Make Christmas calmer for under-fives with simple routines, gentle outings, and easy resets. This guide shares stress-saving tips for sleep, food, feelings, and gifts—and how Bear and Cub’s low-stimulation sessions can be your quiet haven in December.

Looking for calm, kid-friendly things to do this summer in Bendigo? Here is a gentle guide to storytimes, parks, museums, markets, and low-key community events that typically run over the holidays, perfect for under fives. Plus, Bear and Cub’s calm sessions make the ideal cool-down base.

Calm, connection, and creativity are not buzzwords at Bear and Cub. They are the way we design every detail for Bendigo families with children under five, so little ones can explore and parents can finally breathe.

A calm and sugar light Halloween for under fives. Join Bear and Cub for gentle dress ups, simple sensory play, and cozy photo moments designed for happy toddlers and relaxed parents. Halloween week starts Thursday 31 October in Bendigo. Costumes welcome!

Planning your little one’s birthday doesn’t have to be stressful! Check out our top tips for a fun, easy toddler party. And see how Bear and Cub Play Centre makes it simple to celebrate.