
School holidays
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 winter school holiday dates in Victoria are Saturday 26 June to Sunday 11 July 2021.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
The award-winning production playing exclusively in Melbourne.
The Story of the Moving Image
An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.
Worlds Immersive at Melbourne Museum
Art and science collide with mesmerising imagery and soundscapes in this 5-minute film.
River Connections at Melbourne Museum
River Connections is a journey which celebrates the life of Victoria’s river environments.
Escape the Gaol – For Kids
Kids can become inmates on a mission to hatch the perfect escape plan.
Cluedo Experience
Step back in time to solve a mysterious murder that brings the iconic board game Cluedo to life.
The Winter Village
Discover family-friendly activities, food trucks and bars at this magical winter wonderland.
Piccoli Artisans – Italian Paper Marbling Workshop
A colourful workshop for kids exploring the art of making Italian hand marbled papers.
Disney: The Magic of Animation
Discover the creativity and innovation of almost 100 years of Disney Animation.
Last Post Service
Every Sunday, pause to remember those who have served and sacrificed.
Tok stori Vikitolia Pasifiki and Te Vainui O Pasifika
Visit Te Vainui O Pasifika – the great waters of the Pacific peoples exhibition.
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
Discover thousands of aquatic animals in four enchanting worlds at this top Melbourne attraction.
Children's Gallery Melbourne Museum
This is a wondrous place for young children to explore, play and learn.
Flight Experience Australia
Commercial airline simulators including scenic flights, city circuits and team-building flights.
Fortress Melbourne
Australia's largest games entertainment venue, over two levels inside Emporium Melbourne.
Riverslide Skate Park
The city's biggest skate park, overlooking the Yarra River and Birrarung Marr.
Kingpin Crown
Entertainment destination at Crown, with bowling, laser tag and the Playtime arcade.
Strike Escape Rooms Melbourne Central
One room. One team. 50 minutes. A bit of thinking and a lot of fun.
Cooks' Cottage
Come and explore Cooks' Cottage and learn about its English origins and relocation to Melbourne.
DreamCity
DreamCity is a high-tech city where children are inspired to learn through fun career activities.
Entermission
Experience challenging, collaborative puzzles with Entermission's virtual reality escape rooms.
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ArtPlay
A creative arts centre for children to share unique experiences with professional artists.
Not a Drop to Drink, Keg de Souza
Keg de Souza invites you to share a meal addressing food security through water scarcity.
Eastern Market Murder - Launch Events
Investigate one of Melbourne’s most spine-tingling true crimes in this augmented-reality experience.