🙌 Melbourne’s Best Weekday Events for Littlies – Sorted


Jump to What’s On near you👇 and enjoy your week out and about! Joyce xx

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Top Picks

#1 What's On - CBD

  • Van Gogh at THE LUME (Daily until Sunday 1 Jun) Immerse your little ones in a multi-sensory journey through Van Gogh's masterpieces at Australia's first permanent digital art gallery.
  • Mini Marine Mornings (Monday 5 May) A special session for pre-schoolers to discover underwater wonders through stories, craft and exploration at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium.
  • Rainbow Art Class (Thursdays) Creative weekly sessions for children to experiment with colours, textures and techniques in a welcoming, supportive environment.

#2 What's On - NORTH

  • HEIDE Art Babies (Various dates during school term) Sensory art experiences for babies and carers in the inspiring surrounds of Heide Museum of Modern Art.
  • stARTalking Creative Workshop (Thursdays during school term) Connect with others in your community over weekly activities such as painting, craft, card making, scrapbooking, art and more.
  • Parent-Child Mother Goose (Wednesdays during school term) A nurturing program teaching parents and children rhymes, songs and stories to strengthen their connection.

#3 What's On - SOUTH

  • Neon Fields (Thursday 8 May - Sunday 11 May) Enter into a colourful fantasy world where you’re invited to interact and play among the lights.
  • Playtime with Elm & Willow (Daily) Join Elm and Willow, the charming bears, on a delightful adventure trail through the beautiful grounds of Rippon Lea, perfect for little explorers.
  • Baby Rhyme Time (Tuesdays) Delightful library sessions of songs, rhymes and stories designed for babies and their caregivers.

#4 What's On - EAST

  • Storytime Around the World (Mondays until 4 July - excl. public holidays) A multicultural storytelling journey introducing little ones to tales from diverse cultures and traditions.
  • Free Community Messy Play (Thursday 8 May) Engage with messy play activities to encourage your child to imagine, investigate, explore, create and utilise their senses.
  • Melba's Vintage Playroom (Wednesdays - Sundays until 29 Jun) Step back in time at this charming play space inspired by childhood in Dame Nellie Melba's era.

#5 What's On - WEST

  • Music for Hip Toddlers (Mondays until 30 Jun & Thursdays until 3 Jul) Come on a rollicking ride through dance and percussion and rock out with Sarah in this course designed especially for toddlers aged 6 months to 4 years.
  • Toddler Art and Crafts (Fridays during school term) Creative exploration sessions designed specifically for toddlers to express themselves through various art materials and explore the outdoor garden.
  • Pram Walking Braybrook (Fridays during school term) A social walking group for parents and carers to connect while enjoying gentle exercise with their little ones.

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