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The Spring school holidays in Melbourne run from Monday 21 September to Friday 2 October 2026, giving families two weeks to make the most of spring and enjoy some time together. From kids’ theatre and live shows to festivals, free activities, outdoor adventures, wildlife experiences and plenty of things to do in Melbourne and beyond, […]

Looking for a fun way to learn more about sustainability, get creative and spend time with the family this spring? RESET – a festival for grounding and growing is returning to Fed Square in 2026 with a program packed with free activities, workshops, performances, talks and hands-on experiences. Bringing together artists, environmental leaders, community organisations […]

The Melbourne season of The Jungle and the Sea has opened at Melbourne Theatre Company Southbank Theatre, The Sumner, following its acclaimed season at Sydney’s Belvoir St Theatre. Written and directed by S. Shakthidharan and Eamon Flack, The Jungle and the Sea is an impactful and deeply affecting production exploring the devastating disruption and chaos […]

The critically acclaimed production of Death of a Salesman, starring Anthony LaPaglia alongside Alison Whyte, Josh Helman and Ben O’Toole, has returned to Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre for a limited season until 22 August 2026. Directed by legendary Australian stage and screen director Neil Armfield, Death of a Salesman explores family, ambition, expectations and the […]

Father’s Day is coming up, and Melbourne is packed with fun activities and experiences to help you celebrate Dad. From exciting adventures and classic cars to outdoor experiences, food, live entertainment and more, there’s something to suit every type of dad. We have rounded up the best Father’s Day events and activities in Melbourne for […]

Have you ever looked around at your life and wondered, Is this it? That quiet, unsettling feeling of being stuck, questioning whether the sacrifices you have made were worth it and watching the years pass while the dreams you once had seem to drift further and further out of reach. It is a feeling at […]

From 19 – 30 August 2026, Now or Never returns to Melbourne, transforming the city into an immersive playground of art, technology, music and big ideas. While much of the festival is designed for adults, families can discover plenty of experiences to explore together. Spread across Melbourne’s laneways, riverside spaces and iconic landmarks, the festival […]

★★★★☆ Dream Swamp is one of the most unique children’s performances we have seen, making it a wonderful addition to this year’s Family Fiesta at the Alexander Theatre, The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts. Created by award-winning Australian choreographer Melanie Lane, this imaginative production was the Winner of the 2024 Melbourne Fringe Award for […]

If your family has made Disney On Ice an annual winter school holiday tradition like ours, you will be pleased to know that Disney On Ice Presents Magic in the Stars is this year’s latest show, with a refreshed line-up of stories and performances. Despite seeing it every year, it never feels repetitive, and this […]

★★★★½ The hilarious new comedy Losing Face has opened at Melbourne Theatre Company, delivering a night of uncontrollable laughter from start to finish. If you are anything like me, a nearly 50-year-old woman navigating the joys (and frustrations) of perimenopause, you will probably feel a real connection to this new play by Australian Writers’ Guild […]

Melbourne CBD is home to some of the best public libraries in Australia, offering far more than just books. For families, these libraries provide free and engaging things to do with kids, including storytime sessions, interactive children’s spaces, school holiday programs, creative workshops and welcoming areas designed for reading and play. Whether you are looking […]

The Winter School Holidays in Melbourne 2026 run from Saturday 27 June to Sunday 12 July 2026, bringing a packed calendar of theatre, immersive experiences, exhibitions and family-friendly events across the city. From dazzling light trails at the Royal Botanic Gardens and hands-on museum workshops to large-scale arena shows, interactive performances and creative school holiday […]