Heritage Fun Day at Let the Children Play | 28 May 2022

The Sugar City Art Deco & Modernism Society have partnered with renowned Mackay toyshop, Let the Children Play, for their 2022 Heritage Fun Day.

Bring the family and join us on Saturday 28th May 2022 from 9.30am – 3pm. Children of all ages can enjoy free activities setup in-store, including costume play, vintage toys, face painting and more. Parents and interested adults are invited on our award-winning Art Deco Walking Tour.

Tickets are available for a Supervised Toyshop Workshop (ages 7+) in the afternoon, as well as the Art Deco Walking Tour (you can leave your children with Ally and her crew while you take the Art Deco walking tour of Mackay City Centre hosted by the Society).

All ages welcome – we look forward to seeing you there!

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