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The best free and cheap events for families
End school holiday despair with these awesome online events, outdoor adventures and delivery treats
Free online events:
The Great Fed Square Heist
A virtual treasure hunt around Fed Square, with real prizes up for grabs.
Animals at Home: Live Stream Melbourne Zoo
Stay connected with your favourite animal from home, work or anywhere.
I Am Nature: Lizard
Join for a live online workshop for preschoolers to celebrate Children’s Week.
Within 15km? Try these gorgeous outdoor adventures:
The best outdoor exercise parks in Melbourne
Find gorgeous parks and gardens for group fitness, basketball courts, tennis and more
Melbourne’s secret gardens and green spaces
Within 10km? Get some fresh air in these secluded city nooks.
Family-friendly food delivery:
The best new cafes and bakeries in Melbourne
OTT bagels, Japanese shokupan, katsu sando and more.
The best cake delivery and takeaway in Melbourne
Order crepe cakes, birthday cakes, personalised cakes and more.
The ultimate guide to Melbourne’s best takeaway dumplings
Steamed, fried, baked or boiled – there’s no such thing as a bad dumpling.
Where to find the best pancakes and waffles in Melbourne
Featuring takeaway soufflé pancakes, crepe cakes and croffles.
Last updated on Mon 4 Oct 2021
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Cluedo Experience
Step back in time to solve a mysterious murder that brings the iconic board game Cluedo to life.
The Story of the Moving Image
An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.
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Worlds Immersive at Melbourne Museum
Art and science collide with mesmerising imagery and soundscapes in this 5-minute film.
River Connections at Melbourne Museum
A journey which celebrates the life of Victoria’s river environments.
Tok stori Vikitolia Pasifiki and Te Vainui O Pasifika
Visit Te Vainui O Pasifika – the great waters of the Pacific peoples exhibition.
Seeing the Invisible
An ambitious exhibition of artworks created with augmented reality (AR) technology.