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The (Very) Big Laugh Out 2026

Forest fairies, farm circus + a toddler rave 🧚

Fast 5 Your top holiday events guide + the best posts for under 5s Holiday Event Picks 🌟 Featured Event Little Food Festival (Wednesday 15 – Thursday 16 Apr) A free two-day celebration at Fed Square where little ones get hands-on with food, creativity and discovery from soil to table. πŸ“ Melbourne CBD πŸ—“οΈ Melbourne CBD ➝ See More KaBOOM! (Daily until Sunday 19 Apr, excl. Mondays) Magnus Danger Magnus is back with a chaotic, comedy-packed electromagnetic science show guaranteed to spark big...
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The Little Food Festival Melbourne 2026

Ever seen a human-sized ant? 🐜

Holiday Bulletin Curated holiday fun + latest posts, straight to your inbox Hi Reader It’s Amy here this week while Joyce is off enjoying some well-earned school holiday time with her family! We’ve had a big milestone in our house lately β€” my oldest has officially started school. I don’t know how we got here so quickly, but wow… Term 1 has absolutely flown by. We’re still finding our rhythm with early mornings, lunchboxes and the whole school routine, but it already feels like this new...
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Discovery Centre Bendigo

Go somewhere. Anywhere. It's all free.

Where to Explore these Holidays Your top holiday events guide + the best family day trips Hi there Reader If you haven't already heard, here's some great news just in time for the school holidays β€” all public transport across Victoria is free until 30 April. Trains, trams, buses and regional V/Line services, all at no cost. Which means there's never been a better excuse to leave the car at home and take the kids somewhere a bit different! We've built this week's edition around exactly that...
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Best Easter eggs to buy

Don't get left holding an empty basket 🐰

Weekend Bulletin Curated weekend fun + latest posts, straight to your inbox Hi Reader If Easter weekend planning has been sitting at the bottom of your to-do list, consider this your nudge. We've pulled together the best egg hunts, shows, workshops, train rides (and, yes, chocolate) across Melbourne and beyond so you can spend less time searching and more time enjoying the long weekend. Joyce xx P.S. Want even more Easter inspo? We've got a mega page covering all the best Easter events and...
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A Day Out With Thomas Bellarine Railway

The best picks for city tots

Fast 5 Your top weekday events guide + the best posts for under 5s Weekday Event Picks πŸ’« Featured Event Easter Weekend at Victoria Hotel Yarraville (Friday 3 – Monday 6 Apr) Four days of family fun at The Vic, with a petting zoo, face painting, an Easter Bunny visit and live music across the long weekend. πŸ“ Yarraville πŸ—“οΈ Melbourne CBD ➝ See More Creative Society Markets (Tuesday 31 Mar – Wednesday 1 Apr) Browse a mix of new and favourite vendors at the Creators and Makers Easter Market,...
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Elmo's Circus Dream

Weekend planning? Here's where to start

Weekend Bulletin Curated weekend fun + latest posts, straight to your inbox Hi Reader If "what are we doing this weekend?" is already being asked on repeat in your house, we've got you. From a free drop-in kite-making activity to a Harmony Week celebration and a live show featuring one very famous little dog, there's plenty worth knowing about. Plus, Easter and the autumn school holidays are just around the corner, so watch your inbox over the next few weeks β€” we've got a lot coming your way...
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Autumn School Holidays in Melbourne 2026

The Easter countdown is on 🐣

Fast 5 Your top weekday events guide + the best posts for under 5s Before you jump into this week's edition of Fast 5, I've got something special I want to share with my readers. School holidays are almost here and Easter is just around the corner β€” download our free Autumn School Holidays 2026 guide and bookmark our Autumn School Holidays page, updated weekly with fresh ideas. Enjoy! Joyce xx Weekday Event Picks πŸ—“οΈ Melbourne CBD ➝ See More A Stan Is Born (Daily Monday 23 Mar – Sunday 19 Apr,...
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MICF 2026

What to do, where to go?

Weekend Bulletin Curated weekend fun + latest posts, straight to your inbox Hi Reader As one of my treasured readers, you're getting first dibs on two bookmark-worthy resources this week. Whether you're still figuring out how to fill two weeks or just need some fresh inspiration, we've put together our Autumn School Holidays 2026 guide β€” a free downloadable packed with ideas to keep the kids entertained all season long. Our Autumn School Holidays mega list is also now live and updated weekly...
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Brunswick Baths

Happy National Playgroup Week πŸŽ‰

Fast 5 Your top weekday events guide + the best posts for under 5s Weekday Event Picks πŸ’« Featured Event Scienceworks Autumn School Holiday Program (Saturday 4 – Sunday 19 Apr) Hands-on experiments, live shows, rockets and more for curious little minds these autumn school holidays. πŸ“ Spotswood πŸ—“οΈ Melbourne CBD ➝ See More Bedtime Storytime (Tuesday 17 Mar) Pop on the pyjamas, grab a teddy and join a cosy monthly storytime at narrm ngarrgu Library for ages 2–7. πŸ“ Melbourne CBD Jams for Juniors...
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