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โLightscape (Daily until Sunday 2 Aug) Royal Botanic Gardens transforms into a nighttime light trail, with brand-new installations from artists around the world this winter. ๐CBD
๐๏ธ Melbourne CBD โ More CBD picks
โMandarin Storytime (Monday 27 Jul) Half an hour of Mandarin-language stories followed by a craft activity. For ages 3โ5, bookings essential. ๐CBD
โRare Book Week (Various sessions, Monday 27 โ Friday 31 Jul) A free program of talks and kids' activities celebrating books, from Alice in Wonderland to Winnie-the-Pooh's centenary. ๐CBD + East Melbourne
โStorytime at narrm ngarrgu Library (Thursdays during term) A relaxed weekly storytime with songs, rhymes and activities for ages 3โ5. ๐CBD
๐๏ธ Melbourne NORTH โ More north-side picks โ
โKinder Tennis (Wednesdays until 26 Aug) A 30-minute indoor tennis session building throwing, catching and balance skills for ages 3โ5. All equipment provided. ๐Reservoir
โParent-Child Mother Goose Program (Wednesdays during term) A free, evidence-based Wednesday program of rhymes, songs and stories for Darebin families with kids aged 0โ4. ๐Thornbury
โUnder 5s Art Classes (Fridays during term) Kids explore art materials and ideas in a relaxed Friday session at Bundoora Homestead. Ages 3โ5, bookings essential. ๐Bundoora
๐๏ธ Melbourne SOUTH โ More south-side picks โ
โMusic for Tots (Mondays during term) A joyful Monday session of music, movement and singing for ages 18 months to 5 years, with a cafรฉ to unwind in afterwards. ๐Cheltenham
โHappy Kids Sport (Mondays + Fridays during term) Kids build balance and motor skills while trying three different sports each term. ๐Chelsea Heights
โFamily Storytime (Fridays) Stories and songs supporting early literacy for ages 0โ5, with grown-ups encouraged to join in. ๐Balnarring, Dromana + Rye
๐๏ธ Melbourne EAST โ More east-side picks โ
โStay and Plays (Mondays) Free play with toys, ride-ons and puzzles, plus a low-sensory hour from 11am for kids who prefer things calmer. ๐Mount Evelyn
โBush Babies Sensory Playgroup (Mondays during term) A 10-week Monday program of slow, sensory-led play among the trees at Yarra Bend Park. ๐Kew
โHeide Art Babies (Tuesdays โ Fridays) A gentle session of creative play, story time and songs for babies and their grown-ups โ grandparents welcome too. ๐Bulleen
๐๏ธ Melbourne WEST โ More west-side picks โ
โWinter Indoor Art: Threading (Tuesday 28 Jul) A mess-free session building little fingers with threading activities. Ages 1โ5, younger siblings free. ๐Newport
โImagination Magic: The Nicholas Ridiculous Show (Tuesday 28 Jul) Live music, slapstick comedy and puppets make for a family-friendly show. Bookings essential, City of Melton residents only. ๐Weir Views
โSpanish Playgroup (Mondays during term) Songs, games and conversation for Spanish-speaking families. ๐Maidstone
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