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.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

When are the school holidays?

The school holidays in Victoria are from Monday 7 July to Friday 18 July 2025.

School holiday deals and offers

HOYTS

Get $11 tickets for gentle and engaging movie sessions aimed at pre-school aged children.

Special offer

Next Hotel Melbourne, Curio Collection By Hilton

Book a family getaway with a cosy teepee setup and complimentary brekkie for kids. T&Cs apply.

Special offer

School holiday events

House Down Under

House Down Under

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

Monopoly Dreams

Monopoly Dreams

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

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure
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Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

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

Shrine Kids
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Shrine Kids

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

Mr Wolf Game
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Mr Wolf Game

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

DIY Craft Workshops
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DIY Craft Workshops

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

Saboteurs
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Saboteurs

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

Stompers
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Stompers

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

Free Kids Explorer Bus
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Free Kids Explorer Bus

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

Cats & Dogs
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Cats & Dogs

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

Polymer Clay Workshop
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Polymer Clay Workshop

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

Songbirds
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Songbirds

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

Melbourne Magic Show
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Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

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.

Premium Busking Auditions

Premium Busking Auditions

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

Kokedama Workshop
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Kokedama Workshop

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

LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition

LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition

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

Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids

Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids

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

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.

Rainbow Art Class
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Rainbow Art Class

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

Preschool Storytime
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Preschool Storytime

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

Songbirds
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Songbirds

Come along to narrm ngarrgu Library on Wednesdays for Songbirds.

Preschool Storytime
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Preschool Storytime

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

Songbirds
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Songbirds

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

Stompers
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Stompers

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

Songbirds
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Songbirds

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

Lightscape

Lightscape

New sights. New sounds. A whole new journey.

Last Post Service
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Last Post Service

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

The Sunday Market at Southgate
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The Sunday Market at Southgate

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

Stompers
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Stompers

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

Polymer Clay Earring Workshop
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Polymer Clay Earring Workshop

Create beautiful jewellery in this fun workshop.

Belongings: Objects and Family Life
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Belongings: Objects and Family Life

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

Stompers
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Stompers

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

Kids attractions

Apsis VR: Virtual Reality Escape Room

Apsis VR: Virtual Reality Escape Room

Explore story-driven adventures in your choice of puzzle-solving escape rooms with VR headsets.

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.

Riverslide Skate Park

Riverslide Skate Park

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

Melbourne Zoo

Melbourne Zoo

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

Children's Gallery Melbourne Museum

Children's Gallery Melbourne Museum

This is a wondrous place for young children to explore, play and learn.

ArtVo

ArtVo

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

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

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

Monopoly Dreams

Monopoly Dreams

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

O'Brien Icehouse

O'Brien Icehouse

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

Melbourne Museum

Melbourne Museum

Explore history, culture, science, and nature at this popular Melbourne attraction.

ACMI

ACMI

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

IMAX

IMAX

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

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

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

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