With the rising cost of living there is increased pressure on families to find activities and events to enjoy without breaking the bank. However, when you scratch beneath the surface, it’s amazing what events and activities you can find, and often for free.
A great example is the events held at Bella Vista Pocket Park. As part of the Landcom’s Sydney Metro North West place making program, regular events are run here for free.
The aim of the program is to create welcoming neighbourhoods and public places whilst building a sense of community.
Every Wednesday morning, during school term, local dance school, Stage Door Performing Arts operates a free weekly dance class for pre-schoolers. Run by teachers trained at the Australian Teachers of Dancing, these free classes introduce children to the exciting world of dance, as well as helping them to develop their motor skills and musicality, whilst promoting social and emotional growth.
Whilst the children enjoy their dance class, The Stage Door Café located next to the Pocket Park, provides an opportunity for parents and caregivers to enjoy a coffee and to connect with other local families at the same time.
For those who are time poor and looking for a good work out, then Live Life Get Active fitness classes provides the chance to participate in free sessions every morning at 9:30am, during school term. Sessions include cross-training, yoga, and boxing.
Everyone regardless of fitness level can participate with adaptable exercises and well-trained instructors, connect with others in the community, have fun whilst improving fitness levels and enjoying all the health benefits that come with being active.
Learn to Skate with Totem Skate at Bella Vista Pocket Park is becoming increasingly popular and is the perfect activity to get the kids out of the house and off their devices. Free skate workshops are held with Totem Skate on the first Saturday of March, April, September, October and November.
Designed for kids aged 6+, who are either beginners or looking to improve their skills, these workshops create a supportive space to develop confidence on a skateboard. Helmets, skateboards, elbow, and knee pads are provided on the day, if needed, so there is literally no cost to participate.
Other special activities run at Bella Vista Pocket from time to time include things such as Diwali Celebrations, free movie nights, Tasty of Diversity and free learn to ride classes. These enjoyable events are also well worth attending with family and friends.
Located at the Southern end of the Metro Station, Bella Vista Pocket Park is a great place to meet with friends, go for a walk, enjoy a coffee and bite from the Stage Door Café and take the opportunity to participate in one of the free activities organised by Landcom as part of the Sydney Metro North West place making program.
For more information on activities at Bella Vista Pocket Park including registration go to www.metronorthwestplaces.landcom.com.au/whats-on/bella-vista-pocket-park
