School holidays

Until 21 Apr

Kusama for Kids

Children and families can enjoy NGV's Kusama for Kids, a free interactive installation.

Until 27 Feb

Outdoor Cinema

Enjoy a program of free outdoor cinema on the Big Screen, from blockbusters to Dolly Parton faves.

Until 15 Jun

Rain

An intimate and interactive installation for you to experience together with your family.

House Down Under

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

Monopoly Dreams

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

Until 10 Mar

Antopia

Shrink down to enter the fascinating world of ants in a new interactive digital exhibition.

Until 31 Mar

The Fans Strike Back: The Exhibition

A spectacular showcase of Star Wars memorabilia.

Until 9 Apr

Nature Play Melbourne

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

Until 31 Dec

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

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

Until 30 Jun

Shrine Kids

A free self-guided program for visitors of all ages.

Until 31 Dec

Last Post Service

Every Sunday, pause to remember those who have served and sacrificed.

Until 24 Apr

Mosaic Class: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Learn about ancient mosaic art and create a beautiful Turkish lamp.

Until 10 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to narrm ngarrgu Library on Wednesdays for Songbirds.

15 Apr

Sea Quest: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 8-12 years.

17 Apr

Space Quest: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 7-10 years.

Until 25 Apr

Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

Until 17 Aug

Kokedama Workshop

Enjoy a beginner's workshop to learn how to make a little moss ball plant.

Until Jan 2027

DIY Craft Workshops

Unleash your creativity at these workshops where everyone is a designer.

3 Apr – 3 Jun

Titanic: A Voyage Through Time

An extraordinary virtual reality journey into history’s most famous ship.

14 Apr

Myth Quest: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 10-14 years.

12 – 13 Apr

Turkish Pazar Festival

A traditional Turkish celebration of food, music, dance to mark the end of the fasting month.

7 Apr

Sorcerers: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 8-12 years.

Until 17 Aug

Polymer Clay Earring Workshop

Create beautiful jewellery in this fun workshop.

Until 10 Dec

Stompers

Join in the Stompers fun with your toddler every Wednesday at East Melbourne Library.

Until 15 Jun

Melbourne Paint Lab Art Workshop

At Melbourne Paint Lab you can splash, splatter and drip paint to unleash your inner artist.

Until 31 Dec

Free Kids Explorer Bus

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

5 – 20 Apr

Comedy Club for Kids

The coolest holiday adventure for comedy loving families.

Until 20 Jul

Cats & Dogs

From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to cat superstitions, explore more than 250 works.

9 – 10 Apr

Little Food Festival

Australia's first food festival created especially for kids.

Until 10 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to Library at The Dock on Wednesdays for Songbirds: songs, rhymes and stories.

Until 30 Jun

The Story of the Moving Image

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

9 Apr – 12 Nov

Premium Busking Auditions

Enjoy some of Melbourne's best busking talent at the premium permit auditions.

10 Apr

Elves: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 8-12 years.

Until 23 Apr

Resin Art Class: Tray and Cheeseboard

Make abstract art and discover the magic of working with resin.

Until 30 Apr

123 Boom!

Enjoy an explosive real-life arcade game experience with your friends.

16 Apr

Dream Quest: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 8-12 years.

8 Apr

Monsters: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 8-12 years.

9 Apr

Time Travellers: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 10-14 years.

Until 17 Aug

Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

Create your mini plant world while enjoying a soothing cuppa and a calming environment.

Until 25 May

The Outsiders Melbourne

An exhibition of the largest street-art collection in Australia, including a whole room of Banksys.

Until 9 Dec

Preschool Storytime

Share the wonder of books with your children at North Melbourne Library.

Until 10 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to North Melbourne Library on Mondays and Wednesdays for Songbirds.

Until 12 Dec

Stompers

Head to City Library on Tuesdays to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun.

Until 17 Aug

Polymer Clay Workshop

Create beautiful pairs of earrings and necklaces using polymer clay in this fun workshop.

Until 11 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to East Melbourne Library on Thursdays for Songbirds: songs, rhymes and stories.

Until 31 May

Sci-Fi: Mythologies Transformed

This exhibition highlights science fiction’s connection to ancient philosophy and mythologies.

11 Apr

Paws & Claws: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 7-10 years.

Until 28 Dec

The Sunday Market at Southgate

After decades positioned around the Arts Centre, the Sunday Market is now at Southgate.