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School holidays

Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities.

The best free and cheap family activities

The best free and cheap family activities

Find family-friendly fun and free events in Melbourne.

The best free museums and art galleries in Melbourne

The best free museums and art galleries in Melbourne

Explore world-class museums, edgy artist-run spaces and blockbuster exhibitions for free.

A-League: Melbourne City v Wellington Phoenix FC

A-League: Melbourne City v Wellington Phoenix FC

Don't miss Melbourne City's first home game of 2025.

Tiny Tours: Ant to Apple
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Tiny Tours: Ant to Apple

Celebrate the opening of the Antopia exhibition and discover the heroes of our food sytem – ants.

The Fans Strike Back: The Exhibition
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The Fans Strike Back: The Exhibition

A spectacular showcase of Star Wars memorabilia.

Rain
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Rain

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

Polymer Clay Workshop
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Polymer Clay Workshop

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

Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners
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Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

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

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure
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Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

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

DIY Craft Workshops
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DIY Craft Workshops

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

Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland

Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic is returning to Melbourne for a limited season at the Athenaeum.

School Holiday Workshop: The Magic Workshop

School Holiday Workshop: The Magic Workshop

Step behind the velvet curtain and uncover the mysteries of magic.

The Wind in the Willows
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The Wind in the Willows

Kenneth Grahame’s immortal story of life on the riverbank is brought to life.

The Twits

The Twits

Roald Dahl’s gruesome twosome The Twits return this January.

Children's Gallery Melbourne Museum

Children's Gallery Melbourne Museum

This is a wondrous place for young children to explore, play and learn.

Melbourne Zoo

Melbourne Zoo

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

Melbourne Museum

Melbourne Museum

Explore history, culture, science, and nature at this popular Melbourne attraction.

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Discover thousands of aquatic animals in four enchanting worlds at this top Melbourne attraction.

Fitzroy Gardens

Fitzroy Gardens

These historic gardens are home to the famous Cooks' Cottage.

ArtVo

ArtVo

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

ArtPlay

ArtPlay

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

Science Gallery Melbourne

Science Gallery Melbourne

A free gallery where arts and science collide.

THE LUME Melbourne

THE LUME Melbourne

Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3000sqm of immersive space.

House Down Under

House Down Under

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

Polly Woodside

Polly Woodside

Polly Woodside is a historic museum ship moored at South Wharf.

Skyline Melbourne

Skyline Melbourne

See Melbourne's unbeatable city view from the Skyline Melbourne Ferris wheel.

Christmas

Christmas things to do

Christmas things to do

Explore a wonderland of events and dazzling decorations as the city comes to life this Christmas.

Christmas eat and drink

Christmas eat and drink

Feeling festive? Sip mistletoe martinis at a rooftop bar or dine under the lights in a laneway.

Christmas shopping

Christmas shopping

Shop the city's iconic laneways, malls and arcades to find the perfect pressie.

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Melbourne's best rainy day activities for kids

Melbourne's best rainy day activities for kids

Find the best indoor family activities during the school holidays.

Victoria Police Museum

Victoria Police Museum

Explore the social history of policing through interactive displays and over 300 collection items.

Free things to do with kids in Melbourne

Free things to do with kids in Melbourne

Get the kids out and explore these free events and adventures for an awesome day of fun.

The best playgrounds in Melbourne

The best playgrounds in Melbourne

We've rounded up the best adventure parks and playgrounds.