Category: What’s On
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 […]
The five-time Tony Award-winning production of A Christmas Carol has returned to the Comedy Theatre for Christmas 2025, and it continues to be one of Melbourne’s most loved festive traditions. Lachy Hulme steps into the role of Ebenezer Scrooge this year, delivering one of the strongest performances I have seen in this production. Advertisement RELATED: […]
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 […]
Cherry Season has returned to CherryHill Orchards for 2025, marking the shift from spring blossoms to ripe fruit and the start of one of Victoria’s most popular summer activities. Each year, CherryHill Orchards marks the final event on its calendar with cherry picking across its two Yarra Valley locations. As a third-generation family-run business, this […]
Melbourne’s best Christmas trees in 2025 are lighting up the city with impressive displays across the CBD, Docklands and key suburban locations. As part of the annual City of Melbourne Christmas Festival, major landmarks have been transformed with large-scale installations, festive lighting and unique tree designs. From the 17.5-metre tree at Christmas Square to waterfront […]
Christmas in Melbourne 2025 is set to sparkle brighter than ever, with the City of Melbourne Christmas Festival transforming streets, laneways, and landmarks into a festive wonderland. More than 650 decorations will deck the city, including a stunning new 60-metre overhead light display in Bourke Street Mall featuring 25,000 lights. From dazzling Christmas projections to […]
Looking for Santa photos in Melbourne this Christmas? Whether it’s a family tradition or your first festive photo with Santa, Melbourne offers plenty of options. From shopping centres to heritage locations and inclusive sessions, here’s your guide to the best Santa photo experiences in Melbourne 2025 — including pet-friendly Santa sessions, Sensitive Santa sessions, and […]
The Myer Christmas Windows 2025 are back, celebrating 70 years of Christmas magic in Melbourne with a spectacular new theme — LEGO® Christmas Story. This year’s theme, brings a creative twist to the windows, telling the story of a child’s Christmas letter as it travels from Melbourne to Santa’s North Pole workshop. Advertisement RELATED: Christmas […]
Taking a festive photo with Santa is a much-loved Christmas tradition for families across Melbourne. But with the cost of professional photos rising, many parents are searching for where to get FREE Santa photos in Melbourne 2025. To help you make the most of the holiday season, we have rounded up the best places offering […]
Melbourne’s festive season officially kicks off on Friday, 28 November 2025, with a spectacular line-up of free Christmas events for families and friends to enjoy. In this guide, we have rounded up the best free Christmas activities and celebrations in Melbourne 2025 — perfect for creating magical holiday memories while keeping your Christmas budget in […]
Joanna Murray-Smith’s new stage adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley has arrived at Melbourne’s Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne, bringing Patricia Highsmith’s iconic psychological thriller to life with intensity and a sharp modern sensibility. Presented by the Sydney Theatre Company, the production runs at the Playhouse until 23 November 2025, following its acclaimed world premiere in […]