What's On in
North Lawson
Family Fun, Local Stories & Live Entertainment
There’s plenty happening in North Lawson throughout the Love Lawson Festival! From children’s activities and local history to live performances, creative demonstrations and community stalls, this part of town is packed with things to see and do.
With Club Lawson at the centre of the action, take some time to explore the library, visit the Blue Mountains Women’s Shed and discover the other activities happening around the neighbourhood.
Festival activities run from 9am to 4pm, with breakfast at Club Lawson from 8am.
Club Lawson (Lawson Bowlo)
The Heart of North Lawson’s Festival Fun!
Club Lawson is one of the main hubs of Love Lawson Festival, with a packed morning of family activities, community stalls, demonstrations and live entertainment.
Whether you’re coming for breakfast, bringing the kids to meet the animals or settling in for some music, there’s plenty happening throughout the day.
Food, Stalls & Family Activities
| Time | What’s Happening |
|---|---|
| 8am–11am | Breakfast BBQ: Egg and bacon rolls and coffee for the early birds. |
| 9am–12pm | Kidz Zoo: Meet, feed and interact with friendly farm animals in a safe enclosure. |
| 9am–2pm | Festival Stalls: Browse family-friendly products, children’s activities and community stalls, including Uncle Ed’s Fun Crafts and Blue Mountains People for Reconciliation. |
| 9am–2pm | Rural Fire Service: Get ready for the summer fire season and see if you can hold a fire hose! |
| 9am–2pm | Fire & Rescue NSW: Learn about fire safety, including how to put out a kitchen fire, with demonstrations on the hour. |
| 9am–2pm | Police & SES: Meet local emergency services representatives and learn more about community safety. |
| 11am–2pm | Barefoot Bowls: Give lawn bowls a try! A fun, beginner-friendly introduction to the game. $5 per person. |
Live on the Club Lawson Stage
There’s music, entertainment and a little community celebration happening on the Club Lawson stage.
MC: Marty Bright, comedian, poet and musician, will be keeping things moving throughout the morning.
| Time | Performance |
|---|---|
| 10am–10.30am | Crowd Around Choir: Local singers performing an eclectic repertoire of a cappella music. |
| 10.30am–10.45am | Official Opening & Welcome to Country: With Aunty Carol Cooper and Trish Doyle MP. |
| 11am–11.45am | Sideshow Annie: An energetic performance featuring iconic hits and original music. |
| 12.15pm–12.45pm | Ecopella Choir: Songs celebrating the natural world and the importance of protecting it. |
| 1pm–1.45pm | Blue Mountains City Band: Enjoy traditional favourites, swing and Latin tunes performed by musicians of all ages. |
Make a Morning of It!
Start with breakfast, browse the stalls, enjoy the entertainment and let the kids explore the activities.
With plenty happening in and around Club Lawson, it’s a great place to begin your festival adventure.
Lawson Library
Stories, history and creative fun!
Lawson Library is getting into the festival spirit with a morning of activities for children, along with an opportunity to discover some fascinating local history.
9am–1pm | Children’s Activities
Bring the kids along for a morning of creative fun, including:
- Scavenger hunt
- Badge making
- Library bag decorating
11am–12.30pm | Lawson History Walk
Join Paul Innes from Blue Mountains History Tours for a guided walk exploring Lawson’s past.
Discover the stories, people and places that have helped shape the town we know today.
Meeting point: Lawson Library.
Blue Mountains Women's Shed
Discover Something New!
10.30am–2.30pm | Open Demonstrations
Pop into the Blue Mountains Women’s Shed, located below Lawson Library, and see what the talented members have been creating.
The Shed will be open for demonstrations throughout the day, giving visitors an opportunity to discover practical and creative skills.
11am | Kinusaiga Demonstration
Ever heard of threadless patchwork?
Discover Kinusaiga, a Japanese art form that creates beautiful fabric designs without sewing.
A wonderful opportunity to learn about something a little different!
