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 Saturday 21 December 2024 to Monday 27 January 2025.

School holiday events

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Exhibition
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Exhibition

Celebrate 40 years of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at this immersive exhibition.

Hands-on with a New Material at M Pavilion

Hands-on with a New Material at M Pavilion

Make your own vivid objects and go beyond petrochemical plastics.

Smell Party

Smell Party

Get ready for an unforgettable olfactory adventure for kids aged 10 to 12.

Create Your Own Book
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Create Your Own Book

A workshop where children become the authors, illustrators and designers.

Open Play Design
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Open Play Design

An interactive workshop for ages three to 10, puzzling through design challenges using felt shapes.

Boxwars at MPavilion

Boxwars at MPavilion

Block their socks off at Boxwars, the family activity that gives chaos a good name.

Kusama for Kids
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Kusama for Kids

Children and families can enjoy NGV's Kusama for Kids, a free interactive installation.

NGV Kids Summer Festival
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NGV Kids Summer Festival

Celebrate the new year with a burst of creativity and fun at the NGV Kids Summer Festival.

Kids Takeover

Kids Takeover

The Library will be bursting with activities and fun for kids and their grownups.

Outdoor Cinema
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Outdoor Cinema

Enjoy a program of free outdoor cinema on the Big Screen, from blockbusters to Dolly Parton faves.

Rain

Rain

An intimate and interactive installation for you to experience together with your family.

Buzz about Bees: Cottage Quest
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Buzz about Bees: Cottage Quest

This summer, send your little explorers on an exciting, bee-themed scavenger hunt like no other.

House Down Under

House Down Under

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

Summer School Holidays at Melbourne Museum
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Summer School Holidays at Melbourne Museum

Heat up your summer fun with performances, hands-on experiences, and workshops.

Imaginator
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Imaginator

An immersive experience that celebrates imagination, technology and play.

Monopoly Dreams

Monopoly Dreams

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

The Twits

The Twits

Roald Dahl’s gruesome twosome The Twits return this January.

Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland

Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic is returning to Melbourne for a limited season at the Athenaeum.

The Wind in the Willows
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The Wind in the Willows

Kenneth Grahame’s immortal story of life on the riverbank is brought to life.

Zindzi & The Zillionaires

Zindzi & The Zillionaires

Step into the world of the Zillionaires with this performance overflowing with joy, and kindness.

Alice in Wonderland
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Alice in Wonderland

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

Antopia
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Antopia

Shrink down to enter the fascinating world of ants in a new interactive digital exhibition.

Brickvention

Brickvention

See displays of LEGO builds in all sorts of themes and genres.

The Fans Strike Back: The Exhibition
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The Fans Strike Back: The Exhibition

A spectacular showcase of Star Wars memorabilia.

Summer School Holidays Colouring Activity
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Summer School Holidays Colouring Activity

A free take-home colouring activity to keep the kids entertained during the summer school holidays.

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.

School Holiday Workshop: Words From The Wireless

School Holiday Workshop: Words From The Wireless

A podcasting workshop for curious kids and seasoned storytellers alike.

School Holiday Workshop: Enter Stage Left
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School Holiday Workshop: Enter Stage Left

Write, direct and perform your own play and present it live on stage at The Channel.

School Holiday Workshop: Instant Rockstar
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School Holiday Workshop: Instant Rockstar

Unleash your inner rockstar in this interactive music workshop, tour and photoshoot.

School Holiday Workshop: The Magic Workshop
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School Holiday Workshop: The Magic Workshop

Step behind the velvet curtain and uncover the mysteries of magic.

School Holiday Workshop: ArtGPT
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School Holiday Workshop: ArtGPT

An immersive music composition and graphic design workshop utilising AI technology.

Last Post Service
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Last Post Service

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

Bourke Street Mall Busking
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Bourke Street Mall Busking

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

Shrine School Holiday Program: Millions of Medals
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Shrine School Holiday Program: Millions of Medals

From badge-making workshops to ribbon designs, this summer brings new ways to explore the Shrine.

Mosaic Class: Turkish Lamp Workshop
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Mosaic Class: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Learn about ancient mosaic art and create a beautiful Turkish lamp.

Premium Busking Auditions
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Premium Busking Auditions

Come along and enjoy some of Melbourne's best busking talent at these auditions.

Summer Storytime

Summer Storytime

Bring the whole family in for some summer fun, stories and songs.

Tiny Tours: Whale to Tail
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Tiny Tours: Whale to Tail

Embark on a Whale to Tail adventure, where even the smallest details reveal life's biggest secrets.

Melbourne Magic Show
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Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

Summer Slime

Summer Slime

Get down and slimy at Library at The Dock.

DIY Craft Workshops
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DIY Craft Workshops

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

Polymer Clay Workshop
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Polymer Clay Workshop

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

MPavilion
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MPavilion

MPavilion Season 11 is set to become a summer design destination in Melbourne.

The Merry Wives of Windsor
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The Merry Wives of Windsor

A vibrant and eclectic adaption of the great Sir John Fallstaff’s last stand.

Share the Spirit

Share the Spirit

Victoria's largest and longest running Indigenous festival.

Saboteurs
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Saboteurs

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

Family Art Day: The Charge That Binds

Family Art Day: The Charge That Binds

Visit ACCA for a free art-making program designed for families.

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.

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.

Imaginator
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Imaginator

An immersive experience that celebrates imagination, technology and play.

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.

Glow Golf

Glow Golf

Good old-fashioned mini golf transformed into an amazing glow-in-the-dark-experience.

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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