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

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Arbory Bar and Eatery

Kids eat free on AFL game days with every adult meal purchased. Sat & Sun only. 11am-late.

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HOYTS

Get $11 tickets for gentle and engaging movie sessions aimed at pre-school aged children.

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HOYTS

Get $11 tickets for gentle and engaging movie sessions aimed at pre-school aged children.

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Sebel Melbourne Docklands

Get complimentary onsite parking and a MOR car diffuser with a two-night stay this winter.

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The District Docklands

From lunch specials to ice-skating adventures, offers run Monday to Thursday.

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School holiday events

Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

The winter wonderland fun continues at Skyline Melbourne.

Melbourne Museum Family Sleepover
Until

Melbourne Museum Family Sleepover

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

Shrine Kids
Until

Shrine Kids

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

123Boom!
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123Boom!

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

Tiny Tours: Ant to Apple
Until

Tiny Tours: Ant to Apple

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

Lightscape
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Lightscape

New sights. New sounds. A whole new journey.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Until

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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

Tiny Tours: Whale to Tail
Until

Tiny Tours: Whale to Tail

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

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.

Little Builders
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Little Builders

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

Prison Island
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Prison Island

An immersive challenge experience with 34 uniquely designed cells.

Mr Wolf Game
Until

Mr Wolf Game

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

Saboteurs
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Saboteurs

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

Rainbow Art Class
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Rainbow Art Class

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

Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids
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Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids

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

Melbourne Magic Show
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Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

The Sunday Market at Southgate
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The Sunday Market at Southgate

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

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure
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Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

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

Free Kids Explorer Bus
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Free Kids Explorer Bus

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

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.

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.

DIY Craft Workshops
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DIY Craft Workshops

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

Three Happy Tricks with Martin Heppell

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

Queen Victoria Market Moon Festival

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

Stompers
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Stompers

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

Songbirds
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Songbirds

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

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.

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
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Preschool Storytime

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

Songbirds
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Songbirds

Come along to narrm ngarrgu Library on Wednesdays for Songbirds.

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 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.

Songbirds
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Songbirds

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

Last Post Service
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Last Post Service

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

Dog Man: The Musical

Dog Man: The Musical

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

Stompers
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Stompers

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

Stompers
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Stompers

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

Distraction

Distraction

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

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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