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Disney: The Magic of Animation has opened at ACMI, as part of the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series. This unique exhibition showcases the magic that goes into making some of the world’s most iconic Disney films. Five hundred carefully selected pieces from the Walt Disney Animation Research Library in Los Angeles are on display, including sketches, […]
Creative play is such an important part of childhood and child development. Art and creativity teach kids how to problem-solve and express and cope with their feelings. Whether it’s finger painting or more advanced techniques, there are many different ways to discover art with these kids art classes in Melbourne. Advertisement RELATED: 13 places kids can see […]
Are you ready to unleash your inner ninja at the ultimate indoor obstacle course? Ninja Parc in Bayswater Melbourne offer obstacles to tackle like the ninjas on Australian Ninja Warrior. Kids can climb the warped wall, navigate through the pole maze and horizontal tables. Advertisement Image: Ninja Parc, Bayswater, Melbourne Reports by Sport Australia relay that only 19% of Aussie kids […]
The latest kids exhibition at NGV International has arrived just in time for the School Holidays. Plans for The Planet: Olaf Breuning for Kids is by Swiss contemporary artist Olaf Breuning. The exhibition invites kids to participate in conversations about the future of our planet. Plans for The Planet: Olaf Breuning for Kids will run from […]
Are you searching for the best places to swim with kids in Melbourne? From indoor aquatic centres to outdoor splash zones, Melbourne offers a wide range of family-friendly swimming pools that help keep kids active, healthy, and engaged. These kid-friendly swimming pools are designed with fun in mind. Many include water slides, splash play areas, […]
Are you looking for an easy and fun family snow day trip from Melbourne? The good news is you don’t have to travel far to enjoy the magic of the snow with your kids. Victoria offers two fantastic alpine resorts — Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort and Lake Mountain Alpine Resort — ideal for a […]
Whether you are an experienced or beginner skater, skateboarding is a great way for kids to learn precision, coordination, and patience. With any sport there is always the risk of injuries, it’s important to always wear a helmet, wrist guards and pads. New skaters should be encouraged to learn proper skating technique through lessons and […]
Melbourne is well-known around the world for its edgy street art. There’s plenty of conversations as to how street art became so popular in Melbourne. In 1984 influential artist Keith Haring visited Melbourne and painted his iconic mural in Collingwood, bringing street art to the attention of Melburnians. Since then it has evolved with designated […]
The Koala Conservation Reserve on Phillip Island opened to the public in 1992. The reserve aims to protect an area of habitat so a population of koalas can live and breed safely. It also provides visitors with the opportunity to view koalas and other Australian wildlife up close and personal in their natural habitat. Advertisement […]
Located just 90 minutes from Melbourne, Phillip Island is world-renowned for its Penguin Parade, a nightly wildlife event where thousands of Little Penguins waddle ashore at sunset. Home to one of the largest colonies of Little Penguins in the world, the island offers families a chance to witness this remarkable natural spectacle up close. We […]
Accessible from a small one-way bridge on the northeast side of Phillip Island is nestled on the fertile and windswept island that is known as Churchill Island. In 1801, lieutenant James Grant disembarked from the Lady Nelson with seeds provided by farmer John Churchill after whom the island was named. The seeds were given with […]
A major exhibition of more than 100 masterworks of French Impressionism is coming to the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) in JUNE 2021 as part of the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition series. The exhibition comes in partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), an institution renowned worldwide for its rich holdings of Impressionist […]