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Treat Mum for Free: Mother’s Day Ideas in Melbourne
Want to make Mum feel special this Mother’s Day without spending a fortune? Melbourne has you covered with a great line-up of free activities. There are plenty of ways to treat Mum and enjoy quality time as a family, without the price tag. Updated for 2026 Mother’s Day.
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FREE Activities for Mum on Mother’s Day
Mums Go For Free at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Celebrate Mother’s Day with an underwater adventure at SEA LIFE Melbourne, where Mums receive free entry when visiting with family between 10–14 May 2026. However you define the mum figure in your life, this is a simple way to enjoy a special day out together exploring marine life, interactive exhibits and ocean creatures from around the world.
Offer: One FREE Adult ticket with the purchase of at least one full-priced Adult or Child General Admission ticket.
Redemption Dates: Sunday 10 May (Mother’s Day) – Thursday 14 May 2026
Booking: Online bookings only. Tickets must be pre-booked at least one day in advance. No same-day purchases (final booking cut-off: 11:59pm Wednesday 13 May).
Location: King Street, Melbourne
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Mum Skate for FREE at Sk8House
For a fun family outing, head to Sk8House in Carrum Downs. Mums skate for free on Mother’s Day during their two skate sessions, offering good music and family-friendly fun.
Date: Sunday 10 May 2026
Time: 11 am – 1 pm & 2 pm – 5 pm
Location: 3/2 Amayla Cres, Carrum Downs
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Mum Goes FREE at Gumbuya World
For those looking to add some wildlife adventure to their day, Gumbuya World is offering free entry for Mum over the Mother’s Day weekend. Explore the Gumbuya Wildlife Park, where Mum can get up close to over 50 species of animals on the Wildlife Trail. Feed kangaroos, wallabies, emus, and more, and enjoy the Aussie Outback Experience, all included with Mum’s entry. Please note, Mum must be accompanied by a paying adult, child, or senior.
Date: 9 – 10 May 2026
Time: 11 am – 4 pm
Location: 2705 Princes Highway, Tynong
Mum go FREE at IMAGINATOR
All mums receive VIP treatment this Mother’s Day, with free entry to IMAGINATOR on Sunday 10 May 2026 when attending with any other ticket purchase. Step inside an immersive playground of light, movement and interactive experiences, from lantern hunts and colour therapy spaces to sound labs, digital games and gravity-defying play zones.
Date: 10 May 2026
Time: 10 am – 6 pm
Location: IMAGINATOR, 440 Docklands Drive, Docklands
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Mum go FREE at Melbourne Skydeck
Early-rising mums can enjoy free entry to Melbourne Skydeck after taking part in the Mother’s Day Classic, with complimentary access available to all registered participants. Skydeck will open one hour earlier, from 11am, exclusively for event participants, offering a relaxed opportunity to take in Melbourne’s views following the morning walk or run.
Date: 10 May 2026
Time: 11 am – 10 pm
Location: 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank, Vic
Mum go FREE at Holey Moley, Strike Bowling and Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq
Celebrate Mum with a family day out filled with bowling, arcade games and friendly competition. This Mother’s Day, Mum can join the fun for free when you book an activity online using the code MUMFREE, a simple way to spend quality time together and create lasting memories.
T&Cs: Offer valid for one Activity Booking on 9–10 May 2026 only. Online bookings only. Minimum two people required. Not valid with other offers, including bottomless brunch, functions or bundles. Subject to availability.
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