Tag: Family and kids

Slime Lab

A play and retail space offering awesome and creative slime workshops for kids.

Best Santa photo spots in Melbourne

Skip the Westfield crowd and get unique Santa photos in Melbourne.

What's free and what's open on the January public holiday

Find free events, pop-ups and live music on 26 January.

The best pop-up and outdoor cinemas in Melbourne

Find the best outdoor cinema, pop-up theatres and free movies.

Until Dec 2026

The Sunday Market at Southgate

Explore the Sunday Market at Southgate and meet the makers.

27 – 29 Aug

How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert

An awe-inspiring experience for the whole family.

8 Apr

Free Fitness in the Park: Family Fitness

Stay active with free community fitness classes in parks and gardens across your neighbourhoods.

4 Feb – 9 Dec

Stompers

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

Until 14 Jan

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking program.

7 Feb

NBL: Melbourne United v Adelaide 36ers

NBL basketball is back - catch this exciting show of Australian sport live at John Cain Arena.

6 – 15 Mar

Shen Yun

See 5,000 years of civilisation reborn in this dance and musical performance.

2 Feb – 7 Dec

Stompers

Enjoy fun stories, songs, rhymes and activities at Kathleen Syme Library every Monday.

Old Treasury Building

Discover Melbourne's history in one of its finest 19th century buildings.

Kingpin Crown

Entertainment destination at Crown, with bowling, laser tag and the Playtime arcade.

13 Jan

BBL: Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers

The Melbourne Stars take on the Adelaide Strikers at the 'G for the First Nations match.

O'Brien Icehouse

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

Cat Cafe Melbourne

A haven for cat-lovers, curl up with a coffee and relax around the feline residents.

3 Feb – 8 Dec

Stompers

Bring your child to Library at The Dock on Tuesdays for a lifelong love of books.

Until 25 Jan

Bluey Live Interactive Experience

See Bluey and her little sister Bingo live on stage at Melbourne Zoo.

16 Feb – 15 Jun

Japanese Storytime

Visit City Library for immersive Japanese language storytime.