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Mar 28
Showcase of emerging young artists at Top Arts 2023

The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia will feature emerging young artists at this year’s Top Arts 2023. Now in its 29th year, Top Arts will showcase the talent of Victoria’s creatives who have excelled in VCE art subjects. Advertisement Image: Installation view of Emma Tripp’s Bigger Picture 2022 in Top Arts 2023 on display at The […]

Mar 27
Family fun at the 2023 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show

The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, presented by Scotts Osmocote is back in 2023, and it’s welcoming all garden-loving families, curious kids and city-goers for another year of horticultural magic. The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show will run from 29 March 2023 until 2 April 2023.  Advertisement Image: Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show […]

Feb 27
Family-friendly Moomba Festival 2023

The Moomba Festival will return to the banks of the Yarra River for five days of music, entertainment, watersports, Moomba Parade, and of course the famous Birdman Rally. The Moomba Festival will run from 9 – 13 March 2023, with a jam-packed program of FREE family-friendly events. Advertisement Image: Moomba Carnival Moomba Carnival The Moomba […]

Feb 21
Find the top Easter Egg Hunts in Melbourne and regional Victoria 2023

It’s that time of the year when the Easter bunny will be hiding delicious Easter eggs at some of the top Easter Egg Hunts in Melbourne and regional Victoria. Grab your baskets and start eggs-ploring. Advertisement RELATED: Things to do in the Easter School Holidays Melbourne Image: Melbourne Easter Show Melbourne Easter Show Easter Egg […]

Feb 17
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Shows for Kids

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival will bring laughter and giggles to kids all over Melbourne from 29 March – 23 April 2023. The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is one of the largest comedy festivals in the world, and this year the kid’s program is jammed packed with fun circus acts, slapstick comedy routines, kids’ cabaret, […]

Feb 09
Family Fun at the Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers

Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers will return to the Dandenong Ranges this autumn from 25 March – 25 April 2023. Across five weeks, families will be able to experience and enjoy well over three million flowers, live entertainment, activities, delicious food, tractor rides, and so much more. See below for your chance to WIN 1 of […]

Feb 09
Things to do in the Easter School Holidays Melbourne 2023

The Easter School Holidays are fast approaching, and Melbourne is bursting with fun and engaging entertainment to keep the kids amused. The Autumn School Holidays run from Friday 7 April 2023 – Sunday 23 April 2023. These are my top picks for what’s on in the Easter / Autumn School Holidays in Melbourne. Advertisement RELATED: […]

Feb 03
Family fun at the 2023 St Kilda Festival

St Kilda Festival is back with a celebration of summer and local music, set against the spectacular natural beauty of the St Kilda foreshore. The free festival will take place from 18 – 19 February 2023 and will showcase a huge line-up of family-friendly entertainment and activities.  Advertisement Image: Christine Anu Day 1 – First […]

Jan 18
Midsumma Festival program for kids & families

Midsumma Festival will kick start 2023 with a fun and diverse program for kids & families. The festival program is packed with a rainbow of events that highlight emerging and mainstream LGBTQIA+ arts and culture. With over 10 events for kids & families to enjoy there will be plenty to keep the little ones occupied. […]

Jan 17
Chinese New Year celebrations for families in Melbourne

Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, is the most important celebration in the Chinese calendar, and this year marks the year of the Rabbit, symbolising longevity, peace, and prosperity in Chinese culture. Chinese New Year starts on 22 January 2023. This year Melbourne will light up with colourful family-friendly Chinese New Year celebrations, including: Advertisement […]

Jan 06
Kids fun at the Australian Open 2023

It’s that time of year when the best Tennis players from around the world head to Melbourne Park for the Australian Open. Running from 16 – 29 January 2023, the Australian Open will host more fun for kids than ever before. The AO Ballpark is back, and AO Tennis Club is an entirely new precinct dedicated to […]

Dec 31
Family art adventures at the 2023 NGV Kids Summer Festival

The NGV Kids Summer Festival will return these school holidays with nine days of artist-led workshops, performances and activities for the whole family. This years theme celebrates ‘Your Art Adventure!’. The festival will take place at both NGV International and The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia from 14 – 22 January 2023. Advertisement RELATED: Summer […]