Tag: School Holidays
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is back from 26 March to 20 April 2025, bringing family-friendly laughs with a stellar mix of international stars, beloved Australian comedians, and rising talent. The Festival kicks off with The Gala, supporting Oxfam Australia, at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre, followed by the Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow, featuring comedy royalty […]
I recently had the chance to see Alice in Wonderland at the Athenaeum Theatre Melbourne, a production that has toured across Australia, entertaining audiences with its creative adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale. With well-designed costumes, creative puppetry and effective stage sets, the show captured the essence of Wonderland. Advertisement RELATED: Celebrate Chinese New Year 2025 […]
The Wind in the Willows, presented by the Australian Shakespeare Company, is an entertaining outdoor theatre experience in the heart of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. Celebrating over 35 years at this iconic location, this production brings Kenneth Grahame’s beloved classic to life in a way that engages audiences of all ages. Advertisement RELATED: Celebrate […]
The NGV is hosting Yayoi Kusama’s largest-ever exhibition in Australia, showcasing the work of the renowned contemporary artist. As part of this exhibition, families can enjoy Kusama for Kids, featuring the interactive Obliteration Room. This large-scale installation invites children and families to contribute to the artwork by adding bright, colourful dots to the white furniture, […]
Are you looking for exciting activities to keep the kids entertained this summer? Melbourne has something for everyone in the 2024 – 2025 Victorian School Holidays, from interactive workshops to incredible stage performances and immersive exhibitions. Highlights include Operation Ouch Live: Jurassic Fart (4 January 2025), Imagine Live (8-11 January 2025), Alice in Wonderland (15-17 January […]
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) will host a major retrospective of renowned contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama, opening on 15 December, 2024. This comprehensive exhibition spans Kusama’s eight-decade career and includes the global premiere of a new immersive infinity mirror room. RELATED: Van Gogh Returns to THE LUME Melbourne Image: Yayoi Kusama The Hope of […]
This Boxing Day, Melbourne families have the chance to experience Van Gogh at THE LUME once again, back by popular demand after drawing record crowds across Australia and New Zealand. Known for its all-ages appeal, this exhibition uses light, sound, and interactive features to bring Van Gogh’s art to life in ways that are engaging […]
CherryHill Orchards is getting ready for the annual Cherry-Picking Festival, inviting families to enjoy a day of cherry-picking at its two locations. The 100-acre Coldstream orchard will be open from 2 November 2024 to late December, and the 85-acre Wandin East orchard will welcome guests from 25 November 2024 to early January 2025. Advertisement RELATED: […]
The Footy Festival returns to Yarra Park this September, offering a range of kids’ events and activities during AFL Grand Final Week. With free entry, the festival features player appearances, giveaways, music and the AFL Play Zone. Don’t miss the AFL Grand Final Parade on Friday, 27 September 2024, as excitement builds for the big […]
These School Holidays, Melbourne Museum offers a range of exhibitions, workshops, and interactive activities for dinosaur fans! From 23 September to 6 October 2024, families can explore a range of dinosaur-themed exhibitions, hands-on workshops, and interactive experiences at the Melbourne Museum. This is a unique opportunity for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages to engage with […]
CherryHill Orchards will host its Blossom Festival in the Yarra Valley from 14 September to 6 October 2024. This year, the festival introduces a new, magical after-dark experience: Blossom by Light from 20 – 29 September 2024. This stunning event will enhance the natural beauty of the cherry blossoms, allowing visitors to appreciate the orchard […]
The 2024 Melbourne Winter Masterpieces® exhibition Pharaoh will arrive at NGV International on 14 June 2024. Pharaoh will showcase three thousand years of ancient Egyptian art and culture through over 500 works on loan from the British Museum. The exhibition features monumental sculptures, tomb and temple architecture, coffins, funerary objects, and ancient Egyptian jewellery. Image […]