Learning has never been so much fun.
Welcome to Messy Makers — Australia's fastest-growing children's activity provider, where creativity, learning and a whole lot of mess come together.
From our award-winning messy + sensory play for little ones to Slime & Science Labs, creative workshops and activities for older children, we create hands-on experiences designed to get kids exploring, creating, learning and having fun.
Whether you're joining us at one of our public sessions, booking an incursion, planning a birthday party, organising a major event or looking to bring Messy Makers to your own community — you're in the right place.
Our story
Messy Makers began in 2019, created by Amy and her husband while raising two young children of their own.
With Amy's background in Early Childhood Education, the idea was simple: create an environment where children could freely explore, experiment and learn through play — without parents having to worry about the mess afterwards!
What started with a single local session quickly grew into something much bigger.
Today, Messy Makers delivers children's activities across public sessions, school holidays, childcare incursions, shopping centres, councils, hotels, pubs & clubs, community events, birthday parties and major corporate activations.
And while we've grown, the idea behind Messy Makers hasn't changed:
Give children the freedom to explore, learn, create — and get seriously messy while doing it.
The mess is fun.
The learning behind it is serious.
Our programs are developed by qualified Early Educators with children's learning and development at the forefront.
Every activity is designed to encourage children to explore through play while helping develop important skills including:
Fine + gross motor skills
Problem solving
Creativity + imagination
Communication + language
Teamwork + social skills
Cognitive development
Our dedicated Messy Educators bring those activities to life, encouraging children to explore at their own pace and get involved in ways that suit them.
No two themes are the same — and that's exactly how we like it.
More than messy play
Messy Makers may have started with messy + sensory play, but today there is a whole lot more to discover.
Messy + Sensory Play
Created especially for younger children, with themed sensory stations, group time and hands-on play involving different textures, materials and experiences.
Slime & Science Labs
Mix it, stretch it, experiment with it and take it home. One of our most popular experiences for older children.
Creative Workshops
From Plush Paradise and Bath Bomb Making to painting, craft, clay, fidgets and more, our growing activity range means there's something for almost every age and interest.
Events + Incursions
We bring Messy Makers directly to childcare centres, schools, shopping centres, councils, venues, corporate events and private celebrations.
One brand. A huge range of ways to play.
Why sensory play?
Children naturally learn about the world by touching, moving, seeing, hearing and experimenting.
Sensory play gives children opportunities to explore those senses in an open-ended environment where there isn't always one "right" way to play.
They can pour it. Squish it. Build it. Mix it. Knock it down and start again.
Along the way they're experimenting, solving problems, building confidence and making real-world connections through play.
Best of all? We encourage the mess — and you don't have to clean it up.
Why families and venues choose Messy Makers
We're proud to have grown from a small local idea into an award-winning children's activity provider trusted by families, venues and organisations across Australia.
🏆 Multi-award-winning children's activities
🎓 Programs developed by qualified Early Educators
🎨 Activities for children from babies through to older kids
✨ A constantly growing range of unique experiences
🏢 Trusted by shopping centres, councils, childcare centres, hotels, clubs and major organisations
❤️ Locally owned + operated
Most importantly, we genuinely love creating experiences children remember.
Want to see what we've been up to?
From intimate childcare incursions to major shopping centre activations and community events, we've been lucky enough to work with some incredible organisations.
Or meet the people behind the mess.
Want to be part of Messy Makers?
Love what we do?
We're always interested in meeting great people who share our passion for creating memorable experiences for children.
You can join our team, or if you're looking for something bigger, explore the opportunity to own your own Messy Makers business through our growing franchise network.
Ready to make some memories?
Whether it's their first messy play session, a birthday they'll never forget or an event filled with hundreds of smiling faces, we'd love to be part of it.
Let's get messy, have some fun and create memories they'll be talking about long after the day is over.