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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 […]
Lightscape Melbourne 2026 returns from 12 June to 2 August 2026, transforming the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne into a glowing winter wonderland. This award-winning immersive light experience invites visitors to explore a spectacular after-dark trail filled with large-scale light installations, atmospheric soundscapes, and creative artworks from leading Australian and international artists. Each year, Lightscape reimagines […]
Winter Wonderlights at Sovereign Hill is one of Victoria’s most popular winter attractions, transforming the historic gold rush town of Ballarat into a glowing night-time wonderland. Running from 26 June 2026, this immersive seasonal event blends heritage, storytelling, live entertainment, and spectacular light projections for a full day-and-night experience. If you are searching for things […]
Melbourne Theatre Company’s Australian premiere of Retrograde delivers a tightly wound, high-stakes drama that revisits a pivotal and often overlooked moment in Hollywood history, the early career crossroads of legendary actor Sidney Poitier. Written by Olivier Award-nominated playwright Ryan Calais Cameron and directed by Bert LaBonté, this 90-minute production transforms a single meeting into a […]
Melbourne families can look forward to a magical Christmas in Winter experience as FROSTED – A Winter Spectacular arrives this June and July 2026. Running for a limited season under a heated Big Top opposite Westfield Fountain Gate in Narre Warren, this immersive winter event transforms Melbourne’s south-east into a festive wonderland filled with interactive […]