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Fun things to do for teens in Melbourne

Fun things to do for teens in Melbourne

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

Free things to do with kids in Melbourne

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.

The best family-friendly restaurants in Melbourne

The best family-friendly restaurants in Melbourne

Grab a bite at one of these kid-approved and pram-friendly spots.

Play School: Come and Play

Play School: Come and Play

A hands-on, playful exhibition where families can discover how the beloved TV show comes to life.

Moomba

Moomba

An annual free festival held along the banks of the Yarra River.

Grand Prix Fan Zone Experience
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Grand Prix Fan Zone Experience

The Grand Prix fan zone experience at Southbank offers fun for the whole family.

Tiny Tours: Ant to Apple
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Tiny Tours: Ant to Apple

See how ants, bees and other insects help grow our food and keep ecosystems healthy.

A Curious Tea Party
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A Curious Tea Party

Expect enchanted tablescapes, shimmering sweets and a delightful dash of whimsy in every detail.

Game Worlds
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Game Worlds

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

Loopy Lab
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Loopy Lab

See how plastic waste is a resource by making your own pen or carabiner from plastic bottle tops.

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.

Moomba Parade

Moomba Parade

The Moomba Parade returns with larger-than-life floats, dance troupes, community groups and more.

Let's Party: NGV Fashion for Kids
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Let's Party: NGV Fashion for Kids

Step into a vibrant world of colour, creativity and celebration.

Melbourne Magic Show
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Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

Auslan Storytime
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Auslan Storytime

Bringing stories to life through visual language and movement, 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month.

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.

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

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

Fitzroy Gardens

Fitzroy Gardens

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

ArtVo

ArtVo

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

ArtPlay

ArtPlay

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

Science Gallery Melbourne

Science Gallery Melbourne

A free gallery where arts and science collide.

House Down Under

House Down Under

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

Polly Woodside

Polly Woodside

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

Skyline Melbourne

Skyline Melbourne

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

Iconic Melbourne experiences

Iconic Melbourne experiences

Waterside views, hidden bars and amazing exhibitions.

Hunters and Raiders

Hunters and Raiders

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

Only In The City

Only in this City of Ours
Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market

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

Things you can only eat in the city

Things you can only eat in the city

Where to find the city's most iconic dishes.

9 laneways only real Melburnians know

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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Melbourne's best rainy day activities for kids

Melbourne's best rainy day activities for kids

Find the best indoor family activities during the school holidays.

The best playgrounds in Melbourne

The best playgrounds in Melbourne

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

The best things to do in Melbourne with kids under 5

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.

Dragon Hot Pot

Dragon Hot Pot

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