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School holidays
Dates 
25 Jun - 10 Jul
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 25 June to Sunday 10 July 2022.
School holiday events
Lightscape
Lightscape takes audiences on a journey of light and sound through Melbourne's Botanic Gardens.
The Melbourne Magic Festival
Casting its spell with performances and workshops for all ages this winter.
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
The brand-new production can now be enjoyed in one magical afternoon or evening.
Who Are You: Australian Portraiture
Who Are You brings together the portrait holdings of the NGV and the National Portrait Gallery.
School Holiday Street Art Workshop
Learn spray-painting techniques from a renowned street artist.
Potion Putt: A Wizardy Mini-golf Course
Test your magic and wizarding putt-putt skills at this mini-golf course.
NAIDOC Week NGV Celebration
Celebrate NAIDOC Week at NGV with free performances, activities and workshops.
Songbirds at East Melbourne Library
Engage your young bookworm with stories, songs, rhymes at East Melbourne Library Songbirds.
Songbirds at North Melbourne Library
Engage your young bookworm with stories, songs, rhymes at North Melbourne Library Songbirds.
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at Fed Square
Tumble down the rabbit hole for a morning of mind-bending stories and songs.
Preschool Storytime at East Melbourne Library
Share the wonder of books with your child at East Melbourne Library Preschool Storytime.
The Quizzical Mr Jeff
Unleash your imagination with Mr Jeff's ever-popular, award-winning, family-friendly show.
Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure
A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.
Alice in Wonderland Scavenger Hunt at Fed Square
Search the pop-up library at Fed Square for Alice and her Wonderland friends.
Kids School Holiday Workshops
Bring the kids along to Queen Vic Market for some free, interactive and fun workshops.
Eye Spy Mission
Junior cryptologists and spy kids can join a top secret mission at Fed Square these school holidays.
Neighbourhood Earth: The Ultimate Space Experience
Experience the story of space exploration like never before.
Botanical Wonderland High Tea
Enjoy an edible botanical inspired High Tea at the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Untitled Goose Game Live
Join everyone's favourite goose in a very special live concert performance.
The Story of the Moving Image
An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.
(Wannabe) Overnight Sensation
Magician Braydon J Taylor performs his biggest and craziest show yet.
Pigments of the Past Workshop
Visit the Hellenic Museum and experiment with ancient paints and pigments.
Stompers at Southbank Library at Boyd
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun at Southbank Library Stompers.
Stompers at Library at The Dock
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun at Library at the Dock Stompers.
Songbirds at Southbank Library at Boyd
Engage your young bookworm with stories, songs, rhymes at Southbank Library Songbirds.
Preschool Storytime at Kathleen Syme Library
Share the wonder of books with your child at Kathleen Syme Library Preschool Storytime.
Making Art: Imagine Everything is Real
A free exhibition inviting kids and their families to experiment with innovative ways of making art.
Preschool Storytime at Federation Square Pop-up Library
Share the wonder of books with your child at Federation Square Pop-up Library Preschool Storytime.
World of Wonders Magic Show: Lachlan Wilde
World of Wonders is a unique theatrical magic experience based on a journey around the world.
The Great Armando's Espresso Magic
A Melbourne Magic Festival favourite, Espresso Magic is a caffeine hit for the whole family.
Kids attractions
ArtPlay
A creative arts centre for children to share unique experiences with professional artists.
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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