School holidays

26 Jul – 26 Oct

Winter Wonderland

The winter wonderland fun continues at Skyline Melbourne.

Until 24 Sep

Melbourne Museum Family Sleepover

Join Melbourne Museum premium sleepover for a once-in-a-lifetime night with your family.

Until 31 Dec

Shrine Kids

Embark on a family adventure with this engaging program designed for discovery at every turn.

Until 31 Jul

123Boom!

Tackle challenges, and beat the bomb before time runs out.

Until 31 Jul

Tiny Tours: Ant to Apple

Light the spark of curiosity and explore the museum like you never have before.

Until 10 Aug

Lightscape

New sights. New sounds. A whole new journey.

Until 17 Aug

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Dive into an immersive adventure with Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Until 27 Aug

Tiny Tours: Whale to Tail

Discover the fascinating world of dinosaurs and fossils at Melbourne Museum.

Until 31 Aug

Chocolate Family Adventure Day

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

Until 31 Aug

Little Builders

An indoor sandbox space where kids can dig, build and explore.

Until 5 Sep

Prison Island

An immersive challenge experience with 34 uniquely designed cells.

Until 11 Sep

Mr Wolf Game

An immersive 'play in real life game' for kids aged five to ten.

Until 13 Sep

Saboteurs

An 'Among Us' style game played in real life.

Until 25 Sep

Rainbow Art Class

A guided art class for children, led by an artist and educator.

Until 5 Oct

Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids

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

Until 19 Dec

Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

Until 28 Dec

The Sunday Market at Southgate

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

Until 31 Dec

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

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

Until 31 Dec

Free Kids Explorer Bus

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

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 31 Dec

Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

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

Until 31 Dec

Kokedama Workshop

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

Until 31 Dec

Polymer Clay Workshop

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

Until 31 Dec

Polymer Clay Earring Workshop

Create beautiful jewellery in this fun workshop.

Until 26 Jan

LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition

Step into a world of epic battles, spaceships and landscapes from a galaxy far, far away.

Until Jan 2027

DIY Craft Workshops

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

25 Sep

Three Happy Tricks with Martin Heppell

A fun kids show teaching positive mental health strategies through music, stories and laughs.

27 – 28 Sep

Queen Victoria Market Moon Festival

The Moon Festival at Queen Victoria Market celebrates culture, food, and family fun.

Until 10 Dec

Stompers

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

Until 10 Dec

Songbirds

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

Until 21 Dec

The Story of the Moving Image

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

Until 12 Nov

Premium Busking Auditions

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

Until 8 Dec

Preschool Storytime

Share the wonder of books with your children at City Library.

Until 10 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to narrm ngarrgu Library on Wednesdays for Songbirds.

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 11 Dec

Songbirds

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

Until 31 Dec

Last Post Service

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

30 Sep – 4 Oct

Dog Man: The Musical

When evil cats and cyborg fish threaten the city, it's time to call in the ultimate good boy!

Until 12 Dec

Stompers

Join in the Stompers fun with your toddler at narrm ngarrgu Library every Friday.

Until 11 Dec

Stompers

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

26 Jul – 20 Dec

Distraction

An exhibition that plugs into the torrent of content and places we go when craving distraction.