Children at Blenheim Playcentre have been lending a hand in preparation for the Marlborough Parents Centre Parent and Child Expo, steadily cutting, gluing and decorating for their stand.
Hands-on-sticks, balloons and play dough are among the "fun stuff" the region's Playcentres will be giving away on the day, Marlborough Playcentre president Viv Butcher said.
Playcentres would also provide a space for children to join in for some play dough, slime or puzzle time.
"It's about taking a slice of daily life at Playcentre, and putting it on show," Mrs Butcher said.
Expo marketing co-ordinator Andrea Craig said more than 45 exhibitors would be at the Marlborough Convention Centre this Sunday. Last year's event drew 1000 visitors.
The expo will feature free entertainment, including a bouncy castle for the kids, storytelling, Pom Pom the Clown and Kindermusik displays. It will appeal not only to parents, but to expectant parents and grandparents as well, Mrs Craig said.
As well as early childhood education organisations such as Playcentre and parenting information services, the expo would provide a chance to check out cloth nappies, toys, books, children's wear and maternity wear.
Some exhibitors will be offering show specials. "So it's a great place to pick up a baby gift or two. There will be some awesome deals on the day," she said.
The event had been strongly supported by sponsors and every stand was filled.
"We're really lucky to live in a town where people want to be a part of something like this. It's a great day out for parents and kids and a great fundraiser for Marlborough Parents Centre."
The Marlborough Parents Centre Parent and Child Expo is on Sunday from 10am to 4pm at the Marlborough Convention Centre, gold coin entry.
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