Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities. There's plenty of free, low-cost events and family attractions to choose from.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

When are the school holidays?

The school holidays in Victoria are from Monday 22 December 2025 to Wednesday 28 January 2026.

School holiday deals and offers

School holiday events

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.

The Sunday Market at Southgate
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The Sunday Market at Southgate

Explore the Sunday Market at Southgate and meet the makers.

Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners
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Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

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

Kokedama Workshop
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Kokedama Workshop

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

Polymer Clay Workshop
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Polymer Clay Workshop

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

Polymer Clay Earring Workshop
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Polymer Clay Earring Workshop

Create beautiful jewellery in this fun workshop.

Chocolate Family Adventure Day
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Chocolate Family Adventure Day

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

Family Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways
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Family Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.

DIY Craft Workshops
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DIY Craft Workshops

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

Flinch Coffee & Play

Flinch Coffee & Play

Serving up coffee, matcha, savoury bites, pancakes and painting fun.

Fitzroy Gardens Nature Navigator
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Fitzroy Gardens Nature Navigator

Join a fun and educational kids activity exploring the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens.

Game Worlds
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Game Worlds

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

Australian Open
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Australian Open

The summer stage for epic tennis, music, entertainment and unforgettable fan moments.

The Story of the Moving Image
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The Story of the Moving Image

A permanent exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop
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Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Make beautiful mosaic lamps at this Turkish lamp workshop in Melbourne!

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.

Pickleball at Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street
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Pickleball at Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street

Pickleball returns to the rooftop at Hilton Melbourne.

Bourke Street Mall Busking
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Bourke Street Mall Busking

Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking program.

Create a Kite Craft Activity
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Create a Kite Craft Activity

Use colour and collage to decorate your own kite.

Billie B Brown and the Case of the Missing Treasure
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Billie B Brown and the Case of the Missing Treasure

Join Billie B and the Secret Mystery Club as they take on one of their trickiest cases yet.

Resin Art Class: Cheeseboards and Coasters
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Resin Art Class: Cheeseboards and Coasters

Make abstract art and discover the magic of working with resin.

Dino Days
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Dino Days

Young dinosaur enthusiasts, aged 3-5 years, are invited to explore all things dinosaur.

Paint and Sip Class: Acrylic Art on Canvas
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Paint and Sip Class: Acrylic Art on Canvas

Immerse yourself in the delightful and creative experience of this Paint and Sip class.

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.

Our Wondrous Country
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Our Wondrous Country

Learn more about how Country and Community are interconnected in this school holiday activity.

Family attractions

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.

IMAX

IMAX

Delivering an immersive movie experience on the world's largest screen.

ACMI

ACMI

Museum dedicated to the moving image through events, film screenings and exhibitions.

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

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

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

A picturesque haven for recreation and a key botanical resource for research and conservation.

House Down Under

House Down Under

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

ArtVo

ArtVo

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

O'Brien Icehouse

O'Brien Icehouse

Ice arena for public skating and ice sports events, located in Docklands.

Skyline Melbourne

Skyline Melbourne

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

ArtPlay

ArtPlay

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

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