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Fun for the whole familyThis page is about activities, fun and experiences for the whole family but aimed at kids and teens in Melbourne and Victoria. Includes events, school holiday guides and Melbourne for Kids.
School Holidays
The BIG list of stuff to keep the kids active and busy during the school holidays.The School Holidays BIG List
Tickets: Fever
Bubble Planet is an immersive experience in which you'll surround yourself with bubbles like never before!
Step into a planet beyond your imagination with VR technology themed .. Show More..
Venue: 206 Bourke Street
Tickets: Fever
Journey beyond the stars with Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience, a groundbreaking virtual reality adventure that transports visitors from Earth to the furthest reache.. Show More..
When: Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Where: 551 Little Collins St,, Melbourne
Tickets: Fever
Melbourne's most exciting immersive gaming experience!
Grab your friends and tackle a series of adrenaline-pumping challenges in 6 game rooms.
Dive into an action-packed ad.. Show More..
When: Weekends (Saturday - Sunday)
Venue: Kryal Castle
Tickets: RedBalloon
Open weekend's + every day during school holidays + public holidays- 10am to 4pm.
Kryal Castle Adventure Park and Resort caters to all ages from children discovering the myths .. Show More..
Venue: Luna Park
Tickets: RedBalloon
Luna Park is open every weekend, every day of the school holidays and Public Holiday's (except for Christmas Day).
Open Hours & Tickets
Everything is Just for fun!
Hands u.. Show More..
When: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Venue: The District Docklands
Tickets: Fever
Discover Prison Island in Melbourne, where life behind bars is anything but boring.
Team up and take on a series of high-stakes challenges across 34 prison cells in this action.. Show More..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Venue: The District Docklands
Tickets: Fever
Enter the world of Saboteurs in Docklands, a live AmongUs-style game where Crew members complete tasks while Impostors secretly eliminate them.
Work together, form alliances, a.. Show More..
Where: 6 Garden St,, South Yarra
Tickets: Fever
SENSAS has landed in Australia, offering a thrilling two-hour adventure that tests all five senses.
For two hours, switch between pitch-black challenges and vibrant sensory wor.. Show More..
Tickets: Tiqets
@ Metartworld Port Melbourne
Step into the light..
Explore Metartworld's enchanting Starry Sky Exhibition, featuring immersive art exhibitions like the Mirror Maze, Enchant.. Show More..
When: Saturday 19th September 2026 to Sunday 4th October 2026
Tickets: Viator
Kids of all ages are going to be blown away these school holidays of Australia's first immersive Trick Art Museum, ArtVo.
Located permanently in Harbour Town, Docklands, ArtVo M.. Show More..
When: Saturday 19th September 2026 to Sunday 4th October 2026
Tickets: Official Tickets
First time to SuperPark? Get all-inclusive access to 15+ activities with a 1 hour trial pass offer, including SuperPark grip socks.
Warning: you may not want to leave!
Super.. Show More..
Venue: The District Docklands
Tickets: Ticketmaster Australia
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.. Show More..
Where: 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.. Show More..
Venue: LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
Tickets: Merlin Entertainments
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.. Show More..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Tickets: Tiqets
A One-of-a-kind Art Space
ART that you can touch and interact with
Metal Art Exhibition
Covering an area of 400 square meters, over 12+ themed exhibitions, a 360 degree .. Show More..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Venue: Melbourne Museum
Tickets: Tiqets
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 ex.. Show More..
Venue: Scienceworks
Tickets: Official Tickets
On this tour, a guide will take you through the Pumping Station that turned 'Smellbourne' back into Melbourne.
Learn where POO goes (when it leaves your toilet)
Poo Story
Yo.. Show More..
When: Every Sunday
Where: Queenscliff
Tickets: Official Tickets
Take a scenic along picturesque Swan Bay from Queenscliff to Lakers Siding and back.
Enjoy a scenic journey on board our Heritage Steam trains. Travel beside Swan Bay and across.. Show More..
Where: Maldon 3463
Whether it's a miniature railway or a real railway, kids love a train ride (so do big kids!).
Every weekend trains are running plus every day during the school holidays.
Hol.. Show More..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Tickets: Fever
7 Days @ Virtual Room Melbourne - 75 Peel Street West Melbourne
One of the world's best team-based virtual reality experiences has finally come to Melbourne!
Blending the e.. Show More..
Venue: IMAX | Melbourne Museum
Tickets: Official Tickets
IMAX gives you with the ultimate movie going experience on the world's 2nd largest screen and state of the art IMAX Laser Projection.
Now Showing
THE ODYSSEY - IMAX 70MM film .. Show More..
When: Saturday 19th September 2026 to 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 exhibit.. Show More..
Venue: Healesville Sanctuary
Tickets: Viator
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 animatroni.. Show More..
Venue: Melbourne Zoo
Tickets: Viator
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 animatroni.. Show More..
Venue: Werribee Open Range Zoo
Tickets: Viator
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 animatroni.. Show More..
When: Saturday 19th September 2026 to Sunday 4th October 2026
Venue: Kryal Castle
Tickets: Official Tickets
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 Oc.. Show More..
Step into a world where imagination takes centre stage as acclaimed Icelandic artist Ragnar Kjartansson transforms the NGV Children's Gallery into an interactive theatrical playgro.. Show More..
When: Saturday 19th September 2026 to Sunday 4th October 2026
Venue: The District Docklands
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 a.. Show More..
When: Saturday 19th September 2026 to Sunday 4th October 2026
Where: Melbourne
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 .. Show More..
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Melbourne's biggest list of kids stuff!
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Scienceworks
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 Melbourne Planetarium..
When: Weekends (Saturday - Sunday)
Where: Kyabram Fauna Park
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 initiative provides fa..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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 thousands of aquatic a..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Scienceworks
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 goalkeeper, and zoom d..
When: Sunday 23rd August 2026 (4th Sunday of the month)
Where: 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 enthusiasts to set ..
When: Sunday 16th August 2026 (3rd Sunday of the month)
Where: 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 member of the family ..
When: Every Sunday
Where: Newport Railway Museum
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 extraordinary collectio..
When: Every Sunday
Where: 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 previous weekend's time. ..
When: Sunday 6th September 2026 (1st Sunday of the month)
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 on the first Sunday ..
When: Every Sunday
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 the Tallarook Range..
When: Sunday 16th August 2026 (3rd Sunday of the month)
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 the footboards, sit u..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Scienceworks
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 represents five kilomet..
When: Every Sunday
Where: National Steam Centre
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 numerous ducks and other..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Werribee Open Range Zoo
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 staff talk about the..
When: Every Sunday
Where: Diamond Valley Railway
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 1.00 pm till 4.00pm ..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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 mesmerising world of bi..
When: Every Sunday
Where: Mornington Railway
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 era. Mornington R..
When: Weekends (Saturday - Sunday)
Where: Maze House | near Daylesford
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 and facebook page...
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Scienceworks
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 exhibition will look deepe..
When: Every Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Open Thursday to Monday from 10am-5pm (last entry at 4pm) 25 acres of gardens to explore with 2 hedge mazes and a Lavender Labrinth. Large lawn spaces for picnics and games with a brand new timber playground. 1000+ ..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
[intro]KidsTown Adventure Playground is OPEN every day from dawn till dusk. [/intro] KidsTown KidsTown is one of Victoria's best adventure parks and playgrounds, KidsTown Adventure Playground provides children of a..
When: Date unknown
Where: 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, playgrounds and places wh..
When: Weekends (Saturday - Sunday)
Where: Maldon
Whether it's a miniature railway or a real railway, kids love a train ride (so do big kids!). Every weekend trains are running plus every day during the school holidays. Holiday fun for the kids. Why not joi..
When: Every Sunday
Where: National Steam Centre
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. Pleasant surroundings an..
When: Sunday 16th August 2026 (3rd Sunday of the month)
Where: 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 on our 7 gauge ste..
When: Sunday 6th September 2026 (1st Sunday of the month)
Where: Emerald Bank Leisure Land
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 LEISURELAND IS LOCATED AT ..
When: Weekends (Saturday - Sunday)
Where: Avenel Maze
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. For one thing it i..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Collingwood Children's Farm
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 4:00 pm. Daily A..
When: Date unknown
Where: Enchanted Adventure Garden
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 & 3D Maze are open f..
When: Every Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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 tickets via the websit..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Myuna Farm
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 costs Please purchase your tic..
When: Weekends (Saturday - Sunday)
Where: Kryal Castle
Open weekend's + every day during school holidays + public holidays- 10am to 4pm. Kryal Castle Adventure Park and Resort caters to all ages from children discovering the myths legends and fairytales of the new Cast..
When: Sunday 23rd August 2026 (4th Sunday of the month)
Where: 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 available. The group also ..
When: Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Where: Dinosaur World | 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 booking required purch..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
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: $40.00 Concession/Seniors: $12.00..
When: Every Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Where: Animal Land Children's Farm
[intro]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[/intro] Animal Land Self guided w..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: A Maze'N Things
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 & public holidays (..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
[intro]LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne is open 7 days a week.[/intro] Open & Tickets Opening and closing times change during each month. Monday - Wednesday 9am/10am - 5pm/7pm Thursday 9am/9.30am - 6pm7pm F..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
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 visit. Entry to Edendale is..
When: Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Where: The Big Goose
The Big Goose is unique to the Mornington Peninsula as it combines farm animals with an adventure park situated at Moorooduc on the Peninsula freeway. Open Summer: Wednesday to Sunday Winter: Thursday to Sunday ..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Adventure Fun Park Gippsland
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 is 10 acres of excit..
When: Weekends (Saturday - Sunday)
Where: Melbourne Cable Park
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 Park is the home of ..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: iceHQ | Darebin Ice Skating
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 Fun skating sessions..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: O'Brien Icehouse
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 arena. It's available for ..
When: Every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Where: Olympic Ice Skating Centre
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 learn figure skati..
When: Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
Where: Rain, Hayne & Shine Farmyard
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 to feed and cuddle...
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Scienceworks
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 sights, sounds and ..
When: Weekends (Saturday - Sunday)
Where: Emerald Bank Leisure Land
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 Store Windmill Chocol..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Melbourne Planetarium
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 Australian actress Sig..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Gumbuya World: Theme Park
7 days - 10am to 4pm Whether you're splashing in to Victoria's newest water park meeting furry friends or just relaxing under the gum trees Gumbuya World is a full day's fun for everyone. Gumbuya World is a frie..
When: Every Sunday
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 of rural life. Ou..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Melbourne Museum
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 prehistoric animals parade..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Sovereign Hill
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 plenty to see! Se..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Puffing Billy Railway
[intro]Leg daggling is BACK Tickets are available to suit everyone, and every journey.[/intro] Timetable & Tickets You can buy one-way, two way (return), plus tickets between stations like Belgrave to Lakeside,..
When: Every Sunday
Take a scenic along picturesque Swan Bay from Queenscliff to Lakers Siding and back. Enjoy a scenic journey on board our Heritage Steam trains. Travel beside Swan Bay and across the rolling hills of the Bellarine. ..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Melbourne Museum
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 what makes them so s..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Boneo Discovery Park
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 27 acres of wetlands..
When: Weekends (Saturday - Sunday)
Where: Werribee Open Range Zoo
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 initiative provides fa..
When: Weekends (Saturday - Sunday)
Where: Healesville Sanctuary
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 initiative provides fa..
When: Weekends (Saturday - Sunday)
Where: Melbourne Zoo
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 initiative provides fa..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Clip 'n Climb
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. Test your limits a..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Maru | Koala & Animal Park
Open every day from 9:30am except for Christmas Day Get in touch with wildlife at Maru where you can pat and hand feed many of the animals. Pat a koala and feed the albino kangaroos see wombats Tasmanian devils ..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Museum After 67 million years, Horridus the Triceratops is coming to Melbourne Come face to face with one of the most awe-inspiring creatures ever to walk the Earth-the Triceratops. Triceratops: Fa..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Melbourne Museum
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 incredible connections th..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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 penguin encounter tou..
When: Sunday 16th August 2026 (3rd Sunday of the month)
Where: Polly Woodside
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 Fashions on the Plank, r..
When: Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Where: Old Melbourne Gaol
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 fades, the gaol become..
When: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Where: Melbourne Holocaust Museum
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 seven children that ..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
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 your ascent from the g..
When: Weekdays (Monday - Friday)
Where: LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
[intro]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![/intro] Afternoons of ..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: The District Docklands
[intro]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 immersive expe..
When: Every Wednesday
Where: Melbourne Museum
[intro]Every Wednesday is Dino Day for the little ones at Melbourne Museum! Dino Days invites our youngest dinosaur enthusiasts to explore all things dinosaur.[/intro] Dino Days From dino discos and dress-ups t..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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 expect from our new ..
When: Friday 12th June 2026 to Sunday 22nd November 2026
Where: The Westin Melbourne
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 explorers. Set i..
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. There you can see ..
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 August Saturday 8 Working..
When: Saturday 15th August 2026 to Sunday 16th August 2026
Where: Kryal Castle
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 the occasion by co..
When: Saturday 22nd August 2026 to Sunday 23rd August 2026
Where: Margaret Court Arena
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, will complete a ruff-r..
When: Saturday 19th September 2026 to Sunday 4th October 2026
Where: Sovereign Hill
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 craft sessions, rovin..
When: Saturday 19th September 2026 to Sunday 4th October 2026
Where: ArtPlay
There's plenty to do and see at ArtPlay. Find a workshop, event or exhibition that suits your age group, time and date. All our booked workshops are for small groups (between 12 and 20 participants) to enable ch..
When: Saturday 19th September 2026 to Sunday 4th October 2026
Where: Victoria
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. There is a range of sel..
When: Saturday 19th September 2026 to Sunday 4th October 2026
Where: Moorabbin Air Museum
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 aircraft and engines in A..
When: Saturday 19th September 2026 to Sunday 4th October 2026
Where: O'Brien Icehouse
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 options including skati..
When: Saturday 19th September 2026 to Sunday 4th October 2026
Where: Kryal Castle
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 men - including Friar..
When: Saturday 19th September 2026 to Sunday 4th October 2026
Where: Boneo Discovery Park
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 us at Boneo Discover..
When: Saturday 19th September 2026 to Sunday 4th October 2026
Kids of all ages are going to be blown away these school holidays of Australia's first immersive Trick Art Museum, ArtVo. Located permanently in Harbour Town, Docklands, ArtVo Melbourne is a new immersive 3D art mus..
When: Saturday 19th September 2026 to Sunday 4th October 2026
Where: Heide | Museum of Modern Art
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, explore the sculpture pa..
When: Saturday 19th September 2026 to 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 the Moving Image ..
When: Saturday 19th September 2026 to Sunday 4th October 2026
Where: Scienceworks
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 returning exhibition..
When: Saturday 19th September 2026 to Sunday 4th October 2026
Where: Gumbuya World: Theme Park
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 then hit up our ad..
When: Saturday 19th September 2026 to Sunday 4th October 2026
Where: Melbourne
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 'thank you' and con..
When: Saturday 19th September 2026 to Sunday 4th October 2026
First time to SuperPark? Get all-inclusive access to 15+ activities with a 1 hour trial pass offer, including SuperPark grip socks. Warning: you may not want to leave! SuperPark at Highpoint is your go-to destin..
When: Saturday 19th September 2026 to Sunday 4th October 2026
Where: Kryal Castle
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 Castle Knights ..
When: Saturday 19th September 2026 to Sunday 4th October 2026
Where: The District Docklands
With more entertainment venues in one place than anywhere else in Australia Melbourne's District Docklands is a one-stop playground for families these school holidays. The precinct boasts a fun-packed line up of "on..
When: Saturday 19th September 2026 to Sunday 4th October 2026
Where: Werribee Open Range Zoo
[intro]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 to be disco..
When: Saturday 19th September 2026 to Sunday 4th October 2026
Where: Healesville Sanctuary
[intro]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 to be disco..
When: Saturday 19th September 2026 to Sunday 4th October 2026
Where: Melbourne Zoo
[intro]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 to be disco..
When: Saturday 19th September 2026 to Sunday 4th October 2026
Where: The District Docklands
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 the chill into thril..
When: Saturday 10th October 2026
Where: 80 Gardenvale Road Gardenvale
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 delighted amused and instr..
When: Saturday 7th November 2026 to Thursday 24th December 2026
Where: Myer
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 the Santaland expre..Quick Links
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Terms, dates and guides
Term 1 - Autumn
Friday 3 April 2026 - Sunday 19 April 2026
Term 2 - Winter
Saturday 27 June 2026 - Sunday 12 July 2026
Term 3 - Spring
Saturday 19 September 2026 - Sunday 4 October 2026
Term 4 - Summer
Saturday 19 December 2026 - Tuesday 26 January 2027
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