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Spring 2026 kidswear is big on colour, characters and things they can’t help picking up.
Start with what they’ve outgrown, then add glitter thongs, jelly sandals, neon brights, favourite characters and playful accessories.
Blue skies are back. Come to Watergardens for the next size up, then stay for a movie, the arcade or the treat they’ve been asking for since the car park.
COME FOR…
What do kids need for spring 2026? Start with what they’ve outgrown.
You know the drill. The shorts suddenly don’t fit. The sneakers are getting tight. Last year’s favourite tee is looking decidedly small.
Start with everyday tees and shorts from Big W, new thongs at Kmart, swimwear from Best & Less and a lightweight layer for cooler mornings from Cotton On Kids.
Spring is the perfect excuse to size up, stock up and find the new favourites they’ll live in all season.
What shoes are trending for kids this spring? Pick the pair they’ll want to wear.
The practical spring shoe is getting a lot more fun. Thongs come covered in glitter, colour and favourite characters, jelly sandals are back in bright, shiny finishes, and sneakers are turning favourite heroes into everyday footwear.
Find character thongs at Best & Less, glitter or jelly styles from TK Maxx, or Spider-Man sneakers from Adidas.
You’re looking for the pair that fits. They’re looking for the pair they refuse to take off.
What kidswear piece need replacing for spring? Start with the hard-working stuff.
Spring is a good time to check the pieces that have done the most mileage. Think everyday shorts, tees, sneakers and activewear, the things that get worn, washed, climbed in, spilled on and somehow still need to make it through another week.
Find hard-wearing shorts at JD Sports, everyday tees from Kmart, sneakers at The Trybe and activewear from Rebel.
Replace what’s worn out, size up where you need to, and get the everyday wardrobe ready for another season of keeping up.
What characters are kids wearing in 2026? Let them pick the obsession.
Kids know what they like and they’ll usually spot it before you do.
A Sonic tee from Kmart, Minions thongs at Big W. A bag, cap or accessory from Ollie's Place that turns their current obsession into something they can wear everywhere.
Start with the thing they choose first, then build the rest of the outfit around it. They pick the favourite. You get them dressed. Everyone wins.
What prints are trending for kids in 2026? Food is on the menu.
Apparently, snacks are for wearing now too. Smiling fruit, ice creams, fries, sushi and boba are turning up across tees, dresses, bags, hats and charms borrowing all the fun of squishies and collectibles and putting it straight into the wardrobe.
Find a food-print tee at Best & Less, a playful bag from Smiggle, or charms and accessories at Cotton On Kids. It’s bright, a little silly and exactly the kind of thing kids spot from across the shop.
What nostalgic kidswear trends are back for spring 2026? Meet the Peter Pan collar.
Among all the colour and character, something a little sweeter is making a comeback.
Oversized Peter Pan collars bring a nostalgic feel to dresses and tops, with scalloped edges, embroidery and softer details giving spring dressing a storybook quality.
Find collared dresses at Cotton On Kids or tops from Big W, then bring them back to now with colourful sneakers or jelly sandals. A little nostalgic. Still ready for the playground.
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What movies can we see with kids at Watergardens this spring? Take the obsession to the big screen.
Bought the character tee? Now see what they’re doing on the big screen.
Check what’s showing at HOYTS, grab the popcorn and settle in for the movie they’ve probably been talking about for weeks.
You came for something to wear. Stay for two hours in their world.
Where can you get a treat with kids at Watergardens? Sweeten the deal.
There’s the spring shop. And then there’s what gets everyone through the spring shop.
Stop for ice cream at Miguelitos, boba from Chatime, something sweet at Cinnabon or lunch at Kinn Thai.
They came for the character thongs. They stayed for the treat. You knew they would.
What can kids do at Watergardens after shopping? Game on.
Shopping done? Don’t head home just yet.
Take on the kids at Zone Bowling, see who can win, then let the loser buy dessert at The Pancake Parlour.
You came for the next size up. Stay for the bit they’ll talk about later.
Dive into spring
Find their new spring favourites at Watergardens.
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