A giant smiling statue of the world's favourite sea sponge, SpongeBob SquarePants, will be embarking on an Australian tour from September to November 2009, to spread his lovable optimism amongst Aussie kids - the latest event in a continued celebration of the ever popular animated character's 10th anniversary this year.

Activities include temp tattoos, meet-and-greets and Sponge throwing competitions.

Tuesday 1st Sept- Big Pineapple QLD:
SpongeBob SquarePants Happy Snaps
Activities from 10:00am -12:00pm

Wed 2nd Sept - Sun 13th of Sept- Nick Central Dreamworld QLD
SpongeBob SquarePants Happy Snaps

Sat 19th Sept - Wed 30th Sept - Floriade, Canberra, ACT
SpongeBob SquarePants Happy Snaps

Sat 10th Oct- Stuart Park, Wollongong, NSW
SpongeBob SquarePants Happy Snaps

Sun 11th October - Fri 16th Oct - Mattara Festival, Newcastle, NSW
Monday 12th October is 'Nickelodeon Think Happy Day'! Happy Snaps.
Activities from 10am - 2pm including

Sat 24th Oct- Tumbalong Park, Sydney NSW
SpongeBob SquarePants Happy Snaps
Activities from 11:00am-3:00pm:

Sunday 1st November - Springfest, Ballarat, VIC
SpongeBob SquarePants Happy Snaps
Activities from 10am - 2pm including

Mon 2nd Nov - Wed 11th Nov, Melborune MELBOURNE, VIC
SpongeBob SquarePants Happy Snaps

Mon 16th November Sunbury Shopping Centre, VIC
SpongeBob SquarePants Happy Snaps

Sat 14th November ‐ Sunbury Shopping Centre, VIC
Activities from 10am - 2pm