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School holidays

Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities.

The best free museums and art galleries in Melbourne

The best free museums and art galleries in Melbourne

Explore world-class museums, edgy artist-run spaces and blockbuster exhibitions for free.

The best hotels in Melbourne for families

The best hotels in Melbourne for families

Check out our list of family-friendly hotel stays

I Can: Art Exhibition
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I Can: Art Exhibition

An exhibition celebrating the creativity of deaf and hard of hearing youth nation-wide.

School Holiday Kids Silent Disco Walking Tour

School Holiday Kids Silent Disco Walking Tour

Head out with the kids on a special school holiday silent disco walking tour of the city.

Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids
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Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids

Created by artist Olaf Breuning this exhibition invites kids to explore the natural environment.

Chocolate Family Adventure Day
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Chocolate Family Adventure Day

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

Nature Play Melbourne

Nature Play Melbourne

Delight your child’s senses with free nature play experiences.

School Holiday Street Art Workshops
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School Holiday Street Art Workshops

Learn spray-painting techniques from a renowned street artist this school holidays.

A Butterfly Story: A Garden Activity for Kids
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A Butterfly Story: A Garden Activity for Kids

Flap your wings to find your way to the Test Garden at Fed Square, to learn all about butterflies.

Free Kids Explorer Bus
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Free Kids Explorer Bus

Children ride free on the Kids Explorer Bus during the school holidays.

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking program.

Seen and Heard
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Seen and Heard

An interactive performance where kids give parenting advice (8 to 12 years).

The Magic Pyjama Party

The Magic Pyjama Party

The ultimate school holiday magic show for kids, with magic, laughter, and endless wonder.

Melbourne Magic Show
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Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

Melbourne Zoo

Melbourne Zoo

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

Melbourne Museum

Melbourne Museum

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

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

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

Fitzroy Gardens

Fitzroy Gardens

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

ArtVo

ArtVo

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

ArtPlay

ArtPlay

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

Science Gallery Melbourne

Science Gallery Melbourne

A free gallery where arts and science collide.

House Down Under

House Down Under

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

Polly Woodside

Polly Woodside

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

Skyline Melbourne

Skyline Melbourne

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

Iconic Melbourne experiences

Iconic Melbourne experiences

Waterside views, hidden bars and amazing exhibitions.

Monopoly Dreams

Monopoly Dreams

Enjoy a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games and challenges.

Only In The City

Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market

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

Rare shops you can only find in Melbourne

Rare shops you can only find in Melbourne

Melbourne is full of incredible shopping, here's where to find the only in the city experiences

9 laneways only real Melburnians know

9 laneways only real Melburnians know

Have you eaten your way through Melb's official Koreatown and found the secret piano bar?

Discover more

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.

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 best playgrounds in Melbourne

The best playgrounds in Melbourne

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

The best things to do in Melbourne with kids under 5

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.