Childhood Resources Market is a boutique indoor market held annually right here in the Hunter and is proudly organised by Natural Play for Children.

ECRM Newcastle showcases quality resources and services from a collection of Australian Small Businesses that cater to the specific needs of early childhood services, educators, families and young children.

ECRM provides early childhood professionals, families, and our local community with the opportunity to shop in the comfort of an indoor, air-conditioned market area. You will be able to choose from a range of handcrafted wooden toys, teaching resources and books, small world play sets, Indigenous resources, peg dolls, children’s books, handmade natural timber resources, craft kits, essential oils, puzzles, crochet and knitted toys and so much more from our amazing vendors. There is nothing quite like that hands-on experience and the chance to meet and chat with the owners of some of your favourite online stores.

ECRM Newcastle is a FREE community event, and we invite our local community and beyond to come along and join us at Club Macquarie on Saturday 23rd July, for a truly unique indoor market shopping experience.

The Early Childhood Resources Market is the perfect event for early childhood professionals, families and the young at heart.

Book you FREE ticket today via Eventbrite

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