Tag: What's on in Melbourne
The Australian Open 2026 delivers one of Melbourne’s biggest family-friendly summer events, with a packed program of kids activities, live entertainment and interactive experiences across the precinct. Held during the January school holidays, the AO is designed to be welcoming for families, offering everything from character shows and tennis play zones to waterslides, scavenger hunts […]
Midsumma Festival returns to Melbourne from 18 January to 8 February 2026, bringing with it a thoughtful and engaging program of family-friendly and First Nations-led events. Designed for children, young people, parents, carers and elders, this strand of the festival centres on storytelling, imagination and intergenerational connection, offering welcoming spaces where families can experience queer […]
Are you looking for fun summer school holiday events for families in Melbourne? The summer holidays are one of the best times to explore the city, with a huge range of family-friendly events, kids activities and school holiday programs on offer across Melbourne. From live theatre and outdoor cinema to creative workshops, exhibitions and interactive […]
NGV Kids Summer Festival & Kids on Tour 2026 is returning this January with a vibrant week of free family-friendly activities designed to inspire creativity, movement and imagination. Running 10 – 16 January 2026 at NGV International and The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, this annual summer festival continues to be one of Melbourne’s most […]
The five-time Tony Award-winning production of A Christmas Carol has returned to the Comedy Theatre for Christmas 2025, and it continues to be one of Melbourne’s most loved festive traditions. Lachy Hulme steps into the role of Ebenezer Scrooge this year, delivering one of the strongest performances I have seen in this production. Advertisement RELATED: […]
This summer, Melbourne kids can dress to impress at Let’s Party! Fashion for Kids: Designed by Danielle Brustman, a free and interactive exhibition opening 28 November 2025 at NGV International. Designed especially for young visitors, the exhibition transforms the NGV’s Children’s Gallery into a vibrant fashion playground, filled with dancing, dress-ups, creative workshops, and dazzling […]
Cherry Season has returned to CherryHill Orchards for 2025, marking the shift from spring blossoms to ripe fruit and the start of one of Victoria’s most popular summer activities. Each year, CherryHill Orchards marks the final event on its calendar with cherry picking across its two Yarra Valley locations. As a third-generation family-run business, this […]
Christmas in Melbourne 2025 is set to sparkle brighter than ever, with the City of Melbourne Christmas Festival transforming streets, laneways, and landmarks into a festive wonderland. More than 650 decorations will deck the city, including a stunning new 60-metre overhead light display in Bourke Street Mall featuring 25,000 lights. From dazzling Christmas projections to […]
Looking for Santa photos in Melbourne this Christmas? Whether it’s a family tradition or your first festive photo with Santa, Melbourne offers plenty of options. From shopping centres to heritage locations and inclusive sessions, here’s your guide to the best Santa photo experiences in Melbourne 2025 — including pet-friendly Santa sessions, Sensitive Santa sessions, and […]
Taking a festive photo with Santa is a much-loved Christmas tradition for families across Melbourne. But with the cost of professional photos rising, many parents are searching for where to get FREE Santa photos in Melbourne 2025. To help you make the most of the holiday season, we have rounded up the best places offering […]
Melbourne’s festive season officially kicks off on Friday, 28 November 2025, with a spectacular line-up of free Christmas events for families and friends to enjoy. In this guide, we have rounded up the best free Christmas activities and celebrations in Melbourne 2025 — perfect for creating magical holiday memories while keeping your Christmas budget in […]
The legendary tribal love-rock musical phenomenon, HAIR: The Musical, has returned to Melbourne with a bold new production of the Grammy and Tony Award-winning classic. Playing at the Athenaeum Theatre from 25 October to 30 November 2025, this limited-season revival reimagines one of the most influential and groundbreaking musicals in theatre history. Advertisement RELATED: Where to […]