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Category: Kids Activities

Mar 29
Rebel Girls at home – free activities for kids

The creators behind the inspiring bedtime story Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls are offering FREE at-home activities and podcast episodes to help families adjust to increased time at home during the COVID-19 crisis. If you’re not familiar with the Rebel Girls series you are in for a treat, these books share stories of extraordinary […]

Mar 23
NGV Kids – free kids activities for home

With the temporary closure of the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), a selection of NGV Kids’ activities are available for families to enjoy at home. The NGV Gallery will also share over 75,000 works with the public via their Virtual Tours, Online Collection Galleries and NGV Channel. “Art has the power to positively impact children’s […]

Jan 27
MoPA: Museum of Play and Art in Geelong

Victoria’s newest Children’s Museum, MoPA: Museum of Play and Art has opened its doors in the heart of Geelong. The iconic Wintergarden building has been transformed into an immersive play space for children aged 1 to early primary, and their families. My kids and I headed down to Geelong to check it out. We were welcomed […]

Jan 25
Experience iFLY Melbourne with kids

Have you ever wanted to go skydiving without jumping out of a plane? iFLY Melbourne allows you to enjoy the sensation of free-falling from the sky without the need for a parachute and the best part is, kids can enjoy this experience from the young age of 3. Advertisement This impressive $15 million purpose-built vertical […]

Jan 07
Ocean Invaders at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium

A spectacular new jellyfish exhibit Ocean Invaders has arrived at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, just in time for the Summer School Holidays. Advertisement This $1.5 million sensory experience immerses families into the beautiful world of jellyfish, with over three zones filled with mesmerising displays. The exhibit gives kids the opportunity to get up close with […]

Dec 26
Cherry-picking in Victoria for families

As the days grow warmer, the cherry orchards blossom and produce delicious cherries in Victoria. The main cherry growing regions are located in Eastern and Southern Victoria, the cherry season lasts around 3 months from November through to February. Not long enough! Cherry-picking is such a lovely day out for families. These are my top […]

Dec 24
MPavilion Summer Kids Program

MPavilion is hosting an inspired Summer Kids Program of free events highlighting off-the-grid living and kid-friendly workshops. Featured collaborators include designer-illustrator Beci Orpin, Melbourne Theatre Company, SIGNAL, Hattie Molloy, Climate Emergency Cinema, Westside Circus and Rock Academy. MPavilion’s January programming responds to the theme Unplugged: Energy Without Electricity. Circus play in the park with Westside […]

Dec 16
Rain Room at Jackalope Pavilion – kids sessions

Rain Room has captivated over half a million visitors worldwide and made its Australian debut at Jackalope Pavilion in St Kilda to a sell-out audience. Rain Room is excited to announce that it will be opening its doors for special Kids Sessions these summer holidays. If you haven’t experienced Rain Room yet, this is your […]

Nov 07
Review: Wizarding Academy Train

Professors from Oceania’s Saremcroft Wizarding Academy were on the lookout for new witches and wizards in Melbourne. My daughter is a huge Harry Potter fan, so any experience that entails dressing up in a Hermione robe we had to check it out. Just over an hour, this interactive magical steam train experience had us spellbound. Advertisement The Wizarding […]

Jun 05
Best family trips to the snow in Victoria

The Victorian snow season traditionally starts on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in June and finishes in August/September. Victorian families are lucky enough to have lots of options for family-friendly trips to the snow. There are 5 main alpine resorts around Victoria – Mt Baw Baw, Mt Hotham, Falls Creek, Mt Buller/Mt Stirling, and Lake […]

May 18
Winter Solstice events in Melbourne

Communities around Melbourne will come together on Tuesday 21 June 2022, to celebrate the Winter Solstice. The Winter Solstice is the shortest day and the longest night of the year, traditionally people light bonfires to ward off spirits and celebrate with ritual, music, wine and food. There are some beautiful Winter Solstice events in Melbourne this […]

Oct 08
McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery

This past weekend we had a gorgeous Sunday exploring the McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery, 390 McClelland Dr, Langwarrin Melbourne. Located a quick 40-minute drive south of the CBD toward Frankston, I highly recommend this place for a visit. We came down the M11 and took the Skye Road exit, so we’d already seen a buckled overhead […]