when: 07 - 17 April 2026 | venue: CHINESE GARDEN | cost: FREE | address: Chinese Garden of Friendship, Pier Street, Cnr Harbour Street, Darling Harbour | website: https://www.darlingharbour.com/whats-on/events/frame-the-garden
published: 09 Apr 2026, 5 min read
This April school holidays, young visitors are invited to slow down, look closer, and experience the Chinese Garden of Friendship as artists do, one detail at a time. Children can wander through peaceful landscapes at their own pace, finding inspiration in winding bridges, ornate pavilions, rustling bamboo groves and shimmering koi ponds.With the help of family and friends, budding artists can sketch their favourite scene, then place their artwork into a beautifully crafted frame inspired by traditional Chinese garden windows. It's a calming journey of creativity and self discovery, perfect for curious minds and families wanting to explore together. Every child will take home their own unique, Garden inspired masterpiece.
About the Activity
This is a relaxed, self guided creative experience designed for families to enjoy together. Children will:- Explore the Garden to find something that sparks their imagination
- Observe the landscapes, bridges, pavilions, koi ponds and bamboo groves up close
- Sketch their favourite view or detail from around the Garden
- Create a keepsake, placing their drawing into a decorative frame inspired by traditional moon gates and window designs
Please note:
- Suitable for children aged 5-12
- Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
- Entry to the Chinese Garden of Friendship is free for one child with one full paying accompanying adult during the April school holidays.
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This April school holidays, young visitors are invited to slow down, look closer, and experience the Chinese Garden of Friendship as artists do, one detail at a time. Children can wander through peaceful landscapes at their own pace, finding inspiration in winding bridges, ornate pavilions, rustling bamboo groves and shimmering koi ponds.With the help of family and friends, budding artists can sketch their favourite scene, then place their artwork into a beautifully crafted frame inspired by traditional Chinese garden windows. It's a calming journey of creativity and self discovery, perfect for curious minds and families wanting to explore together. Every child will take home their own unique, Garden inspired masterpiece.
About the Activity
This is a relaxed, self guided creative experience designed for families to enjoy together. Children will:- Explore the Garden to find something that sparks their imagination
- Observe the landscapes, bridges, pavilions, koi ponds and bamboo groves up close
- Sketch their favourite view or detail from around the Garden
- Create a keepsake, placing their drawing into a decorative frame inspired by traditional moon gates and window designs
Please note:
- Suitable for children aged 5-12
- Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
- Entry to the Chinese Garden of Friendship is free for one child with one full paying accompanying adult during the April school holidays.
Go see Frame The Garden 2026.
Frame The Garden 2026 is on 07 - 17 April 2026. See start and end times below. Conveniently located in Darling Harbour. Visit their website at https://www.darlingharbour.com/whats-on/events/frame-the-garden.
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