Category: Festival
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival will bring laughter and giggles to kids all over Melbourne from 29 March – 23 April 2023. The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is one of the largest comedy festivals in the world, and this year the kid’s program is jammed packed with fun circus acts, slapstick comedy routines, kids’ cabaret, […]
The Easter School Holidays are fast approaching, and Melbourne is bursting with fun and engaging entertainment to keep the kids amused. The Autumn School Holidays run from Friday 7 April 2023 – Sunday 23 April 2023. These are my top picks for what’s on in the Easter / Autumn School Holidays in Melbourne. Advertisement RELATED: […]
St Kilda Festival is back with a celebration of summer and local music, set against the spectacular natural beauty of the St Kilda foreshore. The free festival will take place from 18 – 19 February 2023 and will showcase a huge line-up of family-friendly entertainment and activities. Advertisement Image: Christine Anu Day 1 – First […]
Midsumma Festival will kick start 2023 with a fun and diverse program for kids & families. The festival program is packed with a rainbow of events that highlight emerging and mainstream LGBTQIA+ arts and culture. With over 10 events for kids & families to enjoy there will be plenty to keep the little ones occupied. […]
Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, is the most important celebration in the Chinese calendar, and this year marks the year of the Rabbit, symbolising longevity, peace, and prosperity in Chinese culture. Chinese New Year starts on 22 January 2023. This year Melbourne will light up with colourful family-friendly Chinese New Year celebrations, including: Advertisement […]
The festive season is almost here, and it can be a pretty expensive time for families. The good news is Melbourne is filled with lots of FREE Christmas events for kids to enjoy the magic of the festive season without spending a dollar. Here are our top 15 FREE Christmas events in Melbourne: RELATED: Where to […]
It’s that time of year when we say goodbye to 2022 and welcome in 2023. If you have small children and don’t want a late night, there are plenty of New Year’s Eve celebrations for families around Melbourne. RELATED: New Year’s Eve celebrations in Melbourne for families 2023–2024 Advertisement RELATED: 10 of the best waterslides […]
The Myer Christmas Windows has been a Christmas tradition for 67 years. Many families look forward to seeing the Myer windows, visiting Santa and enjoying the city’s Christmas ambience. This year the Myer Christmas Windows celebrate Disney’s 100th anniversary by re-creating classic Disney movies and bringing their characters to life. Advertisement RELATED: Free Christmas events […]
CherryHill Orchards will welcome cherry lovers to their annual Cherry-Picking Festival in November 2022. The cherry-picking festival will run across two stunning locations in the Yarra Valley from mid-November till early January. See below for your chance to win the ultimate cherry-lovers prize for the CherryHill Orchards Cherry-Picking Festival. Advertisement Image: CherryHill Orchard Coldstream will open its 100-acre orchard […]
This spooky celebration called Halloween is becoming more and more popular each year in Australia. Whether your kids are into trick-or-treating or Halloween Parties, there are plenty of scary events for kids around Melbourne. Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain when people would ward off ghosts by lighting bonfires and wearing costumes, but traditions nowadays are dressing up […]
Footy fever is taking over Melbourne this September. Families can celebrate the Toyota AFL Grand Final week with these fun events around Melbourne – AFL Footy Festival, Toyota Grand Final Parade, AFL Live Site at Fed Square and Bunjil Place. UPDATED 2023 Advertisement RELATED: Where to find the best Bowling Alleys for kids in Melbourne Image: AFL […]
CherryHill Orchards will welcome families to the stunning CherryHill Blossom Festival from 17 September – 2 October 2022. Wander through endless rows of gorgeous cherry blossoms, and enjoy delicious cherry ice cream, live music and activities for the whole family. See below for your chance to WIN a family pass to the Blossom Festival. Advertisement […]