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  • Performers dressed as Christmas elves in red and green festive costumes with pointed ears during a holiday stage production or interactive experience.
  • An actor dressed as a Christmas elf with pointed ears smiles while handing a large, inflatable candy cane to a young toddler.
  • A lively moment from a holiday-themed family experience featuring a festive elf in costume and a young child throwing white balloons in the air.
  • Two performers dressed as Christmas elves and interacting with a young child during a live family show.
27 Nov – 20 Dec

The Lucky Door: A Merry Kidsmas

  • Family and kids
  • Comedy

Merry Kidsmas is an immersive Christmas experience created especially for children and families.

Each session begins with guests exploring their immersive interactive Elf Academy activation zones before enjoying a joyful live show featuring singing, dancing, festive characters and plenty of Christmas magic.

Each session ends with the opportunity for a family photo with Santa.

Hours

Date Times
Fri 27 Nov
  • 9.30am - 1.30pm 9:30am - 1:30pm
Sat 28 Nov
  • 9.30am - 1.30pm 9:30am - 1:30pm
Sun 29 Nov
  • 9.30am - 1.30pm 9:30am - 1:30pm
Thu 3 Dec
  • 9.30am - 1.30pm 9:30am - 1:30pm
Fri 4 Dec
  • 9.30am - 1.30pm 9:30am - 1:30pm
Sat 5 Dec
  • 9.30am - 1.30pm 9:30am - 1:30pm
Sun 6 Dec
  • 9.30am - 1.30pm 9:30am - 1:30pm
Thu 10 Dec
  • 9.30am - 1.30pm 9:30am - 1:30pm
Fri 11 Dec
  • 9.30am - 1.30pm 9:30am - 1:30pm
Sat 12 Dec
  • 9.30am - 1.30pm 9:30am - 1:30pm
Sun 13 Dec
  • 9.30am - 1.30pm 9:30am - 1:30pm
Thu 17 Dec
  • 9.30am - 1.30pm 9:30am - 1:30pm
Fri 18 Dec
  • 9.30am - 1.30pm 9:30am - 1:30pm
Sat 19 Dec
  • 9.30am - 1.30pm 9:30am - 1:30pm
Sun 20 Dec
  • 9.30am - 1.30pm 9:30am - 1:30pm

Location

Viva Melbourne
64 Sutton St
North Melbourne 3051

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Price and bookings

From $39.90 to $59.90

Book online for The Lucky Door: A Merry Kidsmas

Contact details

  • telephone number: 1300 998 482
  • email address: info@luckydoorproductions.com.au
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All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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