Need to keep your little mates entertained? These awesome free events and fun adventures for an epic day of fun. Some age limits may apply, check with venues before visiting.

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Melbourne Now
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Melbourne Now

Explore the talents of over 200 Victorian-based creative practioners in Melbourne Now 2023.

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure
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Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.

Rally4Ever Free Tennis Program
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Rally4Ever Free Tennis Program

Free tennis program at Powlett Reserve for all community members.

Wallabies

Wallabies

Curious greetings along the riverbank from a big, bright troop of wallabies for RISING.

Songbirds
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Songbirds

Engage your young bookworm with stories, songs, rhymes at Library at The Dock.

Songbirds
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Songbirds

Engage your young bookworm with stories, songs, rhymes at Kathleen Syme Library.

Up Down and All Around: Daniel Emma for Kids

Up Down and All Around: Daniel Emma for Kids

Up, Down and All Around invites budding designers to look at design in the world around them.

Preschool Storytime
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Preschool Storytime

Sing songs and read stories with your child at City Library.

Preschool Storytime
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Preschool Storytime

Sing songs and read stories with your child at Library at The Dock storytime.

Stompers
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Stompers

Head to Southbank Library to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun.

Stompers
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Stompers

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun at East Melbourne Library Stompers.

Children's Illustration Journey with Youri Choi
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Children's Illustration Journey with Youri Choi

Rekindle your childhood at this exhibition of children's illustration.

ABC Alphabet Art: Jo Lane

ABC Alphabet Art: Jo Lane

An exhibition of the original artworks created for the book ABC Alphabet Art.

Preschool Storytime
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Preschool Storytime

Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes with your child at the Federation Square Pop-up Library.

Preschool Storytime
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Preschool Storytime

Share the wonder of books with your child and enjoy stories and songs at Kathleen Syme Library.

Songbirds
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Songbirds

Stories, songs and rhymes to engage your young bookworm at Southbank Library.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

Creative Youth Coding Program

Learn how to create your own video game via coding.

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Free things to do with kids in Melbourne

Free things to do with kids in Melbourne

Get the kids out and explore these free events and adventures for an awesome day of fun.

The Rink at RISING

The Rink at RISING

Strap in and get orbital with riverside ice-skating under a galactic big top.

Hide the Dog

Hide the Dog

Friends must outwit Māori gods, palawa spirits and hunters to save the world’s last Tasmanian Tiger.

The Magnificent and Malfunctioning Magic Show

The Magnificent and Malfunctioning Magic Show

Enter a wacky world where everything that can go wrong will go wrong.

Baby Love Music Fun: Park Music
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Baby Love Music Fun: Park Music

Sing, dance and play musical instruments in the park.

Melbourne Zoo

Melbourne Zoo

Journey through a world of wildlife in the heart of Melbourne.

Melbourne's best rainy day activities for kids

Melbourne's best rainy day activities for kids

Find the best indoor family activities during the school holidays.

Australian Music Vault

Australian Music Vault

A celebration of Australian contemporary music – past, present and future.

The Story of the Moving Image
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The Story of the Moving Image

An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

Children's Gallery Melbourne Museum

Children's Gallery Melbourne Museum

This is a wondrous place for young children to explore, play and learn.

Melbourne Museum

Melbourne Museum

Explore history, culture, science, and nature at this popular Melbourne attraction.

ArtPlay

ArtPlay

A creative arts centre for children to share unique experiences with professional artists.

Glow Golf

Glow Golf

Good old-fashioned mini golf transformed into an amazing glow-in-the-dark-experience.

ArtVo

ArtVo

An interactive 3D art gallery with optical illusions that visitors can touch and explore.

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Discover thousands of aquatic animals in four enchanting worlds at this top Melbourne attraction.

Where to find the best ice cream in Melbourne

Where to find the best ice cream in Melbourne

Where to find Melbourne's best gelato, fro-yo, ice cream and more.

The best playgrounds in Melbourne

The best playgrounds in Melbourne

We've rounded up the best adventure parks and playgrounds.

The best family-friendly restaurants in Melbourne

The best family-friendly restaurants in Melbourne

Exploring the city is hungry work. Grab a bite at one of these kid-approved and pram-friendly spots.

The best kid's theatre shows on in Melbourne

The best kid's theatre shows on in Melbourne

Featuring musical theatre, free plays, puppet shows and more.

Free things to do in Melbourne every day

Free things to do in Melbourne every day

Have a grand day out on a budget at Melbourne's best free experiences, attractions and exhibits.

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THE LUME Melbourne
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THE LUME Melbourne

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