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AFL Kids Go Free | Rounds 16-19
--> Australia
Footy is the place to be, even better - Kids Go Free! Just in time for the school holidays, kids are taking charge of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. The AFL are inviting families...
Night on the Reef - SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
--> SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, Corner Flinders Street and Kings Way Melbourne
Explore Night on the Reef. Daily 9:30am - 5pm Dive into Night on the Reef at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, a dazzling underwater wonderland that takes guests on an enchanting journey into the...
Easterland 2027 @ Caulfield Racecourse
--> Caulfield Racecourse, Station Street Caulfield East
--> When: Friday 26th March 2027
Celebrate Easter in spectacular style this Easter as both Caulfield and Mornington transform into Easterland a fun Easter festival filled with entertainment activities and unforgettable moments for...
Easterland 2027 @ Mornington Racecourse
--> Mornington Racecourse, 320 Racecourse Road Mornington
--> When: Sunday 28th March 2027
Celebrate Easter in spectacular style this Easter as both Caulfield and Mornington transform into Easterland, a fun Easter festival filled with entertainment, activities and unforgettable moments for...
Kids: Indoor Climbing, Ropes, Zip Line & GameWall @ Berwick
--> Clip 'n Climb, 39-51 Intrepid St Berwick
Indoor Climbing, SkyTrail High Ropes, Zip Line and GameWall - Berwick Overload your senses and dial up the fun at this mammoth indoor climbing theme park, boasting over 60 vertical challenges....
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...
Adventure Park's Winter Glow 2026
--> Adventure Park | Geelong, 1249 Bellarine Highway, Wallington
--> When: Saturday 20th June 2026 - Saturday 29th August 2026
Winter Glow will return 20 June - 29 August 2026. Adventure Park Geelong SNOW | LIGHTS | FIRE | ICE Adventure Park Geelong brings its winter offering back with more snow, rides, lights and...
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 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...
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....
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...
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 | 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...
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...
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...
Children's Book Week 2026
--> Melbourne
--> When: Saturday 15th August 2026 - Saturday 22nd August 2026
Children's Book Week | 15th - 22nd August 2026 Come on an adventure with us as we travel across lands, time, and memories....
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...
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...
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...
Eroni's Circus @ Wodonga
--> 56 LINCOLN CAUSEWAY Wodonga
--> When: Friday 26th June 2026 - Sunday 19th July 2026
Melbourne's favourite family circus!! Glamourous exciting entertaining circus like you remember from childhood! Eroni's Circus is a high quality traditional touring circus. We aim to bring a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 27th June 2026 - Sunday 19th July 2026
Knights clashing with flaming swords snow queens and winter magic - 'Knights of Fire' returns to Kyral Castle these school holidays. Saturday 27th June 2026 - Sunday 19th July 2026 @ Kryal...
Le Petit Wonder of the Sea: Kids High Tea at The Westin Melbourne
--> The Westin Melbourne, 205 Collins St, Melbourne
--> When: Friday 12th June 2026 - Sunday 22nd November 2026
This school holidays, The Westin Melbourne invites families to venture beneath the surface with Le Petit Wonders of the Sea, an enchanting under-the-sea themed High Tea designed especially for small...
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 -...
Little Lifely Launch with Dr. Golly
--> Canvas House, Factory 1, 137 Buckhurst St, South Melbourne
--> When: Thursday 23rd July 2026
On Thursday, 23 July, Australian children's furniture brand Little Lifely is teaming up with leading paediatrician Dr Golly to host a FREE family launch event in South Melbourne, celebrating the...
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...
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...
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...
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 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
--> Melbourne
--> 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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium | Family Ticket: Up to 40% off
--> SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, Corner Flinders Street and Kings Way Melbourne
Exclusive Family Offer: Save up to 40% off at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Make a splash with our NEW Family Ticket at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Bundle, save and dive in together - enjoy your...
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...
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...
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...
The Adventures of Robin Hood
--> Kryal Castle, 121 Forbes Road, Leigh Creek
--> When: Saturday 19th September 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026
The legendary outlaw's story comes to life at Kryal Castle these spring school holidays! Saturday 19th September 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026 @ Kryal Castle Meet Robin Hood and his merry...
TreeTops Challenge: Yeodene Park - Open & Tickets - Tiqets.com
--> TreeTops Adventure | Yeodene - Otway Forest, 70 Possum Ridge Rd, Yeodene
No matter your age you'll find excitement aplenty at Trees Adventure: Yeodene. Nestled within the pristine Otway Forest this adventure haven offers a range of thrilling experiences. Begin...
--> Australia
Footy is the place to be, even better - Kids Go Free! Just in time for the school holidays, kids are taking charge of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. The AFL are inviting families...
--> SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, Corner Flinders Street and Kings Way Melbourne
Explore Night on the Reef. Daily 9:30am - 5pm Dive into Night on the Reef at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, a dazzling underwater wonderland that takes guests on an enchanting journey into the...
--> Caulfield Racecourse, Station Street Caulfield East
--> When: Friday 26th March 2027
Celebrate Easter in spectacular style this Easter as both Caulfield and Mornington transform into Easterland a fun Easter festival filled with entertainment activities and unforgettable moments for...
--> Mornington Racecourse, 320 Racecourse Road Mornington
--> When: Sunday 28th March 2027
Celebrate Easter in spectacular style this Easter as both Caulfield and Mornington transform into Easterland, a fun Easter festival filled with entertainment, activities and unforgettable moments for...
--> Clip 'n Climb, 39-51 Intrepid St Berwick
Indoor Climbing, SkyTrail High Ropes, Zip Line and GameWall - Berwick Overload your senses and dial up the fun at this mammoth indoor climbing theme park, boasting over 60 vertical challenges....
--> 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...
--> Adventure Park | Geelong, 1249 Bellarine Highway, Wallington
--> When: Saturday 20th June 2026 - Saturday 29th August 2026
Winter Glow will return 20 June - 29 August 2026. Adventure Park Geelong SNOW | LIGHTS | FIRE | ICE Adventure Park Geelong brings its winter offering back with more snow, rides, lights and...
--> 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 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...
--> 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....
--> 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...
--> 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, 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, 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, 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...
--> 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...
--> 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...
--> 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...
--> 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...
--> Melbourne
--> When: Saturday 15th August 2026 - Saturday 22nd August 2026
Children's Book Week | 15th - 22nd August 2026 Come on an adventure with us as we travel across lands, time, and memories....
--> 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, 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...
--> 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, 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...
--> 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...
--> 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...
--> 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...
--> 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...
--> 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...
--> 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...
--> 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...
--> 56 LINCOLN CAUSEWAY Wodonga
--> When: Friday 26th June 2026 - Sunday 19th July 2026
Melbourne's favourite family circus!! Glamourous exciting entertaining circus like you remember from childhood! Eroni's Circus is a high quality traditional touring circus. We aim to bring a...
--> 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...
--> 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...
--> 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...
--> 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...
--> 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...
--> 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...
--> 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...
--> 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...
--> Kryal Castle, 121 Forbes Road, Leigh Creek
--> When: Saturday 27th June 2026 - Sunday 19th July 2026
Knights clashing with flaming swords snow queens and winter magic - 'Knights of Fire' returns to Kyral Castle these school holidays. Saturday 27th June 2026 - Sunday 19th July 2026 @ Kryal...
--> The Westin Melbourne, 205 Collins St, Melbourne
--> When: Friday 12th June 2026 - Sunday 22nd November 2026
This school holidays, The Westin Melbourne invites families to venture beneath the surface with Le Petit Wonders of the Sea, an enchanting under-the-sea themed High Tea designed especially for small...
--> 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 -...
--> Canvas House, Factory 1, 137 Buckhurst St, South Melbourne
--> When: Thursday 23rd July 2026
On Thursday, 23 July, Australian children's furniture brand Little Lifely is teaming up with leading paediatrician Dr Golly to host a FREE family launch event in South Melbourne, celebrating the...
--> 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...
--> 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...
--> 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...
--> 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,...
--> 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, 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...
--> Melbourne
--> 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, 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....
--> 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, 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...
--> 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...
--> 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,...
--> 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, 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...
--> 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...
--> 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 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...
--> 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...
--> 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...
--> SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, Corner Flinders Street and Kings Way Melbourne
Exclusive Family Offer: Save up to 40% off at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Make a splash with our NEW Family Ticket at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Bundle, save and dive in together - enjoy your...
--> 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...
--> 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...
--> 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...
--> 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...
--> Kryal Castle, 121 Forbes Road, Leigh Creek
--> When: Saturday 19th September 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026
The legendary outlaw's story comes to life at Kryal Castle these spring school holidays! Saturday 19th September 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026 @ Kryal Castle Meet Robin Hood and his merry...
--> TreeTops Adventure | Yeodene - Otway Forest, 70 Possum Ridge Rd, Yeodene
No matter your age you'll find excitement aplenty at Trees Adventure: Yeodene. Nestled within the pristine Otway Forest this adventure haven offers a range of thrilling experiences. Begin...
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