Category: School Holidays
Monster Jam™ 2026 Stadium World Tour is heading back to Melbourne, bringing 10 world-class drivers and their enormous 12,000-pound Monster Jam trucks to AAMI Park for a day packed with racing, huge jumps, gravity-defying stunts and family entertainment. The Melbourne event takes place on Saturday 3 October 2026, with two Monster Jam shows scheduled throughout […]
Spring is one of the best times to visit CherryHill Orchards in the Yarra Valley, when the cherry trees are covered in white blossoms and the orchard comes alive with special events and family activities. With the annual CherryHill Blossom Festival and Bloom & Graze, there are several ways to enjoy the orchard throughout September […]
The Tesselaar Tulip Festival returns to Silvan in Melbourne’s Dandenong Ranges from Saturday 12 September to Sunday 11 October 2026. The popular spring festival is a favourite destination for families looking for things to do in Melbourne during spring and the September school holidays, with tulips, gardens, live entertainment, Dutch food, tractor rides, family activities […]
The Spring school holidays in Melbourne run from Monday 21 September to Friday 2 October 2026, giving families two weeks to make the most of spring and enjoy some time together. From kids’ theatre and live shows to festivals, free activities, outdoor adventures, wildlife experiences and plenty of things to do in Melbourne and beyond, […]
Looking for a fun way to learn more about sustainability, get creative and spend time with the family this spring? RESET – a festival for grounding and growing is returning to Fed Square in 2026 with a program packed with free activities, workshops, performances, talks and hands-on experiences. Bringing together artists, environmental leaders, community organisations […]
★★★★☆ Dream Swamp is one of the most unique children’s performances we have seen, making it a wonderful addition to this year’s Family Fiesta at the Alexander Theatre, The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts. Created by award-winning Australian choreographer Melanie Lane, this imaginative production was the Winner of the 2024 Melbourne Fringe Award for […]
If your family has made Disney On Ice an annual winter school holiday tradition like ours, you will be pleased to know that Disney On Ice Presents Magic in the Stars is this year’s latest show, with a refreshed line-up of stories and performances. Despite seeing it every year, it never feels repetitive, and this […]
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 […]
Winter Wonderlights at Sovereign Hill is one of Victoria’s most popular winter attractions, transforming the historic gold rush town of Ballarat into a glowing night-time wonderland. Running from 26 June 2026, this immersive seasonal event blends heritage, storytelling, live entertainment, and spectacular light projections for a full day-and-night experience. If you are searching for things […]
Melbourne families can look forward to a magical Christmas in Winter experience as FROSTED – A Winter Spectacular arrives this June and July 2026. Running for a limited season under a heated Big Top opposite Westfield Fountain Gate in Narre Warren, this immersive winter event transforms Melbourne’s south-east into a festive wonderland filled with interactive […]
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 […]