Category: School Holidays
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 […]
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 […]
This summer, Melbourne kids can dress to impress at Let’s Party! Fashion for Kids: Designed by Danielle Brustman, a free and interactive exhibition opening 28 November 2025 at NGV International. Designed especially for young visitors, the exhibition transforms the NGV’s Children’s Gallery into a vibrant fashion playground, filled with dancing, dress-ups, creative workshops, and dazzling […]
Are you looking for things to do with kids in Melbourne during AFL Grand Final Week? The 2025 Macca’s Footy Fest returns to Yarra Park this September, bringing four days of free family fun. The festival features player appearances, giveaways, live music, food trucks, and the popular AFL Play Zone designed especially for kids. Don’t miss […]
The iconic Tesselaar Tulip Festival 2025 returns for a milestone 70th year, celebrating seven decades of springtime magic from Saturday 13 September to Sunday 12 October 2025 in Silvan, nestled in the picturesque Dandenong Ranges, just a short drive from Melbourne. This legendary festival has grown from a small family event in 1954 into one […]
Celebrate spring in Melbourne with a visit to CherryHill Orchards, just an hour from the city in the Yarra Valley. Wander through breathtaking cherry blossom displays, enjoy family-friendly activities, taste local food and wine, and soak up live music among the blooms. From a peaceful day trip in nature to an evening under the illuminated […]
The Spring School Holidays in Melbourne 2025 are full of fun, family-friendly activities and events for kids of all ages, running from Monday 22 September to Friday 3 October 2025. Families can enjoy live performances like The Bubble Spectacular and Dog Man: The Musical, explore hands-on creative workshops at Gasworks Arts Park, or visit seasonal […]
The Melbourne Fringe Festival 2025 is back from 30 September – 19 October 2025, transforming the city with more than 500+ events across art, performance, sound, and technology. While Fringe is famous for its bold, experimental works, families don’t miss out — thanks to the XS Program, a curated collection of family-friendly performances, installations, and […]
Are you looking for exciting things to do with kids during the July school holidays in Melbourne? Family Fiesta is back at Monash University Performing Arts Centres (MPAC) from 9 – 12 July 2025, with a jam-packed program of creative, hands-on fun for children and families. This year, Family Fiesta will transport young explorers to the […]
Victoria’s winter school holidays in 2025 run from Saturday, 5 July to Sunday, 20 July 2025 — the perfect time for families to explore the best kid-friendly events Melbourne has to offer. Melbourne’s winter school holiday calendar is packed with creative arts festivals, interactive exhibitions, and fun-filled live shows to keep children entertained and inspired […]
The Australian Sand Sculpting Championships 2025 is making a highly anticipated return to Frankston Foreshore. This must-see event, hosted by Sandstorm Events in partnership with Frankston City Council, will transform 300 tonnes of sand into breathtaking, larger-than-life sculptures. It will run from Saturday, 5 April, to Sunday, 27 April 2025. Advertisement RELATED: Disney On Ice […]