School holidays
Dates 
7 Apr - 17 Apr
Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities. There's plenty of free, low-cost and virtual events and family attractions to choose from.
When are the school holidays?
The school holidays in Victoria are from Monday 7 April to Thursday 17 April 2025.
School holiday deals and offers
HOYTS
Get $11 tickets for gentle and engaging movie sessions aimed at pre-school aged children.
Next Hotel Melbourne, Curio Collection By Hilton
Book a family getaway with a cosy teepee setup and complimentary brekkie for kids. T&Cs apply.
School holiday events
Kusama for Kids
Children and families can enjoy NGV's Kusama for Kids, a free interactive installation.
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.
Fitzroy Gardens I-Spy adventure
This autumn, send your little explorers on an exciting adventure to explore Fitzroy Gardens.
Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure
A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.
Swiftie Singalong Cruise
Dress up in your favourite Taylor Swift-inspired outfit and cruise along the Yarra River.
NGV Easter Egg Hunt
Get your baskets and bunny ears ready – the NGV’s annual Easter egg hunt is back.
Learn to Knit Workshop
Pause your mental chatter and learn to knit in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Mosaic Class: Turkish Lamp Workshop
Learn about ancient mosaic art and create a beautiful Turkish lamp.
Sea Quest: Holiday Program
An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 8-12 years.
Space Quest: Holiday Program
An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 7-10 years.
Evergreen: Playing with Music and Words
An Italian and English bilingual workshop and concert for kids.
Titanic: A Voyage Through Time
An extraordinary virtual reality journey into history’s most famous ship.
Creative Power: Zine Making
Explore themes of bodily autonomy and consent through the expressive medium of comics.
Myth Quest: Holiday Program
An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 10-14 years.
Turkish Pazar Festival
A traditional Turkish celebration of food, music, dance to mark the end of the fasting month.
Trees and Animals
A playful exhibition of sculptures featuring ceramic artists Stephen Benwell and Raphy.
School Holiday Street Art Workshops
Learn spray-painting techniques from a renowned street artist this school holidays.
ACCA: Family Art Day
An art-making workshop for children inspired by the exhibition Tina Stefanou: You Can’t See Speed.
Story Soup: The Improvised Pantomime
The team of improvisers need your help to make up a musical pantomime on the spot.
Create a Car, Be a Star
Families can make their own cardboard car model, and learn about five key car safety features.
Melbourne Paint Lab Art Workshop
At Melbourne Paint Lab you can splash, splatter and drip paint to unleash your inner artist.
Jon & Jero: The Forgotten Tales
An improvised comedy experience for the whole family, with live piano accompaniment.
Shrine School Holiday Program: Tea in the Trenches
These school holidays, bring the kids to the Shrine for a bite-sized adventure.
Cats & Dogs
From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to cat superstitions, explore more than 250 works.
Melbourne University Sport School Holiday Program
Kick off the Easter break with activities designed for kids aged 5–12.
Melbourne Vixens: Mini Vixens Day Out
Enjoy holiday fun with kids' activities from 2pm, before the big game.
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.
Studio Ghibli Afternoons
Enjoy some of your favourite Studio Ghibli films on the Big Screen these school holidays.
Bourke Street Mall Busking
Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking program.
Resin Art Class: Tray and Cheeseboard
Make abstract art and discover the magic of working with resin.
Kids attractions
Apsis VR: Virtual Reality Escape Room
Explore story-driven adventures in your choice of puzzle-solving escape rooms with VR headsets.
Riverslide Skate Park
The city's biggest skate park, overlooking the Yarra River and Birrarung Marr.
Children's Gallery Melbourne Museum
This is a wondrous place for young children to explore, play and learn.
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
Discover thousands of aquatic animals in four enchanting worlds at this top Melbourne attraction.
Monopoly Dreams
Enjoy a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games and challenges.
Melbourne Museum
Explore history, culture, science, and nature at this popular Melbourne attraction.
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
A picturesque haven for recreation and a key botanical resource for research and conservation.
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