Craft & Create: Big Fun for Little Explorers
Published 21 days ago • 3 min read
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#1 What's On - CBD
- Winter Night Market (Wednesdays until 27 Aug) An enchanting evening market featuring street food, artisan stalls and Christmas in July celebrations perfect for families. Melbourne
- ACMI Preschoolers (Every third Friday of the month) Free play-based sessions where 2-5 year olds can create animations and explore digital art. Melbourne
- Lightscape (Wednesdays - Sundays from Friday 20 Jun - Sunday 10 Aug) This award-winning immersive light experience is transforming Royal Botanic Gardens into a mesmerising winter wonderland with 20+ new illuminations. Melbourne
#2 What's On - NORTH
- Home of Dinosaurs Tour (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays + Saturdays) A guided journey through Melbourne Museum's dinosaur exhibits, featuring the world's most complete Triceratops. Carlton
- Little Explorers (Wednesdays during school term) Free creativity sessions featuring winter crafts and NAIDOC activities for mini explorers. Greensborough
- Under 5s Art Classes (Fridays during school term) Weekly art exploration sessions at Bundoora Homestead where young artists create original works inspired by stories and songs. Bundoora
#3 What's On - SOUTH
- Storytime (Various dates + times each week during school term) The perfect way to explore literacy and develop a love of reading together, these relaxed sessions are designed to encourage children to engage with the library space and each other. Frankston
- Toddler Tuesday Play (Tuesdays) Energetic 45-minute sessions packed with dance, music and instruments for 0-8 year olds while parents enjoy free coffee. Somerville
- Pop-up Baby Playgroup (Fridays during school term) Free pop-up activities for 0-12 month babies featuring singing, playing and connection opportunities with other families. Cranbourne West
#4 What's On - EAST
- Kidworks @ Brickworks (Wednesdays until 24 Sep) Themed drop-in creative sessions and educational workshops designed exclusively for preschoolers. Burwood East
- BOUNCE Playdates (Mondays - Fridays during school term) Extended 2-hour sessions for walking-age preschoolers in safe multi-sensory environments across various locations. Melbourne East locations: Blackburn, Heidelberg + Glen Iris
- Tiny Tots (Thursdays during school term) Library sessions for 12 months to 3 years that encourage early literacy and social skills development through play. Balwyn
#5 What's On - WEST
- Happy Hearts (Wednesdays + Thursdays) Free play sessions with guided group singalongs featuring developmental activities and toys. Flemington
- Fizz Kidz Play Lab (Wednesdays + Fridays until 4 Jul) Hands-on learning programs exploring science, art and sensory play for Little Explorers (1.5-3yo) and Creative Kinders (3-5yo). Kingsville
- Pacific Werribee Kids Club (Tuesdays during school term) Weekly themed sessions where young ones learn through art and science with walk-ins welcome. Hoppers Crossing
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