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Fresh fun for little ones

Want to save money while making memories this summer? 🤑 ☀️ Tot Perks Summer launches in just over 2 weeks with exclusive access to family events, amazing giveaways, and instant discounts worth hundreds. Being a Tot Perks Summer member means you'll get all this + more for just $29. Join the waitlist now to be first in when the cart opens! JOIN THE WAITLIST Fast 5 Top Picks #1 What's On - CBD Mini Marine Mornings (Monday 3 November) Enjoy exclusive early access to the aquarium with guided...
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Melbourne Donut Festival

Need plans for Halloween + the long weekend?

Hey Reader Have you sorted your Halloween costume yet? Me neither. But that's the beauty of last-minute family fun, sometimes the best memories come from winging it. Halloween is tomorrow and the long weekend stretches ahead, which means it's the perfect time to "dress up" your usual family outings with something extra. To help you do just that, we've gathered Melbourne's best Halloween events—plus plenty of non-spooky options if ghosts and ghouls aren't your thing. Oh, and one more treat:...
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Halloween Ideas

🎃 Boo! Your Halloween plans just got better

Exciting news! Tot Perks Summer ☀️ opens Tuesday 18 November, giving you access to invite-only reader events, automatic entry into high-value giveaways (think hotel stays, play gear, party packages), and instant savings on fuel, groceries, movie tickets, and more. Join the waitlist now to get priority access before spots fill up. JOIN THE WAITLIST Fast 5 Top Picks #1 What's On - CBD Toddler Tales (Mondays) Sing, dance and explore stories designed for little ones aged 18 months to 3 years at...
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Halloween Recipes and Food Ideas for Kids

We did the planning, you do the fun

Hey Reader Quick reminder: our Treehouse Retreat at Romp & Stomp is happening THIS Saturday at Melbourne Museum! While you can absolutely register on the day, pre-registering now means you'll skip the queue and get straight into the fun—crafts, snacks, prizes, and a much-needed chill zone while the kids recharge. Trust me, you'll thank yourself later. SECURE YOUR SPOT Also—exciting news! The Tot Perks Summer cart opens on Tuesday 18 November. If you missed out on Spring, now's your chance....
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Early Entry Halloween at Melbourne Museum

15 ways to celebrate Children's Week

Fast 5 Top Picks #1 What's On - CBD Diwali Celebrations (Monday 20 Oct – Tuesday 21 Oct) Celebrate the festival of lights with stories, songs and dancing at Storytime and Stompers sessions designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years. Melbourne CBD, Docklands & Southbank Songbirds (Wednesdays during school term) Introduce your baby to the joy of language through songs, rhymes and stories in this weekly session for newborns to 18 months. Melbourne CBD Inside Out: Jump, Jive & Jazz (Thursday...
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Halloween Events in Melbourne 2025

Children's Week kicks off this weekend!

Hi there Reader The next few weeks are going to be extra fun—Children's Week kicks off this Saturday (18 Oct - 26 Oct) with the theme "Everyone should know about Children's Rights." It's the perfect time to celebrate the incredible talents, voices, and joy our kids bring to the world. Whether they're being silly, curious, brave, or wonderfully chaotic, they deserve to be recognised for exactly who they are. And I've got something special to share too... Tot Hot or Not is hosting a FREE...
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5 things I bet you haven't tried

Remember to save the date for our new Footscray Market Tour on Saturday 18 October. Join me as we taste authentic bites, meet local traders, and dive into the market's vibrant history—no prep needed, just reserve your spot and come hungry. Joyce xx Fast 5 Top Picks #1 What's On - CBD ACMI Preschoolers Program (Friday 17 Oct) Free play-based session for 2-5 year-olds exploring light and shadow through silhouette art inspired by shadow puppetry. Melbourne CBD We Need A Flower (Friday 17 Oct -...
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What Melbourne families are doing this weekend

Hi there Reader I’ve had my fair share of lucky moments. Like the time I scored last-minute tickets to Wicked the Musical (the kids had been begging to see it)—and their faces when the lights went down? Worth every bit of scrambling to make it happen. Tell me... Do you believe in luck? Yes! No way But after years of helping parents and carers to keep the kids entertained (and entertaining my own crew), I’ve learned you need more than luck to keep family life running happily. Here are two...
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a mother and her daughter using an educational program called ABC Reading Eggs on a digital tablet

Get School-Ready with ABC Reading Eggs

Your School Readiness Partner Is your child starting school next year? Let ABC Reading Eggs help you prepare for this exciting milestone with the award-winning learning program for children ages 2-13. Designed by experts and loved by millions of children, ABC Reading Eggs builds essential skills in phonics, sight words, and vocabulary. Simply try it for 30 days FREE and enjoy: Hundreds of fun, self-paced reading + maths lessons 📝 Exciting games & rewards to keep your child motivated 🏆...
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