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Focus on family fun with these active experiences to engage all ages and interests.

Floriade

Engage the little ones with fun activities, workshops and demonstrations at Floriade. From baby farmyard animals and quirky reptiles to artistic workshops, the kids will be entertained for hours. Floriade is a free event during the day.

3 in Fun ticket savings

The 3infun ticket gives a 10 per cent discount on entry to Questacon, Cockington Green Gardens and the Australian Institute of Sport plus a bonus free pass to return to your favourite 3infun attraction.

Enter the Discovery Zone

Dodge sniper fire in a First World War trench, climb into a Vietnam War era helicopter and Cold War submarine and learn about peacekeeping at the Australian War Memorial's Discovery Zone.

Bird's eye view of Canberra

Play eye spy a national icon' from Black Mountain Tower's viewing platforms 195 metres above the summit of Black Mountain. The 360 degree view is a great way to see the capital and the kids will have a blast (literally) from the outdoor platform!

Ride the track of champions

Bring your own mountain bikes and tackle Stromlo Forest Park, venue of the 2009 World Mountain Bike Championships and 24 hour events. Younger riders can ride the leisurely criterium circuit. Bike hire companies can deliver bikes to you.

See the biggest Aussie flag on the hill

Take the family to the house on the hill. Ride Parliament House's lift to the grassy roof top and marvel at the 81 metre flagpole with its imposing flag larger than the size of a double decker bus positioned over a pyramid skylight.

Hands on democracy

Teach your kids about democracy in the interactive family rooms at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. Dress up in Victorian gold mining era clothing or go back in time to 500BC, ride in a chariot and meet Pericles.