Family and kids

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School holidays

Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities.

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Fun things to do for teens in Melbourne

Free exhibitions, festivals, arts and crafts and ice skating.

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Melbourne's best rainy day activities for kids

Find the best indoor family activities during the school holidays.

Family events

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Julia Busuttil Nishimura's family day out - only in the city

Melbourne city day out ideas for families, curated by Julia Busuttil-Nishimura.

Portraits of six First Nations comedians, each within an orange or yellow box laid out in a grid pattern, with three on the top and three on the bottom.

Aboriginal Comedy Allstars for Kids

First Nations comedians present laughs, singalongs, dance and an education for all.

Winni Wizard, a kids comedian, wearing a large green witch hat and red-lensed goggles, making a funny expression while pointing at their eye.

Winni Wizard and Her Magical Smells

Winni Wizard’s hilarious hijinks turn the Magic Shop upside down these school holidays.

Balloon display of octpus and kangaroos surrounding a tram and Flinders Street Station.

Balloon Story

An immersive installation where every world, creature and moment is crafted entirely from balloons.

Kids activities

A child and their adult carer, engaged in a collaborative collage arts and crafts activity, involving paper and other materials.

Collage Nouveau: Children's Collaging Workshop

A sustainable craft workshop, for kids aged 5 to 8 years and their carers.

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Cursed: Holiday Program

A full-day creative story writing workshop for ages 10-14 years.

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Kids' Flicks with Feelings

Flex your emotional muscles this autumn with thoughtful films from acclaimed studio Cartoon Saloon.

Young children playing in a tunnel structure at the Children's Gallery at the Melbourne Museum.

Autumn School Holidays at Melbourne Museum

Autumn adventures await at Melbourne Museum.

Kids shows

A night-time story session at the State Library Victoria, with young children and their grown-ups listening to a story while sitting on the floor or on beanbags; a colouful mural on the wall behind the story-teller.

Storytime: After Dark

Snuggle up for an enchanting storytime after dark in the Pauline Gandel Children's Quarter.

An illustration of a tan coloured deer with antlers and a grey kola, with the human faces of Kirsty Webeck and Ivan Aristeguieta superimposed on the animal's heads.

The Big Animal Quiz with Kirsty Webeck and Ivan Aristeguieta

A family-friendly live show is an hour of laughs, education and banter about animals.

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Bubble Show in Space

Embark on a soap-tastic adventure to the intergalactic wonder that is bubbles in space.

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The Tricky Nick Magic Show

Strap in for an unpredictable rollercoaster ride through the weird mind of Tricky Nick.

Kids attractions

Koala in a gum tree at Melbourne Zoo.

Melbourne Zoo

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

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Melbourne Museum

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

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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

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

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Fitzroy Gardens

These historic gardens are home to the famous Cooks' Cottage.

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ArtVo

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

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ArtPlay

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

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Science Gallery Melbourne

A free gallery where arts and science collide.

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House Down Under

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

Polly Woodside sailing ship permanently moored at South Wharf.

Polly Woodside

Polly Woodside is a historic museum ship moored at South Wharf.

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Skyline Melbourne

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

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Iconic Melbourne experiences

Waterside views, hidden bars and amazing exhibitions.

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Hunters and Raiders

A world-first AR treasure hunt filled with clues, mystery and real-world adventure.

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Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

A busy laneway of restaurants at night.

9 laneways only real Melburnians know

Have you eaten your way through Melb's official Koreatown and found the secret piano bar?

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The ultimate guide to Curtin House

Discover the secret boutiques, restaurants and bars hidden inside this iconic vertical laneway.

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Free things to do with kids in Melbourne

Get the kids out and explore these free events and adventures for an awesome day of fun.

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The best playgrounds in Melbourne

We've rounded up the best adventure parks and playgrounds.

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The best things to do in Melbourne with kids under 5

Toddler-friendly activities for a day out in Melbourne that you'll enjoy too.

Bowl of various Chinese-style vegetables.

Dragon Hot Pot

Choose your base stock, then pick from over 100 fresh ingredients to make your own unique hotpot.