Blacktown City Council is continuing its commitment to helping residents be more active, more often, with the return of Blacktown City Family ActiveFest on Saturday 28 March at Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton.
Building on the success of Blacktown City Family SportsFest, ActiveFest has been designed to provide families with an afternoon of free and accessible opportunities to be active and connect with local sporting groups.
ActiveFest will run from 12 pm to 4 pm and feature a variety of family-friendly activities that encourage movement, play and participation, including a water slide, mini golf, interactive sporting stalls, face painting and a visit from Aqua Learn to Swim's Pip the Penguin.
The Mayor of Blacktown City Brad Bunting said ActiveFest reflects Council's focus on creating opportunities for people of all ages to stay active and connected.
"ActiveFest is about making it easy for families to be more active, more often," Mayor Bunting said.
"It's a chance for children and adults to try different activities, meet local sporting clubs and experience what Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton has to offer in a relaxed and welcoming environment."
Local sporting groups from across Blacktown City will be on site to provide information, answer questions and help residents explore ways to stay active.
During ActiveFest, there will be free entry to the centre between 12 pm and 4 pm for visitors who collect a voucher from the Blacktown Key Venues stall in the stadium.
A special membership offer will also be available on the day, including 10 per cent off upfront memberships at Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton and no joining fee.
ActiveFest will also mark the first major community event since the installation of the new splash pad facility at Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton, made possible through funding from the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program, which is supporting improved community facilities across Blacktown City.
The community is encouraged to come along and enjoy a fun, inclusive afternoon that supports healthy and active lifestyles.
