Category: Kids Activities
Melbourne CBD is home to some of the best public libraries in Australia, offering far more than just books. For families, these libraries provide free and engaging things to do with kids, including storytime sessions, interactive children’s spaces, school holiday programs, creative workshops and welcoming areas designed for reading and play. Whether you are looking […]
The Winter School Holidays in Melbourne 2026 run from Saturday 27 June to Sunday 12 July 2026, bringing a packed calendar of theatre, immersive experiences, exhibitions and family-friendly events across the city. From dazzling light trails at the Royal Botanic Gardens and hands-on museum workshops to large-scale arena shows, interactive performances and creative school holiday […]
Lightscape Melbourne 2026 returns from 12 June to 2 August 2026, transforming the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne into a glowing winter wonderland. This award-winning immersive light experience invites visitors to explore a spectacular after-dark trail filled with large-scale light installations, atmospheric soundscapes, and creative artworks from leading Australian and international artists. Each year, Lightscape reimagines […]
Melbourne Design Week returns from 14 – 24 May 2026, bringing Australia’s largest design event to venues across Melbourne/Naarm. Now in its tenth year, Melbourne Design Week showcases how design influences the way we live, learn, play and connect. Across 11 days, more than 400 events and 100 exhibitions explore everything from furniture and architecture […]
If you are looking for the best things to do in Melbourne with kids in 2026, something unforgettable is stomping its way back into Victoria. Dinos at the Zoo is returning across Melbourne’s Zoos and Sanctuary transforming them into prehistoric worlds filled with roaring giants, interactive trails, and immersive family adventures. Running from April through […]
Easter is almost here, and families across Melbourne are gearing up for the best Easter egg hunts in 2026. From classic chocolate-filled hunts to interactive outdoor adventures, farms, gardens, and iconic attractions are offering fun-filled experiences for kids of all ages. The Easter long weekend runs from 3 – 6 April 2026, with plenty of […]
Moomba Festival 2026 returns across the Labour Day long weekend with five days of free family entertainment, thrilling rides, live performances, water sports, and iconic Melbourne traditions. Held along the banks of the Yarra River in the heart of the city, Moomba is Australia’s largest free community festival and one of the best family events […]
Chinese New Year 2026 (also known as Lunar New Year) is set to be a vibrant celebration across Melbourne, with a wide range of family-friendly events, cultural performances and hands-on activities for kids. Falling in late January / February 2026, this year marks the Year of the Horse, a symbol of energy, confidence and forward momentum. […]
The Australian Open 2026 delivers one of Melbourne’s biggest family-friendly summer events, with a packed program of kids activities, live entertainment and interactive experiences across the precinct. Held during the January school holidays, the AO is designed to be welcoming for families, offering everything from character shows and tennis play zones to waterslides, scavenger hunts […]
Midsumma Festival returns to Melbourne from 18 January to 8 February 2026, bringing with it a thoughtful and engaging program of family-friendly and First Nations-led events. Designed for children, young people, parents, carers and elders, this strand of the festival centres on storytelling, imagination and intergenerational connection, offering welcoming spaces where families can experience queer […]
Are you looking for fun summer school holiday events for families in Melbourne? The summer holidays are one of the best times to explore the city, with a huge range of family-friendly events, kids activities and school holiday programs on offer across Melbourne. From live theatre and outdoor cinema to creative workshops, exhibitions and interactive […]
NGV Kids Summer Festival & Kids on Tour 2026 is returning this January with a vibrant week of free family-friendly activities designed to inspire creativity, movement and imagination. Running 10 – 16 January 2026 at NGV International and The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, this annual summer festival continues to be one of Melbourne’s most […]