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 Canberra Centre 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 Cotton On, new thongs at H&M, swimwear from Seed and a lightweight layer for cooler mornings from Uniqlo.
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 showe 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 Big W, glitter or jelly shoes from Myer, or Spider-Man sneakers from H&M.
You're looking for the pair that fits. They're looking for the pair they refuse to take off.
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 Cotton On, Marvel thongs at H&M. A bag, cap or accessory from Seed 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 their 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 H&M, a playful bag from Big W, or charms and accessories at Gorman. It's bright, a little silly and exactly the kind of thing kids spot from across the shop.
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What movies can we see with kids at Canberra centre 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 Dendy, 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 Canberra Centre? Sweeten the deal.
There's the spring shop. And then there's what gets everyone through the spring shop.
Stop for ice cream at Gelatissimo or Anita Gelato, fro-yo from Yo-Bar, boba from Share Tea or lunch at Fricken.
They came for the character thongs. They stayed for the treat. You knew they would.
What can kids do at Canberra Centre after shopping? Game on.
Shopping done? Don't head home just yet.
Take on the kids at Kingpin, see who can win at bowling, then let the loser buy the dessert at Lukumades.
Dive into Spring
Find their new spring favourites at Canberra Centre.
In store now.
