
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 24 June to Sunday 9 July 2023.
School holiday events
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
The brand-new production can now be enjoyed in one magical afternoon or evening.
The Melbourne Magic Festival
Casting its spell with performances and workshops for all ages this winter.
Kids Holiday Workshop: Freehand Street Art
Learn spray-painting techniques from a renowned street artist.
Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature
Wonder at creatures from the Wizarding World alongside animals from London’s Natural History Museum.
The Australian Ballet: Behind the Scenes
Get up close and personal with the extraordinary dancers of The Australian Ballet.
The Quizzical Mr Jeff
Award-winning, family-friendly circus and magic show with balloons, hoops and optical illusions.
Kids Holiday Workshop: Stencil Street Art
A workshop for kids introducing spray-painting through stencils.
The Magnificent and Malfunctioning Magic Show
Enter a wacky world where everything that can go wrong will go wrong.
For Kin and Country
Explore the extraordinary history of First Peoples’ service in the Australian Defence Force.
Chris Morant's Magical Circus Show
Christopher Morant is proud to announce the return of his Magical Circus Show.
Tim Credible’s Family Magic Show
Magic, fun and amazement for the whole family in this school holiday show.
The Great Armando's Magia Magia
Welcome to a world of wonder, jaw-dropping illusions, laughter and pure magic.
Teen Writers Room
Experience what it’s like to be in a writers room as you develop a TV show idea in one day.
Up Down and All Around: Daniel Emma for Kids
Up, Down and All Around invites budding designers to look at design in the world around them.
Spirit Stories
Young writers are invited to explore kindred spirits and spirit stories these school holidays.
The Story of the Moving Image
An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.
The Mad Hatter's Magical Tea Party
An hilarious magic show performed by award-winning magician Tim Ellis.
Conjuring College
Join an award-winning magician to learn tricks and techniques to perform your own magic show.
Kids attractions
Riverslide Skate Park
The city's biggest skate park, overlooking the Yarra River and Birrarung Marr.
Children's Gallery Melbourne Museum
This is a wondrous place for young children to explore, play and learn.
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
Discover thousands of aquatic animals in four enchanting worlds at this top Melbourne attraction.
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
A picturesque haven for recreation and a key botanical resource for research and conservation.
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