38,000 daffodils light up the city (and 14 other adventures)


What an incredible week we have ahead! I'm feeling pretty excited about this lineup of events and think you're going to love them too.

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Top Picks

#1 What's On - CBD

  • JOY at Immigration Museum (Daily until Friday 29 Aug) Experience emotive installations celebrating joy through creativity and storytelling. Melbourne CBD
  • Rialto Daffodil Day Display (Wednesday 20 Aug - Thursday 21 Aug) Marvel at a spectacular 6-metre hot air balloon surrounded by 38,715 vibrant daffodils. Melbourne CBD
  • Preschool Storytime (Mondays during school term) Share stories, songs and activities with your 3-5 year old at City Library. Melbourne CBD

#2 What's On - NORTH

  • Book Week Adventure (Monday 18 Aug - Tuesday 19 Aug) Celebrate with stories, songs and craft while dressed as your favourite book character. North Melbourne
  • Family Storytime (Wednesdays during school term) Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories with your whole family every Wednesday morning. Hurstbridge
  • Teeny Tiny Tornadoes (Various dates + times during school term) Connect with your baby through music, movement and sensory play in this specially designed program. Northcote

#3 What's On - SOUTH

  • Bluey Live Interactive Experience (Daily until Sunday 31 Aug) Play favourite Bluey games and watch the beloved pup perform live at Werribee Zoo. Werribee South
  • Goodstart Point Cook Playgroup (Fridays during school term) Free playgroup sessions for families with children aged 6 weeks to 2 years. Point Cook
  • FrankTALK with Toni D'Alia (Monday 18 Aug) Meet author Toni D'Alia reading "Frogs Are Our Friends" plus nature-themed craft. Frankston

#4 What's On - EAST

  • Ringwood Mainly Music (Mondays) Interactive music and movement activities followed by morning tea for families. Ringwood
  • Habitat: Local Flora and Fauna Exhibition (Mondays - Fridays until 2 Sep) Discover stunning textile and handcrafted artworks celebrating Whitehorse's natural environment. Box Hill
  • Love Loud Playgroup (Thursdays during school term) Multicultural playgroup with craft, music and story time for families with 0-4 year olds. Clayton

#5 What's On - WEST

  • Elmo's Circus Dream (Various times + dates between Friday 8 Aug – Sunday 31 Aug) Join Elmo's magical circus adventure with acrobatics, music and beloved Sesame Street friends. Taylors Lakes
  • Kinda Gym (Fridays during school term) Improve motor skills through climbing frames, tunnels and balancing activities for 18 months - 5 years. Sunshine West
  • Book Week Rhyme Time (Monday 18 Aug) Special Book Week themed session developing language and literacy skills for 1-5 year olds. Manor Lakes

Fast 5 Ideas

#1 Wackadoo at The Zoo

Live Bluey shows are pure magic for little fans - here's everything you need to know about catching the action at Werribee Zoo.

#2 Want to Start a Playgroup?

Playgroup Victoria’s new Playgroup Starters Guide is a go-to for building a great playgroup—or giving your current one a refresh!

#3 A Place for Little Picassos

Finding the perfect creative outlet for your whole family can be tricky, but this Altona arts hub ticks all the boxes.

#4 Tiny Tumblers

Getting your toddler moving and grooving builds confidence like nothing else, and these sessions are a fantastic way to kick things off.

#5 Tales on Tap

Finding fresh reading material for growing minds shouldn't be a chore, so we've rounded up the best book subscriptions delivering down under.

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