
School holidays
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.
Imaginaria
Imaginaria is an interactive dreamlike landscape where imagination meets futuristic play.
Live at the Bowl
Spend summer days and nights revelling in Australia's best live acts at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
See Shakespeare under the stars at the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Drive-In(door) Cinema
Indoor drive-in showing new releases, cult classics and family films.
Sea Lions: Life by a Whisker 3D
Giant screen cuteness comes to IMAX these school holidays.
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.
Melbourne Museum Summer Sessions
Celebrate the return of live music and comedy as well as cult and family cinema classics.
Junior Keeper at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
Become a Junior Keeper at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium these school holidays.
Me and UooUoo: The RCH150 Anniversary Art Trail
One hundred sculptures form walking trails across Melbourne.
Alice in Wonderland
Join Alice as she explores Wonderland these summer school holidays.
The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows returns to the Botanic Gardens for the summer school holidays.
Junior Rangers — Wings Over Wetlands
Spread your wings these summer holidays with a fun-filled morning of games, activities and crafting.
School Holiday Crafternoon Activities
Join State Library Victoria for some crafty fun to keep the kids busy these summer school holidays.
Kids Day Out
The District's Kids Day Out has entertainment, music, makers market, food and shopping all weekend.
Free Movies at Fed Square
Melbourne’s greatest outdoor cinema is coming alive this summer!
Australia Day Sightseeing Cruise
Get your family and friends together and hit the water for Australia Day.
MPavilion Parkade
Revered architecture and design event MPavilion occupies the Parkade car park.
Worlds Immersive Learning Lab
At Worlds Immersive, art and science collide with mesmerising imagery and soundscapes.
Summer Blooms
Create your own bunch of beautiful summer flowers with patty pans and pipe cleaners.
Biggest and Best Bubbles Ever
Have fun making and mixing this bubble recipe in the kitchen, then head outside to set them free.
Wild: Amazing Animals in a Changing World
Experience Wild: Amazing Animals in a Changing World one last time before the exhibition closes.
Lego Machine Virtual Learning Labs
Kids can enjoy Lego simple machines online workshops this summer.
School Holiday Activities: Online Jigsaw Puzzles
State Library Victoria has turned their collection of images into online, customisable puzzles.
Playable Web
Art, music and storytelling combine to create unique experiences for you and your family.
Arty Fireworks
Make your own 'fireworks' (explosions of colour) using homemade scratch paper.
Tok stori Vikitolia Pasifiki and Te Vainui O Pasifika
Visit Te Vainui O Pasifika – the great waters of the Pacific peoples exhibition.
Kids Cheese Masterclass and Toastie Making Session
A tasty and educational cheese masterclass just for kids.
Riverslide Skate Park
The city's biggest skate park, overlooking the Yarra River and Birrarung Marr.
Black Light Mini Golf
Good old-fashioned mini golf transformed into an amazing glow-in-the-dark-experience.
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