Award-Winning Creative Play Experiences for Families
Trusted by Perth families for sensory play, creative exploration and unforgettable childhood experiences.
Made to be Messy is an award-winning creative play provider based in Perth, delivering engaging sensory, art and hands-on learning experiences for babies, toddlers and young children.
Now in its 6th year of operation, Made to be Messy has become one of Perth’s most loved early childhood activity providers, welcoming tens of thousands of families to explore the power of learning through play.
Our activations are designed to spark curiosity, creativity and connection while creating memorable experiences for families visiting your centre.
Bringing Creative Play to Your Centre
Made to be Messy activations are designed to create joyful, engaging experiences for families while helping centres build welcoming community spaces.
Our sessions spark curiosity, creativity and connection through sensory play, art, music and hands-on exploration. Whether it’s a regular mums and bubs program, a creative play session for toddlers, or a large-scale pop-up activation, we work collaboratively with centres to create experiences that delight children and encourage families to stay, connect and explore.
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Small Group Activation Options - Perfect for regular smaller sessions to bring recurring traffic to the centre.
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Little Learners (6–18 months)
A gentle and engaging mums and bubs experience featuring sensory exploration, music and movement, and developmentally appropriate play designed for babies and their caregiver.
• 45 minutes - 1 hour session (tailored to your preferred timings)
• Recommended capacity: up to 15 babies
• Includes sensory play stations, music and movement, and facilitated exploration
Creative Crew (1–4 years)
A hands on creative play session designed for toddlers and preschoolers featuring art, craft, sensory play and simple STEM activities that spark creativity and curiosity.
• 45 minute - 1.5 hour sessions (tailored to your preferred timings)
• Recommended capacity: 15–20 children (dependant on available space)
• Includes facilitated art, sensory play, STEM and themed activity stations
Activation Features & Planning
• Multi National Award winning program already loved and known by Perth families
• All materials supplied and professionally facilitated
• Encourages parent dwell time and family engagement
• Activities designed to be easily wipeable and contained for shopping centre environments
• Run multiple sessions a day - A tidy up, sanitation and reset time is required in between - (typically 15 - 30 minutes depending on session)
• Capacity can be advised depending on space available in the Kids Zone
• Sessions can be themed or aligned with centre seasonal campaigns
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Large Pop-Up Play Activation- Best for school holidays or special events and campaigns
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For larger events, Made to be Messy can transform your space into a vibrant, contained creative play zone where children can explore sensory and messy play experiences in a safe and engaging environment.
Designed to capture children's curiosity while providing a memorable experience for families, these activations encourage dwell time and create a fun, family-friendly atmosphere within the centre.
Activation features
• Drop-in style experience or pre-booked sessions
• Multiple sensory and creative play stations
• Messy play, art, sensory exploration and creative discovery
• Easily wipeable and contained materials suitable for shopping centre environments
• Professionally facilitated by the Made to be Messy team
• Flexible formats to suit the size and layout of the space
• Suitable for toddlers through to early primary school aged children
Space & planning
Each activation is customised to suit the available space and expected visitor numbers.
• Space requirements vary depending on activation size
• A site visit is recommended to design the activation layout
• Detailed planning ensures safe traffic flow and a contained play environment
• Run multiple sessions a day - Tidy up, sanitation and reset time is required in between - (typically 1 hour for large activations)
• Sessions can be themed or aligned with centre seasonal campaigns
• Multi National Award winning program already loved and known by Perth families
• All materials supplied and professionally facilitated
• Encourages parent dwell time and family engagement
• Activities designed to be easily wipeable and contained for shopping centre environments
We design just for YOU!
Simple, Hassle-Free Process
- Submit Your Enquiry: Complete our enquiry form below or contact us directly info@madetobemessy.com.au or 0494 093 643.
- Customise Your Programme: Work with our team to tailor the perfect package for your requirements.
- Secure Your Date: Finalise your booking with a deposit or purchase order, and let us handle the rest.
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Why Families Love Made to be Messy
Specialists in early childhood sensory and creative play
Professionally facilitated experiences designed for engagement
Activities carefully created for babies, toddlers and young children.
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Stay Longer
Made to be Messy delivers award winning creative play experiences designed to delight children and encourage families to stay longer and enjoy their visit to your centre. Our activations are professionally facilitated, engaging, and designed to be contained and easy to manage within a shopping centre environment.
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Marketing Companion
We are happy to assist you to drive traffic and bring awareness to your centre. We reach thousands of Perth families each month via our social media platforms and email subscribers.
11000+ Facebook followers
18400+ Instagram Followers
6000+ email subscribers
250+ five-star reviews
Why Messy Play Matters
Messy play is more than fun—it’s a critical part of child development. Our programmes help children:
- Explore Creativity: Unleash their imagination through hands-on activities.
- Build Skills: Strengthen sensory, motor, and cognitive abilities.
- Connect with Others: Develop teamwork and communication skills.
At Made to Be Messy, we bring learning and fun together in ways that leave lasting memories for children and communities alike.