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26 Jun - 11 Jul

School holidays

Dates

26 Jun - 11 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 26 June to Sunday 11 July 2021.

13 May - 29 Aug

The Winter Village

Discover family-friendly activities, food trucks and bars at this magical winter wonderland.

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28 Jun - 10 Jul

The Melbourne Magic Festival

Casting its spell with performances and workshops for all ages this winter.

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25 Feb - 12 Dec

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

The award-winning production playing exclusively in Melbourne.

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13 May - 17 Oct

Disney: The Magic of Animation

Discover the creativity and innovation of almost 100 years of Disney Animation.

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11 Feb - 31 Jan

The Story of the Moving Image

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

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11 Jan - 31 Dec

Worlds Immersive at Melbourne Museum

Art and science collide with mesmerising imagery and soundscapes in this 5-minute film.

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1 Dec - 31 Dec

River Connections at Melbourne Museum

River Connections is a journey which celebrates the life of Victoria’s river environments.

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6 Jul - 10 Jul

Nick Nickolas Magic Comedy Show

Nick Nickolas presents astounding magical effects and a wealth of comedic material.

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24 Feb - 30 Jun

Escape the Gaol – For Kids

Kids can become inmates on a mission to hatch the perfect escape plan.

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9 Feb - 31 Jan

Cluedo Experience

Step back in time to solve a mysterious murder that brings the iconic board game Cluedo to life.

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28 Jun - 6 Jul

Shakespeare Workshops

Take Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy and convert it into a comedy. 

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3 Apr - 3 Jul

Piccoli Artisans – Italian Paper Marbling Workshop

A colourful workshop for kids exploring the art of making Italian hand marbled papers.

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6 Dec - 26 Dec

Last Post Service

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

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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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ArtVo

An interactive 3D art gallery with optical illusions that visitors can touch and explore.

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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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Melbourne Star Observation Wheel

Attraction in Docklands providing panoramic views of Melbourne.

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ACMI

Museum dedicated to the moving image through events, film screenings and exhibitions.

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O'Brien Icehouse

Ice arena for public skating and ice sports events, located in Docklands.

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Children's Gallery Melbourne Museum

This is a wondrous place for young children to explore, play and learn.

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Melbourne Zoo

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

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Viri VR

Engage your senses with an 80-minute virtual reality immersion.

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Flight Experience Australia

Commercial airline simulators including scenic flights, city circuits and team-building flights.

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Fortress Melbourne

Australia's largest games entertainment venue, over two levels inside Emporium 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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Kingpin Crown

Entertainment destination at Crown, with bowling, laser tag and the Playtime arcade.

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Glow Golf

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

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Strike Escape Rooms Melbourne Central

One room. One team. 50 minutes. A bit of thinking and a lot of fun.

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Cooks' Cottage

Come and explore Cooks' Cottage and learn about its English origins and relocation to Melbourne.

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DreamCity

DreamCity is a high-tech city where children are inspired to learn through fun career activities.

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VR World Melbourne - Virtual Reality Arcade

Experience virtual reality in Melbourne. Solve mysteries, fight zombies, explore new worlds.

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Entermission

Virtual reality escape rooms featuring challenging, collaborative puzzles.

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ArtPlay

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

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IMAX

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

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10 May - 15 May

Not a Drop to Drink, Keg de Souza

Keg de Souza invites you to share a meal addressing food security through water scarcity.

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7 May - 9 May

Mother's Day on Melbourne Star

Treat your mother to something special this Mother’s Day.

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