Family and kids

The best playgrounds in Melbourne

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

School holidays

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

Parents’ guide to beating lockdown boredom

Get inspired and explore new worlds from the comfort of your own home

Kids activities

20 Jul - 30 Sep

Melbourne Museum at Home

Keep curious minds busy and creative.

21 Jul - 31 Oct

Animals at Home: Live Stream Melbourne Zoo

Stay connected with your favourite animal from home, work or anywhere.

Art and Environment

Online program for children under 5 and their parents or carers.

The best playgrounds in Melbourne

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

Kids shows

23 Jul - 17 Dec

Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

Roald Dahl's Fantastic Mr Fox

This classic story is brought to life with an ingenious mix of digital animation and live action.

13 May - 17 Oct

Disney: The Magic of Animation

Discover the creativity and innovation of almost 100 years of Disney Animation.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

The award-winning production playing exclusively in Melbourne.

Get to the city or get

We’ve got every FOMO-worthy Melbourne event and experience in one place.

Thai Town Melbourne

A hawker style experience with different Thai food stations, a mini grocery bar and live music.

Bark Ladies

An exhibition that celebrates the NGV’s extraordinary collection of work by Yolngu women artists.

YOI Indonesian Fusion

YOI Indonesian-fusion restaurant is bringing Bali's brunch scene to the streets of Melbourne.

Family events

11 Feb - 31 Jan

The Story of the Moving Image

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

11 Jan - 31 Dec

Worlds Immersive at Melbourne Museum

Art and science collide with mesmerising imagery and soundscapes in this 5-minute film.

Becoming You: An incomplete Guide

An exhibition of Australian coming-of-age stories.

Plans for the Planet: Olaf Breuning for Kids

A large-scale participatory exhibition that plays to young people’s universal love of adventure.

Kids attractions

Melbourne Zoo

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

Children's Gallery Melbourne Museum

This is a wondrous place for young children to explore, play and learn.

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

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

Polly Woodside

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