Family fun at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show 2025

Family Friendly Activities

In addition to the all-new Sunday Family Day, families can enjoy a variety of engaging activities on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, offering plenty of opportunities to inspire and entertain kids of all ages. From interactive workshops to vibrant displays, children can explore the world of plants and flowers, learning how gardens grow and getting hands-on in the garden. They’ll have the chance to plant seeds, create crafts, and interact with experts who make gardening fun and educational.

Family-Friendly Highlights:

Balcony Gardens by DEEPDALE (B17) – A sensory garden featuring interactive elements designed for children and adults to explore and enjoy.

Overwrought Garden Art (B39) – Pick up a colouring sheet inspired by unique garden art designs and a pack of coloured pencils.

Vertigrow (C56) – Kids can learn how to build a small plant demo using a modular trellis in an interactive display, plus receive a free LEGO accessory pack with any Starter Kit purchase.

Montague Farms (B55) – Enjoy apple-themed fun with Montague Farms & Food Bank Victoria, including tasty apple snack hacks and cool food and science experiments. Friday only.

ABC Gardening Australia Junior (B62) – Make a free mini succulent garden, pot up an egg-carton seedling, or build your own insect hotel with the GA Junior team.

WoolGrow Australia (D19) – Swap plastic for wool! Bring a clean plastic pot and exchange it for a biodegradable Planket Pot to help reduce plastic waste.

Wollemi Pine (A32) – Step back in time and explore the ancient Wollemi Pine with the Wollemi Walk. Plus, meet Wollie the Dino for prehistoric-themed fun!

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