Get ready for a whirlwind of laughter and wonder! Hyper the Clown, Darwin’s pink-haired party powerhouse, is bringing her magical puppet pals to town! For over 15 years, this bubbly bundle of joy has been turning frowns upside down across the Northern Territory. Hyper’s not your average clown – she’s a master of mirth, a wizard of whimsy and a puppet-wielding wonder woman all rolled into one colourful package. With her enchanting magic tricks and lovable puppet friends, Hyper’s sure to cast a spell of giggles on kids and grown-ups alike. Don’t miss this chance to meet Darwin’s most beloved children’s entertainer and dive into a world of pure, unadulterated fun!!
Magic & Puppets
Saturday: 23 May
Roving: 11:30am to 1pm & 2pm to 3:30pm
Stationed @ the kid’s area: 1pm to 2pm & 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Sunday: 24 May
Roving: 11am to 12:30pm & 1:30pm to 3pm
Stationed @ the kid’s area: 12:30pm to1:30pm & 3pm to 4pm
Their elaborate, bright face designs are what they are best known for, each face paint plucked from the Childs imagination. With their ideas & colours, they will create a masterpiece. The troupe will engage the kids with songs, dancing & fun while having their faces painted. Children will be left enchanted by the magical party characters. Not just face painters, they are entertainers!!
Face Painting
Saturday 23 May – 11am – 3pm
Sunday 24 May – 10am to 2pm
Darwin Community Arts is a vibrant, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to bringing people together through creativity. Based in the Northern Territory, they champion community-led arts and cultural development, creating opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to explore, make and share art.
With a strong focus on inclusion, connection and hands-on creativity, Darwin Community Arts delivers engaging workshops, projects and events that encourage self-expression, skill sharing and imagination. Their programs celebrate the diverse voices of the community and make art accessible, fun and meaningful for everyone.
At this year’s Litchfield Rural Show, Darwin Community Arts will be providing interactive art activities for kids, offering a creative space where young minds can explore, experiment and take home something uniquely their own.
Saturday- Check the program for times.
Sunday – Check the program for times.
The Kids’ Sensory Zone is a vibrant, interactive haven thoughtfully crafted to captivate young children and their parents through playful, hands-on exploration. From the moment families step into the space, they are welcomed by a kaleidoscope of colors, intriguing textures, and dynamic shapes that spark curiosity and encourage joyful movement.
Children are drawn to Play-Doh stations, where their imaginations run wild as they squish, sculpt, and mold bright, pliable dough into endless creations. Nearby, sensory trays filled with soft sand, silky water beads, and bouncy foam balls provide irresistible opportunities for tactile discovery. The varied textures invite tiny hands to dig, sift, and squish—each sensation offering a new way to engage with the world around them.
The entire zone is designed to awaken and engage all five senses. Children are encouraged to learn through exploration, creativity, and play.
This thoughtfully curated environment fosters not only sensory development but also social interaction, emotional growth, and parent-child bonding. In the Kids’ Sensory Zone, every texture touched, every sound heard, and every color seen becomes part of a joyful learning journey.
Saturday 23 May – 11am to 3pm
Sunday 24 May – 10am to 2pm
