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Until 20 Jul

Playbound Festival

Playbound is a 16-day family festival taking over the City of Melbourne during the winter school holidays. Designed for children aged 0 to 12, the program features a vibrant mix of performances, workshops, exhibitions, crafts and activities.

The festival invites children to explore the world through joyful, interactive experiences grounded in Playbound’s pillars of play, nature, science and imagination. Championing the value of play-based learning, the program supports children’s development while sparking curiosity, wonder, and meaningful moments of connection for kids and their families. With fun at its core, Playbound offers something for every family seeking playful adventures during the holidays.

Check the website for details of activities, venues and schedule.

Playbound Festival is presented by Museums Victoria with ACCA, City of Melbourne, Global Play Lab, Gowrie Victoria, Orchestra Victoria, Road to Zero, State Library of Victoria, The Wheeler Centre and Creative Victoria.

Date	Times
Fri 11 Jul	10:00am - 4:00pm
Sat 12 Jul	10:00am - 4:00pm
Sun 13 Jul	10:00am - 4:00pm
Mon 14 Jul	10:00am - 4:00pm
Tue 15 Jul	10:00am - 4:00pm
Wed 16 Jul	10:00am - 4:00pm
Thu 17 Jul	10:00am - 4:00pm
Fri 18 Jul	10:00am - 4:00pm
Sat 19 Jul	10:00am - 4:00pm
Sun 20 Jul	10:00am - 4:00pm

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Musical Storytime: Bila's Big Dance

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Creative Lab: Bug Out

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

Tiny Tours: Whale to Tail

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

Tiny Tours: Ant to Apple

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

ACCA Family Art Day: Five Acts of Love

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