Category: Festival
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. […]
Christmas is coming to Melbourne, and the city is set to shine like never before. From glittering lights to stunning projections, Melbourne is the perfect place to embrace the holiday spirit. Whether you are visiting the giant reindeer in Docklands, spotting the Christmas star on Evan Walker Bridge, or admiring the iconic nutcracker soldiers around […]
Melbourne’s Christmas celebrations in 2024 are almost here, and they are packed with free events that everyone can enjoy. In this guide, we will show you some of the best Christmas in Melbourne: Free Events You Can’t Miss, ideal for creating holiday memories with family and friends. Advertisement RELATED: Top Spots for Santa Photos in […]
From late November, Melbourne transforms into a festive wonderland, offering endless opportunities to celebrate Christmas in Melbourne. Things to do and see include the giant 17.5m digital Christmas tree at Federation Square, the Christmas Carnival, and the North Pole at Marvel Stadium. Visitors can also enjoy the stunning light projections on Melbourne Town Hall and the […]
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 […]
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 […]