Kids Activities, Events & Things To Do in Camden NSW
If you’re looking for things to do with kids in Camden NSW during the school holidays, there are plenty of family-friendly activities across Camden, Gregory Hills, Oran Park and the wider Macarthur region. From Easter events and creative workshops to outdoor adventures and free local activities, this guide brings together some of the best options for families.
School holidays are coming… and if you’re anything like most mums, you’re already wondering how you’re going to keep the kids entertained without them spending the entire break glued to an iPad.
Minecraft still isn’t your thing. Roblox makes absolutely no sense. And the Swiftie down the hallway is bringing a whole new level of sass.
Between work, school routines, sports, and life in general, you want your kids to feel like they’ve had a fun and memorable school holiday, but planning everything can feel overwhelming.
That’s where Camden Mums Hub comes in.
As a local media platform connecting families across Camden, Gregory Hills, Oran Park and the wider Macarthur region, we are constantly discovering the best places to go, things to do and activities for kids across our community.
So we have pulled it all together into one place.
This Camden Easter & School Holiday Guide helps local families easily find:
- School holiday activities
- Family-friendly events
- Kids classes and workshops
- Markets and community market days
- Places to eat and treat the kids
- Photography sessions and seasonal mini shoots
- Outdoor adventures and free things to do
- Local services that support families
- Ideas for planning a family holiday
Family Attractions & Experiences
Across Camden and the Macarthur region, many venues host special kids activities and family-friendly events during the Easter school holidays.
Below are some events local families may enjoy.
Sydney Zoo Dinosaur Safari Experience
ROAR with excitement at Sydney Zoo! Travel back in time and come face-to-face with prehistoric giants like the mighty T-Rex, terrific Triceratops and towering Brachiosaurus. Around every corner, you’ll uncover larger-than-life dinosaurs that will have the whole family wide-eyed and ready for adventure.
As you explore, spot the surprising similarities between today’s zoo animals and their ancient ancestors, keep an eye out for roaming baby dinosaurs, and complete The Lost Kingdom Trail where you’ll learn fascinating facts along the way, and claim a prize at the end.
Combined with Sydney Zoo’s incredible range of animals and modern zoo facilities, this experience makes for an unforgettable school holiday day out.
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Calmsley Hill City Farm | Family Farm Day
If you’re looking for a school holiday experience where kids can get outdoors, meet animals and learn about farm life, Calmsley Hill City Farm is a fantastic family day out just a short drive from Camden.
Located in Abbotsbury, the working farm offers a hands-on experience where families can explore paddocks, meet friendly farm animals and watch traditional farming demonstrations throughout the day.
Children can enjoy patting animals in the nursery, seeing sheep shearing up close, watching skilled working dogs round up sheep and even trying their hand at milking a cow during the daily milking demonstrations.
One of the highlights for many families is the tractor train ride, where visitors are taken through the farm paddocks while learning about life on the farm.
Throughout the day there are several interactive demonstrations and talks including:
• Animal Patting – 10:30am
• Cow Milking Show – 11:00am & 2:30pm
• Stock Whip Show – 12:30pm
• Working Dog Show – 1:00pm
• Sheep Shearing Show – 1:30pm
• Koala Talk – 2:00pm
The farm is wheelchair accessible, pram friendly and perfect for families with younger children, making it an easy and enjoyable day out.
📍 Location:
31 Darling Street, Abbotsbury NSW
🕘 Opening Hours during school holidays:
9:00am – 4:00pm
(last entry 3:00pm)
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Oxley Hill Flower Farm – Bowral Flower Farm Experience
Located in the beautiful Southern Highlands town of Bowral, Oxley Hill Flower Farm offers visitors a chance to experience the magic of a working flower farm surrounded by fresh country air and seasonal blooms.
Visitors can explore the farm, greenhouse and flower shed while enjoying views of colourful blooms grown with a strong focus on soil health and sustainable growing practices.
The flower farm showcases stunning cottage-style gardens filled with roses, dahlias, delphiniums, sweet peas, flowering herbs and many other seasonal varieties.
Private tours and flower workshops are also available throughout the year.📍 Location: Bowral, Southern Highlands
📍Location: 1 Minnows Dr, Bowral NSW 2576
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Mussett Holdings – Easter Farm Tours
Families looking for a unique countryside experience over the Easter long weekend may enjoy the farm tours hosted by Mussett Holdings in Colo Vale.
These guided tours are a popular activity and often book out quickly. During the Easter tours, children can explore the farm and take part in a fun Easter egg hunt through the veggie patch, making it a memorable outdoor experience for families.
Mussett Holdings also offers farm tours for home school groups on request throughout the year.
Location:
McCallums Road, Colo Vale NSW 2575
THE CAMDEN SHOW – STILL A COUNTRY SHOW
2 big days of family fun! 140th Camden Show Friday 20th & Saturday 21st March 2026
The Camden Show is one of the region’s most loved community events, bringing together country traditions, family entertainment and agricultural displays.
The 140th Camden Show will take place across two big days of family fun.
Campbelltown Easter Fair – At Campbelltown Showground
The Campbelltown Easter Fair returns for 2026 with a long weekend of family entertainment at Campbelltown Showground.
Visitors can enjoy carnival rides for all ages, food trucks, showbags, sideshow games and a range of live entertainment across the weekend. Special activities include an Easter movie night, reptile shows, appearances from the Easter Bunny, fireworks and a free Easter egg hunt for children.
Dates: 3–6 April 2026
Time: 12:00pm – 9:00pm daily
Location: Campbelltown Showground
Entry: $3 per person
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
The Celebration Society – Easter Workshops & Creative Experiences in Picton
Located in the heart of Picton, The Celebration Society is a boutique retail store and events venue where people can shop, celebrate and connect. The space brings together beautiful gifts, celebration décor, balloons, florals and event styling alongside a curated program of workshops, high tea experiences and children’s celebrations.
Families visiting can also enjoy creative workshops, photography moments and café treats from The Naughty Corner, making it a lovely destination for a relaxed outing during the school holidays.
Throughout the Easter season, The Celebration Society is hosting a range of themed events and workshops designed to bring a little extra creativity to the holidays.
Little Hatters – Easter Hat Workshop
A fun and creative Easter workshop designed especially for children. During the session, kids will decorate their own Easter hat using colourful craft materials and festive decorations, creating something special they can proudly take home.
Workshop Dates
17 March 2026 – 4:00pm to 5:00pm
25 March 2026 – 4:00pm to 5:00pm
28 March 2026 – 11:00am to 12:00pm
Location
The Celebration Society
36 Menangle Street, Picton NSW
Tickets
$39 per child
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Windsor Handbags – A Boutique Shopping Stop in Historic Windsor
If you’re planning a day trip beyond Camden these school holidays, the historic town of Windsor is well worth the visit. Located in the Hawkesbury region, Windsor offers charming heritage streets, cafés, riverside views and a relaxed country-town feel just over an hour from Camden.
While exploring the town centre, you can visit Windsor Handbags, a boutique store known for its large range of handbags, travel bags, wallets and accessories. The shop has become a favourite stop for visitors browsing the Windsor strip and looking for stylish and practical accessories.
Windsor also hosts its popular Windsor Mall Markets Every Sunday, where visitors can explore stalls selling handmade goods, local produce, fashion, gifts and food. Many families make a morning of it, wandering the markets before exploring the local shops and cafés nearby.
Windsor Handbags is open daily and sits right in the heart of the town, making it an easy stop while exploring the area.
Event Cinemas – Macarthur Square
Macarthur Square screens the latest family and kids movies throughout the holidays, making it an easy option for a relaxed afternoon or rainy day.
The cinema also features ScreenX, an immersive viewing experience where the movie extends onto the side walls of the theatre, creating a panoramic surround-screen effect for selected films.
📍 Location
Macarthur Square
Kellicar Road, Campbelltown NSW
iPlay – Ed Square Edmondson Park
Located at Ed Square Town Centre, iPlay is a large indoor entertainment venue offering arcade games, bowling, dodgems and other interactive attractions for kids and teens. It’s a popular rainy-day activity for families during the school holidays.
📍 Location
Ed Square Town Centre
52 Soldiers Parade, Edmondson Park NSW
NSW Rail Museum – Train Experiences
Families who love trains can visit the NSW Rail Museum in Thirlmere, where kids can explore historic locomotives, interactive exhibits and occasionally ride heritage trains during special event days and school holidays.
📍 Location
10 Barbour Road, Thirlmere NSW
Sydney Horseback – Guided Trail Rides
Families looking for a unique outdoor experience can enjoy guided horse riding trail rides through scenic bushland and open paddocks with Sydney Horseback.
Suitable for beginners and experienced riders, the guided rides allow visitors to explore nature on horseback with trained horses and experienced guides. Trail rides operate across weekends and additional days during school holidays.
📍 Location
Denham Court NSW
Playmania Macarthur
Playmania is a large indoor play centre designed for children to climb, slide and explore in a safe environment. With multi-level play structures, slides and soft play areas for younger children, it’s a great option for families needing somewhere for kids to burn off energy on rainy days.
Location
Kellicar Road, Campbelltown NSW
Kids School Holiday Activities, Events
Willowdale Hotel – Kids School Holiday Activities
Willowdale Hotel is hosting a range of fun school holiday activities for kids, from creative craft sessions to pizza making and face painting.
Some activities running across the school holidays include:
• Kids Pinecone Paint & Decorate – April 7
Kids Pinecone Paint & Decorate – Willowdale Hotel
• Kids Hairstyle Colour Bar – April 9 Kids Hairstyle Colour Bar – Willowdale Hotel
• Back to School Craft – April 16
Kids Back to School Craft – Willowdale Hotel
Ambarvale Hotel – Easter & School Holiday Activities
Ambarvale Hotel is hosting several family-friendly Easter and school holiday events.
🐰 Easter Sunday – April 5
Free kids arts and crafts
Hot cross bun decorating
Visit from the Easter Bunny
🧸 Build A Bear Workshop – April 8
Ticketed event
🍕 Kids Pizza Making Class – April 14
Ticketed event
🎨 Little Mama Love Decorating Workshop – April 16
Ticketed event
Narellan Hotel Kids Activities
Free Family Fun – Easter Sunday (12pm–3pm) with the Easter Bunny, egg hunt, roaming entertainment and Easter arts & crafts. https://www.narellanhotel.com.au/whats-on/school-holiday-fun
Wests League Club – Kids School Holiday Activities
Wests League Club is hosting exciting activities for kids these school holidays, including a reptile show and interactive game show experience designed to keep children entertained.
Some activities running across the school holidays include:
• Kids Reptile Show
Reptile Show – Wests League Club
• Kids Game Show Experience
Game Show – Wests League Club
🎟 Tickets from $10
The Country Club – Kids School Holiday Activities
The Country Club is running fun hands-on workshops for children these school holidays, including pizza making classes and a bunny toy-making craft workshop.
Some activities running across the school holidays include:
• Kids Pizza Making Class – April 7
Pizza Class – The Country Club
• Bunny Toy Making Workshop
Bunny Toy Making Workshop – The Country Club
• Kids Pizza Making Class – April 14
Pizza Class – The Country Club
🎟 Tickets from $10
The Sherwood – Kids School Holiday Activities
The Sherwood is hosting creative workshops for kids during the school holidays, including craft sessions and Easter-themed painting activities.
Some activities running across the school holidays include:
• Bunny Toy Making Workshop
Bunny Toy Making Workshop – The Sherwood
• Easter Textured Painting Workshop
Textured Painting – The Sherwood
🎟 Tickets from $10
Lavender & Willow – Kids Creative Workshops
📍 Menangle Country Club
🌱 Kids Succulent Garden Workshop – April 17
12:15pm – 1:15pm
Create a mini succulent garden to take home with plants, figurines and decorations included.
Suitable for children aged 4+.
Ticketed event.
🌸 Flower Crown Workshop – April 17
1:30pm – 2:30pm
Children will create their own flower crown using a selection of fresh and dried flowers.
Suitable for children aged 5+.
Ticketed event.
Kids Classes & Holiday Programs
KIDS CLASSES & PROGRAMS IN CAMDEN
These local businesses run classes, programs and workshops for kids across Camden and the Macarthur region.
Prodigy Performing Arts – Easter & Circus Holiday Camps
Join Prodigy Performing Arts these school holidays for two exciting camps designed to keep children active, creative and entertained.
The Circus Holiday Camp includes a full day of fun activities such as acro, aerials, dancing, arts & crafts and even a movie session where students can relax with friends.
The Easter Holiday Camp combines dance, acting and festive crafts, giving children a chance to explore their creativity while enjoying a fun and supportive environment.
Perfect for school-aged children looking for an energetic and engaging school holiday experience.
📍 Location: Smeaton Grange
👧 Age group: School-aged children
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Motiv8Sports Macarthur
Motiv8 Sports runs energetic school holiday sports camps for children from Kindy to Year 6, designed to build confidence, teamwork and keep kids active.
📍 Location: St Gregory’s College
⏰ 8:30am – 3:30pm
Ultimate Guitar Academy
Ultimate Guitar Academy helps kids, teens and adults develop a love for music through engaging guitar lessons, covering chords, solos, music theory and improvisation. They usually run School Holiday programs for beginners to try before committing to lessons.
FAMILY FOOD & TREATS
School holidays aren’t complete without a few special treats.
These local spots are perfect for family dessert outings and fun food experiences.
Puff Palace Soufflé
Puff Palace Soufflé serves fluffy Japanese-style pancakes and desserts alongside a rotating selection of food trucks run by local small family businesses.
Flavours include Crème Brûlée, Nutella, Biscoff, Pistachio and more.
Open Thursday – Sunday
5:30pm – 11pm
📍 Gregory Hills Drive, Gledswood Hills
(Sydney Tools carpark)
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Your Scroll Mate – Easter baked treats
Your Scroll Mate is a specialty bakery known for its gourmet cinnamon scrolls baked fresh from scratch. Their menu features a popular range of mini scrolls as well as their unique wreath-style pull-apart cinnamon scrolls that are perfect for sharing.
Families visiting Camden can pick up takeaway scrolls from Squeeze and Grind in Camden, or place orders online through their Instagram page.
Traditional Hot Cross Buns Recipe – Ashley’s Place
Ashley’s Place shares a traditional hot cross bun recipe that creates beautifully risen buns with warm spices, sultanas and a soft fluffy texture.
The recipe includes step-by-step instructions covering:
- preparing and mixing the dough
- allowing the dough to rise
- shaping and piping the traditional cross
- baking until golden
- glazing the buns with apricot jam
The result is a classic Easter bake that tastes just as good as it smells while baking in the oven.
If you enjoy baking from scratch or want to create a special Easter treat with your kids, this is a lovely recipe to try during the school holidays.
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Baked With Love and Pixie Dust – Paint Your Own Easter Cookie Packs
Make Easter extra fun with Paint Your Own Easter Cookie Packs from Baked With Love and Pixie Dust. These creative cookie decorating kits are a fun alternative to chocolate and a great activity for kids during the Easter break.
Each pack includes four mini Easter cookies, a paint palette cookie, a paintbrush, Easter sprinkles and instructions for decorating. Individual cookies are also available.
To place an order, send a message via their social pages.
PLAN A FAMILY HOLIDAY
Thinking about escaping for a few days during the school holidays?
Local travel specialists can help families organise cruises departing from Sydney, island getaways and family-friendly overseas holidays.
Ems Global Travel
Planning a family holiday should feel exciting, not overwhelming.
When you book with Ems Global Travel, you’re not just booking a trip, you’re gaining a personal travel expert who helps guide you through every step of the journey.
With over 9 years of experience in the travel industry, Emily specialises in helping families plan stress-free holidays, from cruises departing Sydney to island getaways and overseas adventures.
Planning travel with kids can come with a lot of moving parts, which is why having someone manage the details, timing and options can make a huge difference.
To help local families start planning their next adventure, Ems Global Travel is offering complimentary family travel consultations.
During your consultation you can:
- explore family-friendly destinations
- ask questions about cruises departing Sydney
- get advice on travelling with kids
- discover current travel deals and packages
Limited to the first 10 bookings for April.
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Local Markets & Easter Markets
Markets are a lovely way to spend a relaxed morning or evening with the family during the Easter season. From handmade goods and artisan stalls to food trucks and sweet treats, these local markets offer a chance to support small businesses while enjoying the atmosphere of a community day out.
Easter Night Market – The Celebration Society, Picton
The Celebration Society is hosting a special Easter Night Market in Picton, bringing together local stallholders, food vendors and a relaxed community atmosphere.
Visitors can wander through a curated mix of local creatives, enjoy hot food and sweet treats, and soak up the evening market atmosphere as the sun sets.Date: Saturday 28 March
Time: 3:00pm – 8:00pm (Bar opens at 5:00pm)
Location: The Celebration Society, 36 Menangle Street, Picton NSW
Cobbitty Village Markets
The Cobbitty Village Markets are a long-running local favourite known for their country atmosphere and range of artisan stalls, handmade goods, plants, local produce and food vendors.
Held in the historic village of Cobbitty, the markets are a relaxed outing for families wanting to explore a traditional community market.When: First Saturday of each month
Time: 8:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Cobbitty Public School, Cobbitty
Gledswood Hills Market Day
Held at the beautiful Gledswood Homestead & Winery, the Gledswood Hills Market Day features boutique stallholders, artisan products, fashion, handmade goods and food vendors.
Visitors can explore the market stalls before enjoying lunch, a coffee or a walk around the historic grounds.
When: First Sunday of each month
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Gledswood Homestead & Winery, Catherine Field
Handmade & Homegrown Market – Campbelltown
The Handmade & Homegrown Market in Campbelltown brings together local makers, artists and boutique stallholders selling handmade products, gifts, food and fresh produce.
The markets are held in the Campbelltown CBD and often include live entertainment and family-friendly activities.
When: Third Sunday of each month
Time: 8:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Lithgow Street, Campbelltown
Dashing Photography & Design – Mother’s Day Photography Experience
Dashing Photography & Design is offering a beautiful Mother’s Day photography experience designed to celebrate connection, quality time and meaningful memories with loved ones.
Nestled amongst the green rolling hills of Mount Hunter, these sessions are designed to feel relaxed and genuine rather than posed or forced. Families can enjoy a special experience together, accompanied by a cheese and charcuterie picnic or high tea, while professional images are captured in a natural and heartfelt way.
What makes this experience especially memorable is that it is more than just a photoshoot.
It is time intentionally spent together, creating lasting memories in a beautiful setting while receiving professional photographs to treasure or gift in time for Mother’s Day.
Limited sessions are available on:
18 April
19 April
These dates have been selected to allow families to celebrate a special occasion and receive their images or prints in time for Mother’s Day.
Family Photography & Motherhood Mini Sessions
Rhianna Lea Photography
A beautiful, calm photography experience designed for women who want to feel at ease, confident, and truly seen during this season of motherhood 🤍
Rhianna Lea Photography offers a boutique approach to maternity and motherhood sessions, capturing the quiet, meaningful moments that often go unnoticed.
With a focus on natural light, gentle guidance and organic movement, each session is designed to feel relaxed and effortless — allowing you to simply be present while those moments are documented.
The result is imagery that feels timeless, understated and true to you.
What’s Offered
• Maternity sessions
• Newborn photography
• Family portraits
• Couple sessions
All thoughtfully captured across Camden and Sydney.
Whether you’re celebrating pregnancy, welcoming a new baby or simply wanting to document this season of life, this is the kind of experience that leaves you with memories you’ll truly treasure.
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FREE THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS IN CAMDEN
Sometimes the best school holiday activities are the simple ones that get everyone outdoors.
Here are some great free ideas for families around Camden.
Curry Reserve Splash Park
A perfect place to cool off with water play areas, slides and picnic spots.
The Water Play Spaces at Curry Reserve (Elderslie) and Dawson-Damer Park (Oran Park) in Camden close for the season on the Sunday at the end of the last week of the Autumn School Holidays.
The season typically runs from September to April.
Camden Bike Track
Great for family bike rides or walks with playground stops along the way.
Dharawal National Park
Perfect for families who love nature, bushwalking and wildlife spotting.
Koshigaya Park
Beautiful parklands with playgrounds, picnic areas and space for kids to run around.
Skate Parks Around Camden
Camden Skate Park
📍 Exeter Street, Camden NSW
Oran Park Skate Park
📍 Oran Park Drive, Oran Park NSW
Narellan Skate Park
📍 Elyard Street, Narellan NSW
These skate parks feature ramps, rails and open riding areas suitable for skateboards, scooters and BMX bikes, making them a popular spot for kids and teens during school holidays.
Narellan Town Centre – Easter Fun for Families
Narellan Town Centre is hosting a range of fun Easter activities for kids and families, with creative workshops, colouring competitions and special visits from the Easter Bunny happening across the school holidays.
Children can get involved in hands-on craft activities, meet the Easter Bunny and take part in the centre’s Easter egg hunt while visiting the shopping centre.
Easter Colouring Competition
Kids can enter the Narellan Town Centre Easter Colouring Competition for the chance to win one of 9 x $50 NTC Gift Cards.
Free Kids Craft Activities
Easter Hat Decorating
Saturday 21 – Sunday 22 March
11:00am – 2:00pm
Easter Sand Art
Saturday 28 – Sunday 29 March
11:00am – 2:00pm
Easter Bunny Meet & Greet
Saturday 28 March – 11:00am – 2:00pm
Tuesday 31 March – 9:30am – 12:30pm (Toddler Tuesdays)
Saturday 4 April – 11:00am – 2:00pm
Easter Egg Hunt
Monday 30 March – Thursday 2 April
Saturday 4 April
Children can take part in the NTC Easter Egg Hunt and receive a special prize for completing the activity.
📍 Location
Narellan Town Centre
326 Camden Valley Way, Narellan NSW
Camden Valley Inn
Often hosts family-friendly events including outdoor movie nights and kids activities.
📍 Reptile Show — Camden Valley Inn
Wednesday 8 April
12–1pm
📍 Torque Town Mini Machines — Camden Valley Inn
Friday 10 April
11am–1pm
📍 Mario & Luigi Visit — Camden Valley Inn
Tuesday 14 April
12–1pm
📍 Kids Disco Party — Camden Valley Inn
Thursday 16 April
12–1pm
Free School Holiday Activities at Camden Libraries
If you’re looking for free things to do with kids during the school holidays, Camden’s local libraries are a fantastic option. Across Camden, Narellan and Oran Park Libraries, families can enjoy a variety of free programs designed to support learning, creativity and fun.
Libraries offer welcoming spaces where children can explore books, participate in activities and connect with other local families.
Some of the programs available throughout the year include:
Storytime
Held Monday to Friday across Camden, Narellan and Oran Park Libraries, Storytime is a fun session for young children featuring stories, songs and interactive activities that help build early literacy skills.
BiBs (Babies Into Books)
A special program designed for babies and toddlers, helping little ones discover the joy of books, music and movement in a relaxed library setting.
After School Fun at Camden Libraries
Regular creative sessions for kids featuring craft activities, games and hands-on learning experiences.
SaturPlay
A family-friendly Saturday activity where kids can enjoy creative play and interactive activities at the library.
Homework Help
Older children can drop in to the Oran Park Library on Thursdays between 4pm – 6pm for support with homework and school projects.
Camden Library
📍 40 John St, Camden
Opening hours
Mon, Wed, Fri – 9:30am – 5pm
Tue, Thu – 9:30am – 8pm
Sat – 9am – 12pm
Narellan Library
📍 Cnr Queen & Elyard St, Narellan
Opening hours
Mon, Wed – 9:30am – 8pm
Tue, Thu, Fri – 9:30am – 5pm
Sat – 9am – 3pm
Oran Park Library
📍 72 Central Avenue, Oran Park
Opening hours
Mon, Wed, Fri – 9:30am – 5pm
Tue, Thu – 9:30am – 8pm
Sat – 9am – 3pm
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