
School holidays
Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities. There's plenty of free, low-cost events and family attractions to choose from.
When are the school holidays?
The school holidays in Victoria are from Monday 22 September to Friday 3 October 2025.
School holiday deals and offers
Arbory Bar and Eatery
Kids eat free on AFL game days with every adult meal purchased. Sat & Sun only. 11am-late.
HOYTS
Get $11 tickets for gentle and engaging movie sessions aimed at pre-school aged children.
HOYTS
Get $11 tickets for gentle and engaging movie sessions aimed at pre-school aged children.
Sebel Melbourne Docklands
Get complimentary onsite parking and a MOR car diffuser with a two-night stay this winter.
The District Docklands
From lunch specials to ice-skating adventures, offers run Monday to Thursday.
School holiday events
Melbourne Museum Family Sleepover
Join Melbourne Museum premium sleepover for a once-in-a-lifetime night with your family.
Shrine Kids
Embark on a family adventure with this engaging program designed for discovery at every turn.
Tiny Tours: Ant to Apple
Light the spark of curiosity and explore the museum like you never have before.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Dive into an immersive adventure with Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Tiny Tours: Whale to Tail
Discover the fascinating world of dinosaurs and fossils at Melbourne Museum.
Chocolate Family Adventure Day
Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.
Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids
Created by artist Olaf Breuning this exhibition invites kids to explore the natural environment.
The Sunday Market at Southgate
After decades positioned around the Arts Centre, the Sunday Market is now at Southgate.
Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure
A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.
Melbourne Paint Lab Art Workshop
At Melbourne Paint Lab you can splash, splatter and drip paint to unleash your inner artist.
Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners
Create your mini plant world while enjoying a soothing cuppa and a calming environment.
Polymer Clay Workshop
Create beautiful pairs of earrings and necklaces using polymer clay in this fun workshop.
LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition
Step into a world of epic battles, spaceships and landscapes from a galaxy far, far away.
Three Happy Tricks with Martin Heppell
A fun kids show teaching positive mental health strategies through music, stories and laughs.
Queen Victoria Market Moon Festival
The Moon Festival at Queen Victoria Market celebrates culture, food, and family fun.
The Story of the Moving Image
An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.
Premium Busking Auditions
Enjoy some of Melbourne's best busking talent at the premium permit auditions.
Songbirds
Come along to East Melbourne Library on Thursdays for Songbirds: songs, rhymes and stories.
Dog Man: The Musical
When evil cats and cyborg fish threaten the city, it's time to call in the ultimate good boy!
Distraction
An exhibition that plugs into the torrent of content and places we go when craving distraction.
Family attractions
Melbourne Museum
Explore history, culture, science, and nature at this popular Melbourne attraction.
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
Discover thousands of aquatic animals in four enchanting worlds at this top Melbourne attraction.
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
A picturesque haven for recreation and a key botanical resource for research and conservation.
Monopoly Dreams
Enjoy a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games and challenges.
House Down Under
Australia’s favourite inverted house photo experience brings topsy-turvy fun to Melbourne.
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