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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 …
Featuring over 50 original art pieces including sculptures, hand thrown ceramics, limited-edition prints, collectibles and even surfboards, the free exhibition showcases the beloved Sesame Street characters as you’ve never seen them before. Appealing to both the young and young at heart, the exhibition merges David’s playful style with the Sesame Street characters. Think Elmo on …
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Join us at Melbourne Museum for the sleepover of a lifetime. Join us at Melbourne Museum for the sleepover of a lifetime.Grab your friends or family and enjoy exclusive access to the Museum and IMAX after hours. During your jam-packed stay with us, you’ll be treated to the premium IMAX experience, exclusive tours and behind-the-scenes …
Winter family fun is coming back to Adventure Park for the school holidays with the return of their annual snow festival, Winter Glow. Featuring the state’s biggest snow play zone outside of the ski resorts, Winter Glow is five hours of family fun and entertainment from 3.30pm-8.30pm 28th June to 9th August 2025. The festival …
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 …
Spend your school holidays in an enchanting maritime village that is alive with kid’s activities, farm animals, yummy food, fresh air and ocean views.
These July school holidays we invite you to embark on a Winter Scavenger Hunt in and around Warrnambool! Gather your team, book your ticket here and get ready to join the fun! There are QR code, photo, video, quiz, GPS and other challenges to keep you on your toes. They are all accessed through an …
Join these July holidays for two action-packed weeks of FREE and affordable family fun! From pirate dress-ups and build-a-boat workshops to live caricatures, model trains, and blacksmith demos — there's something for every young adventurer. 🎟️ Many events FREE or low cost – bookings required for some Don’t miss the Kids Adventure Tours, Pirate Days, …
Looking for fun activities for the kids these Winter School Holidays? Join us this July for our exclusive Silent Skyline Disco! Dance among the clouds to fantastic tunes with stunning Melbourne views. This unique experience promises excitement and unforgettable memories with family and friends. Mark your calendars: the festivities kick off from Saturday, 5th July, …
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! …
This winter, Luna Park Melbourne is turning up the heat (and the hilarity) with a spectacular school holiday experience that’s sure to warm hearts and tickle funny bones. From Saturday 5 July to Sunday 20 July 2025, the Park will welcome guests rugging up offering Winter Thrills, Chills and Circus Fun – and everyone’s invited! …
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Where play, nature, science and imagination ignite! Playbound is a 16-day family festival taking over the City of Melbourne during the winter school holidays, from Saturday 5 July to Sunday 20 July. Designed for children aged 0 to 12, the program features a vibrant mix of performances, workshops, exhibitions, crafts and activities. The festival invites …
This exhibition brings together works from the MPRG Collection that use text to convey their meaning. The exhibition features the works of 25 artists and collectives that have been acquired into the collection over the past 50 years, including Juan Davila, Robert Fielding, Guerrilla Girls, Katherine Hattam, Gareth Sansom, Lisa Waup and others. The exhibition …
Get ready for non-stop fun this winter school holidays at Sk8house! We're pulling out all the stops to make sure your school holidays are packed with excitement and good times! Join us for extra sessions every Monday through Thursday, with all-day skating from 11am to 4pm, and 12pm to 4pm on Fridays. Plus, by popular …
Come join us for a free community lunch where you can meet new people and make connections. This free, weekly community lunch a partnership between Council and the Department of Justice. Bookings Bookings are essential and can be made below. Book here When Tuesday, 08 July 2025 | 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM Tuesday, 15 …
Do you like playing games? Whether you’re a 500 fan, a Canasta champ, or just curious to learn, from word games like Scrabble, strategy games like Sequence, Triominos and classic favourites like Rummikub and Azul, this is your day to play. Bookings not required. Ages 12+
Look out for some special visitors waddling around the festival, as friendly performers dressed as Emperor Penguins will roam the venue, stopping to share fun facts, dance moves, and playful moments with kids and families. Just like real penguins, they travel in groups and love to interact. Family Fiesta is Monash University Performing Arts Centres’ (MPAC) annual takeover …
A cabaret for the climate. This all-singing, all-dancing Antarctic escapade from award-winning theatre company Finucane & Smith invites kids to dive into the belly of a whale alongside a rebellious rockstar queen and a tap-dancing krill. With interactive krill-making, eco-science, and plenty of deep-sea silliness, this lively production shows why small things (like krill!) can …
What is it really like to live and work in Antarctica? At Polar Camp, kids can meet scientists from Monash University who’ve just returned from the icy continent. They’ll see the clothes and gear scientists use in the cold, hear stories about life on the ice, and join in with creative games performance from Barking …
This interactive art space lets kids explore a pretend Antarctic landscape. They can hop between "icebergs," listen to real sounds recorded in Antarctica, and look out for animal models like penguin and seals. It’s a chance to play, imagine, and learn about life in one of the coldest places on Earth. Family Fiesta is Monash University Performing …
In this hands-on workshop, kids learn how recycling works by turning old plastic into something new. They’ll use machines to shred and melt everyday plastics, then make their own small souvenirs – like penguin key rings – while learning about waste, reuse, and how to care for the environment. Family Fiesta is Monash University Performing Arts Centres’ …
Playable Streets presents ColdVoice, a sparkling sound and light installation of musical instruments made entirely from ice. Located in the acoustically superb David Li Sound Gallery, this sensory art experience invites children and families to create soundscapes while the instruments slowly melt. Family Fiesta is Monash University Performing Arts Centres’ (MPAC) annual takeover of live, participatory art and …
Scienceworks is bringing cold-weather science to the Fiesta. Children can take part in simple science experiments and learn how animals (and people) survive in freezing conditions. There’ll be fun demonstrations – like freezing things with liquid nitrogen – led by a scientist who’s been to Antarctica. Family Fiesta is Monash University Performing Arts Centres’ (MPAC) annual takeover of …
Bestselling children’s authors and illustrators Alison Lester and Coral Tulloch bring Antarctica to life through live drawing, storytelling and tales of exploration. Based on their new book Into the Ice: Reflections on Antarctica, this session is perfect for curious young minds and aspiring artists. A post- show book signing will follow. Family Fiesta is Monash University Performing …
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Melbourne’s much-loved musical comedian Sammy J teams up with the Monash Classical Collective for a joyful musical journey through the orchestra. This lively Saturday concert introduces little ears to classical favourites like Flight of the Bumblebee and Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, with Antarctic flair and plenty of laughs along the way. Enjoy free live music every …
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Are you wondering what you can do during the school holidays? How about you make the most of them with Hume Youth Services! Lino Cutting & Collage Workshop Come down and enjoy a chilled ‘crafter’noon and learn all about printmaking & how to make a linocut print! Lino, ink & tools will be provided. If …
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A creative and diverse art and craft program for primary-school aged kids and their families. Created by artists and art therapists, the program and activities encourage family engagement through the arts. Cost: Ticket $25 (Ages 5-12 years) Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer (Adults are free) *$4.50 transaction fee applies) 90 minutes* …
A free and fun day just for girls! Join us for games, crafts, challenges, and a whole lot of good vibes. From slime-making and crafting to jewellery design, mini-games, and more. There’s something for everyone. This event has been designed and is proudly run by the amazing young women in the Young Women’s Leadership Program …
Sleep among the dinosaurs for a once in a lifetime prehistoric adventure and explore the Museum after dark in this unique overnight experience at Melbourne Museum – home of the dinosaurs! You’ll also slumber in modern-day comfort on dreamy ergonomic mattresses provided by our event partner, Ecosa. Head into your very own Dynamic Earth, Dinosaur Walk and Triceratops: Fate …
Threads Together – Weaving Connections Through Sewing Join us this school holidays for a creative and meaningful sewing workshop where children aged 10–16 can learn to sew and create a superhero cape for a child in hospital. It’s a fun, hands-on way to give back and brighten someone’s day. You will learn how to sew …
Sleep among the dinosaurs for a once in a lifetime prehistoric adventure and explore the Museum after dark in this unique overnight experience at Melbourne Museum – home of the dinosaurs! You’ll also slumber in modern-day comfort on dreamy ergonomic mattresses provided by our event partner, Ecosa. Enjoy exclusive access to LEGO® Star Wars: The …
Get ready to throw it back to the unforgettable era of the 2000s at Rewind Time: 2000s Nostalgia! Bursting with fun, music and early-2000s chaos (the good kind). Arcade Zone – Play classics like Guitar Hero, Mario Kart, Dance Revolution, Fast Track Air Hockey and more including: • Live DJ • Free food • Limbo, …
This year, Open House Melbourne invites you to explore Stories of the City—a celebration of the personal, collective and overlooked stories embedded in our built environment. Over the weekend, 25 – 26 July, The Substation opens its doors for two days of tours, talks and discovery, celebrating over a century of history, architecture and community-led transformation. Originally …
Join our largest planting day of the year to celebrate National Tree Day! There will be activities for the kids, coffee for the adults and a free sausage sizzle for all - and of course, there will be lots of plants to put in the ground to mark this historic day. There will also be …
Take part in Australia's biggest planting on National Tree Day in the Kokoda Drive native grassland reserve in Sunbury. National Tree Day Hume City Council is again participating in Australia's National Tree Day. Join with thousands of people around the country help to plant over one million local-native seedlings and restore the natural environment. A pair …
At this special Storytime in celebration of World Nature Conservation Day 2025, we'll welcome author Toni D'Alia to Frankston Library to read her book Frogs Are Our Friends. We'll also enjoy a nature-themed craft activity together. This session is best suited to children aged 3-5 years old. No need to book, just come along! About …
Come celebrate International Friendship Day by making friendship bracelets and creating colorful rainbow clouds with us! Join us at Greenvale West Community Centre for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating International Friendship Day! Get creative by making friendship bracelets and designing colourful rainbow clouds with others in the community. Ages 6+ Please note: The event will strictly start at …
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Come in and join us for a fun and creative activity with a friend! Highlighting all the positive qualities that makes a good friend! International Friendship Day Join us for a fun and creative session to celebrate International Friendship Day! Bring a friend or make a new one as you design and create your very …
Get creative after school! In these fortnightly workshops, kids will learn about new art materials and techniques in a relaxed environment which prioritises play and sensory discovery. These sessions are designed for ages 5-12 and will accommodate a range of skill levels. Bookings are encouraged as each session is limited to 10 participants - don’t …
Are you ready to take on the 2025 Mayor’s Reading Challenge? Frankston City Libraries invites children aged 0-8 years and their families to get involved with reading during the month of August. Collect your Reading Record + Sticker Sheet from your local branch from Friday 1 August during your next library visit! Bring your completed …
Please book a ticket for children attending. No need to book for the accompanying adults. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's our superhero themed launch party for the Mayor's Reading Challenge 2025! Dress up as your favourite superhero and join us for an afternoon of facepainting, books, prizes, and songs. Mayor …
Luna Park Melbourne is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of Blake’s Big Red Run, coming on board as Blake’s official & Fun Partner & in his inspiring mission to raise awareness and funds for mental health support in Australia. On August 3rd, 2025, Blake Bourne will attempt to break the Guinness World Record by becoming …
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