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18 Dec - 30 Jan

School holidays

Dates

18 Dec - 30 Jan

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

The summer school holiday dates in Victoria are Saturday 18 December 2021 to Sunday 30 January 2022.

School holiday events

24 Sep - 31 Jan

Cluedo Experience

Step back in time to solve a mysterious murder that brings the iconic board game Cluedo to life.

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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.

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3 Nov - 27 Mar

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

The award-winning production playing exclusively in Melbourne.

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11 Jan - 31 Dec

Worlds Immersive at Melbourne Museum

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

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1 Dec - 31 Dec

River Connections at Melbourne Museum

A journey which celebrates the life of Victoria’s river environments.

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12 Jan - 13 Jan

Circus Of Illusion

Death defying escapes, mind-blowing illusions, mime and magic.

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29 Jun - 23 Dec

Shrine Kids

Shrine Kids provides a fantastic opportunity for indoor and outdoor play.

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20 Sep - 20 Dec

Hocus Pocus: Magic with Elio Simonetti

Online wizardry from a master magician.

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31 Dec - 1 Jan

New Year's Eve

Say farewell to 2021 and welcome in 2022 as part of New Year's Eve in the city.

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6 Dec - 26 Dec

Last Post Service

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

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1 Jan - 31 Dec

Tok stori Vikitolia Pasifiki and Te Vainui O Pasifika

Visit Te Vainui O Pasifika – the great waters of the Pacific peoples exhibition.

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More school holiday events

Kids attractions

ArtPlay

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

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Riverslide Skate Park

The city's biggest skate park, overlooking the Yarra River and Birrarung Marr.

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Melbourne Zoo

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

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ArtVo

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

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Glow Golf

Good old-fashioned mini golf transformed into an amazing glow-in-the-dark-experience.

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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

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

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ACMI

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

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IMAX

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

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