FREE School Holiday Fun, Tulip Festival & Waterfall Walks

Hi there

Hello Spring and welcome to what's on in September!

Warmer weather and longer days mean more outdoor events and this year we welcome back family favourites such as the Royal Melbourne Show, Tesselaar Tulip Festival and Blossom Festival.

Last week I had a big response from readers who were interested in my upcoming Japan trip, from personal tips to questions about how to book the Pokemon cafe!

As Japan is one of the top overseas destinations for Australian family holidays, I promise I will be publishing more content around Japan in the coming months - but in the meantime, if you have an urgent question feel free to email me and I'll do my best to answer!

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What's On This Week

Melbourne Stories NGV Australia (Fri 1 Sep – Sat 30 Sep) – Get to know Melbourne through its art and design. Join an NGV Guide to see Melbourne from different perspectives and to discover stories about people, places and events that have helped shape the city.
RESET (Sat 2 Sep – Wed 27 Sep) Pause and refresh! This spring at Fed Square, RESET is your chance to begin anew. Revisit your plans to plant, compost, or mend. Revive your thinking with sustainable inspiration.
RELICS: A New World Rises (Fri 1 Sep – Sun 28 Jan) – RELICS: A New World Rises offers a playful and nostalgic journey of discovery that combines the old and the new to present stories of humanity that will appeal to all ages. Read the RELICS Melbourne Museum review.
Dandenong Market’s: Street Food Tours (Sat 2 Sep) – On this 90-minute tour, you will visit select traders for sumptuous tastings and insider secrets from the experts.
Possum Magic (Tue 5 Sep – Wed 6 Sep) – Mem Fox and Julie Vivas’ beloved picture book Possum Magic has enchanted children for decades and Monkey Baa Theatre Company brings the paper and ink to life on stage once again!
Wyndham Learning Festival (Fri 1 Sep) – Get Ready to be Spellbound at the 2023 Wyndham Learning Festival Launch with acclaimed author and educationalist Mem Fox, reflecting on her career, discover the Magic of Literature and Unleash Your Creativity Across Wyndham!
Animal Land Children's Farm (Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays) – Children’s Farm in Diggers Rest offers an authentic farm experience for children and families. Read our review.
ECOSS Valley Market (Fridays) – Experience the vibrant Valley Markets, connecting local growers, artisans, and musicians in the heart of the Yarra Valley.