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May 04
Winter Wonderlights returns to Sovereign Hill 2022

Sovereign Hill will come to life this winter with the spectacular Winter Wonderlights. Families can enjoy a stunning display of colourful and vibrant light shows, theatre performances, kid’s activities and an abundance of family-friendly entertainment. Winter Wonderlights will run from 25 June 2022 to 17 July 2022. Advertisement Image: Winter Wonderlights 2019, Kiddiehood It is […]

Apr 29
Review: Drummer Queens at Comedy Theatre, Melbourne

From the minute you step into Melbournes’ Comedy Theatre you are transported into a post-apocalyptic space, with industrial sets and drums positioned throughout the stage. Eight extremely talented Drummer Queens bring flair and vitality to the stage in an electrifying 80-minute show. Advertisement With a blend of movement and rhythm the show takes you on […]

Feb 24
Frozen the Musical will open in Melbourne this June

With much anticipation and excitement, Melbourne families can experience the magic of Disney’s Frozen the musical when it opens in Melbourne in June 2021.  The incredible new production from the producers of Aladdin, The Lion King and Mary Poppins will open at Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre, following its successful Australian premiere in Sydney in December 2020.  Advertisement Image credit: Lisa Tomasetti Adapted […]

Feb 23
FANGIRLS musical coming to Playhouse Theatre

The hugely popular FANGIRLS musical is making its Melbourne debut at Arts Centre Melbourne – Playhouse Theatre from 28 April– 9 May 2021 as a part of a national tour. Advertisement Image credit: Brett Boardman From award-winning playwright Yve Blake, this energetic musical will be showing in Melbourne for the first time following sell-out crowds for Belvoir’s season at the Seymour Centre. […]

Jan 25
NGV Triennial: a gallery-wide exhibition

The NGV has opened their doors for the first time in months and boy have we missed it. Against all challenges, they have managed to launch an impressive gallery-wide exhibition called NGV Triennial. This large-scale exhibition of international contemporary art, design and architecture is now showing at the NGV until 18 April 2021. Free and exclusive to […]

Jan 25
Moja Moja Life: Misaki Kawai for Kids at NGV

Japanese artist Misaki Kawai brings her playful dog characters to the NGV Kids Gallery as part of NGV Triennial. Moja Moja Life: Misaki Kawai for Kids is a colourful immersive play space inspired by dog parks and dog salons. Using her playful approach when making art, she has created a group of furry dog sculptures and […]

Dec 26
Sesame Street Circus Spectacular returns to Victoria

The hugely popular Sesame Street Circus Spectacular is returning to Victoria after being postponed due to COVID restrictions. With new COVID-19 protocols in place, and in close coordination with government agency guidelines, live performances will return to Mornington from 6–24 January 2021 before heading to Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre. See below for your chance to […]

Dec 21
Kids events at MPavilion Summer Program

MPavilion Summer Program is full of fun, exciting and uplifting events for kids, including circus workshops, a roller disco, kids yoga, a teenage rock concert, craft workshops, botanical play, and lots more. All kid’s events are FREE and will take place across multiple venues, including MPavilion Docklands, MPavilion Melbourne Zoo, MPavilion Monash, and MPavilion Parkade. […]

Dec 21
Live at the Bowl – Sidney Myer Music Bowl Melbourne

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 […]

Nov 27
IMAGINARIA immersive play experience in Melbourne

IMAGINARIA is an immersive play experience that has just arrived in Melbourne. Families can navigate through a series of custom-built installations that are housed within a giant inflatable bubble. Each installation is fully interactive, with sound, scent and light activating in response to movement as you go through. Advertisement There are seven worlds to explore within […]

Oct 17
Halloween activities for kids in Melbourne

Halloween will look a little different this year with trick or treating most likely will be an at-home experience due to covid restrictions. This doesn’t mean that Halloween is cancelled, families can still have a spooky night with these creative ideas. Here are my top picks for Halloween activities for kids in Melbourne during covid. […]

Sep 12
State Library Victoria has free online programs for kids

As Victorian families face another school holiday in lockdown, State Library Victoria has launched free online programs for kids. The free online programs are designed to inspire creativity, imagination and interactive play, bringing fun to lounge rooms and connecting families across the state. Activities include craft workshops, online puzzles, games, story talks and more. Advertisement […]