Fast 5: National Playgroup Week ideas & events


Fast 5

What's On

#1 What's On This Week - CBD

  • Make Do: Round & Round (Various sessions from Thursday 20 Mar – Sunday 30 Mar) A sensory ArtPlay experience for little ones aged 14-24 months to explore motion and movement through simple machines. See also: Sessions for ages 2-4.
  • Harmony Week Storytime & Stompers (Various times & locations from Monday 17 Mar - Friday 21 Mar) Experience the joy of Harmony Week with some special storytimes and stompers to celebrate our multicultural communities.
  • Kusama for Kids (Daily until Monday 21 Apr) This interactive experience is designed to engage and inspire children, offering a fun, hands-on approach to contemporary art.

#2 What's On This Week - NORTH


#3 What's On This Week - SOUTH


#4 What's On This Week - EAST


#5 What's On This Week - WEST

  • Cultural Diversity Week (Monday 17 Mar – Saturday 22 Mar) Celebrate cultures from around the world with music, dance, food, and community events for all ages.
  • Playgroup Play Day (Wednesday 19 Mar) Bring the littles to meet animals, enjoy story time and dancing, and maybe even meet a dragon!
  • Celebrating National Playgroup Week (Tuesday 18 Mar) Celebrate the power of play with a Magic Show, Auslan Bilingual Story Time, and games for children.

Online & At Home

  • Keepsake Easter Craft (Online) Transform your little ones into Easter Bunnies with these keepsake Easter portraits.
  • Khan Academy Kids App (Phone/Tablet) This free app teaches early literacy, language, math, and social and emotional skills across more than 1,000 games, videos, and stories for children aged 2-7.
  • Keeper Kids (Online) Foster your child’s love of wildlife through connection with the wonders of their natural world.

Fast 5 Ideas

#1 On the Hunt

Hunting for fun? We've rounded up the best Easter egg hunts happening across Melbourne and surrounds.

#2 Celebrate Play

Starting Mon 17 Mar, Playgroup Victoria has you covered for 7 days of fun, learning and connection for National Playgroup Week.

#3 Kabloom is Back

With fairy gardens, tractor rides, circus fun and more, this colourful flower festival is packed with toddler-friendly fun.

#4 The Zoo? Wackadoo!

Your favourite blue pup is hanging out at Melbourne Zoo! Catch Bluey and Bingo live.

#5 A World of RAIN

For new parents and their children, RAIN is a beautifully curated space inviting interaction, connection and sensory play.


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