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A Maze'N Things | Open Hours & Tickets
--> A Maze'N Things, 1805 Philip Island Road Cowes
Opening Hours 7 Days a week (Last admission 3pm) 9am til 6pm / Summer Long weekends, school & public holidays (Last admission 4pm) 10am til 5pm / Autumn, Winter & Spring Long weekends, school...

ACMI: School Holidays
--> Australian Centre for the Moving Image | ACMI, Federation Square, Cnr Swanston St and Flinders St Melbourne
--> When: Saturday 19th September 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026
Visit us during school holiday hours General entry is FREE Daily (Mon-Sun) 10am-6pm Welcome to your museum of film, TV, videogames and art. Our new centrepiece exhibition: The Story of...

Adventure Fun Park Gippsland | Open Hours
--> Adventure Fun Park Gippsland, 459 Princes Highway, Bairnsdale
10am to 5pm Weekdays | 9:30am to 5pm Weekends Entry to the Park is FREE. Come and experience the amusement's and excitement of Gippslands best amusement and fun park! Bairnsdale Fun Park...

Adventure Park Geelong | Open Hours & Tickets
--> Adventure Park | Geelong, 1249 Bellarine Highway Wallington
--> When: Saturday 21st November 2026
Adventure Park is now open for the 2026/2027 Summer Season Saturday 21st November 2026 - Sunday 28th March 2027 Victoria's biggest and most exciting theme park is open for another...

Afternoons of Awesome @ LEGOLAND
--> LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, 1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone Shopping Centre Chadstone
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre is thrilled to announce the launch of Afternoons of Awesome, the ultimate after school LEGO adventure! Enjoy Afternoons of Awesome with admission until 4pm! Afternoons...

Alexandra Timber Tram
--> Alexandra Timber Tramway and Museum, Station Street Alexandra
--> When: Saturday 8th August 2026
Services operate on selected days around the second and fourth weekend of the month. The Alexandra Timber Tramway and Museum is a tourist railway and museum situated in north-central Victoria....

Alexandra Timber Tram
--> Alexandra Timber Tramway and Museum, Station Street Alexandra
--> When: Saturday 15th August 2026
Services operate on selected days around the second and fourth weekend of the month (This page = 4th weekend of the month). Alexandra Timber Tramway and Museum open and trains running...

Animal Land | Open Hours
--> Animal Land Children's Farm, 190 Duncans Lane, Diggers Rest
We are open to everyone, we don't have any exclusions we welcome you all Animal Land. Opening Times | Friday, Saturday, Sunday Monday: 10am - 3pm | Closed Public Holidays Animal Land Self...

Aqua Fun Park @ Melbourne Cable Park
--> Melbourne Cable Park, 5 Riverend Road Bangholme
Weekdays - Closed | Weekends - 10am to 4pm (last aqua 3pm) Melbourne's Aqua Fun Park located at the Melbourne Cable Park in the southern suburb of Bangholme (Patterson Lakes). Melbourne Cable...

Avenel Maze | Open Hours & Tickets
--> Avenel Maze, 471 Upton Road Avenel
OPEN: WEEKENDS + every day of the school holidays and public holidays 10.00am - 5.00pm Avenel is a very different maze to those of England's Hampton Court or France's Palace of Versailles....

Barbie: The Exhibition
--> Melbourne Museum, 11 Nicholson St Carlton
--> When: Saturday 28th November 2026 - Wednesday 26th May 2027
This major exhibition showcases the design evolution of one of the world's most famous dolls: Barbie. Enter the iconic Barbie universe and delight in over 250 nostalgic, rare, and innovative...

Bellarine Railway Trips | Easter Specials 2027 - Queenscliff
--> Bellarine Railway, 20 Symonds St, Queenscliff
--> When: Friday 26th March 2027 - Monday 29th March 2027
Hop on board to meet the Easter Bunny! Hop on board Bellarine Railway Easter Specials and enjoy a steam train journey from Queenscliff. Easter Weekend - Queenscliff GOOD FRIDAY...

Bellarine Railway: Steamlight Nights - Queenscliff
--> Bellarine Railway, 20 Symonds St, Queenscliff
Climb aboard for a magical winter ride! Journey by historic steam train to Lakers Siding, where glowing fire pits, twinkling lights, a little bit of snow and family-friendly fun await. Toast...

Bellarine Railway: The Polar Express Train Ride - Queenscliff
--> Bellarine Railway, 20 Symonds St, Queenscliff
--> When: Saturday 5th December 2026 - Sunday 20th December 2026
All aboard for THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride this December! Join us at the Bellarine Railway for a magical theatrical journey inspired by the beloved Christmas story, where festive pyjamas...

Beyond Perception: Seeing the Unseen
--> Scienceworks, 2 Booker Street Spotswood
Beyond Perception: Seeing the Unseen is a ground-breaking and unconventional permanent exhibition designed for teenagers. Exploring the imperceptible worlds of science and technology, this...

Boneo Discovery Park | Open & Tickets
--> Boneo Discovery Park, 695 Limestone Road Fingal
Open 7 days 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm) Open every day during school holidays except winter school holidays and in extreme weather. Go on a journey of discovery at Boneo Discovery Park. With...

Box Hill Miniature Steam Railway | Running Days
--> Box Hill Miniature Steam Railway, Corner Belmore Rd and Elgar Rd Box Hill
Come and ride this wonderful miniature railway the track winds through the picturesque surrounds of Elgar Park. Train passengers are required to wear fully enclosed footwear, keep their feet on...

Buckley's Entertainment Centre | Open
--> Buckley's Entertainment Centre, 54 Fellmongers Road Breakwater
Venue open from 8am each day & 10am on Sundays Lunch 11am - 2pm Dinner 5pm - 8.30pm Buckley's Entertainment Centre renovated facilities are among the best in the region and feature stylish...

Bugs Alive! @ Melbourne Museum
--> Melbourne Museum, 11 Nicholson St Carlton
For what they lack in size bugs make up in numbers: there are over 150 million insects for every human on Earth. These six-legged wonders have conquered almost every habitat we've got. But just...

Bulla Hill Miniature Railway
--> 15 Green Street Bulla
Bulla Hill Railway run by the Tullamarine Live steam Society. Miniature train rides for all the family and friends and a club for those enthusiasts interested in model engineering. You can ride...

Charlie's Arthur's Seat Auto Museum | Open
--> Charlie's Arthur's Seat Auto Museum, Purves Road Arthurs Seat
Charlie's Auto Museum is open 10.30am to 4.30pm daily. The Museum is open every day of the year except Christmas Day. Admission costs Adults: $15.00 Children: $8.00 Family:...

Coal Creek Community Park and Museum | Open
--> Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, 12 Silkstone Road Korumburra
The Park is open Friday to Monday + 7 days a week during Victorian school holidays. Come immerse yourself in 1870's - 1920's rural life It's free to enter; but visitors are required to book...

Cobden Miniature Railway
--> Grayland Street, Cobden
Cobden Miniature Railway Park provides miniature train rides, 18 hole Mini Golf, canteen, children's playground and barbecue facilities. The Cobden Miniature Railway offers something for every...

Collingwood Children's Farm | Open Hours & Tickets
--> Collingwood Children's Farm, St Heliers St Abbotsford
Collingwood Children's Farm is open most days of the year from 9.30am. We are open every day of the year, including public holidays. Opening hours are 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Last entry is at...

Day Out With Thomas @ Queenscliff
--> Bellarine Railway, 20 Symonds St, Queenscliff
--> When: Saturday 3rd October 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026
Pop on down to Queenscliff and spend some time with Thomas Henry Douglas those Troublesome Trucks and even Sir Topham Hatt! The Party Tour is rolling into Queenscliff and you're invited to join...

Diamond Valley Railway | Every Sunday
--> Diamond Valley Railway, Eltham Lower Park Eltham
Every Sunday 11am - 5pm, and selected public holidays. The Diamond Valley Railway is located in Lower Eltham Park | Melway: Map 21 ref H10 timetable Sundays 11 am till 5pm | Public Holidays...

Dino Days @ Melbourne Museum
--> Melbourne Museum, 11 Nicholson St Carlton
Every Wednesday is Dino Day for the little ones at Melbourne Museum! Dino Days invites our youngest dinosaur enthusiasts to explore all things dinosaur. Dino Days From dino discos and...

Dinos at the Zoo @ Healesville Sanctuary
--> Healesville Sanctuary, Badger Creek Road, Healesville
--> When: Saturday 19th September 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026
Step back in time and experience dinosaurs on Melbourne Zoo's brand-new Dino Trail! This exciting adventure brings prehistoric giants to life with over 30 incredible animatronic dinosaurs waiting...

Dinos at the Zoo @ Melbourne Zoo
--> Melbourne Zoo, Elliott Avenue Parkville
--> When: Saturday 19th September 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026
Step back in time and experience dinosaurs on Melbourne Zoo's brand-new Dino Trail! This exciting adventure brings prehistoric giants to life with over 30 incredible animatronic dinosaurs waiting...

Dinos at the Zoo @ Werribee Open Range Zoo
--> Werribee Open Range Zoo, K Road Werribee
--> When: Saturday 19th September 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026
Step back in time and experience dinosaurs on Melbourne Zoo's brand-new Dino Trail! This exciting adventure brings prehistoric giants to life with over 30 incredible animatronic dinosaurs waiting...

Dinos at the Zoo @ Werribee Open Range Zoo
--> Werribee Open Range Zoo, K Road Werribee
--> When: Saturday 19th September 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026
Step back in time and experience dinosaurs on Melbourne Zoo's brand-new Dino Trail! This exciting adventure brings prehistoric giants to life with over 30 incredible animatronic dinosaurs waiting...

Dinosaur Walk @ Melbourne Museum
--> Melbourne Museum, 11 Nicholson St Carlton
Daily @ Science and Life Gallery We are delighted that Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks and Immigration Museum will all reopen to the public from Monday 16 November 2020. Skeletons of 17...

Dinosaur World | Open Hours
--> Dinosaur World | Somerville, Corner Frankston/Flinders Road and Oneills Road Somerville
DINOSAUR WORLD IS OPEN EVERY FRIDAY 10AM TO 3PM AND EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 10AM TO 4PM. WE ARE OPEN - Friday Saturday & Sunday - Public holidays - Every day school holidays No...

Dragons @ Kryal Castle
--> Kryal Castle, 121 Forbes Road, Leigh Creek
--> When: Saturday 15th August 2026 - Sunday 16th August 2026
A flight of dragons is descending upon Kryal Castle for one weekend only! Meet and snap a photo with these magnificent beasts and see them perform tricks in a special show! Our knights honour...

Easter Steamfest 2027 | Kerrisdale Mountain Railway
--> Kerrisdale Mountain Railway & Museum, 7523 Goulburn Valley Highway Kerrisdale
--> When: Saturday 27th March 2027 - Sunday 28th March 2027
Saturday 27th March 2027 + Sunday 28th March 2027 Easter 'Steamfest' * Kerrisdale Mountain Railway Trains run at 11am and 12 noon on both days A 2ft narrow gauge tourist railway with...

Edendale Farm | Open
--> Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd Eltham
Edendale Farm is open 10am to 4.30 pm daily with activities planned. There are many fun and informative activities you can do all year round at Edendale, no need to book just come and...

Emerald Bank Leisure Land | Open
--> Emerald Bank Leisure Land, 7725 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla
Open weekends 10.00 - 4:30pm 7 days during school holidays. Closed public holidays. Emerald Bank Leisure Land is a family friendly destination with plenty to see and do. Lloyds Produce...

Enchanted Adventure Garden | Open Hours & Tickets
--> Enchanted Adventure Garden, 55 Purves Road, Arthurs Seat
We are open every day of the year except Christmas Day Weekdays: 10am - 5.00pm Weekends: 9am - 5:30pm School Holidays 9am - 5:30pm Recommended last entry is 4.00pm Please note Tube Slides &...

Euroa Miniature Railway
--> Corner Turnbull Street and Hunter Street, Euroa
The Euroa miniature railway is run by an enthusaistic group of volunteers who lovingly maintain and run the railway monthly, for the delight of young and old. Sausage sizzle and drinks are...

Giant Sky Wheel | Geelong Waterfront
--> Ritchie Boulevard Geelong
Come along and ride the largest travelling Ferris Wheel in the southern Hemisphere located at the Geelong Waterfront! Whether you're young, or young at heart, no trip to Geelong is complete...

Gippsland Miniature Train Rides
--> Peterkin St Traralgon
Miniature Steam and Diesel Train Rides | Gippsland Model Engineering Society is located in Newman Park, Traralgon, Latrobe Valley in Victoria Australia. Our club was founded in 1978 by a group of...

Ground Up: Building Big Ideas, Together
--> Scienceworks, 2 Booker Street Spotswood
A new space for little tinkerers! Ground Up: Building Big Ideas, Together is an exhibition for babies to five-year-olds where curiosity is rewarded around each bend with surprising and intriguing...

Gumbuya World - School Holidays
--> Gumbuya World: Theme Park, 2705 Princes Highway, Tynong North
--> When: Saturday 19th September 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026
Come to Gumbuya World during the school holidays for unlimited rides and incredible wildlife. Get one-on-one with our wild friends like koalas, kangaroos, wombats, dingos and our Tassie devils and...

Hamilton Miniature Railway | Runs
--> Hamilton Model Railway & Museum, Hiller Lane Hamilton
Hamilton Model Railway is now up and running. Track: 7 1/4 inch miniature railway track Cost: $5 - 4+ Kids and Adults (Under 4 children free) Ride Length: 500 Metres - 2 laps Trains run...

Hangman's Night Tour: Old Melbourne Gaol
--> Old Melbourne Gaol, 377 Russell Street, Melbourne
Let the Hangman guide you through every corner of Old Melbourne Gaol and its disturbing history, with no stone left unturned. What dark and grisly stories will the Hangman uncover? As daylight...

Healesville Sanctuary | Under 16 Free Entry
--> Healesville Sanctuary, Badger Creek Road, Healesville
Children under 16 receive FREE entry on weekends, Victorian public holidays and Victorian Government school holidays. Thanks to continued funding from the Victorian Government the Kids Go Free...

Heritage Train Rides | Daylesford
--> Daylesford Spa Country Railway, 18 Raglan Street Daylesford
Heritage Train Rides - Every Sunday + Wednesday's during school holidays. Come and ride a train straight out of the good old days, when life was simpler and train services were an essential part...

Hidden: Seven Children Saved
--> Melbourne Holocaust Museum, 13 Selwyn Street Elsternwick
Hidden is an immersive exhibition that includes experiential learning to ensure the lessons of the Holocaust are transmitted to the next generation. This exhibition focuses on the experiences of...

Ice Skating O'Brien - Docklands: School Holidays
--> O'Brien Icehouse, 105 Pearl River Road Docklands
--> When: Saturday 19th September 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026
Show your class how easy and fun it is to pick up new skills by spending the day at O'Brien Icehouse in an exciting, refreshing new environment centred around fun and safety. We have numerous...

iceHQ | Indoor Ice Skating - Open Times
--> iceHQ | Darebin Ice Skating, 1 Blake St Reservoir
ice HQ indoor Ice Skating Rink / Arena is open 7 days in Blake Street Reservoir. As well as offering general skate sessions & birthday parties there will be something for everyone. Ice Fun ...

Imaginator: Walk Through Experience
--> The District Docklands, 440 Docklands Drive, Docklands
IMAGINATOR is a walk-through play experience that uses light, sound, sculpture and scent to create a totally unique immersive play experience for people of all ages. IMAGINATOR is a pioneering...

Junior parkrun | Templestowe + Aintree
--> Melbourne
parkrun is a free community event held every Sunday morning at local parks around Australia and involves a 5km walk or run. Parkrun is non-competitive, with the goal to improve on your own...

Junior Rangers School Holiday Program
--> Victoria
--> When: Saturday 19th September 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026
Parks Victoria's popular Junior Ranger program is coming to a park near you. The Junior Ranger program is aimed at kids aged 6 to 12 who like getting outdoors to explore nature and animals....

Keeper Talks at Werribee Open Range Zoo
--> Werribee Open Range Zoo, K Road Werribee
Meet the keepers and learn something new about your favourite animals! Learn about our awesome animals from the people who know and love them best - their Keepers! Every day, you can hear our...

Kerrisdale Mountain Railway | Sunday Family Fun Day
--> Kerrisdale Mountain Railway & Museum, 7523 Goulburn Valley Highway Kerrisdale
A 2ft narrow gauge tourist railway with spectacular views of the whole of the Upper Goulburn Valley Come and have a narrow gauge tourist train ride only approximately 1 hour North of Melbourne in...

Kids Day Out 2027 - Good Friday Appeal
--> Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, 2 Clarendon St South Wharf
--> When: Friday 26th March 2027
Melbourne's favourite Family Fun Day is back! We can't wait to see you on Friday 26th March 2027 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Get ready for Melbourne's biggest and best FREE...

Kids' All-Day Adventures | Melbourne
--> Melbourne
It's one thing finding activities for the kids, but it is another thing finding activities that will keep the kids busy for more than a couple of hours. Luckily, in Melbourne we have parks,...

KidsTown Adventure Playground - Goulburn Valley | Open & Tickets
--> KidsTown Adventure Playground | Shepparton, 7287 Midland Highway, Mooroopna
KidsTown Adventure Playground is OPEN every day from dawn till dusk. KidsTown KidsTown is one of Victoria's best adventure parks and playgrounds, KidsTown Adventure Playground provides children...

Knights Of Fire at Kryal Castle | School Holiday's
--> Kryal Castle, 121 Forbes Road, Leigh Creek
--> When: Saturday 19th September 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026
Knights clashing with flaming swords snow queens and winter magic - 'Knights of Fire' returns to Kyral Castle these school holidays. Saturday 19th September 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026 @ Kryal...

Kyabram Fauna Park | Under 16 Free Entry
--> Kyabram Fauna Park, 75 Lake Road Kyabram
Children under 16 receive FREE entry on weekends, Victorian public holidays and Victorian Government school holidays. Thanks to continued funding from the Victorian Government the Kids Go Free...

LEGOLAND Discovery Centre | Open & Tickets
--> LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, 1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone Shopping Centre Chadstone
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne is open 7 days a week. Open & Tickets Opening and closing times change during each month. Monday - Wednesday 9am/10am - 5pm/7pm Thursday 9am/9.30am -...

Maze House | Open Hours & Tickets
--> Maze House | near Daylesford, 3155 Midland Highway, Newlyn North
Hedge maze, country carnival garden and milk bar cafe. Open weekends and school holidays 10am to 5pm Note - Maze House is closed on extreme weather days and this will be posted on our website...

Melbourne Meccano Exhibition 2026
--> 80 Gardenvale Road Gardenvale
--> When: Saturday 10th October 2026
Saturday 10th October 2026 Brighton Philatelic Society - Gardenvale & Magnolia Rds Gardenvale Admission is free For more than a century Meccano the world famous constructional toy has...

Melbourne Zoo | Under 16 Free Entry
--> Melbourne Zoo, Elliott Avenue Parkville
Children under 16 receive FREE entry on weekends, Victorian public holidays and Victorian Government school holidays. Thanks to continued funding from the Victorian Government the Kids Go Free...

Miniature Railway @ National Steam Centre - Scoresby
--> National Steam Centre, 1200 Ferntree Gully Rd Scoresby
Ride the fabulous miniature railway at the National Steam Centre every Sunday. The track runs for about 1km around the perimeter of the site. On the trip you pass the lake complete with...

Moira Miniature Railway @ Emerald Bank | Run Day
--> Emerald Bank Leisure Land, 7725 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla
Moira Miniature Rail Inc currently have regular RUNDAY'S at EMERALD BANK KIALLA on the First Sunday each month + special days Trains run from 10am through to 3pm. EMERALD BANK...

Mooroolbark Miniature Railway | Ride Days
--> Mooroolbark & District Miniature Railway & Steam Club, Hawthory Road, Mooroolbark
Mooroolbark Miniature Railway is run by Mooroolbark & District Miniature Railway & Steam Club established in 1980 in the outer eastern suburb of Mooroolbark Melbourne Victoria. We run throughout...

Mornington Railway | Timetable
--> Mornington Railway, 460 Moorooduc Highway Moorooduc
Departing three times every Sunday. Timetable Depart Moorooduc; 10:30am, 12:00pm & 1:30pm Return Mornington; 11:00am, 12:30pm & 2:00pm Experience the magic of train travel in a bygone...

MS Readathon 2026
--> Australia
--> When: Saturday 1st August 2026 - Monday 31st August 2026
Every year, MS Readathon helps raise funds for those living with multiple sclerosis. 2026 is the 47th year. Read, raise funds and start making a difference. With no known cause or cure for MS,...

Museum of Play and Art - Open Hours & Tickets
--> Museum of Play and Art, 51 McKillop Street Geelong
MoPA: Museum of Play and Art - 51 McKillop Street Geelong MoPA is open ALL day EVERY day Note: Tickets must be pre-booked Opening Hours: Session Times Monday to Friday: Morning: ...

Museum of the Moon
--> Scienceworks, 2 Booker Street Spotswood
Museum of the Moon is an astounding seven metre diameter spherical sculpture featuring large scale NASA imagery of the lunar surface. At a scale of 1:500,000, each centimetre of the sculpture...

Myuna Farm | Open Hours & Tickets
--> Myuna Farm, 182 Kidds Road, Doveton
Myuna Farm is a working community and children's farm located in Doveton. Open Monday to Sunday 10 am to 4 pm Myuna Farm will be closed on Code Red fire danger days. Admission...

National Children's Week 2026
--> Australia
--> When: Saturday 17th October 2026 - Sunday 25th October 2026
Children's Week is a national celebration. It recognises the talents, skills, achievements and rights of children. The event takes place in October every year, with thousands of Victorian children...

National Steam Centre: Miniature Railway
--> National Steam Centre, 1200 Ferntree Gully Rd Scoresby
Train rides Sundays 11am-4pm The miniature railway operates every Sunday, weather permitting, from 11am to 4pm, excepting for Christmas -New Year. Endless train rides for a fixed price....

Newport Railway Museum | Open Hours & Tickets
--> Newport Railway Museum, 26 Champion Road Newport
We are open to the general public every Saturday from 12 noon to 5pm. During school holidays it is open both Saturdays AND Sundays from 12 noon to 5pm. The Newport Railway Museum hosts an...

O'Brien Ice Skating @ Docklands | Open 7 Days A Week
--> O'Brien Icehouse, 105 Pearl River Road Docklands
TWO RINKS. SKATE EVERY DAY. 364 DAYS A YEAR. O'Brien Icehouse is a sports and entertainment centre located in Docklands. With two Olympic-sized rinks, it is Australia's largest ice...

Olympic Ice Skating Centre | Open & Tickets
--> Olympic Ice Skating Centre, 1080 Centre Road Oakleigh South
Come down and enjoy our public skating sessions with ample free parking and free skate hire. Olympic Ice Skating Centre also offers a range of programs for people of any age and skating ability to...

Our Wondrous Planet
--> Melbourne Museum, 11 Nicholson St Carlton
Discover a world four billion years in the making. In Our Wondrous Planet, you'll come face to face with animals from around the world. Step into their vibrant ecosystems and experience the...

PAW Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue | Melbourne
--> Margaret Court Arena, Olympic Boulevard Melbourne
--> When: Saturday 22nd August 2026 - Sunday 23rd August 2026
The PAW Patrol are on a roll and LIVE on stage! The heroic characters from the top-rated animated preschool series PAW Patrol, produced by Spin Master Entertainment and airing on Nickelodeon,...

Penguin Passport Experience At Sea Life Melbourne
--> SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, Corner Flinders Street and Kings Way Melbourne
Penguin Passport is your ticket to a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with SEA LIFE Melbourne's colony of sub-Antarctic penguins. Suit up into our Antarctic snow gear and get set for your 45 minute...

Polly Woodside: Pirate Day
--> Polly Woodside, 21 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf
Ahoy, matey! Step aboard Polly Woodside for an exciting Pirate Day filled with fun and adventure. Come along and experience the pirate life. We encourage dressing up and participating in...

Portarlington Miniature Railway | Ride Day
--> Corner Point Richard Road and Boat Road Portarlington
A ride on the Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway is an unforgettable experience. As the train departs from Point Richards Station your are overcome with the freshness of the ocean breeze, as...

Puffing Billy Steam Train | Timetable & Tickets
--> Puffing Billy Railway, 1 Old Monbulk Road Belgrave
Leg daggling is BACK Tickets are available to suit everyone, and every journey. Timetable & Tickets You can buy one-way, two way (return), plus tickets between stations like Belgrave to...

Rain Hayne & Shine Farmyard | Open Hours & Tickets
--> Rain, Hayne & Shine Farmyard, 490 Stumpy Gully Road Balnarring
Opening Saturday to Wednesday (closed Thurs and Friday) + every day during SCHOOL HOLIDAYS The Farmyard in Balnarring provides 'hands on' experiences with a large variety of friendly farm animals...

Rocky Shores @ Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium
--> SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, Corner Flinders Street and Kings Way Melbourne
Rocky Shores, SEA LIFE Melbourne's brand-new rockpool habitat, arrives this Spring, offering a unique perspective on our ocean's little rock stars that linger along the shoreline. Here's what to...

Rye Summer Carnival 2026/2027
--> Rye foreshore, Point Nepean Road Rye
--> When: Saturday 26th December 2026 - Tuesday 26th January 2027
Get ready for an unforgettable summer celebration as the Rye Summer Carnival returns to the iconic Rye Foreshore! This year marks 72 years of Wittingslow Carnivals, and we're pulling out all the...

Santaland | Myer
--> Myer, 314-336 Bourke Street Melbourne
--> When: Saturday 7th November 2026 - Thursday 24th December 2026
Head to Santaland to meet Santa and his elves. Whatever tinsels your fancy, we've got you covered! So, get ready to celebrate all things jolly and make your merry meaningful at Myer. Ride...

Santaland | Myer Geelong & Werribee
--> Myer | Geelong, 105 Malop Street Geelong
--> When: Saturday 21st November 2026 - Thursday 24th December 2026
Head to Santaland to meet Santa and his elves. Whatever tinsels your fancy we've got you covered! So get ready to celebrate all things jolly and make your merry meaningful at Myer. Ride...

School Holiday Activities at Boneo Maze
--> Boneo Discovery Park, 695 Limestone Road Fingal
--> When: Saturday 19th September 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026
Open every day during school holidays, except winter school holidays and in extreme weather. Get ready for a fun and creative school holiday experience with our series of nature crafts! Join...

School Holidays @ Heide - Museum of Modern Art
--> Heide | Museum of Modern Art, 7 Templestowe Rd Bulleen
--> When: Saturday 19th September 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026
Explore the gardens and exhibitions at Heide Museum of Modern Art and discover fun for the whole family. A museum pass is valid for the whole day so you can walk in and out of the galleries,...

School Holidays @ Moorabbin Air Museum
--> Moorabbin Air Museum, Corner First Street and Second Avenue Moorabbin Airport
--> When: Saturday 19th September 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026
Stuck for something to do with the kids these holidays? How about a visit to the Australian National Aviation Museum at Moorabbin Airport. With one of the most important collections of...

School Holidays @ The District Docklands
--> The District Docklands, 440 Docklands Drive, Docklands
--> When: Saturday 19th September 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026
Turn the Chill into Thrill these Winter School Holidays with 5 Free Activities With the winter school holidays right around the corner, here are five free and fully undercover activities to turn...

Scienceworks | Open Hours & Entry Tickets
--> Scienceworks, 2 Booker Street Spotswood
Scienceworks is open daily 9am - 4.30pm. Scienceworks makes learning about science a fun and interactive adventure. Located in Spotswood (Melbourne Australia) Scienceworks also features the...

Scienceworks: School Holiday Program
--> Scienceworks, 2 Booker Street Spotswood
--> When: Saturday 19th September 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026
Scienceworks is welcoming all curious kids, big and small, for summer holidays full of spectacular science. Spend your summertime learning about the invisible marvel that is air by exploring our...

Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium | Open & Tickets
--> SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, Corner Flinders Street and Kings Way Melbourne
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is open daily - every day of the year. 9:30am - 5pm - Last entry at 4pm We recommend approximately 2 to 2.5 hours for your exciting journey through!! Home to...

Small Ideas | Winter School Holiday Activities
--> Melbourne
--> When: Saturday 19th September 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026
School holidays are here - and we've packed this guide with the very best activities, attractions, play centres, and drop-off programs across Melbourne and beyond. If you are a Small Ideas member...

Sovereign Hill | Open Hours & Tickets
--> Sovereign Hill, 3 Bradshaw Street Ballarat
Sovereign Hill is open daily from 10am to 5pm. Victoria's Sovereign Hill allows visitors to take a journey into the gold rush period of the 1800's featuring an authentically-recreated town and...

Sovereign Hill | School Holiday Activities - Hours & Tickets
--> Sovereign Hill, 3 Bradshaw Street Ballarat
--> When: Saturday 19th September 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026
Magic, mischief and music are taking centre stage at Sovereign Hill Create your own magical memories with a spell-binding Wizard Jacobs live show, picnic hamper lunches, summer games, hands-on...

Sportsworks Exhibition @ Scienceworks
--> Scienceworks, 2 Booker Street Spotswood
Open 10am to 4.30pm daily @ Scienceworks Stretch your mind and your muscles. Sportsworks is a place to leap, run, throw and row. You can race against Cathy Freeman, try out for soccer...

Starlight | Planetarium Show
--> Melbourne Planetarium, 2 Booker St Spotswood
For thousands of years we have looked to the stars at night in wonder and awe. Their mysteries have inspired curiosity across all cultures and civilisations. Narrated by multi-award-winning...



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