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For many families around the world, this Easter will be a little different from previous years. If you’re looking for fun and creative ways to spend Easter at home there are loads of indoor Easter ideas for kids. Advertisement Macca the Alpaca & Celeste The Giraffe loves to laugh Easter Activities Matt Cosgrove illustrator and […]
A series of enchanting exhibits from the British Library’s Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibition is now available for families to enjoy online via Google Arts and Culture. “The exhibition takes visitors on a fascinating journey through the history of magic – from mermaids to crystal balls, from broomsticks to garden gnomes! It’s been enormous fun choosing […]
The creators behind the inspiring bedtime story Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls are offering FREE at-home activities and podcast episodes to help families adjust to increased time at home during the COVID-19 crisis. If you’re not familiar with the Rebel Girls series you are in for a treat, these books share stories of extraordinary […]
As educational services around Melbourne start closing their doors due to COVID-19, numerous online Storytime projects are popping up locally and internationally. This is a wonderful opportunity for kids to engage with Storytellers from the comfort of their home. Advertisement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsmRJ3v457o&list=PLNhKiphXqlW9vdLzwmuRx2Db8-oPNYmxd ABC Kids Play School Story Time Enjoy watching some of your favourite Australian storytellers […]
With the temporary closure of the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), a selection of NGV Kids’ activities are available for families to enjoy at home. The NGV Gallery will also share over 75,000 works with the public via their Virtual Tours, Online Collection Galleries and NGV Channel. “Art has the power to positively impact children’s […]
As Melbourne starts to shut down due to COVID-19, parents are on the search for interesting ways to pass the time at home. With the help of Google Arts & Culture families have the opportunity to enrich their lives with art, culture, history and travel without leaving their house. Advertisement Google Arts and Culture Google […]
Billy Elliot The Musical has returned to Melbourne at the stunning Regent Theatre to celebrate its 10th Anniversary Australian Tour. With millions of fans across five continents, Melbourne now has the chance to experience this heartfelt and unforgettable production once again. Advertisement RELATED: Harry Potter Experiences Across Melbourne Billy Elliot The Musical Melbourne, image credit […]
Petrina Hicks: Bleached Gothic is the first major survey exhibition of Australian photographer Petrina Hicks. More than 50 photographs and videos will be on display at NGV Australia, Federation Square until 29 March 2020. Over her fifteen-year career, Hicks (1972– ) has gained a strong reputation for her large-scale, hyperreal photographs that subvert and disrupt the photographic language of advertising […]
The Acre Rooftop Farm Restaurant is suitably perched on top of the remarkable Burwood Brickworks Centre 30 minutes east of Melbourne CBD. We visited on a Saturday lunchtime and Acre was packed, young families, couples, shoppers and dessert goers. Definitely make a booking if you are planning to go on the weekend. Advertisement Despite the […]
Brass Monkeys at the Melba Spiegeltent is a high-energy, family-friendly show that combines circus skills, comedy, and live music to entertain kids and adults alike. From the creators of Children are Stinky, this show brings laughter, acrobatics, and audience participation together in a fun, unforgettable performance. Advertisement Image: Brass Monkeys, credit Kiddiehood Directed by Malia […]
Victoria’s newest Children’s Museum, MoPA: Museum of Play and Art has opened its doors in the heart of Geelong. The iconic Wintergarden building has been transformed into an immersive play space for children aged 1 to early primary, and their families. My kids and I headed down to Geelong to check it out. We were welcomed […]
Have you ever wanted to go skydiving without jumping out of a plane? iFLY Melbourne allows you to enjoy the sensation of free-falling from the sky without the need for a parachute and the best part is, kids can enjoy this experience from the young age of 3. Advertisement This impressive $15 million purpose-built vertical […]