When the sun sets, the garden awakens…
Introducing Origami Kids – Folding Art & Sound, a magical new family experience from the award-winning Origami: Art, Music & Light Festival.
The Business NSW Award winner for best 24hr collaboration event in NSW has been sold out for its 3 consecutive years in a row and is now opening its glowing gates to a new generation of adventurers with a 2nd additional “all ages” edition targeting 2 – 12 yr olds and families.
Think Where the Wild Things Are meets insect costumes, kids-rave energy, roaming performers, live music, light art and playful spectacle — featuring immersive light installations, interactive fish-feeding experiences and dedicated kids music all set within the breathtaking Edogawa Japanese Gardens at Gosford Regional Gallery.
This early-evening takeover is designed especially for families, inviting little ones (and their grown-ups) to explore, dance, discover and imagine together, before the iconic 18+ Origami night party unfolds the following evening.
What to Expect 🌟
✨ A Garden Transformed After Dark
Wander glowing pathways, shimmering installations and immersive light displays as the gardens come alive in unexpected ways.
🦗 Roaming Performers & Curious Creatures
Encounter whimsical characters, insect-inspired costumes and playful beings popping up throughout the gardens.
🎶 Live Music & Children’s Shows
Family-friendly performances designed to get little legs moving and big imaginations soaring — joyful, interactive and full of wonder.
💃 The Moonlight Disco (Yes, a Kids Rave!)
Dance under the stars in a magical outdoor disco where movement, music and freedom rule.
🎨 Art, Play & Sensory Discovery
A hands-on, eyes-wide-open experience blending sound, light, nature and creativity — perfect for curious minds of all ages.
🍴 Food for Hungry Explorers
Delicious bites available so families can relax, refuel and make a full evening of it.
The Perfect First Taste of Origami 🌙
Origami Kids runs 5pm-9pm, offering families a complete twilight adventure — playful, inclusive and unforgettable — as the gardens slowly transform with nightfall.
5:00–5:30pm | Feed the Fishies
Arrive early to feed the fish before they go to bed and receive a free bag of fish food, giving our garden residents a special dinner treat before lights out.
Come dressed wild, wonderful, glittery, buggy, leafy or luminous.
Come ready to explore.
Come ready to dance.
Origami Kids is where imagination runs free, the garden glows, and families make magic together.
This is a Family Event – Entertainment aimed up to age 12 (Under 18’s to be accompanied by an adult)
