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National Families Week: The Importance of Family Connection
National Families Week is the perfect time to celebrate the small moments that make families feel close. Try one tiny daily ritual, five minutes of floor play, and a gentle outdoor reset. Bear and Cub offers a calm space where connection is easy for under fives and their grown ups.

Bear and Cub Play Centre
May 273 min read


Mother’s Day: Celebrating Mums and Mother Figures
Mother’s Day is about care and connection, not perfection. Celebrate mums and mother figures with a slow morning, a simple keepsake, and calm play at Bear and Cub. Our gentle space is a soft place to land, whether the day feels joyful, tender, or a mix of both.

Bear and Cub Play Centre
May 62 min read


International Women’s Day: Celebrating Mums in Our Community
Ahead of International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the mums and carers who make our community strong—showing up for little ones and for each other. Here’s to calm spaces, honest chats, and the village we build together at Bear and Cub.

Bear and Cub Play Centre
Mar 42 min read


Local Family Friendly Activities This Summer in Bendigo
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.

Bear and Cub Play Centre
Nov 26, 20254 min read


Why Our Play Centre is Different: Calm, Connection, and Creativity for Bendigo Families
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.

Bear and Cub Play Centre
Nov 19, 20253 min read


How to Host a Stress Free Toddler Birthday Party
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.

Bear and Cub Play Centre
Oct 1, 20252 min read


School Holidays Survival Guide. Activities for 0–5s
Juggling little ones during the school holidays can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be stressful. Discover easy, creative activities and find out what’s on in Bendigo for children aged 0–5. Including our extended hours at Bear and Cub Play Centre, to help make your holidays smooth, fun, and memorable.

Bear and Cub Play Centre
Sep 24, 20253 min read
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