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Melbourne's best rainy day activities for kids

Find the best indoor family activities during the school holidays.

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Fun things to do for teens in Melbourne

Free exhibitions, festivals, arts and crafts and ice skating.

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The best playgrounds in Melbourne

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

Family events

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Fondue Chalet

Melbourne’s much-loved winter dining experience returns to Fed Square.

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Public Great Pursuit Amazing Race

Explore Melbourne, complete challenges and visit checkpoints in this amazing race.

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Sleep at the 'G

A sleepover at the iconic MCG to help end youth homelessness.

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Chocolate Family Adventure Day

Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.

Kids activities

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Songbirds

Come along to narrm ngarrgu Library on Wednesdays for Songbirds.

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Evergreen Games

An all-day charity boardgaming event -–make new friends while raising funds for Cure Brain Cancer.

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Dino Days

Young dinosaur enthusiasts, aged 3-5 years, are invited to explore all things dinosaur.

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Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

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

Kids shows

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Magic, Mirth and Mystery

Enjoy a family magic show at Piccolo Teatro Magic Theatre.

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Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

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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Songbirds

Come along to City Library on Fridays for songs, rhymes and stories.

Kids attractions

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Melbourne Zoo

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

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Melbourne Museum

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

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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

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

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Fitzroy Gardens

These historic gardens are home to the famous Cooks' Cottage.

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ArtVo

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

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ArtPlay

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

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Science Gallery Melbourne

A free gallery where arts and science collide.

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House Down Under

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

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Polly Woodside

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

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Skyline Melbourne

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

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Iconic Melbourne experiences

Waterside views, hidden bars and amazing exhibitions.

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Hunters and Raiders

A world-first AR treasure hunt filled with clues, mystery and real-world adventure.

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Only In The City

Only in this City of Ours
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Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

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The ultimate guide to Curtin House

Discover the secret boutiques, restaurants and bars hidden inside this iconic vertical laneway.

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Melbourne’s secret gardens and green spaces

Take a break from indoors with a stroll through these city-side parks.

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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.

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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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Caffe Esc

Great coffee, satisfying lunches and fresh salads.

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Dragon Hot Pot

Choose your base stock, then pick from over 100 fresh ingredients to make your own unique hotpot.