The Big Toy Swap
PRESENTED BY FED SQUARE AND ZERO WASTE VICTORIA
Outgrown, unloved, or just ready for a change? Give your child’s toy box a RESET at The Big Toy Swap.
This free, family-focused event invites families to pass on gently used toys, books or games and discover something new-to-you in return.
It’s a fun and free way to refresh the toy box – while teaching kids the value of reuse and reducing waste.
In addition to the toy swap, kids can join in a fun and interactive session, helping them learn about how they can help look after the environment through the choices they make. This Nature Guardians session is led by sustainability educator Kirsty Bishop-Fox.
How the Toy Swap works
- Bring up to six clean, gently used toys, books, or games your child no longer plays with.
- For each item you bring, you’ll receive a token to choose a different pre-loved treasure during the event.
- While we can’t guarantee you’ll take home the same number or value of toys you bring, there will be plenty of variety for children of all ages – and every toy gets a new chance to be loved.
- This event is suitable for children aged 2–14, and the day is divided into two age sessions.
Note: If you have children in both age groups, we recommend joining the older session so the whole family can enjoy the activities together.
Big Kids (ages 8–14)
10.30am: Registrations and toy drop-off opens
11am: Nature Guardians (session 1)
11.30am: Toy swap opens
12pm: Toy swap finishes
Little Kids (ages under 8)
12.30pm: Registrations and toy drop-off opens
1pm: Nature Guardians (session 2)
1.30pm: Toy swap opens
2pm: Toy swap finishes
Presented as part of RESET – a free festival for grounding and growing.
