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19 Dec - 27 Jan

School holidays

Dates

19 Dec - 27 Jan

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 summer school holiday dates in Victoria are Saturday 19 December 2020 to Wednesday 27 January 2021.

27 Nov - 31 Jan

Imaginaria

Imaginaria is an interactive dreamlike landscape where imagination meets futuristic play.

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8 Jan - 31 Mar

Live at the Bowl

Spend summer days and nights revelling in Australia's best live acts at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

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18 Dec - 24 Jan

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

See Shakespeare under the stars at the Royal Botanic Gardens.

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7 Jan - 26 Jan

Drive-In(door) Cinema

Indoor drive-in showing new releases, cult classics and family films.

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26 Dec - 31 Jan

Sea Lions: Life by a Whisker 3D

Giant screen cuteness comes to IMAX these school holidays.

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21 Jan

Children’s Storytelling Workshop: Book ‘n’ Boogie

If you love books and you love to boogie, this event hosted by author Nat Amoore is for you.

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7 Jan - 24 Jan

Melbourne Museum Summer Sessions

Celebrate the return of live music and comedy as well as cult and family cinema classics.

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19 Dec - 26 Jan

Junior Keeper at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Become a Junior Keeper at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium these school holidays.

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20 Jan - 21 Mar

Me and UooUoo: The RCH150 Anniversary Art Trail

One hundred sculptures form walking trails across Melbourne.

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5 Jan - 23 Jan

Alice in Wonderland

Join Alice as she explores Wonderland these summer school holidays.

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19 Dec - 24 Jan

The Wind in the Willows

The Wind in the Willows returns to the Botanic Gardens for the summer school holidays.

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12 Jan - 22 Jan

Junior Rangers — Wings Over Wetlands

Spread your wings these summer holidays with a fun-filled morning of games, activities and crafting.

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18 Dec - 1 Feb

School Holiday Crafternoon Activities

Join State Library Victoria for some crafty fun to keep the kids busy these summer school holidays.

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16 Jan - 6 Feb

Fed Live Summer Series

Live music at Fed Square, all summer long!

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26 Jan

Australia Day BBQ On The Deck

Take the classic Aussie BBQ and add some cheesy touches.

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23 Jan - 24 Jan

Kids Day Out

The District's Kids Day Out has entertainment, music, makers market, food and shopping all weekend.

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23 Jan - 28 Mar

Free Movies at Fed Square

Melbourne’s greatest outdoor cinema is coming alive this summer!

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26 Jan

Australia Day Sightseeing Cruise

Get your family and friends together and hit the water for Australia Day.

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8 Jan - 5 Apr

MPavilion Parkade

Revered architecture and design event MPavilion occupies the Parkade car park.

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11 Jan - 31 Dec

Worlds Immersive Learning Lab

At Worlds Immersive, art and science collide with mesmerising imagery and soundscapes.

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18 Dec - 25 Jan

Summer Blooms

Create your own bunch of beautiful summer flowers with patty pans and pipe cleaners.

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18 Dec - 25 Jan

Biggest and Best Bubbles Ever

Have fun making and mixing this bubble recipe in the kitchen, then head outside to set them free.

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Wild: Amazing Animals in a Changing World 

Experience Wild: Amazing Animals in a Changing World one last time before the exhibition closes.

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22 Jan - 26 Mar

Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

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18 Dec - 25 Jan

Summertime Sensory Play

Great tips and ideas for sensory play this summer.

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5 Jan - 21 Jan

Lego Machine Virtual Learning Labs

Kids can enjoy Lego simple machines online workshops this summer.

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10 Aug - 31 Mar

Audioplay

Grand adventures for kids at home, using only a mobile device.

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18 Dec - 1 Feb

School Holiday Activities: Online Jigsaw Puzzles

State Library Victoria has turned their collection of images into online, customisable puzzles.

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15 Jan - 31 Jan

Playable Web

Art, music and storytelling combine to create unique experiences for you and your family.

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18 Dec - 25 Jan

Arty Fireworks

Make your own 'fireworks' (explosions of colour) using homemade scratch paper.

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1 Jan - 31 Dec

Tok stori Vikitolia Pasifiki and Te Vainui O Pasifika

Visit Te Vainui O Pasifika – the great waters of the Pacific peoples exhibition.

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15 Jan - 20 Jan

Kids Cheese Masterclass and Toastie Making Session

A tasty and educational cheese masterclass just for kids.

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Melbourne Star Observation Wheel

Attraction in Docklands providing panoramic views of Melbourne.

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Melbourne Zoo

Journey through a world of wildlife in the heart of Melbourne.

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Riverslide Skate Park

The city's biggest skate park, overlooking the Yarra River and Birrarung Marr.

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Black Light Mini Golf

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

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ArtPlay

A creative arts centre for children to share unique experiences with professional artists.

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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Discover thousands of aquatic animals in four enchanting worlds at this top Melbourne attraction.

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IMAX

Delivering an immersive movie experience on the world's largest screen.

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Melbourne for free

Discover free things to do in Melbourne, including galleries, museums, events and festivals.

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