School holidays

22 – 25 Jan

Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker

An interactive ballet experience for children, from The Australian Ballet.

17 – 24 Jan

The Whale

Dive into an extraordinary underwater world with this larger-than-life puppet experience.

Until 3 May

Let's Party: NGV Fashion for Kids

Step into a vibrant world of colour, creativity and celebration.

6 Jan

Nature Play Melbourne

Delight your child’s senses with free nature play experiences.

6 – 20 Jan

The Magic Workshop

A school holiday workshop taking you into a world of secrets and mind-boggling twists and turns.

7 – 9 Jan

School Holiday Workshop: Art GPT

Dive into the digital sandbox and learn, expand and create.

6 – 10 Jan

ZOOOM

Embark on a dreamlike adventure in this interactive and award-winning family show.

13 – 25 Jan

Ten Thousand Hours

Eight world-class acrobats compress 10,000 hours of practice into 60 minutes you’ll never forget.

Until 11 Jan

The Big Bounce

The world's largest jumping castle heads to Melbourne this summer - for kids and adults.

7 – 10 Jan

Shrek the Musical

Get ready for an exhilarating adventure to a far, far away kingdom!

Until 25 Jan

Bluey Live Interactive Experience

See Bluey and her little sister Bingo live on stage at Melbourne Zoo.

Until 27 Mar

Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

Until Dec 2026

The Sunday Market at Southgate

Explore the Sunday Market at Southgate and meet the makers.

Until 30 Apr

Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

Create your mini plant world while enjoying a soothing cuppa and a calming environment.

Until 30 Apr

Kokedama Workshop

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

Until 30 Apr

Polymer Clay Workshop

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

Until 30 Apr

Polymer Clay Earring Workshop

Create beautiful jewellery in this fun workshop.

Until 27 Jan

School Holiday Explorer Bus

Children ride for half-price on the Kids Explorer Bus during the school holidays.

Until 26 Jan

LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition

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

Until 30 Apr

Chocolate Family Adventure Day

Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.

Until 30 Apr

Family Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.

Until 31 Jan

DIY Craft Workshops

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

Flinch Coffee & Play

Serving up coffee, matcha, savoury bites, pancakes and painting fun.

Until 6 Jan

The Great Gummy Bear Escape

Enjoy this free, large-scale festive experience designed for families and friends.

6 – 23 Jan

School Holiday Street Art Workshops

Learn spray-painting techniques from a renowned street artist this school holidays.

6 – 15 Jan

Library on the Lawn

State Library Victoria is the place for families these summer school holidays.

Until 31 Jan

Fitzroy Gardens Nature Navigator

Join a fun and educational kids activity exploring the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens.

Until 18 Jan

Alice in Wonderland

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

Until 18 Jan

Pixar Putt at Marvel Stadium

School holiday fun with the pop-up mini-golf sensation.

Until 11 Jan

Myer Christmas Windows

Experience the magic of Christmas at the Playful LEGO Christmas Story Myer Christmas Windows.

Until 29 Mar

Game Worlds

ACMI's new playable exhibition features more than 30 videogames from the 1970s to today.

18 Jan

Pirate Day at Polly Woodside

Come along and experience the pirate life aboard Melbourne's tall ship.

21 Jan

See You in the Soup

Join performer Emma Chandler for an enchanting concert about love, joy and being very, very silly.

12 Jan – 1 Feb

Australian Open

The summer stage for epic tennis, music, entertainment and unforgettable fan moments.

Until Dec 2026

The Story of the Moving Image

A permanent exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

10 – 17 Jan

NGV Kids Summer Festival

Enjoy a week of free activities and events just for children and families these school holidays.

14 – 25 Jan

Duck Pond: Swan Lake Gone Wild

Experience a breathtaking collision of artistry, acrobatics, and humour.

Until 25 May

Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Make beautiful mosaic lamps at this Turkish lamp workshop in Melbourne!

8 Jan

BBL: Melbourne Stars v Sydney Sixers

Come to the MCG and see the Melbourne Stars host the Sydney Sixers.

Until 25 Jan

Folded Forest

Fold by fold the forest grows – one crease, one creature, one colourful creation at a time.

19 Jan

Lego Robotics and Coding Holiday Program

A workshop for kids aged 6-12 years, providing fun coding challenges to learn Scratch-based coding.

22 Jan

Mural of Me: Collage Workshops with Nicky Tsekouras

A hands-on workshop to express yourself through colour, texture and playful paper collage.

Until 16 Mar

Tiny Tours: Ant to Apple

See how ants, bees and other insects help grow our food and keep ecosystems healthy.

11 Jan

WNBL: Southside Melbourne Flyers vs Townsville Fire

See some of Australia's best female basketballers in action, in the race for finals action.

8 – 10 Jan

School Holiday Workshop: Instant Rockstar

A jam-packed hands-on music and photography workshop.

Until 23 Jan

Kids' Flicks with Feelings

Flex your emotional muscles this summer with a series of fun films for imaginative minds.

Until 7 Jan

Bourke Street Mall Busking

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

13 Jan

BBL: Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers

The Melbourne Stars take on the Adelaide Strikers at the 'G for the First Nations match.

Until 29 Mar

Loopy Lab

See how plastic waste is a resource by making your own pen or carabiner from plastic bottle tops.

10 – 11 Jan

Tinkertown

Practice your engineering skills with fun, hands-on design challenges from Museums Victoria.

15 Jan

BBL: Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers

Head to Marvel for BBL action when the Melbourne Renegades host the Perth Scorchers.

20 – 27 Jan

Rainbow Storytime

Do you love stories, songs and a bit of sparkle?

26 Jan

A-League Men: Melbourne Victory vs Sydney FC

Melbourne Victory face off against rivals Sydney FC in the Big Blue.

13 – 15 Jan

School Holiday Workshop: Enter Stage Left

Imagine, write, design, rehearse and perform a play all in a day.

10 Jan

BBL: Melbourne Renegades v Melbourne Stars

Catch a Melbourne BBL Derby with the Melbourne Renegades and the Melbourne Stars.

20 – 21 Jan

School Holiday Workshop: Words from the Wireless

Discover the magic of audio storytelling at Arts Centre Melbourne's The Channel.

8 Jan

Family Museum Sleepovers (Ages 6 to 12)

Explore the Museum after dark in this unique overnight experience at Melbourne Museum.

14 Jan

L2R Dance: Hip Hop

A school holiday workshop exploring essential grooves and moves to create a fun choreography.

13 – 22 Jan

Junior Rangers: Summer Pop-ups

Explore nature with the Park Rangers this summer.

Until 20 Jan

Learn to Fence

Learn how to fence with experienced coaches at these introductory school holiday sessions.

Until Dec 2026

Resin Art Class: Cheeseboards and Coasters

Make abstract art and discover the magic of working with resin.

20 Jan

Family Art Day: Summer Picnic and Tourmaline

Make collaborative sculptures, puppets and costumes at this family art day and picnic.

Until Dec 2026

Dino Days

Young dinosaur enthusiasts, aged 3-5 years, are invited to explore all things dinosaur.

17 – 18 Jan

Brickvention

Step into a brick-built world at Australia’s premier LEGO event.