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Easter School Holidays in Melbourne 2025 – Best Activities & Events for Families
Looking for the best family-friendly activities and events during the Easter school holidays or autumn school holidays in Melbourne 2025? From Monday, 7 April, to Thursday, 17 April 2025, Melbourne comes alive with vibrant events, including the Little Food Festival, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Lightfall, Kabloom, and so much more. It’s the perfect time to make the most of the school break with exciting experiences for all ages.
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Lightfall
This April school holidays, the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne will be transformed by Lightfall, a breathtaking new after-dark experience making its worldwide debut in Melbourne’s South East.
As night falls, wander through a glowing landscape, where the award-winning gardens come alive with large-scale light sculptures, an immersive soundscape, and the magic of nature under a starry autumn sky.
Date: 6 – 20 April 2025
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne
Price:
Peak (Tue-Sat): Adult $26, Child $18 (4-12 yrs), Family $88 (2 adults + 2 children) Concession $23
Off-Peak (Mon & Sun): Adult $22, Child $15 (4-12 yrs) Family $72 (2 adults + 2 children) Concession $20.
Anytime Pass – Peak, $35, Off-peak $32. Parking – $10.
KaBloom
KaBloom is heading back to the beautiful Dandenong Ranges these school holidays! Enjoy fields of vibrant blooms, amazing daily shows by Circus Oz, circus workshops, bubble shows, drumming lessons and fairy storytelling. With stunning scenery, delicious food, tractor rides, and more, it’s the perfect school holiday adventure.
Date: March 29 – April 27 2025
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Location: Tesselaar KaBloom, 357 Monbulk Road, Silvan
Price: $35 + kids under 16 are free.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
Eric Carle’s beloved The Very Hungry Caterpillar comes to life on stage with over 75 puppets, perfect for kids 18 months+ and their adults. Enjoy this 50-minute show featuring Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? and more, crafted by the team behind The Gruffalo and Spot.
Date: 4 – 5 Apr 2025
Time: 1 pm (Fri), 10 am & 12 pm (Sat)
Location: Bunjil Place Theatre, 2 Patrick NE Dr, Narre Warren
Price: $19 + BF
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2025 is packed with family-friendly shows for kids of all ages. From circus acts to puppetry, and stand-up, there’s something to keep the whole family entertained. Highlights include Comedy Club for Kids, The Listies: 110% Ready, Circus Oz and Kaboom!
Date: 26 March – 20 April 2025
Location: various venues across Melbourne
Price: prices vary
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Little Food Festival
The Little Food Festival is Australia’s first food festival designed just for kids. This free community event focuses on health, well-being, and sustainability within the food system. There are hands-on activities like planting seedlings, exploring bush foods, crafting, and learning how to prepare healthy meals.
Date: 9 – 10 April 2025
Location: Fed Square
Price: FREE
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We try our best to provide accurate information on kid-friendly events around Victoria but do recommend parents check details directly to confirm dates, times, prices as some details may be subject to change.
