Family Picnic & Planting Day!

Free family planting day at Carlson Park! Learn gardening, beautify the park & a hot drink and a picnic together outdoors.

Date: 11/04/2026

Time: 10am - 1pm

Location: Carlson Park - 150 High Street, North Willoughby, NSW 2068

Bring the family along for a relaxed and hands-on day in the park, where nature, community, and connection come together!

The Family Picnic & Planting Day is a free, family-friendly event designed to encourage residents to enjoy their local open space while playing an active role in caring for it. Families will be invited to get their hands dirty, learn simple planting skills, and help beautify Carlson Park under the guidance of Council horticulturists.

The day will then wind down into a relaxed picnic atmosphere, giving families the opportunity to connect, enjoy the outdoors, and celebrate their shared contribution to the park.

This planting day is part of a series of community activations taking place at Carlson Park throughout April, so we encourage you to explore our page and join us for the other creative, cultural, and nature-based events happening during the school holidays.

To make the day even more enjoyable, complimentary hot drinks provided by Liquid Infusion will be available. Families are encouraged to bring along their own picnic food and a blanket to enjoy time together in the park following the planting activities.

Check-in:

• Please arrive 15 minutes before the event begins to register.

• Each participant is required to complete a waiver form. Anyone under 18 will need a parent to complete a waiver form and must be supervised by their parent or guardian at all times.

• This event may be filmed or photographed, and images may be used on Council websites, publications, and social media channels. If you do not wish for your image to be published, please inform Council staff.

What to bring:

• Please bring your own gardening gloves, hat, and water bottle, and any other protective clothing you may need in addition to applying sunscreen.