School holidays

Until 20 Jul

Camo Quest: School Holiday Program

Explore the Shrine these school holidays and discover how soldiers stay hidden in plain sight.

Until 20 Jul

Winter Wonderland

These July school holidays bring the whole family for some frosty fun and festive cheer.

Until 17 Jul

Winter School Holidays at Queen Vic Market

Join in a fun-filled gardening experience at Queen Vic Market.

Until 17 Jul

School Holiday Street Art Workshops

Learn spray-painting techniques from a renowned street artist this school holidays.

17 Jul

The Making of LEGO Star Wars

Unlock LEGO mastery with Ryan McNaught, Australia’s only LEGO Certified Professional.

17 Jul

ACCA Family Art Day: Five Acts of Love

A free exhibition and art-making program designed for families with young children.

17 Jul

Ghost Hunt: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 7-10 years.

18 Jul

Caught in a Trap: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 10-14 years.

Until 24 Sep

Melbourne Museum Family Sleepover

Join Melbourne Museum premium sleepover for a once-in-a-lifetime night with your family.

Until 19 Jul

The Melbourne Magic Festival

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

Until 19 Jul

Magic Beach

Alison Lester’s beloved children’s book is brought to life by ten animators.

Until 31 Dec

Shrine Kids

Embark on a family adventure with this engaging program designed for discovery at every turn.

Until 20 Jul

Cats & Dogs

From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to cat superstitions, explore more than 250 works.

Until 20 Jul

Playbound Festival

Melbourne City's winter school holidays festival for kids and their families

Until 20 Jul

Creative Lab: Bug Out

Uncover the wild world of bugs through colour, creativity, and play.

Until 20 Jul

Mid-Winter Medieval Medicines at Fitzroy Gardens

Join a fun and educational kids’ activity exploring Cooks' Cottage and beautiful Fitzroy Gardens.

Until 20 Jul

The Jungle Book: The Next Chapter

Join Baloo and Mowgli as they reunite in this heart warming and high-energy stage musical.

17 – 20 Jul

What Animal Are You?

Come and sculpt a human-animal hybrid (ages 5 to 8 years).

Until 31 Jul

123Boom!

Tackle challenges, and beat the bomb before time runs out.

Until 31 Jul

Tiny Tours: Ant to Apple

Light the spark of curiosity and explore the museum like you never have before.

Until 10 Aug

Lightscape

New sights. New sounds. A whole new journey.

Until 17 Aug

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Dive into an immersive adventure with Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Until 27 Aug

Tiny Tours: Whale to Tail

Discover the fascinating world of dinosaurs and fossils at Melbourne Museum.

Until 31 Aug

Chocolate Family Adventure Day

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

Until 31 Aug

Little Builders

An indoor sandbox space where kids can dig, build and explore.

Until 5 Sep

Prison Island

An immersive challenge experience with 34 uniquely designed cells.

Until 11 Sep

Mr Wolf Game

An immersive 'play in real life game' for kids aged five to ten.

Until 13 Sep

Saboteurs

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

Until 25 Sep

Rainbow Art Class

A guided art class for children, led by an artist and educator.

Until 5 Oct

Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids

Created by artist Olaf Breuning this exhibition invites kids to explore the natural environment.

18 Jul – 19 Dec

Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

Until 28 Dec

The Sunday Market at Southgate

After decades positioned around the Arts Centre, the Sunday Market is now at Southgate.

Until 31 Dec

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

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

Until 31 Dec

Free Kids Explorer Bus

Children ride free on the Kids Explorer Bus during the school holidays.

Until 31 Dec

Melbourne Paint Lab Art Workshop

At Melbourne Paint Lab you can splash, splatter and drip paint to unleash your inner artist.

Until 31 Dec

Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

Create your mini plant world while enjoying a soothing cuppa and a calming environment.

Until 31 Dec

Kokedama Workshop

Enjoy a beginner's workshop and learn how to make a little moss ball plant.

Until 31 Dec

Polymer Clay Workshop

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

Until 31 Dec

Polymer Clay Earring Workshop

Create beautiful jewellery in this fun workshop.

Until 26 Jan

LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition

Step into a world of epic battles, spaceships and landscapes from a galaxy far, far away.

Until Jan 2027

DIY Craft Workshops

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

17 – 23 Jul

Bourke Street Mall Busking

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

Until 19 Jul

Star Stories: Ancient Astronomy Workshop

Discover the hidden myths, monsters and heroes of the night sky in this kids' holiday workshop.

17 Jul

Fish Safe Paints

Make your own eco-friendly paints from food scraps and pantry staples.

Until 20 Jul

Silent Skyline Disco

Get ready to groove high above the ground these school holidays.

Until 10 Dec

Stompers

Join in the Stompers fun with your toddler every Wednesday at East Melbourne Library.

Until 10 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to Library at The Dock on Wednesdays for Songbirds: songs, rhymes and stories.

Until 7 Sep

Belongings: Objects and Family Life

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

Until 12 Nov

Premium Busking Auditions

Enjoy some of Melbourne's best busking talent at the premium permit auditions.

18 – 20 Jul

What Animal Are You?

Come and sculpt a human-animal hybrid (ages 9 to 11 years).

Until 18 Jul

Knitting Workshop

Pause your mental chatter and learn to knit in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Until 20 Jul

Komboloi: Greek Worry Bead Workshop

A hands-on school holiday workshop exploring the history and craft of Greek komboloi beading.

17 – 18 Jul

STEM Workshops for D/deaf and Hard of Hearing Young People

Join this free school holidays STEM workshop delivered in Auslan and English.

Until 8 Dec

Preschool Storytime

Share the wonder of books with your children at City Library.

Until 10 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to narrm ngarrgu Library on Wednesdays for Songbirds.

Until 9 Dec

Preschool Storytime

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

Until 10 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to North Melbourne Library on Mondays and Wednesdays for Songbirds.

Until 12 Dec

Stompers

Head to City Library on Tuesdays to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun.

Until 11 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to East Melbourne Library on Thursdays for Songbirds: songs, rhymes and stories.

Until 31 Dec

Last Post Service

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

Until 12 Dec

Stompers

Join in the Stompers fun with your toddler at narrm ngarrgu Library every Friday.

Until 11 Dec

Stompers

Join in the Stompers fun with your toddler at North Melbourne Library every Thursday.