School holidays

Until 31 Jan

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Exhibition

Celebrate 40 years of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at this immersive exhibition.

22 – 23 Jan

Hands-on with a New Material at M Pavilion

Make your own vivid objects and go beyond petrochemical plastics.

15 Jan

Smell Party

Get ready for an unforgettable olfactory adventure for kids aged 10 to 12.

Until 21 Jan

Create Your Own Book

A workshop where children become the authors, illustrators and designers.

Until 20 Jan

Open Play Design

An interactive workshop for ages three to 10, puzzling through design challenges using felt shapes.

16 – 19 Jan

Boxwars at MPavilion

Block their socks off at Boxwars, the family activity that gives chaos a good name.

Until 21 Apr

Kusama for Kids

Children and families can enjoy NGV's Kusama for Kids, a free interactive installation.

Until 17 Jan

NGV Kids Summer Festival

Celebrate the new year with a burst of creativity and fun at the NGV Kids Summer Festival.

16 Jan

Kids Takeover

The Library will be bursting with activities and fun for kids and their grownups.

Until 27 Feb

Outdoor Cinema

Enjoy a program of free outdoor cinema on the Big Screen, from blockbusters to Dolly Parton faves.

16 Jan – 15 Jun

Rain

An intimate and interactive installation for you to experience together with your family.

Until 31 Jan

Buzz about Bees: Cottage Quest

This summer, send your little explorers on an exciting, bee-themed scavenger hunt like no other.

House Down Under

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

Until 27 Jan

Summer School Holidays at Melbourne Museum

Heat up your summer fun with performances, hands-on experiences, and workshops.

Until 31 Jan

Imaginator

An immersive experience that celebrates imagination, technology and play.

Monopoly Dreams

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

16 – 25 Jan

The Twits

Roald Dahl’s gruesome twosome The Twits return this January.

15 – 17 Jan

Alice in Wonderland

Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic is returning to Melbourne for a limited season at the Athenaeum.

Until 25 Jan

The Wind in the Willows

Kenneth Grahame’s immortal story of life on the riverbank is brought to life.

23 Jan

Zindzi & The Zillionaires

Step into the world of the Zillionaires with this performance overflowing with joy, and kindness.

Until 19 Jan

Alice in Wonderland

Join Alice on her amazing journey through Wonderland and experience an adventure like no other.

Until 10 Mar

Antopia

Shrink down to enter the fascinating world of ants in a new interactive digital exhibition.

18 – 19 Jan

Brickvention

See displays of LEGO builds in all sorts of themes and genres.

Until 31 Mar

The Fans Strike Back: The Exhibition

A spectacular showcase of Star Wars memorabilia.

Until 27 Jan

Summer School Holidays Colouring Activity

A free take-home colouring activity to keep the kids entertained during the summer school holidays.

Until Dec 2025

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.

15 – 20 Jan

School Holiday Workshop: Words From The Wireless

A podcasting workshop for curious kids and seasoned storytellers alike.

Until 21 Jan

School Holiday Workshop: Enter Stage Left

Write, direct and perform your own play and present it live on stage at The Channel.

Until 22 Jan

School Holiday Workshop: Instant Rockstar

Unleash your inner rockstar in this interactive music workshop, tour and photoshoot.

Until 18 Jan

School Holiday Workshop: The Magic Workshop

Step behind the velvet curtain and uncover the mysteries of magic.

Until 16 Jan

School Holiday Workshop: ArtGPT

An immersive music composition and graphic design workshop utilising AI technology.

Until Dec 2025

Last Post Service

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

Until 15 Jan

Bourke Street Mall Busking

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

Until 24 Jan

Shrine School Holiday Program: Millions of Medals

From badge-making workshops to ribbon designs, this summer brings new ways to explore the Shrine.

Until 24 Apr

Mosaic Class: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Learn about ancient mosaic art and create a beautiful Turkish lamp.

Until 22 Jan

Premium Busking Auditions

Come along and enjoy some of Melbourne's best busking talent at these auditions.

16 Jan

Summer Storytime

Bring the whole family in for some summer fun, stories and songs.

Until 28 Feb

Tiny Tours: Whale to Tail

Embark on a Whale to Tail adventure, where even the smallest details reveal life's biggest secrets.

Until 25 Apr

Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

22 Jan

Summer Slime

Get down and slimy at Library at The Dock.

Until Jan 2027

DIY Craft Workshops

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

Until 9 Jun

Polymer Clay Workshop

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

Until 22 Mar

MPavilion

MPavilion Season 11 is set to become a summer design destination in Melbourne.

Until 25 Jan

The Merry Wives of Windsor

A vibrant and eclectic adaption of the great Sir John Fallstaff’s last stand.

26 Jan

Share the Spirit

Victoria's largest and longest running Indigenous festival.

Until 28 Feb

Saboteurs

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

23 Jan

Family Art Day: The Charge That Binds

Visit ACCA for a free art-making program designed for families.