School holidays

House Down Under

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

Monopoly Dreams

Enjoy a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games and challenges.

Until 31 Dec

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

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

Until 30 Jun

Shrine Kids

A free self-guided program for visitors of all ages.

Until 11 Sep

Mr Wolf Game

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

Until Jan 2027

DIY Craft Workshops

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

Until 13 Sep

Saboteurs

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

Until 10 Dec

Stompers

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

Until 31 Dec

Free Kids Explorer Bus

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

Until 20 Jul

Cats & Dogs

From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to cat superstitions, explore more than 250 works.

Until 17 Aug

Polymer Clay Workshop

Create beautiful pairs of earrings and necklaces using polymer clay in this fun workshop.

Until 10 Dec

Songbirds

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

Until 19 Dec

Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

Until 31 Aug

Chocolate Family Adventure Day

Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.

9 Jul – 12 Nov

Premium Busking Auditions

Enjoy some of Melbourne's best busking talent at the premium permit auditions.

Until 17 Aug

Kokedama Workshop

Enjoy a beginner's workshop to learn how to make a little moss ball plant.

4 May – 26 Jan

LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition

Step into a world of epic battles, spaceships and landscapes from a galaxy far, far away.

6 Jun – 5 Oct

Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids

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

Until 17 Aug

Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

Create your mini plant world while enjoying a soothing cuppa and a calming environment.

Until 25 Sep

Rainbow Art Class

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

Until 8 Dec

Preschool Storytime

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

Until 10 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to narrm ngarrgu Library on Wednesdays for Songbirds.

Until 9 Dec

Preschool Storytime

Share the wonder of books with your children at North Melbourne Library.

Until 10 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to North Melbourne Library on Mondays and Wednesdays for Songbirds.

Until 12 Dec

Stompers

Head to City Library on Tuesdays to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun.

Until 11 Dec

Songbirds

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

20 Jun – 10 Aug

Lightscape

New sights. New sounds. A whole new journey.

Until 31 Dec

Last Post Service

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

Until 28 Dec

The Sunday Market at Southgate

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

Until 12 Dec

Stompers

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

Until 17 Aug

Polymer Clay Earring Workshop

Create beautiful jewellery in this fun workshop.

Until 14 Sep

Belongings: Objects and Family Life

An exhibition looking at some of the objects that have shaped family in Australia over the decades.

Until 11 Dec

Stompers

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