School holidays

4 – 19 Apr

Billie B Brown and the Case of the Missing Treasure

Join Billie B and the Secret Mystery Club as they take on one of their trickiest cases yet.

28 Mar – 19 Apr

Dr Hubble's Brilliant Bubbles

A fun, funny and (slightly) educational show for all the family by Australia’s favourite bubble man.

Until 17 Apr

School Holiday Street Art Workshops

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

Until 3 May

Let's Party: NGV Fashion for Kids

Step into a vibrant world of colour, creativity and celebration.

10 – 11 Apr

Billie Jean King Cup

Your chance to see the best of Australian tennis take on the might of Great Britain.

14 – 15 Apr

Nature Play Melbourne

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

Until 31 Jul

Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

Until 26 Dec

The Sunday Market at Southgate

Explore the Sunday Market at Southgate and meet the makers.

Until 31 Dec

Melbourne Paint Lab Art Workshop

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

Until 30 Apr

Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

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

Until 30 Apr

Kokedama Workshop

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

Until 30 Apr

Polymer Clay Workshop

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

Until 30 Apr

Polymer Clay Earring Workshop

Create beautiful jewellery in this fun workshop.

Until 31 Oct

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

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

Until 27 Sep

Chocolate Family Adventure Day

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

Until 27 Sep

Family Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.

Until 24 Aug

DIY Craft Workshops

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

Until 17 May

Pirate Day at Polly Woodside

Come along and experience the pirate life aboard Melbourne's tall ship.

3 Apr

Kids Day Out

A family fun festival day out, hosted by The Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

15 – 16 Apr

Little Food Festival

Australia's iconic food festival created for kids is free for all to attend.

7 – 19 Apr

Creative Lab: Rise of the Gladiators

Enter the world of ancient Rome in Melbourne Museum’s Creative Lab workshop, Rise of the Gladiators.

4 – 19 Apr

Mosaic Monuments

A drop-in activity that invites families to step into the world of ancient Rome!

4 – 19 Apr

Autumn School Holidays at Melbourne Museum

Autumn adventures await at Melbourne Museum.

4 – 9 Apr

Family Museum Sleepovers

Explore the museum after dark in this unique overnight experience at Melbourne Museum.

8 Apr

The Name is Spy: Holiday Program

A full-day creative story writing workshop for ages 8-12 years.

16 Apr

Creature Magic: Holiday Program

A full-day creative story writing workshop for ages 7-10 years.

10 Apr

Diary of Secrets: Holiday Program

A full-day creative story writing workshop for ages 7-10 years.

14 Apr

Enchanted Library: Holiday Program

A full-day creative story writing workshop for ages 8-12 years.

9 Apr

Assassin Academy: Holiday Program

A full-day creative story writing workshop for ages 10-14 years.

15 Apr

Dragon Fire: Holiday Program

A full-day creative story writing workshop for ages 8-12 years.

7 Apr

Detective High: Holiday Program

A full-day creative story writing workshop for ages 10-14 years.

13 Apr

Land of the Lost: Holiday Program

A full-day creative story writing workshop for ages 8-12 years.

17 Apr

Cursed: Holiday Program

A full-day creative story writing workshop for ages 10-14 years.

3 – 19 Apr

Kaboom!

See Australia’s favourite family science show.

4 – 9 Apr

Magic, Mirth and Mystery

Enjoy a family magic show these school holidays.

13 – 16 Apr

Illusionaire Family Magic Show

Sam Angelico is back in Melbourne performing his family-friendly show Illusionaire.

3 – 19 Apr

The Greatest Magic Show!

The Greatest Magic Show is a spectacular packed with magic, comedy and larger-than-life fun.

3 – 19 Apr

Circus The Show

A family circus spectacular that families are raving about.

12 – 19 Apr

The Big Animal Quiz with Kirsty Webeck and Ivan Aristeguieta

A family-friendly live show is an hour of laughs, education and banter about animals.

27 Mar – 31 Dec

Body Worlds: The Anatomy of Happiness

Discover what lies behind the skin to reveal how our health, emotions and environment impact us.

Until 31 Dec

The Story of the Moving Image

A permanent exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

3 – 19 Apr

The Tricky Nick Magic Show

Strap in for an unpredictable rollercoaster ride through the weird mind of Tricky Nick.

Until 25 May

Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Make beautiful mosaic lamps at this Turkish lamp workshop in Melbourne!

Until 13 Sep

Pressed Flower Lamp Making Workshop

Make your room colourful and vibrant with your own pressed flower lamp.

Until 8 Dec

Stompers

Bring your child to Library at The Dock on Tuesdays for a lifelong love of books.

18 Apr

AFL Round 6: Hawthorn v Port Adelaide

Hawthorn plays Port Adelaide at Marvel Stadium for AFL's Round 6.

3 – 12 Apr

Mr Snotbottom/Mark Trenwith: P.Gee!

Clean but chaotic, harmless but hectic, innocent but edgy physical comedy for all ages.

Until 7 Dec

Songbirds

Visit Southbank Library on Mondays for Songbirds, with songs, rhymes and stories for littlies.

17 Apr

A-League Men's: Melbourne Victory vs Newcastle Jets

Melbourne Victory take on the Newcastle Jets at AAMI Park.

4 – 18 Apr

The Jungle Book

Join Baloo and Mowgli as they reunite in this heart-warming and high-energy stage musical.

10 – 11 Apr

Disney's Beauty and the Beast in Concert

Experience this spellbinding story backed by the full might of the MSO.

19 Apr

AFL Round 6: Melbourne v Brisbane Lions

Melbourne meet the Brisbane Lions on a Sunday afternoon at the MCG during Round 6.

11 – 12 Apr

Turkish Pazar Festival

The Turkish Pazar Festival recreates a traditional street market at the Queen Victoria Market.

8 Apr

Free Fitness in the Park: Family Fitness

Stay active with free community fitness classes in parks and gardens across your neighbourhoods.

3 – 19 Apr

Signor Baffo

Don’t miss this laugh-out loud treat for children 3+ and their families.

Until 10 Dec

Stompers

Join in the Stompers fun with your toddler at North Melbourne Library every Thursday.

Until 7 Dec

Stompers

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

Until 11 Dec

Songbirds

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

Until 12 Jul

Play School: Come and Play

A hands-on, playful exhibition where families can discover how the beloved TV show comes to life.

Until 3 May

Loopy Lab

See how plastic waste is a resource by making your own pen or carabiner from plastic bottle tops.

18 – 19 Apr

The Makers and Shakers Market

Enjoy 185 top-tier makers of homewares, food and fashion.

Until 10 Dec

Preschool Storytime

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

11 Apr

Dorsett Melbourne x Sucre Du Jour: Easter High Tea

Enjoy an Easter High Tea at Dorsett Melbourne in partnership with Sucre Du Jour.

Until 31 Oct

Ports and Docklands Cruise

Experience Melbourne's best scenery in Docklands on a sightseeing cruise.