Ready Set Explore Sensory Messy Play Sessions
Why is Messy Play Important?
Messy play is so much more than making a mess, it's one of the best ways for young children to learn, discover and grow.
Through hands-on exploration, children naturally develop essential skills while engaging their senses in a fun and meaningful way. Squishing, pouring, scooping, mixing and creating encourages curiosity, problem-solving and independent thinking, allowing children to learn at their own pace.
At Ready Set Explore Sensory, our messy play sessions are designed to provide a safe, welcoming environment where children aged 6 months to 5 years can explore a variety of exciting sensory experiences. Every activity is thoughtfully created to encourage open-ended play, creativity and confidence while supporting early childhood development.
Our messy play sessions help to:
🌈 Support sensory development
🖐️ Strengthen fine motor skills
🧠 Encourage problem-solving and critical thinking
🎨 Spark creativity and imagination
💛 Build confidence and independence
💬 Develop communication and social skills through play
😊 Promote emotional regulation and mindfulness
🤝 Create meaningful opportunities for parent and child connection
Most importantly, messy play gives children the freedom to explore without expectations. There is no right or wrong way to play—just endless opportunities to learn, create, discover and have fun.
So bring a change of clothes, embrace the mess, and let your little explorer experience the joy of learning through play! 💜🌈
Upcoming Messy Play Sessions
$15 per child
Experiment into a magical Science Messy Play Session with Ready Set Explore Sensory!
Designed for children aged 6 months to 5 years, our sessions provide a safe, engaging and hands-on environment where little explorers can learn through play. Children will have the opportunity to squish, scoop, pour, create and discover while developing important early learning skills.
Our Science themed session includes:
🧪 Science Experiment sensory trays
🔬 Experimentation play
🫧 Messy sensory experiences
🥼 STEM themed play
🪸 Open-ended exploration and imaginative play
Messy play encourages creativity, builds confidence, supports sensory development and helps develop fine motor skills—all while having lots of fun!
📍 Basin View Reserve Playground, Basin View, NSW
👶 Suitable for children aged 6 months – 5 years
🗓️ 10th October 2026
🕙 10:00am – 12:00pm AEST
What to bring:
Appropriate clothing for messy play and weather
A change of clothes
Hat/sunscreen
Water bottle
Note:
Public toilets on site
Large body of water is present at the location
Playground equipment at location
Shell’s Mobile Cafe across the road
Parent/adult supervision required for all children present
Wipes will be available for a small clean up
Gluten will be present
A waiver/declaration will need to be signed upon arrival for children to participate
Messy Play Cancellation & Booking Policy:
Tickets are non-refundable except in the circumstance Ready Set Explore Sensory has to cancel Session due to weather or low attendance
If Ready Set Explore Sensory has to cancel Session due to weather or low attendance, all bookings will be refunded: Ready Set Explore Sensory reserves the right to cancel or reschedule sessions
A minimum number of bookings is required for Messy Play Session to go ahead
Come dressed for mess and let your little one explore, create and make wonderful memories in a fun, welcoming environment. We can't wait to explore with you! 🤍