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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
Where: 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 invi.. Show More..
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..
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: Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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..
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..
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..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Venue: SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
Tickets: Merlin Entertainments
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 tog.. 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: 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 27th June 2026 to Sunday 19th July 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 27th June 2026 - Sunday 19th July 2.. Show More..
Venue: Sovereign Hill
Tickets: Tiqets
Winter Wonderlights transforms Sovereign Hill into a sparkling Christmas in July celebration.
Enjoy falling snow on Main Street, dazzling light shows and festive winter activit.. Show More..
When: Saturday 20th June 2026 to Saturday 29th August 2026
Venue: Adventure Park | Geelong
Tickets: Official Tickets
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.. 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..
Get out and have Family Fun Time
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: 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 26th July 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 19th July 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: 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 19th July 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 19th July 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: 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: 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: Sunday 26th July 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 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: 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)
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 19th July 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: 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: Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Where: 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 across the country to ce..
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: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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 next family adventu..
When: Every Saturday
Where: Bellarine Railway
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 marshmallows, enjo..
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 20th June 2026 to Saturday 29th August 2026
Where: Adventure Park | Geelong
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 fun for the family..
When: Friday 26th June 2026 to Sunday 19th July 2026
Where: 56 LINCOLN CAUSEWAY Wodonga
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 show with a differenc..
When: Saturday 27th June 2026 to Sunday 19th July 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 27th June 2026 - Sunday 19th July 2026 @ Kryal Castle Knights battling..
When: Thursday 23rd July 2026
Where: Canvas House
[intro]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 release of the n..
When: Saturday 1st August 2026 to Monday 31st August 2026
Where: Australia
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, your support can h..
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 Saturday 22nd August 2026
Where: Melbourne
Children's Book Week | 15th - 22nd August 2026 Come on an adventure with us as we travel across lands, time, and memories...
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: 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: 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 3rd October 2026 to Sunday 4th October 2026
Where: Bellarine Railway
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 the celebration! ..
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 17th October 2026 to Sunday 25th October 2026
Where: Melbourne
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 taking part in the..Quick Links
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Victorian School Holiday's 2026
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
Source: education.vic.gov.au
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