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From a place you know comes a story you don’t — AURA immerses you in the story of gold in a 90 minute high impact, graphic presentation which explores the creation, discovery and impact of the precious metal then and now. You will never see gold the same way after AURA. Under cover of darkness … 
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! We all take part for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace! Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee at Main Beach Kiosk - please come and join us! Please register before … 
Make cubbies, solve design puzzles, invent a contraption...Let’s build this town together. Welcome to Tinkertown, a world of marvellous invention, daring builds and mindful tinkering. There is fun stuff to do and serious stuff to learn! Explore the engineering design process by building cubby houses and other imaginative structures. Solve challenges, send secret messages and … 
Entertain the kids by taking the outdoor adventure challenge in the heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens. Starting off at the Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre, kids will collect their map and then head off on their hunt to answer 12 questions around the gardens. Suitable for primary school-aged children but adult assistance is necessary. Remember to bring along … 
Make cubbies, solve design puzzles, invent a contraption...Let’s build this town together. Welcome to Tinkertown, a world of marvellous invention, daring builds and mindful tinkering. There is fun stuff to do and serious stuff to learn! Explore the engineering design process by building cubby houses and other imaginative structures. Solve challenges, send secret messages and … 
Blender Studios launches Melbourne Paint Lab, a unique and immersive art experience designed to showcase the city's rich street art culture to local residents and guests from around the world. By offering a hands-on exploration of Melbourne's dynamic art scene, this innovative concept aims to provide an engaging platform for art enthusiasts and novices to … 
Elevate your experience with Fun Bundle, now available for booking online or onsite, seven days a week! From only $36, you can enjoy 3 thrilling activities to make the most of your visit. Double up on your favs or try something new, the choice is yours! T&C’s: Walk in only. Not valid on public holidays … 
Discover a world four billion years in the making. In Our Wondrous Planet, you’ll come face to face with animals from around the world. Step into their vibrant ecosystems and experience the incredible connections that unite all life on Earth. Play your part in helping to shape a thriving future for our planet. Become part of … 
Embark on a family adventure with Shrine Kids, an engaging program designed for discovery at every turn. Explore both indoor and outdoor areas of the Shrine, seek tips from our knowledgeable staff, and enhance your family's experience. Choose from four activity cards: Unlock the secrets; Discover how things work; Use your imagination; or Solve the … 
Spanning over 50 years of play, Game Worlds features more than 30 videogames from the 1970s to today, with 44 playable moments alongside original builds, rare design materials and hands-on prototypes you won’t find anywhere else. Explore major titles like Minecraft, Final Fantasy XIV Online, The Elder Scrolls Online, SimCity and Stardew Valley, alongside World … 
This summer, LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is set to delight families with two exciting, back-to-back activities designed to inspire creativity, spark imagination and celebrate the joy of play. The fun begins in December with Holiday Bricktacular, followed immediately by the launch of LEGO® Summer of Play, the perfect school holiday adventure for young builders. Kicking off the … 
Stand Out is an exhibition by local young artist Tara Mathews. Using bright colours and a distinctive style, Tara dedicates their exhibition to the queer women and gender-diverse individuals who feel like they don’t fit in. The artworks visually represent the alienating feeling of not quite fitting the mould, but also the solidarity in knowing … 
Step into the Creative Playground this summer and discover a space alive with colour and creativity. Inspired by Town Hall Gallery’s latest major exhibition OBJECTIVE, this hands-on activity invites you to explore the art of still life through drawing and collage. With a rotating display of intriguing objects and materials, each visit offers something new to observe, interpret … 
Summer has arrived and the orchard is full of colour. Our stone fruit season is in full swing, and the trees are loaded with peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, and plenty more varieties as the weeks roll on. With more than 450 fruit varieties on the farm, there is always something fresh and ready to pick. … Continue reading "Stone Fruit Season and Christmas Holidays" 
Light the spark of curiosity and explore the museum like you never have before. Young imaginations and little explorers embark on unforgettable adventures through the museum! Designed especially for children and their adults, Tiny Tours make Museum discovery exciting, and fun, inviting families with young children to dive into some of nature’s most fascinating stories … Continue reading "Tiny Tours Big Adventures for Little Explorers" 
Moyneyana Festival was first held in 1947 and has developed into a huge range of activities to entertain the many holiday makers who flock to Port Fairy for their traditional summer holiday break. The highlight of the year is undoubtedly the New Year's Eve Procession where many residents and local organisations put together a float, … 
Every Wednesday is Dino Day for the little ones at Melbourne Museum! Dino Days invites our youngest dinosaur enthusiasts to explore all things dinosaur.From dino discos and dress-ups to story times and sensory soft play, it’s a dinosaur day out at Melbourne Museum. 
Come and explore the Port of Echuca this summer with free family fun every morning between 27 December and 11 January. Located across our Pop-up Park lawn space and on the Echuca Wharf, there is something fun and free to do for families every day - check out the calendar below or click here to download … 
A series of wonderful markets held predominantly over summer in Warrnambool. Fabulous and unique stalls, foods, wine and often live music. Summer Night Markets are all held in the vicinity of beautiful Lake Pertobe. Providing the opportunity to browse the products of fabulous designers, makers, collectors, taste delish foods and enjoy a locally produced beverage. … |
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Make mini jelly fish sculpture from cane, tissue paper and recycled materials, with lots of dangling, spinning tentacles. A fun, short workshop. Please wear old clothing or bring apron as it can get messy. These workshops are suitable for primary school age children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. There are two sessions available … Continue reading "Jellyfish Sculptures at Moyneyana Festival" |
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Ballarat's biggest firework display is back with a bang this New Year's Eve. The City of Ballarat invites all residents and visitors to view the Firework Spectacular at Lake Wendouree on New Year's Eve. Residents are encouraged to take care of their pets during the fireworks display and keep them indoors if they are likely … Continue reading "Ballarat New Year’s Eve Fireworks Spectacular" 
Ring in the New Year with a splash at 360Q, where a lavish four-course meal awaits by the shimmering waters of Queenscliff Harbour. Dive into a delicious feast in their downstairs restaurant, enjoy live entertainment, and sip on some top-notch drinks from our inclusive beverage package. You'll also enjoy not one, but two firework spectacles … |
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“Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play!” is set to enchant families across Australia this January and February with FIVE spectacular tour stops: Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth. This immersive concert experience will bring beloved Disney Jr. characters to the stage in an interactive musical adventure perfect for young fans and their families. In an Australian first, Ginny … |
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Bring your own scooter or bike and invite some friends to Kew Traffic School these school holidays from Monday 5 January to Friday 23 January. Children can practice their bike skills and traffic rules in the miniature village and play in the various cubby houses, mini train and mini tram. Bookings are required for each child … Continue reading "Kew Traffic School Public Ride Sessions – January School Holidays 2026" 
Calling all little chocolate lovers aged 6–12 years! Join our Junior Chocolatier Class at any of our three Chocolateries—Great Ocean Road, Yarra Valley, and Mornington Peninsula. Kids will learn from our expert Chocolatiers how to make their very own yummy creations. Each class includes: ✔ A personalised badge ✔ Chef’s hat and apron ✔ Graduation … |
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Join us for some sweet fun these January school holidays at Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Yarra Valley Chocolaterie by becoming a Master Junior Chocolatier! For kids aged 9–14, our Junior Chocolatier Masterclass will take your love of chocolate to a whole new level. Learn from our expert Chocolatiers and create your own delicious treats.Each … |
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The Ballarat Wildlife Park’s ‘Junior Keeper Program’ is an incredible three-hour experience hosted by some of the Wildlife Park’s experienced keepers, for children 6-15 years old. The Junior Keepers will be introduced to various animals and learn fascinating facts about a range of different species. From preparing food, to raking up roo poo, Junior Keepers … Continue reading "Junior Keeper Program at Ballarat Wildlife Park" |
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Visit Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie during these school holidays. Get creative with the whole family in this fun and delicious chocolate experience. Choose from a mouth watering selection of toppings to decorate your handcrafted treat. It’s the perfect hands on activity for all ages and the best part? You get to take your sweet creation … |
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Join the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie for a one hour, hands-on chocolate discovery class that’s choc-full of fun, flavour, and fascinating insights. You’ll enjoy an abundance of tastings, from our best-loved chocolates to handcrafted truffles, and even get to create your very own chocolate bar to take home. Booking link - https://www.yvci.com.au/events/chocolate-discovery-masterclass-1312/#embed-widget |
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Royal Yacht Club of Victoria is the perfect venue for families, and children in particular, to learn to sail. The Club understands the importance of quality training for both adults and children. Tackers is a program aimed at giving every junior Australian the opportunity to go sailing in a professional, safe and fun environment. The … Continue reading "Tackers Junior Sailing Program (7 – 12 Year Olds)" 
The pop-up mini-golf sensation is made up of interactive putt-putt holes inspired by the stories, characters and icons from some of Pixar’s most beloved films including Toy Story, Cars, Monsters, Inc., The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, A Bug’s Life, Wall-E and Inside Out plus a new hole from Pixar’s upcoming release, Hoppers. The experience is perfect … 
Step behind the velvet curtain and uncover the mysteries of magic with The Magic Workshop. Once you’ve sworn the magician’s oath, you’ll be let into a world of secrets and mind-boggling twists and turns. Melbourne magician Lee Cohen leads sessions showcasing a range of magical skills, and you’ll even be given a goodie bag of … |
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Join us at Altona Meadows Library for a fun and interactive experience with native animals. You will have the opportunity to hold a lizard, handle a snake and touch a stick insect. There is so much to see and learn about our local and native animals and an opportunity to get your questions answered by … |
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Join Hobsons Bay Youth Services and Skateboard Victoria for a relaxed drop-in afternoon where you can hang out, skate and chill. Featuring skating sessions, good tunes and free ice cream. Who: 12-17 year olds (high school) Additional info: Skateboard and safety gear provided. Snacks provided. Due to the drop-in nature of this activity, participants may come and … Continue reading "Summer School Holiday Activity: Drop-in Skateboarding Session" |
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Join our one-day Super Stars Camp for kids aged 7 to 10. Through cricket basics, supervised games, and activities, we'll help them build skills and confidence to have fun through cricket. Kids will enjoy a range of supervised team-based games including cricket drills, obstacle courses and problem-solving activities. School Holiday camps focus on enhancing motor … Continue reading "Melbourne Stars School Holiday Cricket Camp" |
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The Boroondara Farmers Market is held on the 3rd and 5th Saturday of each month at Patterson Reserve, Auburn Road, Hawthorn. The market does not run when there’s a 5th Saturday in December.The market sells produce from all around Victoria. You can buy: fresh fruit and vegetables herbs and olives seasonal organic produce meat and eggs honey bread and … 
Bloom Art Market is a two‑day celebration of art and creativity. Bloom will once again bring together a curated lineup of 43 established and emerging artists, designers, and makers. Held over two days, Bloom offers a space for people to discover and purchase original works directly from the artists. Every exhibitor is handpicked to ensure … 
This January school holidays, dive into an extraordinary underwater world on our forecourt with The Whale, an awe-inspiring giant puppet installation from Australia’s beloved Spare Parts Puppet Theatre. This free, immersive outdoor experience invites you to animate a magnificent 10-metre-long whale and its underwater companions, experiencing the scale and majesty of these ocean giants up … 
Join us with your little ones on Saturdays during NCM Summer to try out our MatataStudio Coding Set. The set allows kids 3 years and older to use physical blocks to code and program a small robot to play a problem-solving game in a screen-free environment. |
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Jester's Jubilee is taking over Kryal Castle during the summer school holidays. See juggling jesters, join circus school, craft silly hats and solve riddles to win prizes. There will be a jumping castle, live shows keeping the castle in stitches, and all of the much-loved Kryal Castle activities including live jousting, potion making, Knight School, … 
Step into another world at Sovereign Hill. This summer, leave the everyday at the gate and step straight into the 1850s - a gold rush world bursting to life around you and ready to explore! This isn't just another school holiday outing. It's the kind of day where time slows down, curiosity sparks, and memories … 
Wrap up your week with live music, food trucks and a pop-up Garden Bar in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Enjoy household names, emerging artists and incredible local talent perform live on the Summer Sundays outdoor stage. 3-7pm on Sunday 18 and 25 January in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. See you there! |
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Join our experienced learning staff to engage in a range of fun, free nature-inspired activities this summer. Get creative with natural materials or learn something new about our native plants and animals as you have some holiday fun in our shady Kids Backyard. Search for different colours and shapes throughout the Australian Garden or investigate … Continue reading "Nature Play Cranbourne at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne" |
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We invite you to come along and join us each month to check hollows for our resident Krefft's gliders. Meeting point: Willsmere Park Pavilion We will be on hand to help you spot, learn about and record your sightings, as we focus on the amazing gliders that call Boroondara home. Please wear appropriate clothing and … Continue reading "Krefft’s Glider Hollow Check at Willsmere Billabong" |
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These school holidays Boroondara Youth is teaming up with The Y and Dodgy Bros to host an epic dodgeball tournament at Boroondara Sports Complex.For young people aged 10 to 13. Player disclaimer You understand that participation involves physical activity that could result in injury. Some of these risks of injury include physical contact with other … |
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Join us for a night of Indigenous culture and storytelling, curated by Jason Tamiru, Cultural Interpreter, Baimi Lore, Serpent Dreaming. Start your journey wandering through the magical Maranoa Botanic Gardens before gathering together for a Welcome to Country, music and stories featuring opera singer Shauntai Abdul–Rahman, folk music outfit KINJA, dance troupe Culture Evolves and … |
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Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a vibrant multicultural program led by guzheng artist QiQi. Enjoy free live music and dance performances throughout the afternoon, along with a special visit from the God of Wealth. Free and all ages welcome. Supported by Hobsons Bay City Council through its Make it Happen Grant program. |
