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โSIX the Musical (Various dates until Sunday 4 Oct) Back by popular demand, this Tudor-queen pop concert remixes 500 years of history into an 80-minute, award-winning sensation. ๐CBD
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โRelaxed Performances at the Recital Centre (Tuesday 15 Sep) These 45-minute daytime concerts use softer lighting and extra access resources, with a quiet space on hand for kids who need to wriggle or step out. ๐Southbank
โMake Do: Up and Down (Friday 18 โ Sunday 20 Sep) Squeeze, throw and roll through this messy sensory painting workshop for ages 14 months to 7 years, and bring a change of clothes. ๐CBD
โJams for Juniors: Sleeping Beauty (Saturday 19 Sep) The MSO brings Tchaikovsky's ballet score to life for under-5s and their grown-ups, with a relaxed, Auslan-interpreted 1pm session. ๐Southbank
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โPreschool Storytime (Monday 14 Sep) Free and no bookings needed, the last term session brings songs, stories and a craft activity for preschoolers aged 3 and up. ๐Fairfield
โ1000 Books Before School Celebration (Tuesday 15 Sep) Celebrate Hume kids who've completed the reading program with stories, craft and a certificate presentation, free with no booking required. ๐Broadmeadows
โTeeny Tiny Stevies Live (Saturday 19 Sep) Suitable for ages 0โ12, this wholesome family gig mixes the biggest hits with brand-new tunes for sing-alongs the whole family will love. ๐Moonee Ponds
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โBaby Time (Monday 14 Sep) A librarian-led 20-minute session of songs, rhymes and books for 0โ18 month-olds, running during school terms only. ๐Chelsea + Cheltenham
โStorytime with Dr Belle (Thursday 17 Sep) Local author Dr Belle reads her new hermit crab story, followed by songs, colouring-in and books to borrow. ๐Beaumaris
โMessy Play (Friday 18 Sep) The last session for the term lets kids aged 1โ5 explore sensory materials freely, and parents are welcome (and expected) to get messy too. ๐Aspendale Gardens
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โToddler Time (Thursday 17 Sep) Songs, stories and rhymes for ages 12 months to 3 years in the last weekly session of term, with booking required for all attendees. ๐Balwyn
โTesselaar Tulip Festival (Daily until Sunday 11 Oct) Wander a massive tulip display alongside rotating themed weekends, from Dutch folklore dancing to petting zoos and treasure hunts for the kids. ๐Silvan
โDinoFest Melbourne (Various dates from Friday 19 Sep โ Sunday 11 Oct) Meet 30+ life-sized dinosaurs, dig for fossils and get a dino tattoo, with free entry for under-2s. ๐Wantirna South
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โGeelong Wonder Children's Festival (Various dates from Monday 14 โ Thursday 24 Sep) This city-wide festival for ages 0โ12 mixes free activities, spectacular shows and hands-on adventures across town. ๐Geelong
โWiggle & Bloom (Tuesday 15 โ Wednesday 16 Sep) Music, movement and play come together in this 50-minute session for 0โ5 year-olds, and it's the last chance this term. ๐Cobblebank
โMoon Lantern Festival (Friday 18 Sep) Make lanterns, watch a cultural performance and share afternoon tea including traditional mooncake at this relaxed multicultural celebration. ๐Maidstone
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