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Are you looking for exciting activities to keep the kids entertained this summer? Melbourne has something for everyone in the 2024 – 2025 Victorian School Holidays, from interactive workshops to incredible stage performances and immersive exhibitions. Highlights include Operation Ouch Live: Jurassic Fart (4 January 2025), Imagine Live (8-11 January 2025), Alice in Wonderland (15-17 January […]
If your family tradition includes getting a Santa photo each year but unsure where to go, you are in luck. I have put together a list of the top spots for Santa photos in Melbourne for 2024. Many of these locations also offer pet-friendly Santa sessions (Santa Paws or Pawtraits), Sensitive Santa sessions, and Auslan […]
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia is currently hosting REKOSPECTIVE: The Art of Reko Rennie, a thoughtful retrospective showcasing Reko Rennie’s largest collection of work to date. Featuring over 100 pieces, the exhibition covers his career from early explorations in street art to his more recent, large-scale works. Advertisement RELATED: Explore the World of “Cats […]
Now open at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Cats & Dogs explores humanity’s deep connection to cats and dogs through more than 250 works of art and design. Featuring pieces from the NGV Collection, the exhibition spans various periods, cultures, and media, highlighting how cats and dogs have served as powerful symbols and sources […]
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) will host a major retrospective of renowned contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama, opening on 15 December, 2024. This comprehensive exhibition spans Kusama’s eight-decade career and includes the global premiere of a new immersive infinity mirror room. RELATED: Van Gogh Returns to THE LUME Melbourne Image: Yayoi Kusama The Hope of […]
This Boxing Day, Melbourne families have the chance to experience Van Gogh at THE LUME once again, back by popular demand after drawing record crowds across Australia and New Zealand. Known for its all-ages appeal, this exhibition uses light, sound, and interactive features to bring Van Gogh’s art to life in ways that are engaging […]
Fruit picking in Victoria starts in November and continues right through to May the following year. The season kicks off with stone fruits like cherries, apricots, nectarines, peaches, and plums, and finishes with pears and apples. Whether you are after the freshness of summer berries or the rich flavours of autumn apples and pears, there […]
CherryHill Orchards is getting ready for the annual Cherry-Picking Festival, inviting families to enjoy a day of cherry-picking at its two locations. The 100-acre Coldstream orchard will be open from 2 November 2024 to late December, and the 85-acre Wandin East orchard will welcome guests from 25 November 2024 to early January 2025. Advertisement RELATED: […]
The Fans Strike Back® exhibition is bringing a spectacular collection of memorabilia from the iconic “Famous Saga” to The District Docklands in November 2024. Whether you are a longtime fan or new to the galaxy, this exhibition offers a unique chance to dive deep into one of the most beloved universes in pop culture. Advertisement […]
Are you looking to get into the festive spirit with some Christmas carols this year? Melbourne has plenty of options to enjoy live performances in 2024, from traditional carols by candlelight to community sing-alongs in parks and gardens. Whether you are after a big family event or a more intimate gathering, here’s where you can […]
Finding FREE Santa photo opportunities around Melbourne in 2024 is a priority for many families. Posing for a festive family photo with Santa is a cherished tradition in our household, and it’s a favourite for countless families across Melbourne. However, the cost of these photos can add up. To help ease the holiday budget, we […]
The Footy Festival returns to Yarra Park this September, offering a range of kids’ events and activities during AFL Grand Final Week. With free entry, the festival features player appearances, giveaways, music and the AFL Play Zone. Don’t miss the AFL Grand Final Parade on Friday, 27 September 2024, as excitement builds for the big […]