Play Matters Chinese Mandarin playgroup

A drop-in playgroup run in both Mandarin and English, where children learn Chinese nursery rhymes, music games and classic stories, and make crafts like lanterns around traditional festivals.

A free kids' show at State Library of Queensland in South Brisbane.

The short version

Every Wednesday at 3pm until 9 Dec, with 9 sessions to go. The next one is tomorrow, Wed 14 Oct. Each session runs for an hour. It's free and there's no need to book.

When: Every Wednesday at 3pm
Cost: Free
Booking: Just turn up
Suits: Not stated
Setting: At the venue
Type: Kids, Community

9 upcoming dates

Wed 14 Oct3pm
Wed 21 Oct3pm
Wed 28 Oct3pm
Wed 4 Nov3pm
Wed 11 Nov3pm
Wed 18 Nov3pm
Wed 25 Nov3pm
Wed 2 Dec3pm
Wed 9 Dec3pm

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