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Animal Crossing: New Horizons at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
⊜ Happening at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Corner King & Flinders St Melbourne
This year, immerse yourself in a unique universe with Animal Crossing: New Horizons at SEA LIFE! The renowned video game, developed by Nintendo, offers an immersive experience into a world where...

Night on the Reef - SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
⊜ Happening at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Corner King & Flinders St Melbourne
Explore Night on the Reef. Daily 9:30am - 5pm Dive into Night on the Reef at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, a dazzling underwater wonderland that takes guests on an enchanting journey into the...

Easterland @ Mornington Racecourse
⊜ Happening at Mornington
Step Into the Magic of Easterland! A world of wonder awaits at Easterland, a ticketed Easter-themed precinct proudly presented by Community Bank Southern Peninsula! With live shows, thrilling...

FEVER School holidays in Melbourne
⊜ Happening at Melbourne
FEVER brings the best activities, experiences and events to do during the School Holidays in Melbourne Check out thee fabulous experiences on during the spring school holidays. View Fever...

Gumbuya World | Open Hours & Tickets
⊜ Happening at 2705 Princes Highway Tynong North
7 days - 10am to 4pm Whether you're splashing in to Victoria's newest water park meeting furry friends or just relaxing under the gum trees Gumbuya World is a full day's fun for...

Kids: Indoor Climbing, Ropes, Zip Line & GameWall @ Berwick
⊜ Happening at Berwick
Indoor Climbing, SkyTrail High Ropes, Zip Line and GameWall - Berwick Overload your senses and dial up the fun at this mammoth indoor climbing theme park, boasting over 60 vertical challenges....

Kryal Castle | Open Hours & Tickets
⊜ Happening at 121 Forbes Road Leigh Creek
Open weekend's + every day during school holidays + public holidays- 10am to 4pm. Kryal Castle Adventure Park and Resort caters to all ages from children discovering the myths legends and...

Luna Park | Open Hours & Tickets
⊜ Happening at 18 Lower Esplanade St Kilda
Luna Park is open every weekend, every day of the school holidays and Public Holiday's (except for Christmas Day). OPENING HOURS Please check our updated Opening Hours calendar for future open...

Maru Koala Park and Pirate Pete's Mini Golf | Open & Tickets
⊜ Happening at 1650 Bass Highway Grantville
Open every day from 9:30am except for Christmas Day Get in touch with wildlife at Maru where you can pat and hand feed many of the animals. Pat a koala and feed the albino kangaroos see...

A Maze'N Things | Open
⊜ Happening at 1805 Philip Island Road Cowes
Opening Hours 7 Days a week (Last admission 3pm) 9am til 6pm / Summer Long weekends, school & public holidays (Last admission 4pm) 10am til 5pm / Autumn, Winter & Spring Long weekends, school...

Adventure Fun Park Gippsland | Open Hours
⊜ Happening at 459 Princes Highway Bairnsdale
10am to 5pm Weekdays | 9:30am to 5pm Weekends Entry to the Park is FREE. Come and experience the amusement's and excitement of Gippslands best amusement and fun park! Bairnsdale Fun Park...

Adventure Park Geelong | Open Hours & Tickets
⊜ Happening at 1251 Bellarine Highway Wallington
Adventure Park is Currently Closed. Reopening for the 2025/2026 Summer Season in November 2025! Saturday 22nd November 2025 - Sunday 29th March 2026 - TBC Victoria's biggest and most exciting...

Afternoons of Awesome at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne
⊜ Happening at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, Level 2, Chadstone - The Fashion Capital 1341 Dandenong road, Chad Chadstone
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre is thrilled to announce the launch of Afternoons of Awesome, the ultimate after school LEGO® adventure! Young builders can blast out of the classroom and into a...

Alexandra Timber Tram - 2nd Weekend of the month
⊜ Happening at Alexandra
Services operate on selected days around the second and fourth weekend of the month. The Alexandra Timber Tramway and Museum is a tourist railway and museum situated in north-central Victoria. ...

Alexandra Timber Tram - 4th Weekend of the month
⊜ Happening at Alexandra
Services operate on selected days around the second and fourth weekend of the month (This page = 4th weekend of the month). May Saturday 10 Museum open and trains running Sunday 25 Museum...

Altona Miniature Railway | Run Day
⊜ Happening at 1/21 Blenheim Rd, Newport
Our vision is to develop our railway into the premier miniature railway in Australia for the public, train enthusiasts and model engineers to enjoy. The features included in this development are a...

Animal Land | Open Hours
⊜ Happening at 190 Duncans Lane Diggers Rest
Opening Times | Friday, Saturday, Sunday Monday: 10am - 3pm | Closed Public Holidays Self guided walks On entry guests will be given Buckets of food for different animals, Hand Sanitiser,...

Aqua Fun Park @ Melbourne Cable Park
⊜ Happening at 5 Riverend Road Bangholme
Melbourne's Aqua Fun Park located at the Melbourne Cable Park in the southern suburb of Bangholme (Patterson Lakes). Melbourne Cable Park is the home of the Aqua Fun Park, Climb Melbourne and the...

ArtVo Trick Art | Docklands - School Holidays
⊜ Happening at Harbour Town Docklands
Kids of all ages are going to be blown away these school holidays of Australia's first immersive Trick Art Museum, ArtVo. Located permanently in Harbour Town, Docklands, ArtVo Melbourne is a new...

Avenel Maze | Open Hours & Tickets
⊜ Happening at 471 Upton Road Avenel
OPEN: WEEKENDS + every day of the school holidays and public holidays 10.00am - 5.00pm Avenel is a very different maze to those of England's Hampton Court or France's Palace of Versailles....

Become a Certified Turtle Rescuer
⊜ Happening at Melbourne
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium At SEA LIFE Aquarium, kids can follow a turtle-themed activity trail and learn about turtle conservation. Families can see the challenges turtles face and the...

Bellarine Railway Trips | Easter Specials - Queenscliff
⊜ Happening at The Bellarine Railway - Queenscliff Station Queenscliff
Hop on board to meet the Easter Bunny! Saturday 4th April 2026 - Sunday 5th April 2026 @ Bellarine Railway Ride the steam train from Queenscliff to Lakers Siding where the Easter Bunny will...

Beyond Perception: Seeing the Unseen
⊜ Happening at 2 Booker Street Spotswood
Beyond Perception: Seeing the Unseen is a ground-breaking and unconventional permanent exhibition designed for teenagers. Exploring the imperceptible worlds of science and technology, this...

Biz-e-Kidz.com.au
⊜ Happening at Melbourne
Wet weather or dry, school holidays or after school. Biz-e-Kidz provides "kid tested"craft and science activities to keep your children busy. We have crafts and fun activities for your busy kids...

Boneo Discovery Park | Open & Tickets
⊜ Happening at Boneo
Open 7 days 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm) Open every day during school holidays except winter school holidays and in extreme weather. Go on a journey of discovery at Boneo Discovery Park. With...

Box Hill Miniature Steam Railway | Running Days
⊜ Happening at Corner Belmore Rd and Elgar Rd Box Hill
Come and ride this wonderful miniature railway the track winds through the picturesque surrounds of Elgar Park. Our railway opens to the public on the 3rd Sunday of the month (2nd Sunday in...

Bugs Alive! @ Melbourne Museum
⊜ Happening at Carlton
For what they lack in size bugs make up in numbers: there are over 150 million insects for every human on Earth. These six-legged wonders have conquered almost every habitat we've got. But just...

Bulla Hill Miniature Railway
⊜ Happening at 15 Green Street Bulla
Bulla Hill Railway run by the Tullamarine Live steam Society. Miniature train rides for all the family and friends and a club for those enthusiasts interested in model engineering. You can ride...

Busy City Kids - Melbourne
⊜ Happening at Melbourne
Busy City Kids is one of our favourite go-to websites for family friendly things to do around Melbourne. Busy City Kids celebrated its 10th year anniversary in 2023, blogging about family friendly...

Charlie's Arthur's Seat Auto Museum | Open
⊜ Happening at Purves Road Arthurs Seat
Charlie's Auto Museum is open 10.30am to 4.30pm daily. The Museum is open every day of the year except Christmas Day. Admission costs Adults: $15.00 Children: $8.00 Family:...

Children's Book Week 2025
⊜ Happening at Melbourne
Saturday 16th August 2025 - Friday 22nd August 2025 We are encouraging kids to be curious about the wonders in our world. It is a positive and affirming message for our young people. The...

Children's International Film Festival
⊜ Happening at Melbourne
The Children's International Film Festival (CHIFF) is back this winter holidays from 7 June to 20 July bringing 23 joyful titles across Sydney and Melbourne for kids and families including 19...

Circus in Melbourne
⊜ Happening at Melbourne
Melbourne has a long-standing love affair with the circus, and fans of acrobatics, comedy, and spectacle are in for a treat. The city and the wider state of Victoria regularly hosts an exciting...

Coal Creek Community Park and Museum | Open
⊜ Happening at 12 Silkstone Road Korumburra
The Park is open Friday to Monday + 7 days a week during Victorian school holidays. Come immerse yourself in 1870's - 1920's rural life It's free to enter; but visitors are required to book...

Cobden Miniature Railway
⊜ Happening at Grayland Street, Cobden
Cobden Miniature Railway Park provides miniature train rides, 18 hole Mini Golf, canteen, children's playground and barbecue facilities. The Cobden Miniature Railway offers something for every...

Collingwood Children's Farm | Open Hours & Tickets
⊜ Happening at St Heliers St Abbotsford
Collingwood Children's Farm is open most days of the year from 9.30am. We are open every day of the year, including public holidays. Opening hours are 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Last entry is at...

Day Out With Thomas - Queenscliff
⊜ Happening at The Bellarine Railway - Queenscliff Station Queenscliff
Pop on down to Queenscliff and spend some time with Thomas, Henry, Douglas, those Troublesome Trucks and even Sir Topham Hatt! The Party Tour is rolling into Queenscliff, and you're invited to...

Diamond Valley Railway | Every Sunday
⊜ Happening at Eltham Lower Park Eltham
Every Sunday 11am - 5pm, and selected public holidays. The Diamond Valley Railway is located in Lower Eltham Park | Melway: Map 21 ref H10 timetable Sundays 11 am till 5pm | Public Holidays...

Dino Days @ Melbourne Museum
⊜ Happening at Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson St Carlton
Every Wednesday is Dino Day for the little ones at Melbourne Museum! Dino Days invites our youngest dinosaur enthusiasts to explore all things dinosaur. From dino discos and dress-ups to story...

DinoBounce - Inflatable Park - Dandenong
⊜ Happening at 29 Brindley St, Dandenong South
DinoBounce: Bounce Back in Time to a Prehistoric Adventure! Step into a land where dinosaurs roam and adventure awaits at every leap, twist, and turn - welcome to DinoBounce! This thrilling...

Dinosaur Walk @ Melbourne Museum
⊜ Happening at Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson St Carlton
Daily @ Science and Life Gallery We are delighted that Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks and Immigration Museum will all reopen to the public from Monday 16 November 2020. Skeletons of 17...

Dinosaur World | Open
⊜ Happening at Corner Frankston/Flinders Road and Oneills Road Somerville
Opening hours: WE ARE OPEN - Friday Saturday & Sunday - Public holidays - Every day school holidays No booking required purchase tickets at entry! OPEN Friday 10 am -...

Dinosaur World | Somerville
⊜ Happening at Corner Frankston/Flinders Road and Oneills Road Somerville
Step through the gates at Dinosaur World and travel back millions of years... Yes, the Dinosaurs have come out to play at Somerville Christmas Tree Farm Experience the dinosaurs up close and...

Dreamskape Docklands: Experiences | Open Hours & Tickets
⊜ Happening at The District Docklands, Level 1, 37 Star Crescent Docklands
Open 7 days @ The District Docklands Immerse yourself in Australia's only multi-media sensory entertainment complex at The District Docklands Melbourne on level one. Utilising immersive light...

Easter Steamfest 2026 | Kerrisdale Mountain Railway
⊜ Happening at 7523 Goulburn Valley Highway Kerrisdale
Saturday 4th April 2026 + Sunday 5th April 2026 Easter 'Steamfest' * Kerrisdale Mountain Railway Trains run at 11am and 12 noon on both days Each train journey is followed by a live steam...

Edendale Farm | Open
⊜ Happening at 30 Gastons Rd Eltham
Edendale Farm is open 10am to 4.30 pm daily with activities planned. There are many fun and informative activities you can do all year round at Edendale, no need to book just come and...

Emerald Bank Leisure Land | Open
⊜ Happening at 7725 Goulburn Valley Hwy Kialla
Open weekends 10.00 - 4:30pm 7 days during school holidays. Closed public holidays. Emerald Bank Leisure Land is a family friendly destination with plenty to see and do. Lloyds Produce...

Enchanted Adventure Garden | Open
⊜ Happening at 55 Purves Road Arthurs Seat
We are open every day of the year except Christmas Day Weekdays: 10am - 5.00pm Weekends: 9am - 5:30pm School Holidays 9am - 5:30pm Recommended last entry is 4.00pm Please note Tube Slides &...

Euroa Miniature Railway
⊜ Happening at Corner Turnbull Street and Hunter Street, Euroa
The Euroa miniature railway is run by an enthusaistic group of volunteers who lovingly maintain and run the railway monthly, for the delight of young and old. Sausage sizzle and drinks are...

Funfields Family Park | Open & Tickets
⊜ Happening at 2365 Plenty Road Whittlesea
Funfields is open selected weekdays, weekends public and school holiday's. Dates and new rides to be confirmed in October 2025. The park has free parking multiple picnic areas each with its...

Giant Sky Wheel | Geelong Waterfront
⊜ Happening at Eastern Beach, Ritchie Boulevard, Geelong
Come along and ride the largest travelling Ferris Wheel in the southern Hemisphere located at the Geelong Waterfront! The oldest piece of carnival, the Ferris Wheel brings magic and nostalgia to...

Gippsland Miniature Train Rides
⊜ Happening at Peterkin St Traralgon
Miniature Steam and Diesel Train Rides | Gippsland Model Engineering Society is located in Newman Park, Traralgon, Latrobe Valley in Victoria Australia. Our club was founded in 1978 by a group of...

Ground Up: Building Big Ideas, Together
⊜ Happening at 2 Booker St, Spotswood VIC 3015 Spotswood
A new space for little tinkerers! Ground Up: Building Big Ideas, Together is an exhibition for babies to five-year-olds where curiosity is rewarded around each bend with surprising and intriguing...

Gumbuya World - School Holidays
⊜ Happening at 2705 Princes Highway Tynong North
Come to Gumbuya World during the school holidays for unlimited rides and incredible wildlife. Get one-on-one with our wild friends like koalas, kangaroos, wombats, dingos and our Tassie devils and...

Hamilton Miniature Railway | Runs
⊜ Happening at Hiller Lane Hamilton
Hamilton Model Railway is now up and running. Track: 7 1/4 inch miniature railway track Cost: $5 - 4+ Kids and Adults (Under 4 children free) Ride Length: 500 Metres - 2 laps Trains run...

Hangman's Night Tour: Old Melbourne Gaol
⊜ Happening at Melbourne
Let the Hangman guide you through every corner of Old Melbourne Gaol and its disturbing history, with no stone left unturned. What dark and grisly stories will the Hangman uncover? As daylight...

Healesville Sanctuary | Under 16 Free Entry
⊜ Happening at K Road Werribee
Children under 16 receive FREE entry on weekends, Victorian public holidays and Victorian Government school holidays. Thanks to continued funding from the Victorian Government the Kids Go Free...

Heritage Train Rides | Daylesford
⊜ Happening at 18 Raglan Street Daylesford
Heritage Train Rides - Every Sunday + Wednesday's during school holidays. Come and ride a train straight out of the good old days, when life was simpler and train services were an essential part...

Ice Skating O'Brien - Docklands: School Holidays
⊜ Happening at O'Brien Group Arena Docklands
Show your class how easy and fun it is to pick up new skills by spending the day at O'Brien Icehouse in an exciting, refreshing new environment centred around fun and safety. We have numerous...

iceHQ | Indoor Ice Skating - Open Times
⊜ Happening at 1 Blake Street Reservoir
ice HQ indoor Ice Skating Rink / Arena is open 7 days in Blake Street Reservoir. As well as offering general skate sessions & birthday parties there will be something for everyone. Ice Fun ...

Junior parkrun | Melbourne
⊜ Happening at Melbourne
parkrun is a free community event held every Sunday morning at local parks around Australia and involves a 5km walk or run. Parkrun is non-competitive, with the goal to improve on your own...

Junior Rangers School Holiday Program
⊜ Happening at Victoria
Parks Victoria's popular Junior Ranger program is coming to a park near you. The Junior Ranger program is aimed at kids aged 6 to 12 who like getting outdoors to explore nature and animals....

Keeper Talks at Werribee Open Range Zoo
⊜ Happening at Werribee Open Range Zoo K Rd Werribee
Meet the keepers and learn something new about your favourite animals! Learn about our awesome animals from the people who know and love them best - their Keepers! Every day, you can hear our...

Kerrisdale Mountain Railway | Sunday Family Fun Day
⊜ Happening at 7523 Goulburn Valley Highway Kerrisdale
A 2ft narrow gauge tourist railway with spectacular views of the whole of the Upper Goulburn Valley Come and have a narrow gauge tourist train ride only approximately 1 hour North of Melbourne in...

Kids Day Out 2026 - Good Friday Appeal
⊜ Happening at Melbourne
Friday 3rd April 2026 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre* Kids Day Out is bringing the fun back to Melbourne this Easter. Get ready for a whirlwind of joy brought to you by the Good...

Kids' All-Day Adventures | Melbourne
⊜ Happening at Melbourne
It's one thing finding activities for the kids, but it is another thing to find activities that will keep the kids busy for more than a couple of hours. Luckily, in Melbourne we have parks,...

KidsLife TV
⊜ Happening at 23-35 Hanover Street Oakleigh
ASG Supports KidsLife Duo For Parents! As a not-for-profit friendly society committed to the vision of supporting children and families, ASG supports a range of community initiatives. ASG's...

KidsTown Adventure Playground | Open & Tickets
⊜ Happening at Mooroopna
KidsTown Adventure Playground is OPEN everyday from dawn till dusk. The Dig In Cafe 10am - 3pm every weekend and Victorian School Holidays. Disc Golf is available during cafe opening...

Kyabram Fauna Park | Under 16 Free Entry
⊜ Happening at Kyabram
Children under 16 receive FREE entry on weekends, Victorian public holidays and Victorian Government school holidays. Thanks to continued funding from the Victorian Government the Kids Go Free...

LEGO® Star Wars: The Exhibition - Melbourne
⊜ Happening at Carlton
Sunday 4th May 2025 - Monday 26th January 2026 @ Melbourne Museum Prepare to witness a galaxy-first event as LEGO® Star Wars: The Exhibition debuts at Melbourne Museum in May 2025! This...

Liberty Swing
⊜ Happening at Melbourne
The Liberty Swing is a playground swing for people with disabilities. Thanks to the inspiration of developer Wayne Devine, children with disabilities can now have as much fun on swings in a...

Little Builders: Your Neighborhood's Largest Indoor Sandbox
⊜ Happening at District Docklands Docklands
Saturday 5th July 2025 - Sunday 31st August 2025 @ The District Docklands Little Builders: Where Play Meets Imagination! At Little Builders we turn play into an immersive educational and...

Little Champs Sports Club
⊜ Happening at Melbourne
Little Champs Sports Club: KIDS SPORTS! Enriching All Aspects of Your Child's Life It is a known fact that there are many hurdles that children must face as they grow up. For example, obesity and...

Magic School with Tim Credible
⊜ Happening at Arrow Hub 488 Swanston Street Carlton
A Fun & Interactive Experience! Looking for an exciting and educational activity for kids? Magic School with Tim Credible is the ultimate hands-on magic workshop where children don't just...

Maze House | Open Hours & Tickets
⊜ Happening at 3155 Midland Highway Newlyn North
Hedge maze, country carnival garden and milk bar cafe. Open weekends and school holidays 10am to 5pm Note - Maze House is closed on extreme weather days and this will be posted on our website...

Meetoo
⊜ Happening at Melbourne
Want to know what to do in Melbourne with children? Meetoo reviews all the favourites and all the latest around town and shares the ins and outs of fun things for families. Get the inside...

Melbourne Activities for Kids
⊜ Happening at Melbourne
Here's a few ideas for activities for children in Melbourne... Sanctuary and Zoo Healesville Sanctuary - specialising in native Australian animals. Melbourne Aquarium - showcasing the...

Melbourne Meccano Exhibition 2025
⊜ Happening at 80 Gardenvale Road Gardenvale
Saturday 11th October 2025 Brighton Philatelic Society - Gardenvale & Magnolia Rds Gardenvale Admission is free For more than a century Meccano the world famous constructional toy has...

Melbourne Playgrounds
⊜ Happening at Melbourne
Melbourne Playgrounds is an online guide to thousands of Melbourne activities and playgrounds for the entire family! Activities cover play centres, children's parties, playgrounds, skate parks,...

Melbourne Zoo | Under 16 Free Entry
⊜ Happening at Parkville
Children under 16 receive FREE entry on weekends, Victorian public holidays and Victorian Government school holidays. Thanks to continued funding from the Victorian Government the Kids Go Free...

Melbourne Zoo's | Under 16 Free Entry
⊜ Happening at Victoria
All four Melbourne Zoo's operate with children under 16 receive FREE entry on weekends, Victorian public holidays and Victorian Government school holidays. Thanks to continued funding from the...

Miniature Railway @ National Steam Centre - Scoresby
⊜ Happening at 1200 Ferntree Gully Rd Scoresby
Ride the fabulous miniature railway at the National Steam Centre every Sunday. The miniature railway operates every Sunday, weather permitting, from 11am to 4pm, excepting for Christmas - New...

Miniature Railway: National Steam Centre
⊜ Happening at Scoresby
Train rides Sundays 11am-4pm The miniature railway operates every Sunday, weather permitting, from 11am to 4pm, excepting for Christmas -New Year. Endless train rides for a fixed price....

Moira Miniature Railway @ Emerald Bank | Run Day
⊜ Happening at 7725 Goulburn Valley Hwy Kialla
Moira Miniature Rail Inc currently have regular RUNDAY'S at EMERALD BANK KIALLA on the First Sunday each month + special days Trains run from 10am through to 3pm. EMERALD BANK...

Mooroolbark Miniature Railway | Ride Days
⊜ Happening at Hawthory Road Mooroolbark
Mooroolbark Miniature Railway is run by Mooroolbark & District Miniature Railway & Steam Club established in 1980 in the outer eastern suburb of Mooroolbark Melbourne Victoria. We run throughout...

Mornington Railway | Timetable
⊜ Happening at Corner Two Bays Road and Mooroduc Highway Moorooduc
Departing three times every Sunday. Timetable Depart Moorooduc; 10:30am, 12:00pm & 1:30pm Return Mornington; 11:00am, 12:30pm & 2:00pm Experience the magic of train travel in a bygone...

MS Readathon 2025
⊜ Happening at Australia
Every year, MS Readathon helps raise funds for those living with multiple sclerosis. 2025 is the 46th year. Read, raise funds and start making a difference. With no known cause or cure for MS,...

MSO: Jams for Juniors: Mozart's Symphony No.40
⊜ Happening at Iwaki Auditorium 120-130 Southbank Blvd Southbank
Jams for Juniors is the perfect way to introduce babies and toddlers to the magic of music! Children aged 0-5 and their adults can explore play and join in at these popular 30-minute musical...

Museum of Play and Art - Open
⊜ Happening at 51 McKillop Street Geelong
MoPA Geelong is open ALL day EVERY day! Open 7-Days 9.30 - 4.00 Monday to Friday 9.00 - 5.00 Saturday to Sunday 9.00 - 5.00 School Holidays Tickets are limited. Bookings...

Myer Christmas Windows 2025
⊜ Happening at 314–336 Bourke Street Melbourne
Bourke Street Mall, between Swanston Street and Elizabeth Street, Melbourne Myer's Christmas Windows celebrate a 70 year old tradition in 2025. Visiting the Myer Christmas Windows has always...

Myuna Farm | Open
⊜ Happening at 182 Kidds Road Doveton
Monday to Sunday 10 am to 4 pm Myuna Farm will be closed on Code Red fire danger days. Admission costs Please purchase your tickets on arrival. Bookings are only required for function/bday...

National Children's Week 2025
⊜ Happening at Melbourne
Children's Week recognises the talents skills achievements and rights of children. Children's Week 2025: Monday 20th October 2025 - Sunday 26th October 2025 - tbc The theme for Children's Week...

National Walk Safely to School Day 2025
⊜ Happening at Australia
Primary school-aged children across Australia will take important steps toward a healthier future by participating in National Walk Safely to School Day on Friday May 16 2025. This year marks the...

Newport Railway Museum | Open Hours & Tickets
⊜ Happening at 26 Champion Road Newport
We are open to the general public every Saturday from 12 noon to 5pm. During school holidays it is open both Saturdays AND Sundays from 12 noon to 5pm. The Newport Railway Museum hosts an...

O'Brien Ice Skating @ Docklands | Open 7 Days A Week
⊜ Happening at O'Brien Group Arena Docklands
TWO RINKS. SKATE EVERY DAY. 364 DAYS A YEAR. O'Brien Icehouse is a sports and entertainment centre located in Docklands. With two Olympic-sized rinks, it is Australia's largest ice...

Olaf Breuning For Kids: Plans for the Planet
⊜ Happening at NNGV International 180 St Kilda Road Melbourne
Plans For The Planet Olaf Breuning For Kids NGV International Ground Level Thursday 6th June 2024 - Sunday 5th October 2025 Plans for The Planet: Olaf Breuning for Kids is an exclusive NGV...

Olympic Ice Skating Centre | Open & Tickets
⊜ Happening at 1080 Centre Road Oakleigh South
Come down and enjoy our public skating sessions with ample free parking and free skate hire. Olympic Ice Skating Centre also offers a range of programs for people of any age and skating ability to...

Once Upon a Rhyme
⊜ Happening at Arrow on Swanston: Slydini Showroom 488 Swanston Street Carlton
BEST CHILDREN'S SHOW 2024! Come along for a magical musical romp through the world of fairy tales and nursery rhymes at the Melbourne Magic Festival! Em the Storyteller has an enchanted...

One Tree Per Child | National Tree Day
⊜ Happening at Australia
The aim of One Tree Per Child is to get every child to plant at least one tree before they leave school. The One Tree Per Child campaign has already planted hundreds of thousands of trees and...

Penguin Passport Experience At Sea Life Melbourne
⊜ Happening at Melbourne
Penguin Passport is your ticket to a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with SEA LIFE Melbourne's colony of sub-Antarctic penguins. Suit up into our Antarctic snow gear and get set for your 45 minute...

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
⊜ Happening at Australia
In PETER RABBIT 2, the lovable rogue is back. Bea, Thomas, and the rabbits have created a makeshift family, but despite his best efforts, Peter can't seem to shake his mischievous reputation....

Polly Woodside Pirate Day - 3rd Sunday
⊜ Happening at South Wharf
Come along and experience the pirate life. We encourage dressing up and participating in Fashions on the Plank, receive your pirate tattoo (washable!) and your very own pirate name. Our...

Portarlington Miniature Railway | Ride Day
⊜ Happening at Corner Point Richard Road and Boat Road Portarlington
Portarlington Minature Train is run by Portarlington Minature Bayside train. A ride on the Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway is an unforgettable experience. As the train departs from Point...

Princess Party High Tea at Overnewton Castle
⊜ Happening at 51 Overnewton RD Keilor
A magical afternoon at Overnewton Castle awaits the princess in us all with a themed high tea lunch - it's a royal affair and you're invited! Put on your finest princess attire as Overnewton...

Puffing Billy Steam Train | Timetable & Tickets
⊜ Happening at 1 Old Monbulk Road Gembrook
Leg daggling is BACK Tickets are available to suit everyone, and every journey. You can buy one-way, two way (return), plus tickets between stations like Belgrave to Lakeside, Lakeside to...

RAAF Museum | Open Hours
⊜ Happening at Point Cook Road Point Cook
The RAAF Museum is open on Thursdays and Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm. Admission to the RAAF Museum is FREE, however, donations are gratefully accepted. Bookings* are essential for all...

Rain Hayne & Shine Farmyard | Open Hours & Tickets
⊜ Happening at 490 Stumpy Gully Road Balnarring
Opening Saturday to Wednesday (closed Thurs and Friday) + every day during SCHOOL HOLIDAYS The Farmyard in Balnarring provides 'hands on' experiences with a large variety of friendly farm animals...

RockaBilbies
⊜ Happening at Thornbury
RockaBilbies is a music class for babies through to 5 year olds and is based around original and engaging songs written by it's founder Kristy Lewis. It also includes a mixture of movement,...

Rye Summer Carnival 2025/2026
⊜ Happening at Rye foreshore, Point Nepean Road Rye
Celebrate 71 Years of Wittingslow Carnivals at the Rye Summer Carnival! Get ready for an unforgettable summer celebration as the Rye Summer Carnival returns to the iconic Rye Foreshore! This...

Santaland | Myer
⊜ Happening at 314-336 Bourke St, Melbourne
Head to Santaland to meet Santa and his elves. Whatever tinsels your fancy, we've got you covered! So, get ready to celebrate all things jolly and make your merry meaningful at Myer. Ride...

School Holiday Activities at Boneo Maze
⊜ Happening at Boneo Maze and Mini Golf. 695 Limestone Road, Fingal. Boneo
Open every day during school holidays, except winter school holidays and in extreme weather. Get ready for a fun and creative school holiday experience with our series of nature crafts! Join...

School Holiday Program - Scienceworks
⊜ Happening at Spotswood
Scienceworks is welcoming all curious kids, big and small, for summer holidays full of spectacular science. Spend your summertime learning about the invisible marvel that is air by exploring our...

School Holidays @ ACMI
⊜ Happening at Cnr Flinders St and Swanston St Walk Melbourne
Visit us during school holiday hours General entry is FREE Daily (Mon-Sun) 10am-6pm Welcome to your museum of film, TV, videogames and art. Our new centrepiece exhibition: The Story of...

School Holidays @ Heide - Museum of Modern Art
⊜ Happening at Bulleen
Explore the gardens and exhibitions at Heide Museum of Modern Art and discover fun for the whole family. A museum pass is valid for the whole day so you can walk in and out of the galleries,...

School Holidays @ Moorabbin Air Museum
⊜ Happening at Cnr First St and Second Ave Moorabbin
Stuck for something to do with the kids these holidays? How about a visit to the Australian National Aviation Museum at Moorabbin Airport. With one of the most important collections of...

School Holidays @ The District Docklands
⊜ Happening at The District Docklands, 440 Docklands Drive Docklands
Keep Your Kids Entertained All Day at The District These School Holidays! Parents, are you searching for the perfect place to keep your kids entertained all day during these school holidays? Look...

School Holidays Guide | Melbourne Autumn 2026
⊜ Happening at Melbourne
Our guide to keep the kids busy during the autumn school holidays. Friday 3 April 2026 - Sunday 19 April 2026 Check back regularly as new events are added daily including children's...

School Holidays Guide | Melbourne Spring 2025
⊜ Happening at Melbourne
Our guide to keep the kids entertained during the Spring School Holidays. Saturday, 20 September 2025 - Sunday, 5 October 2025 Check back regularly as new events are added daily including...

School Holidays Guide | Melbourne Summer 2025/2026
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Our summer guide to keep the kids busy over Christmas and New Year holidays into January. Saturday, 20 December 2025 - Tuesday, 26 January 2026 Check back regularly as new events are added...

School Holidays Guide | Melbourne Winter 2025
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Melbourne's best guide to keep the kids entertained during the Winter School Holidays. Saturday, 5 July 2025 - Sunday, 20 July 2025 Check back regularly as new events are added daily including...

Scienceworks | Open Hours & Entry Tickets
⊜ Happening at 2 Booker Street Spotswood
Scienceworks is open daily 9am - 4.30pm. Scienceworks makes learning about science a fun and interactive adventure. Located in Spotswood (Melbourne Australia) Scienceworks also features the...

Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium | Open & Tickets
⊜ Happening at Corner Kings Way and Flinders Street Melbourne
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is open daily - every day of the year. 9:30am - 5pm - Last entry at 4pm We recommend approximately 2 to 2.5 hours for your exciting journey through!! Home to...

Shrine Kids
⊜ Happening at Melbourne
Shrine of Remembrance Embark on a family adventure with Shrine Kids an engaging program designed for discovery at every turn. Explore both indoor and outdoor areas of the Shrine seek tips...

Silvers Circus Spectacular - Seymour
⊜ Happening at Bennett Oval Seymour
Thursday 29th May 2025 - Sunday 1st June 2025 @ Bennett Oval Seymour Welcome to a world of fantastic family entertainment! It's a modern circus with a twist! Prepare to enter a world of...

Silvers Circus Spectacular - Wangaratta
⊜ Happening at Silvers Circus Site Wangaratta
Thursday 5th June 2025 - Sunday 22nd June 2025 @ Silvers Circus Site Wangaratta Welcome to a world of fantastic family entertainment! It's a modern circus with a twist! Prepare to enter a...

Silvers Circus Spectacular - Warragul
⊜ Happening at Silvers Circus Site Warragul
Thursday 15th May 2025 - Sunday 25th May 2025 @ Silvers Circus Site - Warragul Welcome to a world of fantastic family entertainment! It's a modern circus with a twist! Prepare to enter a...

Skyline Ferris Wheel - St Kilda
⊜ Happening at South Beach Reserve St Kilda
South Beach Reserve, St Kilda (moved from Catani Gardens) SkyLine is Australia's newest and tallest transportable observation wheel! Standing at 35 metres high this magnificent structure is...

Skyline Melbourne Ferris Wheel @ South Wharf
⊜ Happening at Polly Woodside Park, 21 S Wharf Promenade, South Wharf
Open daily @ Outside Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre by the Yara River Welcome to the Skyline Prescient Melbourne, where every visit promises a whirlwind of excitement! Step into...

Small Ideas | Activity Money Saver
⊜ Happening at Melbourne
Small Ideas is the best way for you and your children to have fun & SAVE MONEY all year long! ONLY $39.45 - INVEST A LITTLE TO SAVE A LOT! Don't know where to take your kids for a fun day...

Sovereign Hill | Open Hours & Tickets
⊜ Happening at 3 Bradshaw Street Ballarat
Sovereign Hill is open daily from 10am to 5pm. Victoria's Sovereign Hill allows visitors to take a journey into the gold rush period of the 1800's featuring an authentically-recreated town and...

Sovereign Hill | School Holiday Activities - Hours & Tickets
⊜ Happening at 3 Bradshaw Street Ballarat
Magic, mischief and music are taking centre stage at Sovereign Hill Create your own magical memories with a spell-binding Wizard Jacobs live show, picnic hamper lunches, summer games, hands-on...

Sportsworks Exhibition @ Scienceworks
⊜ Happening at Spotswood
Open 10am to 4.30pm daily @ Scienceworks Stretch your mind and your muscles. Sportsworks is a place to leap, run, throw and row. You can race against Cathy Freeman, try out for soccer...

Swan Bay Express: Heritage Steam Train Rides
⊜ Happening at Queenscliff
Take a scenic along picturesque Swan Bay from Queenscliff to Lakers Siding and back. Enjoy a scenic journey on board our Heritage Steam trains. Travel beside Swan Bay and across the rolling hills...

The Big Goose | Open
⊜ Happening at 233 Mornington Tyabb Road Moorooduc
The Big Goose is unique to the Mornington Peninsula as it combines farm animals with an adventure park situated at Moorooduc on the Peninsula freeway. Open Summer: Wednesday to Sunday Winter:...

The District Docklands: Entertainment Hub
⊜ Happening at Docklands
The District Docklands has become the place to head for fun, food and play. For big and little kids, it's easy to get to, easy to park and easy to play games including SABOTEURS, CHAOS LAB, ARTVO,...

The Mad Hatter's Mega Magic Show
⊜ Happening at Arrow on Swanston. 488 Swanston St Carlton
Tuesday 8th July 2025 - Saturday 12th July 2025 @ Arrow On Swanston Melbourne Magic Festival 2025 The Mad Hatter is BACK!!!! Bigger and madder than ever his shows always sell out so don't be...

The Mik Maks | Live in Traralgon
⊜ Happening at Gippsland Performing Arts Centre 32 Kay Street Traralgon
Thursday 17th July 2025 @ Gippsland Performing Arts Centre Traralgon we're coming for YOU! For the very FIRST time ever The Mik Maks are bringing the fun to Traralgon these July school...

Things to do with Under 5's
⊜ Happening at Melbourne
New to Melbourne? New to Motherhood? Or just looking for something new to do? A local mum shares her ideas and reviews of things to do with children under five in Melbourne, Australia. Visit...

Tim Credible's Family Magic Show
⊜ Happening at Arrow Hub 488 Swanston Street Carlton
Tim Credible's Family Magic Show - Fun for All Ages! Introducing Tim Credible the Magician and his trusty sidekick Douzie the Dragon! This dynamic duo delivers the ultimate family...

Tinkertown @ Scienceworks
⊜ Happening at 2 Booker Street Spotswood
Make cubbies, solve design puzzles, invent a contraption... Let's build this town together. Welcome to Tinkertown, a world of marvellous invention, daring builds and mindful tinkering. There...

Traffic Schools | Children
⊜ Happening at Melbourne
Is there any better learning experience (and fun!) than to ride around a traffic school? While a number of Traffic Schools have gone (Carlton Gardens), there are still a few operating in...

Train Rides For (Big & Little) Kids
⊜ Happening at Maldon
Whether it's a miniature railway or a real railway, kids love a train ride (so do big kids!). Every weekend trains are running plus every day during the school holidays. Holiday fun for the...

Tree Surfing | Enchanted Adventure Garden - Mornington Peninsula
⊜ Happening at 55 Purves Road Arthurs Seat
Experience the thrills of 'tree-surfing' and other outdoor activities at the Enchanted Adventure Garden on the Mornington Peninsula. Tree Surfing High Ropes Experience - 2 Hours Test out your...

TreeTops Challenge: Yeodene Park - Open & Tickets
⊜ Happening at Yeodene
No matter your age, you'll find excitement aplenty at Trees Adventure: Yeodene. Nestled within the pristine Otway Forest, this adventure haven offers a range of thrilling experiences. Begin...

TreeTops Challenge: Yeodene Park - Open & Tickets - Tiqets.com
⊜ Happening at Yeodene
No matter your age you'll find excitement aplenty at Trees Adventure: Yeodene. Nestled within the pristine Otway Forest this adventure haven offers a range of thrilling experiences. Begin...

Triceratops: Fate of the Dinosaurs
⊜ Happening at Carlton
Melbourne Museum After 67 million years, Horridus the Triceratops is coming to Melbourne Come face to face with one of the most awe-inspiring creatures ever to walk the Earth-the...

Tycho Goes to Mars @ Melbourne Planetarium
⊜ Happening at 2 Booker St Spotswood
Tycho, our favourite cheeky dog with a knack for getting into trouble, is finally blasting off to discover the red planet, Mars! Join Tycho on an adventure in which we'll learn all about the major...

Tycho to the Moon @ Melbourne Planetarium
⊜ Happening at 2 Booker St Spotswood
Tickets sold out Meet Tycho, a dog who doesn't just howl at the Moon, but wants to go there. Blast off on an amazing ride into space with Tycho and his young friends, Ruby and Michael. Learn...

Unicorn Festival 2025 | Kryal Castle
⊜ Happening at Leigh Creek
Back by popular demand, Kryal Castle is transforming into a magical unicorn wonderland. Get ready for an adventure filled with unicorn-themed fun and activities. This is the perfect day out for...

Werribee Open Range Zoo | Under 16 Free Entry
⊜ Happening at K Road Werribee
Children under 16 receive FREE entry on weekends, Victorian public holidays and Victorian Government school holidays. Thanks to continued funding from the Victorian Government the Kids Go Free...

What's On Program @ ArtPlay
⊜ Happening at Princes Walk Melbourne
There's plenty to do and see at ArtPlay. Find a workshop, event or exhibition that suits your age group, time and date. All our booked workshops are for small groups (between 12 and 20...