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The hugely popular FANGIRLS musical is making its Melbourne debut at Arts Centre Melbourne – Playhouse Theatre from 28 April– 9 May 2021 as a part of a national tour. Advertisement Image credit: Brett Boardman From award-winning playwright Yve Blake, this energetic musical will be showing in Melbourne for the first time following sell-out crowds for Belvoir’s season at the Seymour Centre. […]
The State Library Victoria is transforming its front lawn into an urban oasis for a summer forecourt festival called Library on the Lawn. Running for two weekends in February, the forecourt will feature a blockbuster line-up of family-friendly workshops, performances and activities. Grab an outdoor beanbag and umbrella an enjoy the festival with the whole […]
The NGV has opened their doors for the first time in months and boy have we missed it. Against all challenges, they have managed to launch an impressive gallery-wide exhibition called NGV Triennial. This large-scale exhibition of international contemporary art, design and architecture is now showing at the NGV until 18 April 2021. Free and exclusive to […]
Japanese artist Misaki Kawai brings her playful dog characters to the NGV Kids Gallery as part of NGV Triennial. Moja Moja Life: Misaki Kawai for Kids is a colourful immersive play space inspired by dog parks and dog salons. Using her playful approach when making art, she has created a group of furry dog sculptures and […]
IMAGINARIA is an immersive play experience that has just arrived in Melbourne. Families can navigate through a series of custom-built installations that are housed within a giant inflatable bubble. Each installation is fully interactive, with sound, scent and light activating in response to movement as you go through. Advertisement There are seven worlds to explore within […]
If you love chocolate you must visit the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery. Located on the Victorian Surf Coast nestled between Torquay and Anglesea, Leanne and Ian Neeland have created a chocolate paradise ideal for a day trip from Melbourne. The Chocolaterie is set on 15 hectares and features an ice-creamery, the Pod Café, […]
As Victorian families face another school holiday in lockdown, State Library Victoria has launched free online programs for kids. The free online programs are designed to inspire creativity, imagination and interactive play, bringing fun to lounge rooms and connecting families across the state. Activities include craft workshops, online puzzles, games, story talks and more. Advertisement […]
Charlie’s Tales: The Sprites and the Heart Flower is a new children’s book from Pretty Foundation, a leading Australian not-for-profit focused on the prevention of negative body image issues in girls aged two to six years setting a strong foundation. Developed in collaboration with three of Australia’s peak sporting codes Athletics Australia, Basketball Australia and Gymnastics Australia, Charlie’s Tales is […]
I’ve always loved spending time in the garden with my boys. It’s incredible to see nature through their eyes – they’re so inquisitive and show appreciation for things that many of us including myself can find tedious. It’s so important that kids connect with nature and get their hands dirty. You don’t need a big […]
Melbourne is known as the cultural hub of Australia with unique music, art, laneways and cultural festivals, it’s a city full of surprises. If you’re exploring Melbourne with kids, there are plenty of free activities to keep them engaged. Here are my top 15 FREE kids activities in Melbourne: Advertisement Image: NGV – KAWS: Companionship […]
The magic of Harry Potter is flying into homes around the world with the help of Harry Potter At Home. Launched by J.K. Rowling and her Wizarding World partners – Audible, Bloomsbury, OverDrive, Pottermore Publishing and Scholastic in the aim to help kids during this time of isolation. Advertisement Harry Potter At Home Harry Potter […]
In this time of isolation, it’s so important to keep moving and stay active for your wellbeing. With social distancing rules in place, most families are looking for online exercise classes they can join from the comfort of their home. There’s a huge variety of free online classes to choose from including kids workouts, mind-body […]