School holidays

5 Jul

Christmas in July at the Corner Market

Step into a winter wonderland these school holidays with a magical Christmas in July market.

5 Jul

Jams for Juniors: Polovtsian Dances

Children aged 0–5 can explore, play and join in at this popular 30-minute musical workshop.

6 Jul

NAIDOC Week Family Day

Celebrate NAIDOC Week at Melbourne Museum's Family Day.

4 – 6 Jul

Firelight Festival

Epic free winter festival with fire performers, light installations, live music and foodie feasts.

7 Jul

Circus Tent: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 8-12 years.

7 – 8 Jul

Learn to Fence

Learn how to fence in these introductory school holiday sessions.

8 Jul

Metro Tunnel HQ: Christmas in July

Pop by for some festive cheer and join in the fun.

8 Jul

Detective Agency: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 10-14 years.

9 Jul

School Holiday Kids Silent Disco Walking Tour

Head out with the kids on a special school holiday silent disco walking tour of the city.

9 Jul

Magic Time with Mason

Mason Fewster presents 45 minutes of mind-boggling magic, unexpected laughs and tricks.

9 Jul

Ancient Ruins: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 8-12 years.

10 Jul

Theme Park: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 7-10 years.

10 – 11 Jul

The Other Side of the Wall: Help Them Repair

A performance and making workshop designed by kids for their peers (ages 8 to 11).

11 Jul

LEGO Star Wars Brickman Masterclasses

Get ready to unlock the secrets of LEGO mastery in this class.

11 Jul

The Underground: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 10-14 years.

Until 12 Jul

Smells Like a Song: An Improvised Musical

Smells Like a Song is an improvised musical performed by Impro Melbourne.

8 – 12 Jul

The Best Of The Magic Fest

Catch a different show every night of The Melbourne Magic Festival.

8 – 12 Jul

The Quizzical Mr Jeff

Watch amazing circus, hilarious antics and impossible magic.

8 – 12 Jul

The Great Kaplan

A modern-day vaudevillian master.

8 – 12 Jul

Eric LeClerc: Mr E Family Magic

Don't miss this superstar international guest and Canadian champion of magic.

8 – 12 Jul

The Tricky Nick Magic Show

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

8 – 12 Jul

Tim Credible’s Family Magic Show

Magic, fun and amazement for the whole family in this school holiday show.

8 – 12 Jul

The Great Armando's Magia Magia

Welcome to a world of wonder, jaw-dropping illusions, laughter and pure magic.

8 – 12 Jul

Once Upon a Rhyme

Kids will love this magical, musical romp through fairy tales and nursery rhymes.

8 – 12 Jul

The Mad Hatter's Mega Magic Show

A hilarious magic show performed by award-winning magician Tim Ellis.

8 – 12 Jul

Tobias Dostal: The Bright Side of Light

Don't miss this superstar in the world of magic.

8 – 12 Jul

Fab Fiona: Following a Dream

Enjoy a magic show for the whole family.

10 – 12 Jul

Musical Storytime: Bila's Big Dance

Introduce your children to the magic of live music with Orchestra Victoria!

12 Jul

Taylor Swift Theme Silent Disco Walking Tour of Melbourne

Join a sing-a-long tour of the city with other Swifties.

12 Jul

Run Melbourne Kids Dash

The perfect way to get the whole family moving and into the running spirit.

12 – 13 Jul

The Other Side of the Wall: Help Them Celebrate

A performance and making workshop made by kids for their peers (ages 8-11).

14 Jul

The Melbourne Magic Festival Close Up Magic Gala Show

The annual celebration of the art of close-up magic returns.

14 Jul

Shrink Ray: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 8-12 years.

15 Jul

Magical Movie Singalong Cruise

Enjoy a Magical Musical Movie Cruise adventure along the Yarra River.

15 Jul

Crafty Kids' Lab with Yuval Zommer

A fun-filled workshop that’s all about nature and creativity.

15 Jul

Secret Door: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 8-12 years.

5 – 16 Jul

Jungle Dance Party

A high-energy jungle-themed boogie party event designed specifically for families.

16 Jul

Lava!: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 7-10 years.

8 – 17 Jul

Winter School Holidays at Queen Vic Market

Join in a fun-filled gardening experience at Queen Vic Market.

9 – 17 Jul

School Holiday Street Art Workshops

Learn spray-painting techniques from a renowned street artist this school holidays.

17 Jul

The Making of LEGO Star Wars

Unlock LEGO mastery with Ryan McNaught, Australia’s only LEGO Certified Professional.

17 Jul

ACCA Family Art Day: Five Acts of Love

A free exhibition and art-making program designed for families with young children.

17 Jul

Ghost Hunt: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 7-10 years.

18 Jul

Caught in a Trap: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 10-14 years.

Until 19 Jul

Melbourne Museum Family Sleepover

Join Melbourne Museum premium sleepover for a once-in-a-lifetime night with your family.

7 – 19 Jul

The Melbourne Magic Festival

Casting its spell with performances and workshops for all ages this winter.

10 – 19 Jul

Magic Beach

Alison Lester’s beloved children’s book is brought to life by ten animators.

Until 20 Jul

Cats & Dogs

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

5 – 20 Jul

Playbound Festival

Melbourne City's winter school holidays festival for kids and their families

5 – 20 Jul

Creative Lab: Bug Out

Uncover the wild world of bugs through colour, creativity, and play.

5 – 20 Jul

Camo Quest: School Holiday Program

Explore the Shrine these school holidays and discover how soldiers stay hidden in plain sight.

5 – 20 Jul

Mid-Winter Medieval Medicines at Fitzroy Gardens

Join a fun and educational kids’ activity exploring Cooks' Cottage and beautiful Fitzroy Gardens.

9 – 20 Jul

The Jungle Book: The Next Chapter

Join Baloo and Mowgli as they reunite in this heart warming and high-energy stage musical.

17 – 20 Jul

What Animal Are You?

Come and sculpt a human-animal hybrid (ages 5 to 8 years).

Until 31 Jul

123Boom!

Tackle challenges, and beat the bomb before time runs out.

Until 31 Jul

Tiny Tours: Ant to Apple

Light the spark of curiosity and explore the museum like you never have before.

Until 10 Aug

Lightscape

New sights. New sounds. A whole new journey.

Until 17 Aug

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Dive into an immersive adventure with Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Until 27 Aug

Tiny Tours: Whale to Tail

Discover the fascinating world of dinosaurs and fossils at Melbourne Museum.

Until 31 Aug

Chocolate Family Adventure Day

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

5 Jul – 31 Aug

Little Builders

An indoor sandbox space where kids can dig, build and explore.

Until 5 Sep

Prison Island

An immersive challenge experience with 34 uniquely designed cells.

Until 11 Sep

Mr Wolf Game

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

Until 13 Sep

Saboteurs

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

Until 25 Sep

Rainbow Art Class

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

Until 5 Oct

Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids

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

18 Jul – 19 Dec

Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

Until 28 Dec

The Sunday Market at Southgate

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

Until 31 Dec

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

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

Until 31 Dec

Free Kids Explorer Bus

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

Until 31 Dec

Melbourne Paint Lab Art Workshop

At Melbourne Paint Lab you can splash, splatter and drip paint to unleash your inner artist.

Until 31 Dec

Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

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

Until 31 Dec

Kokedama Workshop

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

Until 31 Dec

Polymer Clay Workshop

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

Until 31 Dec

Polymer Clay Earring Workshop

Create beautiful jewellery in this fun workshop.

Until 26 Jan

LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition

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

Until Jan 2027

DIY Craft Workshops

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

10 Jul

A Conversation with Plants: Eco-Dyeing Workshop

Connect with plant wisdom and create your own dyed paper in this meditative eco-art workshop.