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 September to Sunday 6 October 2024

School holiday events

DIY Craft Workshops
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DIY Craft Workshops

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

Pigment Squad

Pigment Squad

Add your artistic touch to your favourite cartoon character figurine to create a unique masterpiece.

The Art of Banksy: Without Limits
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The Art of Banksy: Without Limits

A stunning street art exhibition of museum quality, featuring over 180 Banksy artworks.

Victoria the T. Rex
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Victoria the T. Rex

An interactive exhibition starring the fossil skeleton of Victoria, a 66-million-year-old T. rex.

Ancient Egypt for Kids
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Ancient Egypt for Kids

A free exhibition for kids with objects, hands-on activities, and cinematic screenings.

House Down Under

House Down Under

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

Leonardo Da Vinci
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Leonardo Da Vinci

Explore the life and legacy of the visionary artist, inventor, scientist and philosopher.

Chocolate Family Adventure Day

Chocolate Family Adventure Day

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

Beings by Universal Everything
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Beings by Universal Everything

Move, dance and play in this interactive exhibition that will surprise and delight all ages.

Rainbow Buddies
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Rainbow Buddies

An immersive Play In Real Life game for kids aged four to nine, at District Docklands.

The Magic Faraway Tree

The Magic Faraway Tree

Enter the Enchanted Wood at North Melbourne Library and create your own magical faraway tree.

Swiftie Singalong Cruise

Swiftie Singalong Cruise

Dress up in your favourite Taylor Swift-inspired outfit and cruise along the Yarra River in style.

The Bad Guys Escape Room

The Bad Guys Escape Room

Join this escape room experience at Southbank Library these school holidays.

Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice down the rabbit hole for an afternoon of crafting at North Melbourne Library.

Silly Storytime

Silly Storytime

Let’s get silly at this fun storytime at narrm ngarrgu Library these school holidays.

Dog Man vs Cat Kid Craft

Dog Man vs Cat Kid Craft

Get your Dav Pilkey inspired craft on these school holidays.

Shrine Kids
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Shrine Kids

A free self-guided program for visitors of all ages.

Saboteurs
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Saboteurs

An immersive, interactive space-themed game with a Moon base-themed play space.

The Story of the Moving Image
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The Story of the Moving Image

An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

Last Post Service
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Last Post Service

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

Belongings: Objects and Family Life
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Belongings: Objects and Family Life

An exhibition looking at some of the objects that have shaped family in Australia over the decades.

Preschool Storytime
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Preschool Storytime

Share the wonder of books with your children at Library at The Dock.

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure
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Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.

Melbourne Magic Show
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Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

Preschool Storytime
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Preschool Storytime

Share the wonder of books with your children at North Melbourne Library.

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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