Things to do with kids for under $20

Race VR motorbikes, soar to the top of a giant Ferris wheel or catch a movie for a city adventure that costs less than $20 per person.

Things to do under $20

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Dreamskape

Explore the District Dockland's multi-media sensory entertainment complex.

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Melbourne Museum

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

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Skyline Melbourne

See Melbourne's unbeatable city view from the Skyline Melbourne Ferris wheel.

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House Down Under

Australia’s favourite inverted house photo experience brings topsy-turvy fun to Melbourne.

Polly Woodside sailing ship permanently moored at South Wharf.

Polly Woodside

Polly Woodside is a historic museum ship moored at South Wharf.

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Mr Wolf Game

Kids aged 5-10 years will have the time of their lives in this immersive play-in-real-life game.

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Twinkle Hollow

A magical augmented reality treasure hunt for kids to explore a hidden enchanted world.

Things to do under $10

A relaxed performance at the Melbourne Recital Centre, with seated musicians playing to an audience of young children and their carers sitting on the floor in a relaxed manner.
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Relaxed Performances at Melbourne Recital Centre

These relaxed daytime concert experiences suit all ages.

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Hama Film Self Photo Studio

A self-photo studio where you can take amazing photos in special concept rooms.

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Fitzroy Gardens Heritage Tour

A journey through the heritage-listed gardens, where history and nature seamlessly blend.

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Flinders Street Photobooth

Have your photo taken at a vintage black and white photobooth.

Brightly coloured singing booths arranged around the walls in a large room, with bench seating in the central open space.

Kono Coin Karaoke

Enjoy a karaoke experience at a singing booth.

Best cheap deals for families

Cinema Nova

On Mondays all films are just $8 before 4pm, or $11 after 4pm.

Special offer

Kino Cinema

Get $12 general admission tickets every Monday and Tuesday.

Special offer

O'Brien Icehouse

Skate for less on Tuesdays, with $13.50 adult tickets and $13 kids tickets, plus $5 skate hire.

Special offer
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Arbory Bar and Eatery

Kids eat free on all Melbourne-based weekend AFL game days this winter school holidays. From 11am

Special offer

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The best things to do in Melbourne with kids under 5

Toddler-friendly activities for a day out in Melbourne that you'll enjoy too.

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Stompers

Enjoy fun stories, songs, rhymes and activities at Kathleen Syme Library every Monday.

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Bedtime Storytime

Hop into your pyjamas, grab your favourite teddy and enjoy bedtime stories.

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Preschool Storytime

Share the wonder of books with your children at narrm ngarrgu Library.