Category: Festival
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 […]
The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) is back with its highly anticipated 2024 program, featuring over 250 films, shorts, and XR experiences. From 8-25 August 2024, MIFF will showcase an exceptional lineup of international features, exciting World Premiere local films and a diverse array of shorts. Additionally, a selection of family-friendly films will be featured, […]
GodzillaFest will take over ACMI this spring with a four-day festival celebrating the 70th anniversary of Godzilla, running from 31 October to 3 November 2024. GodzillaFest is set to transform ACMI into a hub of kaiju excitement, offering an exciting mix of free and ticketed events. The festival will feature films, discussions, trivia contests, video […]
The St Kilda Film Festival is celebrating its 40th year! Presented by the City of Port Phillip, the festival’s program features over 150 films across 52 screening sessions at various St Kilda and South Melbourne venues. The 2024 kids’ program, International Family Animation Explosion, showcases 11 brand-new family animations. This program is perfect for all […]