School holidays

Until 21 Apr

Kusama for Kids

Children and families can enjoy NGV's Kusama for Kids, a free interactive installation.

Until 27 Feb

Outdoor Cinema

Enjoy a program of free outdoor cinema on the Big Screen, from blockbusters to Dolly Parton faves.

Until 15 Jun

Rain

An intimate and interactive installation for you to experience together with your family.

House Down Under

Australia’s favourite inverted house photo experience brings topsy-turvy fun to Melbourne.

Monopoly Dreams

Enjoy a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games and challenges.

Until 10 Mar

Antopia

Shrink down to enter the fascinating world of ants in a new interactive digital exhibition.

Until 31 Mar

The Fans Strike Back: The Exhibition

A spectacular showcase of Star Wars memorabilia.

Until 31 Dec

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

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

Until 30 Jun

Shrine Kids

A free self-guided program for visitors of all ages.

Until 31 Dec

Last Post Service

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

Until 24 Apr

Mosaic Class: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Learn about ancient mosaic art and create a beautiful Turkish lamp.

5 Feb – 10 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to narrm ngarrgu Library on Wednesdays for Songbirds.

Until 25 Apr

Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

Until Jan 2027

DIY Craft Workshops

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

Until 9 Jun

Polymer Clay Workshop

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

12 – 13 Apr

Turkish Pazar Festival

A traditional Turkish celebration of food, music, dance to mark the end of the fasting month.

19 Feb – 31 May

Sci-Fi: Mythologies Transformed

This exhibition highlights science fiction’s connection to ancient philosophy and mythologies.

5 Feb – 10 Dec

Stompers

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

Until 15 Jun

Melbourne Paint Lab Art Workshop

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

Until 30 Jun

Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

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

Until 20 Jul

Cats & Dogs

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

9 – 10 Apr

Little Food Festival

Australia's first food festival created especially for kids.

5 Feb – 10 Dec

Songbirds

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

Until 30 Jun

The Story of the Moving Image

An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

9 Apr – 12 Nov

Premium Busking Auditions

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

Until 23 Apr

Resin Art Class: Tray and Cheeseboard

Make abstract art and discover the magic of working with resin.

Until 25 May

The Outsiders Melbourne

An exhibition of the largest street-art collection in Australia, including a whole room of Banksys.

4 Feb – 9 Dec

Preschool Storytime

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

3 Feb – 10 Dec

Songbirds

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

Until 9 Jun

Kokedama Workshop

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

Until 10 Jun

Crazy Polymer Clay Party

Create 10 beautiful pairs of earrings using polymer clay.

6 Feb – 11 Dec

Songbirds

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

Until 28 Dec

The Sunday Market at Southgate

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

7 Feb – 12 Dec

Stompers

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

Until 14 Sep

Belongings: Objects and Family Life

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

Until 9 Jun

Polymer Clay Earring Workshop

Create beautiful jewellery in this fun workshop.

Until 30 Apr

Chocolate Family Adventure Day

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

6 Feb – 11 Dec

Stompers

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