Category: Festival
Victoria’s winter school holidays in 2025 run from Saturday, 5 July to Sunday, 20 July 2025 — the perfect time for families to explore the best kid-friendly events Melbourne has to offer. Melbourne’s winter school holiday calendar is packed with creative arts festivals, interactive exhibitions, and fun-filled live shows to keep children entertained and inspired […]
Are you looking for magical ways to brighten up the cold season? This winter, Victoria comes alive after dark with dazzling light festivals, lantern parades, and immersive art experiences that transform city streets, parks, and regional towns into glowing wonderlands. From Melbourne’s beloved Lightscape at the Royal Botanic Gardens to regional gems like Puffing Billy’s […]
RISING is back from 4 – 15 June 2025, transforming Melbourne’s CBD into a vibrant playground of music, theatre, dance, and public performances. Over 12 nights, the festival will take over laneways, arcades, underground basements, and grand theatres, bringing an unmissable lineup of world-class international and local artists to the heart of the city. Families […]
South Side Festival is back in Frankston from Thursday, 8 May to Sunday, 18 May 2025, delivering an exciting lineup of art, music, performances, and interactive experiences. Whether you’re looking for dazzling light displays, playful circus acts, or hands-on creative fun, this year’s festival offers something for the whole family. WIN a Family Pass (2 […]
The Easter long weekend, running from Friday 18 to Monday 21 April 2025, is the perfect time to explore the best events Melbourne and Regional Victoria have to offer. From classic Easter egg hunts to community festivals and markets, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your ultimate guide to the must-see Easter events in Melbourne and […]
Looking for the best family-friendly activities and events during the Easter school holidays or autumn school holidays in Melbourne 2025? From Monday, 7 April, to Thursday, 17 April 2025, Melbourne comes alive with vibrant events, including the Little Food Festival, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Lightfall, Kabloom, and so much more. It’s the perfect time […]
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 […]
Moomba Festival 2025 returns for five days of unmissable family fun, celebrating 70 years of culture, community, art, music, and sport. From thrilling rides and live entertainment to the iconic Moomba Parade and Birdman Rally, this year’s festival promises an exciting program for all ages. Running from Thursday, 6 March to Monday, 10 March 2025, […]
Asia TOPA returns to Melbourne for a three-week celebration of Asia-Pacific culture, featuring world-class performances, exhibitions, and family-friendly events. Centred at Arts Centre Melbourne, Asia TOPA extends across Naarm/Melbourne’s key cultural institutions, including the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Fed Square, Footscray Community Arts, and Bunjil Place. These venues will host a vibrant mix of […]
The 44th annual St Kilda Festival returns on 15–16 February 2025, bringing a weekend packed with FREE family-friendly entertainment. If you are wondering what to see and do with kids at St Kilda Festival 2025, expect an exciting mix of performances, workshops, and interactive activities designed to keep young festivalgoers engaged. From skateboarding lessons to […]
The Chinese New Year 2025 marks the arrival of the Wood Snake, a rare and meaningful zodiac pairing that occurs once every 60 years. Representing wisdom, transformation, growth, stability, and creativity, the Wood Snake brings a unique energy to this year’s celebrations. Also known as Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year is the most significant event in […]
The NGV Kids Summer Festival is back, offering families a week of free events packed with creativity and fun. At NGV Australia, children can explore the Cats & Dogs exhibition, create their own animal ears, draw pet portraits with guidance from artists, and enjoy story time sessions featuring tales of curious cats and playful pups. […]