Discover our top picks for Melbourne’s Summer School Holidays in 2024! Enjoy family fun with shows like Erth’s Prehistoric World and Circus 1903 at Arts Centre Melbourne. Dive into ACMI’s summer program, explore the Jean Jillian exhibition for kids at NGV Triennial 2023, enjoy the NGV Kids Summer Festival , Dog Man the Musical and […]
If you’re seeking heart-pounding excitement and a unique way to stay active, why not bounce into these top Trampoline Parks in Melbourne? These parks are more than just places to bounce around; they’re hubs of pure adventure and fun. Besides the sheer joy, trampolining offers incredible health benefits, from improving cardiovascular fitness to boosting balance […]
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 […]
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 […]
The LUME Melbourne is a unique digital art experience the whole family can enjoy. The permanent 3,000+ Sq m immersive gallery space at the Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre is four storeys high and projects powerful imagery from 150 state-of-the-art projectors onto the walls and floor. The LUME Melbourne brings to life the works of Vincent van […]
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show have announced its return to Carlton Gardens and Royal Exhibition Building in 2022. Running from Wednesday 30th March through to Sunday 3rd April 2022, the show will be featuring never-before-seen floral and landscape designs, educational talks and hands-on workshops the kids are sure to love. Advertisement The Show Gardens […]
The NGV Kids Summer Festival returns to NGV International and The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia in 2022 with nine days of FREE artist-led activities, events, performances and dance workshops created for kids, teens and their families. The festival will run from 15 – 23 January 2022. Advertisement Reflecting the festival’s theme ‘Art for the whole […]
Spending time with animals is a fun and valuable way for kids to build confidence, empathy and lasting memories. There are many fabulous places both on land and in water where kids can see animals in Melbourne. Advertisement Image: The Big Goose The Big Goose The Big Goose is a working farm an hour south […]
Mini golf (also known as putt-putt) is a popular activity for families to engage in. Mini golf helps kids develop hand-eye coordination, ball control, and math skills, not to mention it’s a lot of fun. There are multiple kid-friendly mini golf courses in Melbourne to choose from, but where are the best-themed and most exciting […]
As Victorian families face another school holidays 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 […]
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 […]