Messy Makers Sutherland Shire

Messy Makers Sutherland Shire is a mobile messy-play franchise that comes to a family home or hired venue. For little ones, Messy Play Parties are listed at $399 for one hour, aimed at 5 months to 5 years, with no extra fee per child. They suggest capping the group at about 20 so everyone can actually get in. Families pick a theme — playdough, sand, mud, slime, water play in warm weather, or a mix — and an educator arrives 45–60 minutes early with drop sheets and tubs. They need roughly 5 × 5 metres of hard floor, not carpet, then pack the mess away and send photos.

School-age bookings are Slime School, from $360 for ages 5–12, with two slimes and a take-home container each. Extra children are $30 after a 12-child minimum. Both products take a $100 non-refundable deposit, with the balance due seven days before; booked dates cannot be moved (time changes can, if a slot is free). Weekday availability needs a check first — sutherlandshire@messymakers.com.au. They also run public sessions at local hotels; this listing is for the private party product.