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 December 2025 to Wednesday 28 January 2026.

School holiday deals and offers

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Archie Brothers

Under 18s can enjoy one game of bowling, a $25 game card, and one game of laser tag for $36.

Special offer

School holiday events

House Down Under

House Down Under

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

Preschool Storytime
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Preschool Storytime

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

Songbirds
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Songbirds

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

Stompers
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Stompers

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

Melbourne Magic Show
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Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

Distraction
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Distraction

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

The Story of the Moving Image
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The Story of the Moving Image

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

The Sunday Market at Southgate
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The Sunday Market at Southgate

Explore the Sunday Market at Southgate and meet the makers.

Melbourne Paint Lab Art Workshop
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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
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Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

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

Kokedama Workshop
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Kokedama Workshop

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

Polymer Clay Workshop
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Polymer Clay Workshop

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

Polymer Clay Earring Workshop
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Polymer Clay Earring Workshop

Create beautiful jewellery in this fun workshop.

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure
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Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

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

Shrine Kids
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Shrine Kids

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

Free Kids Explorer Bus
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Free Kids Explorer Bus

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

LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition
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LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition

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

Chocolate Family Adventure Day
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Chocolate Family Adventure Day

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

Family Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways
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Family Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways

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

DIY Craft Workshops
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DIY Craft Workshops

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

Flinch Coffee & Play

Flinch Coffee & Play

Serving up coffee, matcha, savoury bites, pancakes and painting fun.

Matinees at ACMI Cinemas
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Matinees at ACMI Cinemas

Celebrate cinema with a thoughtfully curated line-up of films from Australia and around the world.

Game Worlds
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Game Worlds

ACMI's new playable exhibition features more than 30 videogames from the 1970s to today.

Stompers
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Stompers

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

Songbirds
Until

Songbirds

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

Premium Busking Auditions
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Premium Busking Auditions

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

Preschool Storytime
Until

Preschool Storytime

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

Songbirds
Until

Songbirds

Come along to narrm ngarrgu Library on Wednesdays for Songbirds.

Songbirds
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Songbirds

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

Stompers
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Stompers

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

Last Post Service
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Last Post Service

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

Stompers
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Stompers

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

Family attractions

Melbourne Zoo

Melbourne Zoo

Journey through a world of wildlife in the heart of Melbourne.

Melbourne Museum

Melbourne Museum

Explore history, culture, science, and nature at this popular Melbourne attraction.

IMAX

IMAX

Delivering an immersive movie experience on the world's largest screen.

ACMI

ACMI

Museum dedicated to the moving image through events, film screenings and exhibitions.

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Discover thousands of aquatic animals in four enchanting worlds at this top Melbourne attraction.

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

A picturesque haven for recreation and a key botanical resource for research and conservation.

Monopoly Dreams

Monopoly Dreams

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

House Down Under

House Down Under

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

ArtVo

ArtVo

An interactive 3D art gallery with optical illusions that visitors can touch and explore.

O'Brien Icehouse

O'Brien Icehouse

Ice arena for public skating and ice sports events, located in Docklands.

Skyline Melbourne

Skyline Melbourne

See Melbourne's unbeatable city view from the Skyline Melbourne Ferris wheel.

ArtPlay

ArtPlay

A creative arts centre for children to share unique experiences with professional artists.

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