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Spring School Holidays at Sk8house - Learn-2-Sk8 Classes
2025-09-23 - 2025-10-02 | SK8HOUSE, 3/2 Amayla Cres, Carrum Downs, VIC, 3201, Australia
Looking for a fun, affordable way to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? Sk8house has you covered with sessions, classes, and activities that get everyone moving, laughing and making memories on wheels!
Here’s what’s rolling your way:
Learn-2-Sk8 Classes
Whether it’s their first time on wheels or they’re ready to level up, our coaches are here to help skaters build confidence and skills — all while having a blast.
Let the good times roll this spring — see you at Sk8house!
FIND OUT MORE: www.sk8house.com.au

Spring School Holidays at Sk8house - All Ages, All Fun
2025-09-23 - 2025-10-02 | SK8HOUSE, 3/2 Amayla Cres, Carrum Downs, VIC, 3201, Australia
Looking for a fun, affordable way to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? Sk8house has you covered with sessions, classes, and activities that get everyone moving, laughing and making memories on wheels!
Here’s what’s rolling your way:
General Sessions – All Ages, All Fun
Our famous General Sessions are running all holiday long! Skate, play games, groove to great music and soak up the awesome rink atmosphere.
Let the good times roll this spring — see you at Sk8house!
FIND OUT MORE: www.sk8house.com.au

Spring School Holidays at Sk8house - Holiday Sk8 Club
2025-09-23 - 2025-10-02 | SK8HOUSE, 3/2 Amayla Cres, Carrum Downs, VIC, 3201, Australia
Looking for a fun, affordable way to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? Sk8house has you covered with sessions, classes, and activities that get everyone moving, laughing and making memories on wheels!
Here’s what’s rolling your way:
Holiday Sk8 Club – Half Price Deal!
The ultimate skating experience! Kids enjoy 4 x Learn-2-Sk8 classes, 4 x General Sessions, and 4 x Skate Hire for just $78 (valued at $156). Perfect for beginners and budding skaters alike.
Available: Tues 23 & 30 Sept + Thurs 25 Sept & 2 Oct
Parental supervision required for children 12 & under.
Let the good times roll this spring — see you at Sk8house!
FIND OUT MORE: www.sk8house.com.au

Geelong School Holiday Program
2025-09-24 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | McDonald Reserve, 77-79 Reynolds Rd,, Belmont, VIC, 3216, Australia
School Holiday Program
NAB AFL Auskick Ages 4-7
NAB AFL Superkick Ages 7-12

Toward zero waste - (ages 9-13)
2025-09-24 10:00 - 12:00 | CERES Community Environment Park Cnr, Roberts & Stewart Sts, Brunswick East, VIC, 3057, Australia
Event details

Discover how waste is actually a resource with this hands on, waste-busting session.
In the session, children will:

discover the wonderful world of worms and compost
make their own piece of recycled paper to take home – contributing to saving our wooded habitat
meet our own feathered waste-busters – the CERES chickens.

Please note:
This workshop is aimed at children aged 9 to 13 years.
Each child/group of children must have an adult guardian present throughout the workshop and any breaks (maximum one guardian per child).
Please allow plenty of time for parking and a short walk (5 minute) to the meeting point at Terra Terra Wonder Playspace. See Map of CERES Brunswick East – CERES.

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Messy Play
2025-09-25 | Autumn Place Community Hub, 29 Autumn Pl, Doveton, VIC, 3177, Australia
In this hands-on session there will be multiple engaging and open-ended stations for your kids to explore.

Each station will be a sensory or messy play based where you child is free to learn and discover each one at their own pace. There will be a variety of sensory rich materials such as water, paint, slime and more, encouraging children to dive into experience of touch, sight and movement. Suitable for ages 3 to 12.
For more information contact 9709 9692 autumnplacech@casey.vic.gov.au
Thursday 25 September, 11.00 am
Location: Autumn Place Community Hub, 29 Autumn Place, Doveton.
FREE

Bookings essential

KIDS DAY OUT - Floriade at Lanyon 2025
2025-09-27 00:00 - 04:00 | Lanyon Homestead, Tharwa Dr,, Tharwa, ACT, 2620, Australia
About the event
KIDS DAY OUT – Floriade at Lanyon 2025
Celebrate the magic of Spring at KIDS DAY OUT! It will be a day packed with laughter, learning, and tons of fun activities. Every activity is designed to spark curiosity and inspire young minds, from learning about nature to unleashing creativity through art and craft. Book by 5 September and save $$$ with early bird discounts.
You may also like the following events from ACT Historic Places:
This Saturday, 30th August, 12:00 am, Turn Back Time at Lanyon Homestead | Music, Workshops & Heritage in Canberra
Also check out other Kids events & activities in Canberra, Arts events in Canberra.

Spring School Holidays at Sk8house - Aussie Rock Thru The Ages Theme Night
2025-09-27 18:00 - 22:00 | SK8HOUSE, 3/2 Amayla Cres, Carrum Downs, VIC, 3201, Australia
Looking for a fun, affordable way to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? Sk8house has you covered with sessions, classes, and activities that get everyone moving, laughing and making memories on wheels!
Here’s what’s rolling your way:
Aussie Rock Thru The Ages Theme Night
All the biggest Aussie Rock hits from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s & 00’s with awesome prizes for best dressed
Sat 27th Sept
6pm – 10pm
Sk8house, 3/2 Amayla Crescent, Carrum Downs
Spring School Holidays 2025
Let the good times roll this spring — see you at Sk8house!
FIND OUT MORE: www.sk8house.com.au

The Bloomin Good Market
2025-09-28 00:00 - 04:00 | Sidney Myer Pl, 3 Sidney Myer Pl, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
The Bloomin Good Market

The BLOOMIN GOOD MARKET
A TRIPLE DOSE OF SPRING DELIGHT IN BENDIGO
HELP LOCAL BUSINESSES BLOOM!
Get ready for a vibrant spring as THE BLOOMIN GOOD MARKET returns! Not with one, but THREE exciting market days.
Season two kicks off with LIVE MUSIC, DIVERSE VENDORS, FOOD & DRINK, COMMUNITY SUPPORT and the perfect atmosphere for a family friendly day!
As a signature event in the City of Greater Bendigo’s Bloom Festival program (Sep 1 to Nov 30), these markets promise a celebration of the community, creativity, and the freshest local produce.
Mark your calendars from 10am to 2pm each day for;
Sunday, September 28
Sunday, October 26
Sunday, November 2
More like a mini festival than a market, THE BLOOMIN GOOD MARKET celebrates local bakers, makers, shakers and producers.
Sidney Myer Place, Bendigo in the CBD will host all three markets, between tulips blooming along Pall Mall and in the historic and incredibly beautiful Conservatory Gardens… pets are welcome, and ENTRY IS FREE.
Enquiries to hello@bloomingoodmarket.com.au

Whalebone
2025-09-29 | Berninneit, Cowes, 91-97 Thompson Avenue,, Cowes, VIC, 3922, Australia
Whalebone

Physical reality turns virtual and back in this family show about what makes us humans humans, the stories we tell and artificial intelligence knocking at the door. ‘Whalebone’ stands apart as a wonderful theatrical experience for the whole family. Age recommendation: 6-12 years old.
Content: Bass Coast Shire Council…
For more details: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1310054?

Lego Free Play @ Hampton
2025-09-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Hampton Library, 1D Service Street, Hampton, VIC, 3188, Australia
Event Description
Come along to Hampton Library for a fun and creative afternoon of Lego construction! No bookings necessary, just bring yourselves and your ideas 🙂 We will also have some Duplo available for our littlest master builders.

Notes & Requirements
Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult who remains in the library for the duration of the program.

Bookings
There’s no need to book your place for this event. Just meet us at Hampton Library.

Rock Painting
2025-10-02 11:00 - 17:00 | Autumn Place Community Hub, 29 Autumn Pl, Doveton, VIC, 3177, Australia
Perfect activity for primary school aged children, this activity allows Children to transform ordinary rocks to colourful masterpieces. Kids can create unique designs, animals, or inspiring messages to decorate their gardens or share with a friend or family. Suitable for ages 6 to 12.
For more information contact 9709 9692
autumnplacech@casey.vic.gov.au
Thursday 2 October, 11.00 am
Location: Autumn Place Community Hub, 29 Autumn Place, Doveton.
FREE

Bookings essential

Kids photography workshop with Clare Steele
2025-10-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Town Hall Gallery, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122, Australia
Event details

Join photographer Clare Steele for a fun, hands-on photography workshop just for kids! In this two-hour session, young participants will explore the art of portrait photography using disposable film cameras and colourful 35mm film.
Inspired by portraits in the major exhibition ‘David Rosetzky: Plural Selves’, kids are invited to take photos of themselves and each other, learning how to see and capture expression, personality and connection through the lens.
Participants will receive a disposable film camera to use during the workshop. The film will be professionally processed after the session, with digital copies of their photos emailed to families.
No photography experience needed – just curiosity and a sense of fun!
This workshop is suitable for ages 6 to 12.
All participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the workshop.
Please note: as part of the workshop, children will both take portraits and be photographed by others. All participants should feel comfortable with this creative exchange.
Cost
$25

Day Out With Thomas - Queenscliff
2025-10-04 - 2025-10-05 | The Bellarine Railway – Queenscliff Station, 20 Symonds St,, Queenscliff, VIC, 3225, Australia
Early Bird offer ends 31 July 2025
The Party Tour is rolling into Queenscliff for the final time this October — and you’re invited to be part of the celebration!
Join Thomas and Friends™ as we celebrate 80 years with a day full of interactive activities and themed entertainment, perfect for young fans and their families.
Your day out will include:

A passenger train ride with Douglas
Unlimited rides with Thomas in the Troublesome Trucks
A visit to Henry’s driver’s cab — toot his whistle!
A meet & greet with Sir Topham Hatt, Rusty, and Dusty the Sodor Platform Sweepers
Art activities, mini golf, fire engine rides, and more!

Please visit the website for all the details and bookings.

Plans for the Planet: Olaf Breuning for Kids
2025-10-05 00:00 - 07:00 | NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, VIC, 3006, Australia
Plans for The Planet: Olaf Breuning for Kids is an exclusive NGV exhibition created by Swiss contemporary artist Olaf Breuning that invites children and families to explore the natural environment and consider their relationship to the world.
Inspired by the thrill and adventure found in playgrounds and theme parks, Plans for The Planet offers young people the chance to explore, be creative and share their points of view about the planet and its future. Championing young voices and a love of the natural world, children can engage with and problem-solve some of today’s environmental issues such as deforestation, pollution and loss of habitat for wildlife, while expressing their hopes for a better planet.
Using a specially-designed swipe card collected at the exhibition entrance, kids can go on their own adventure activating animations and multimedia activities to help forest animals save their forest home, make a funny self-portrait and type up their solutions to issues and share their plans for
the planet for everyone to see.
This free exhibition is suitable for children of all ages, school groups and playgroups.
Learn more: https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/plans-for-the-planet/?utm_medium=advertising&utm_source=self+serve+meta&utm_campaign=olaf+breuning&utm_content=standard&utm_term=awareness

SPACE PIRATES
2025-10-07 13:00 - 2025-10-11 15:00 | Gasworks Arts Park, 21 Graham St,, Albert Park, VIC, 3206, Australia
Written and Directed by Kat Glass
Live on Stage!
Pirates, puppets & galactic tunes!
Strap in for space fun that’ll have kids hooked from lift-off!
An eco-adventure for families, children, and schools.
This is not a drill! The fate of the universe is in the hands of an astronaut on a cosmic clean up mission, a rhythmically gifted robotic parrot, and a power chord fuelled Pirate Crew who are wildly lost in space (and loving every light-year of it)!
Space Pirates is a brand new, high energy, intergalactic adventure for children aged 5–12 and their grown-ups. Space Pirates blasts through a galaxy of puppetry, pirate rock songs, and epic space silliness sure to delight the whole family. Anchored by themes of sustainability, acceptance, and embracing difference, this rollicking space-pirate caper promises a heartfelt journey that’s truly out of this world. Written and Directed by Kat Glass with Songs by Fia Haugh.
Fern, a nerdy astronaut, is peacefully cleaning up space garbage when disaster strikes — a crew of wild, wayward pirates are accidentally teleported aboard their spaceship! With a mission to complete and the pirates causing pandemonium, Fern and the motley crew must learn to work together, proving that even the most unlikely shipmates can find common ground.
Created with sustainability at its core, Space Pirates uses recycled and repurposed materials in its set and costumes and includes a free Education Pack for schools and families to keep the adventure going long after the final bow.
Count down and get ready for lift off! Because the wildest, funniest ride through the galaxy awaits!
Supported by Creative Australia through the Australian Cultural Fund. This project has been Fringe Funded and is proudly supported by Pride Foundation Australia.
Accessible Sessions:
Low Sensory/Relaxed Session: Wednesday 8th October
AUSLAN Interpreted Session: Friday 10th October
Public and Family bookings:
All sessions are suitable for children and family bookings! Groups of 6+ access excellent savings!
School Excursions:
Space Pirates is available for schools excursions across all sessions! A FREE Education Pack is provided to every school or group booking – with activities and discussion ideas aligned with the Victorian Curriculum F-6. Email kat@katglasscreative.com for an info pack about School Excursions for this season.
BOOK NOW at:
Website: https://www.melbournefringe.com.au/whats-on/events/space-pirates
or Box Office Phone: (03) 9660 9600

Melbourne Paint Lab Art Workshop
2025-10-11 - 2025-12-31 | The Blender Studios, 400 Spencer St, West Melbourne, VIC, 3003, Australia
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 unleash their creativity.
Melbourne Paint Lab invites participants on a 60-minute journey through the vibrant world of street art, offering hands-on opportunities to experiment with various painting techniques under the guidance of professional artists from Blender Studios.
Select your session date and time, arrive to get checked in and suited up, choose your paint, a crate of painting tools and get ready to have some fun.
Suitable for age 5+, with all materials provided.
Book here/check for time schedules:
https://www.theblenderstudios.com/melbournepaintlab

Go Family Football
2025-10-11 12:00 - 2025-11-08 13:00 | JJ Holland Park, Childers St, Kensington, VIC, 3031, Australia
Go Family allows children and parents to play football together at the same time, focusing on fun, fitness and building strong family connections.
With a focus on fun, fitness and building strong family connections, Go Family aims to increase involvement in sport and physical activity while building lasting memories.
It doesn’t matter if you have never kicked a football before – absolutely no experience is necessary, and anybody can take part.

Ride2Work Day at South Melbourne Market
2025-10-15 07:00 - 14:00 | South Melbourne Market, Corner of Coventry and Cecil Streets, Melbourne South, Victoria, Australia
Saddle up the kids and peddle down to the Market for a day of celebration, health, wellness and family fun as we take over Cecil Street for Ride2Work Day. Ride, recharge and reconnect at this free public event.
Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or riding for the first time, cyclists young and old can enjoy a vibrant morning of free coffee (or juice for the kids) and breakfast from 7am – 9:30am, plus free bike servicing, engraving, smoothie bikes, giveaways, and live music.
The celebrations continue throughout the day with free facepainting and kids’ activities like giant games and cooking classes, plus craft workshops, cooking demonstrations, yoga classes, live music and more.

Ride2Work Activities for the kids include:

7am – 9:30am Ride2Work Day Breakfast for Cyclists of All Ages

Ride2Work Day kicks off with free breakfast and beverages for cyclists young and old, plus live music, giveaways, competitions and more!

8am – 9:30am Healthy Tastings for Kids by A Better Choice!
Discover delicious and nutritious market-fresh bites for kids, plus Andie the Apple will be making an appearance.
9:30am- 11am Kids Cooking Class by Foost
Little chefs will love learning how to make healthy snacks in this fun hands-on session. Bookings required.
9:30am – 11:30am Face Painting by Little Party Faces
Free face painting for kids.
9:30am – 2pm Painting for Kids
Kids can add their touch to a collaborative art project celebrating healthy eating.
10am – 2pm Giant Games hosted by Spotty Dot
Play oversized versions of classic games like Naughts & Crosses, Hookey, Dominoes and more.

Bookings are required for some workshops, please check our website for details. https://www.southmelbournemarket.com.au/news/ride2work-day/

Elmo’s Circus Dream at Patterson Lakes
2025-10-17 - 2025-11-02 | Patterson Lakes Tennis Club, Corner Thompson and, Learmonth Rd,, Patterson Lakes, VIC, 3197, Australia
Step right up and experience the magic of Elmo’s Circus Dream under the big top! 🤩
🎉 Kids Fun Zone🏍️ World-Class Performers🎪 Fun for the whole family!

Little Kid's Day In: Up Up and Away at Melbourne Museum
2025-10-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Melbourne Museum, 11 Nicholson St, Carlton 3053, VIC, 3053, Australia
Soaring with STEM, flying with science! Little Kid’s Day In invites kids ages 5 and under and their grown-ups to Scienceworks for a day of activities and fun that goes Up Up and Away.

Little Kid’s Day In: Up Up and Away takes little learners above and beyond – exploring air-filled fun, floating and flying science, and the magic of the skies. Join us for a day of activities and workshops and stop in to see one of our Lightning Theatre or Planetarium shows.

Proudly supported by the Victorian Government’s Best Start, Best Life early childhood initiative

Wycheproof Steam Weekender
2025-10-17 22:00 - 2025-10-19 08:04 | Newport railway station, 21 Hall Street,, Melbourne, VIC, 3015, Australia
Steamrail Victoria invites you to join us for this exciting event of overnight travel in beautifully restored sleeping carriages. Travel by steam to the Mallee town of Wycheproof – the unique town where the railway runs down the main street!
This will also be Steam Locomotive R711’s first visit to Wycheproof.TICKETS AND MORE INFO – www.trybooking.com/DEJKO
Day 1 – Saturday 18th October 2025
After picking up at Newport and Sunshine Stations, the train will gather speed through the Western Suburbs and head out across the grasslands towards Geelong. After skirting Port Phillip Bay on the edge of the city of Geelong, our R class steam locomotive (with diesel assistance) will work hard to lift our heavy sleeper train through the hills of the Golden Plains, travelling along the original mainline between Ballarat and Geelong from 1862.
Following a pick up stop at Ballarat, we will venture north through the Goldfields to Maryborough – the station with a town attached. Here there will be a short stop to wander into town and have lunch while the locomotive takes on water. Rejoin the train for a spirited run through Dunolly and into the rolling hills of the Mallee – before arriving at Wycheproof, 344 kilometres from Melbourne by rail.
Disembark the train at your leisure for dinner at one of the local pubs before settling into your accommodation either On-Train or in Motels.
Day 2 – Sunday 19th October 2025
Time is provided to take a morning walk through town and to enjoy a complimentary buffet style breakfast at the Royal Mail Hotel. Enjoy views of R711 steaming up and down Broadway before rejoining the train in style – all passengers will board the train in the middle of the main street! Departure for Melbourne will be mid morning.
Once the train is underway, a complimentary boxed lunch will be provided onboard, courtesy of Bakery on Broadway. After another brief stop at Maryborough, we will arrive back into Ballarat.
An express run back to Melbourne will be made via ‘the straight’ – via Bacchus Marsh – descending the famous 1 in 48 Ingliston Bank, providing spectacular views back towards Melbourne & across the Werribee Gorge State Park before passing over the iconic 357-metre Melton Viaduct, built in 1885 to traverse the Werribee River. The train will arrive back at Sunshine and Newport Stations after an exciting steam hauled weekend away.
All passengers will have access to our Club Car Moorabool with relaxed open seating and our Kiosk / Bar.
Free car parking for passengers is available at Newport Station in the commuter car parks at 21 Market Street Newport VIC.
TICKETS AND MORE INFO – www.trybooking.com/DEJKO
ON-TRAIN ACCOMMODATION
‘Railway Style’ sleeping accommodation is available in our heritage Sleeping Cars.
Settle into your private berth for a night in our gorgeous early 1900’s timber bodied sleepers. On boarding, your room will be set up in the sleeping configuration.
For the daytime portions of the tour you may make your way to the sitting areas of the train, raise your bed to become a seat, or lay in bed and watch the scenery roll by.
‘Railway Style’ sleeping accommodation is like glamping in a beautiful 1920’s carriage:
The compartment is for your private use all weekend,
Twinnette Rooms may be booked for only one passenger at the same price. Please leave a note when making your booking,
Bedding is provided,
Carriages are either air-conditioned or non air-conditioned (opening windows),
Twinnette Rooms (for two people) are bunk style – one member of your party will need to be able to climb the ladder to the top bunk,
Toilets are available at the end of each carriage or in the adjacent carriage,
The shower car will be available for use – please bring your own towel & toiletries,
Complimentary bottles of water will be available,
Due to the age of these carriages, access to power is limited, so it is recommended to bring a power bank for charging mobile devices,
There is limited storage in compartments so we recommend limiting luggage brought onboard, similar to carry-on size on a flight. There is a shelf for your bag and a hanging closet for shirts & coats.
MOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Motel accommodation is also on offer at Wycheproof.
Rooms have been booked at the Mt Wycheproof Motor Inn, Royal Mail and Terminus Hotel.
The fare includes rail fare and reserved seating in a heritage sitting car,
The train will stop at Wycheproof Station which is an 8 minute walk to the Terminus Hotel or a 12 minute walk to the Royal Mail Hotel and Mt Wycheproof Motor Inn,
If your group is smaller than the capacity of the room, please leave a note when making your booking.
ON BOARD FACILITIES
Our on-train facilities include a kiosk in Club Car Moorabool which stocks a wide range of light refreshments, snacks and hot & cold drinks. A licensed bar will also be operating, serving a range of beers, wines and spirits.
THE VINTAGE TRAIN
Ride with us onboard ‘The Vintage Train’, fully restored by Steamrail as an important part of Victoria’s rail heritage. Our steam locomotives are coal or oil fired and date from 1889 to 1952, while the carriages range from as early as 1906. The train features beautiful timber work & pressed-tin ceilings, walk-through corridors, comfortable compartment style seating, a licensed bar and kiosk, and toilets with washrooms. All rail seating is reserved.
VENUE
Departing Newport, Sunshine or Ballarat Railway Stations.
TICKETS AND MORE INFO – www.trybooking.com/DEJKO

Funbundle
2025-10-18 - 2025-12-31 | Multiple Venues, Australia
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 or public holiday eves. Not redeemable with any other offer, promotion, or party package. Subject to availability. Not all activities or games may apply, the activities included may vary depending on the venue.

Our Wondrous Planet at Melbourne Museum
2025-10-18 09:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00 | Melbourne Museum, 11 Nicholson St, Carlton 3053, VIC, 3053, Australia
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 Earth’s incredible living systems: ride the swirling currents of the ocean, connect with intriguing creatures and vast root networks beneath the soil, and join in the magical moment when a coral reef starts its life cycle.

Soar through the lush rainforest canopy and come face to face with the majestic animals that call it home. Be immersed in icy polar realms, where seals and whales glide through freezing waters.Guided by interwoven First Peoples and sciences knowledges, discover the countless ways we are all connected — and learn how your own actions can help to restore biodiversity in our incredible natural environments.In this multisensory gallery you’ll find:

Over 800 amazing animals from our collections
Hands-on interactives
Large-scale immersive projections and media
Stories from First Peoples around the world

Week of Fun at Funlab!
2025-10-19 | Multiple Venues, Australia
We’re excited to bring you WEEK OF FUN — running Monday 13 – Sunday 19 October — in support of headspace and youth mental health.

For every activity booked at Strike, Holey Moley, Archie Brothers, or Hijinx Hotel, we’ll donate $1 per person to help young people through tough times.

So the more fun you have, the more we give back!

You can roll into fun at Strike Bowling Bar, putt loose at Holey Moley Golf Club, play not stay at Hijinx Hotel and try your luck at our amazing arcade at Archie Brothers.

It’s a big cause — and an even bigger week of fun.
T&Cs: AU venues only. Excludes food, beverage and merchandise purchases. The campaign starts at 12:00 a.m. AEDT on 13 October 2025 and ends at 11:59 p.m. AEDT on 19 October 2025.

Diwali Storytime
2025-10-21 10:30 - 11:15 | North Melbourne Library, 66 Errol St North, Melbourne, NT, 3051, Australia
Celebrate Diwali with this storytime at North Melbourne Library. Join to hear stories about the festival of Diwali, sing songs and dance together.
For children aged 18 months to five years.

Inside Out – Jump, Jive, Jazz (2 to 5 years)
2025-10-23 10:30 - 2025-10-26 12:30 | ArtPlay, Princes Walk, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Presented with Melbourne Jazz Festival
Inside Out is a place to get creative with others and let your imagination boogie!
There will be live jazz music and all sorts of materials full of razzle and ritz on hand for you to create artwork or build a play space together.
Try to draw the sound of the music or wrap and weave your own melody using ribbon and rope. Feel the flow of professional jazz musicians and cast shadows as you play. Anything is possible!
Please note:

If we are at capacity, you may need to wait.
We are unable to accommodate facilitated groups in this event.
The event space will be dimly lit.

Age: 2 to 5 years
Please ensure your child is within this age range.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Accessibility (including allergies)
There’s step-free access and the room is on the ground floor. There won’t be a quiet space available on the day. There is an accessible bathroom, with a baby change.
If you have any questions about accessibility or want to share anything about your access needs (including allergies) beforehand, please email artplay@melbourne.vic.gov.au or call 03 9658 7880.
What to expect

Getting to ArtPlay:

Train – Flinders Street Station
Tram – 35, 70, 75 to stop #5 (Swanston St/Flinders St) or stop #6 (Russell St/Flinders St) or any Swanston Street tram to stop #13 (Federation Square)
Car parking – Wilson ParkingExternal link is the closest

Arriving: The front doors will open at 10am. A staff member with a lanyard will be in the foyer to greet you and tick you off the doorlist, as well as show you where the bathrooms are. You will be able to take a seat, go to the bathroom or visit our exhibition while other families arrive.

Read about Visiting ArtPlay.

Luna Dark 2025: Carnivale of Screams
2025-10-23 18:00 - 2025-11-01 23:30 | Luna Park, 18 Lower Esplanade,, St Kilda, VIC, Australia
Melbourne’s most iconic amusement park will once again undergo its most terrifying transformation as Luna Dark 2025: Carnivale of Screams takes over Luna Park this Halloween.
Across six spook-tacular sessions from Thursday 23 October to Saturday 1 November, Luna Park will become a haunted playground filled with new immersive horror experiences, creepy mazes, live music, roaming monsters, and family-friendly fun by day.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
 ‘Behind the Screams Maze’ – Back for its third terrifying year, Behind the Screams plunges you deeper than ever into the shadows of Luna Dark. Are you brave enough to step into the abandoned, dark corners of the park, through hidden alleys and backstage corridors where the carnival’s most twisted characters live and play.
 End-Of-The-Line Darkness Experience – Step aboard. Face the dark. The spirits are waiting. Hidden at the far end of the park, a legendary fortune teller awaits aboard Luna Dark’s abandoned tram. Step inside for a glimpse into your future, if you dare.
Family Fun by Day – The Wizz Fizz Trick or Treat Harvest of Horrors zone, Monster Bash games, roaming Wizz Fizz Monsters, and fang-tastic costume parades with prizes. The Ghastly Glamour Parlour, (SFX makeup by Melbourne Polytechnic) will transform you into a ghoulish figure.
 Nighttime Thrills – Haunted Spirits Bar (18+), roaming zombies and ghouls, and live entertainment. Your hauntingly fabulous host, Beverly Kills, brings the party to the main stage, with spine-tingling performances from circus entertainer, Sian, supported by live music from The Engagement so you can dance ’til you’re dead.
EVENT DATES – LUNA DARK 2025
 Thursday 23 October – 6pm to midnight
 Friday 24 October – 6pm to midnight
 Saturday 25 October – Day Session (11am–5pm) & Night Session (6pm–midnight)
 Thursday 30 October – 6pm to midnight
 Friday 31 October – 6pm to midnight
 Saturday 1 November – Day Session (11am–5pm) & Night Session (6pm–midnight)
TICKETS
 Night Sessions: From $59.00 per person (recommended 14+).
 Day Sessions: Standard Luna Park entry prices apply, with all Halloween extras
included.
 Luna Dark is a special ticketed event — all guests must hold a ticket to attend night
sessions. Annual passes and discounts are not valid.

Skyline Melbourne Scare Park
2025-10-24 - 2025-11-02 | Polly Woodside Park, South Wharf, VIC, 3000, Australia
Step into the Skyline Melbourne Scare Park — where spooky meets spectacular!

Enjoy a frightfully fun mix of scares including a spooky maze, arts and crafts, scary characters, kids activities, Ferris Wheel rides, toffee apples, and so much more!
Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or just in it for the Halloween fun, there’s something for everyone.
​Family friendly by day and super scary after 7pm

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👻 Skyline Melbourne Scare Park

Melbourne’s most terrifying Halloween experience: 🎨 Free arts & crafts (until 7pm)🧛 Spooky characters & performers🎡 Ferris Wheel with frightful views🍏 Toffee apples & tasty treats🍹 Themed drinks for ghouls & grown-ups💀 Haunted maze by Hollywood Horrors
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly by day | 🌙 Super scary after 7pm
📅 24 Oct – 2 Nov | ⏰ Times vary📍 Polly Woodside Park, South Wharf

What to expect

🎨 FREE Halloween arts & crafts until 7pm🧛 Scary characters and street performers🎡 Ferris Wheel rides with a frightful view🍏 Toffee apples & tasty treats🍹 Themed drinks for ghouls and grown-ups alike👧FREE Fun kids activities all day long
👻Scary haunted maze from the creators of Hollywood horrors Haunted house for those brave enough to dare
There’s something for every ghost, ghoul, and grown-up!

Opening times

⏰ Friday 24th 5pm – 10.30pm
⏰Saturday 25th – 12pm – 10.30pm
⏰Sunday 26th – 12pm – 10.30pm
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⏰Thursday 30th – 5pm – 10.30pm
⏰Friday 31st October 5pm – 10.30pm
⏰Saturday 1st Nov – 12pm – 10.30pm
⏰ Sunday 2nd – 12pm – 10.30pm
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Family friendly by day and super scary after 7pm

Cost

🎨 Halloween arts & crafts until 7pm – Free
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🕷️ Find the spiders until 7pm – Free
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🍭 Trick or Treat for Children in costume until 7pm – Free
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🎨 Face paint – price dependant on design
🎡 Ferris Wheel rides with a frightful view
Children $10*
Senior $10*
Students $15*
Adults $20pp*
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👻Scare Maze
Children $10
Seniors $12
Adults $15pp
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*discounts available for those who come dressed in costume

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Eat, Drink & Be Scary

Enjoy our on-site bar, South Wharf Social, serving spooky witches brew lemonade and Grave yard Glow cocktails, pizzas, and chilling drinks, or stop by Scoop ‘n’ Splurge for some frightfully sweet treats — from creamy ice cream and chocolate-covered strawberries to classic toffee apples that will make your night extra wicked! 🍭🍎
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Take a break from the screams and enjoy stunning Yarra River views at the base of the giant wheel.
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After your terrifying adventures, ride high above the city lights and take in the skyline — then unwind with a round of mini-golf and a devilish drink to finish your night right. 🕷️👻

Green-screen dance moves
2025-10-24 10:00 - 14:30 | ACMI Swinburne Studio and Gandel, Federation Square, Flinders St,, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Celebrate the power of self-expression and creative movement at ACMI.
In a fun and supportive environment, students watch the short film Dancer before joining a guided dance workshop that includes warm-ups, basic dance improvisation techniques, and a chance to perform in front of the green screen.
This program is open to all Victorian Government schools and low-fee non-Government schools.
Each participating school will receive a recording of their students’ performance.
Book now to give your students the opportunity to express themselves, connect with others, and move with meaning.
Session times:

10am–11:45am (30 students)
11.15–1pm (30 students)
12.45– 2.30pm (30 students)

Would you like to include a visit to our centrepiece exhibition? Please book this separately here.
This Children’s Week event is presented by ACMI in partnership with the Victorian Government.

Curriculum links Level 5 and 6
Dance

develop dances using the elements of dance and choreographic processes to communicate ideas and meaning while applying safe dance practices VC2ADA6D01

Health and Physical Education

adapt movement skills across a variety of situations, including indoor, outdoor and aquatic settings VC2HP6M01

Personal and Social Capability

behaviours and attitudes that demonstrate sensitivity to individual, social and cultural differences, and why sensitivity to difference is important VC2CP6O02
the characteristics of an effective team and team roles including leadership roles; strategies for reflecting on performance in a team role VC2CP6O04
