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School holidays

Dates

21 Dec - 29 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 Wednesday 21 December 2022 to Sunday 29 January 2023.

School holiday events

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Bricktionary: The Interactive Exhibition

Discover the biggest and best LEGO creations this interactive exhibition.

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

The brand-new production can now be enjoyed in one magical afternoon or evening.

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Tyama: A Multisensory Experience of Nature

Discover senses beyond human perception, alongside the animals that use them.

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Indigenous Art from the NGV Collection

Discover art that builds on and challenges tradition in Indigenous Art from the NGV Collection.

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Potion Putt: A Wizardy Mini-golf Course

Test your magic and wizarding putt-putt skills at this mini-golf course.

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Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

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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.

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Preschool Storytime at Federation Square Pop-up Library

Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes with your child.

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For Kin and Country

Explore the extraordinary history of First Peoples’ service in the Australian Defence Force.

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World of the Book

Explore the rare, sacred and iconic in this new exhibition showcasing the history of books.

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Last Post Service

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

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Kids attractions

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Rediscover the magic of Melbourne with free events, festive lights and an epic Christmas maze.

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The ultimate guide to Melbourne's best Christmas lights and decorations

Where to see stunning Christmas trees, the best Christmas lights and more beautiful decorations.

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ArtPlay

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

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Riverslide Skate Park

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

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Melbourne Zoo

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

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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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ArtVo

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

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Glow Golf

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

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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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ACMI

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

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IMAX

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

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Apsis VR

Explore story-driven adventures in your choice of puzzle-solving escape rooms.

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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

A picturesque haven for recreation and a key botanical resource for research and conservation.

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