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Before you dive in, quick announcement: Tot Perks Summer opens in just under 10 days!
For only $29, you'll get access to exclusive VIP events, member-only giveaways (including the one mentioned at the bottom of this newsletter!), and everyday savings on groceries, fuel, entertainment, and more.
Spring members scored everything from Harry Potter: The Exhibition passes to hotel stays—and Summer's perks will be just as exciting. Join the waitlist here.
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Fast 5
Top Picks
#1 What's On - CBD
- Seek and Find Nature Cards (Daily) Set your young ones on an adventure through Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne with specially designed nature cards featuring plants, creatures and wondrous scenery to discover. Melbourne CBD
- Stompers at Library at The Dock (Tuesdays + Thursdays during school term) A weekly program for toddlers aged 18 months to three years, encouraging a lifelong love of books through stories and activities. Docklands
- Baby Bounce (Mondays + Wednesdays during school term) Join this fun, interactive session in the Pauline Gandel Children's Quarter where your youngest Library visitors can discover the joys of books, rhymes and stories. Melbourne CBD
#2 What's On - NORTH
- FREE Sensory Playgroup (Mondays until 24 November) Led by experienced educators, this sensory playgroup for babies aged 6 weeks to 24 months features props, textures, sounds and activities designed to promote physical and cognitive development. Pascoe Vale
- Sensory Tray Session (Monday 10 November) Enjoy unstructured play with sensory trays, messy activities and crafts without worrying about setup or cleanup in this parent-led session. Fairfield
- Toy Library Pop-Up at Baby Rhymetime (Thursday 13 November) After singing, rhymes and playful movement, explore a wonderful selection of toys and learn how the Toy Library works with friendly staff on hand. Northcote
#3 What's On - SOUTH
- French Classes for Kids (Fridays during school term) Fun French classes designed for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers to explore language together. Fitzroy
- Wiggling Wombats Playgroup (Mondays during term) A friendly community playgroup for newborns to kinder kids featuring play, singing, snacks and connection. Hughsdale
- Young at Art Preschooler Program (Weekly on various dates) Children aged three to five years can discover the joys of art through hands-on activities, story-time and interaction with current exhibitions led by an artist educator. Mornington Peninsula
#4 What's On - EAST
- Creative Foundations Art-Based Early Intervention Group (Thursdays until 18 December) An art-based early intervention group for children aged 2-5 designed to enhance communication, social skills, emotional regulation and fine motor skills through playful art-making. Clyde North
- Children's Playgroup Sessions (Tuesdays until 9 December) FREE educational playgroup sessions for children aged 0-5 years featuring sensory play, arts and crafts, outdoor fun and social connection led by an Early Childhood Educator. Malvern East
- Cherry Picking at Cherryhill Orchards (Daily until Sunday 4 January) Pick your own cherries fresh from the tree, pack a picnic to enjoy on the scenic grounds, and visit the farmgate store for cherry ice cream and treats. Coldstream
#5 What's On - WEST
- Rhyme Time at Werribee Library (Tuesdays until 25 November) A 30-minute session developing your child's language, body awareness, motor skills and imagination through songs, rhymes, music and stories. Werribee
- Garden Art Sessions (Fridays during school term) Drop-in art sessions for toddlers and preschoolers aged 18 months to 5 years featuring painting, cutting, pasting and outdoor play in the garden with sandpit and veggie plot. Maidstone
- Friday Toddler and Kids Art (Friday 14 November) A supportive environment for creative play, art exploration and painting sessions where kids can move between activities and choose what interests them. Newport
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Fast 5 Ideas
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These 37 Christmas markets and fairs have something special for every family.
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Take the kids outdoors without the restaurant drama—these 15 picnic spots offer space to play, beautiful scenery and the freedom to let little ones be little ones.
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FEATURED FIND
Save 30% on the mattress designed to reduce pressure points and improve sleep, with free returns and next-day delivery.
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These 24 play centres cater specifically to babies, toddlers and preschoolers, offering spaces where little ones can play safe.
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Just over an hour from Melbourne, 100+ free-roaming kangaroos and animal encounters make this regional gem worth the drive.
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Tot Perks members can win 1 of 2 family passes to Ten Thousand Hours, featuring world-class acrobats and gravity-defying stunts. Join the waitlist to be first in when membership opens.
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