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 […]
RISING is inviting families to get lost, go deep and shake loose at this year’s festival. RISING will electrify Melbourne City from 1 — 12 June 2022 with a surge of art, music, performance and ceremony. RISING will comprise 225 events — including 22 commissions and 14 world premieres — featuring 801 local and international artists, […]
FUSE Festival is a contemporary, multi-arts festival that turns the City of Darebin into a platform for local artists and performers. This year, Darebin’s streets, parks, venues, theatres, galleries will be transformed into zones of art, culture and creativity from 11 – 27 March 2022, with multiple family fun events. Advertisement I am incredibly inspired by the […]
One of Australia’s largest and longest-running free music and cultural events is back with a new look program in 2022. Instead of the previous one-day celebration, the 2022 St Kilda Festival will take place over nine days from Saturday 5 – Sunday 13 February 2022. This year’s family-friendly program features a mix of dance, circus, […]
If you are looking for entertaining ways to welcome in 2022 with the kids, here are our top New Years Eve Celebrations in Melbourne. RELATED: What’s on New Year’s Eve in Melbourne for families 2022–2023 Advertisement New Year’s Eve Celebration Zones There are four New Year’s Eve celebration zones in the city that families can attend […]
The State Library Victoria is transforming its front lawn into an urban oasis for a summer forecourt festival called Library on the Lawn. Running for two weekends in February, the forecourt will feature a blockbuster line-up of family-friendly workshops, performances and activities. Grab an outdoor beanbag and umbrella an enjoy the festival with the whole […]
After a tough year in Melbourne, Australia’s largest outdoor amphitheatre the Sidney Myer Music Bowl will be bursting with live performances as part of their Summer Festival – Live at the Bowl. Live at the Bowl will be a transformative moment for the performing arts sector, becoming a creative and inspiring space that reflects and involves the whole community […]