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Your top weekday events guide + the best posts for under 5s

Weekday Event Picks

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Melbourne CBD โž See More

โ€‹The Lunar New Year Wishing Tree (Daily until Friday 27 Feb) Make a wish on a stunning 4-metre blossom tree and grab a lucky red envelope with purchase at Melbourne Central. ๐Ÿ“ Melbourne CBD

โ€‹ACMI Preschoolers: Light & Shadow Play (Friday 27 Feb) Create magical shadow puppet art in this free play-based session for 2-5 year-olds. ๐Ÿ“ Melbourne CBD

โ€‹Preschool Storytime (Wednesdays during term) Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities designed for 3-5 year-olds in this 40-50 minute session. ๐Ÿ“ Docklands

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โ€‹Bush Babies Playgroup (Mondays during term) Immerse your little ones in nature-based play with hands-on activities, bush walks and sensory exploration in a forest setting. ๐Ÿ“ Macleod

โ€‹Lunar New Year Storytime, Lion Dance & Dumpling Making (Wednesday 25 Feb) Celebrate with bilingual stories, a spectacular Lion Dance performance and dumpling-making demonstration. ๐Ÿ“ Preston

โ€‹Dino Days (Wednesdays) Young dinosaur fans can enjoy story time, Q&As, a Dino Disco, sensory play and more every Wednesday from 10am-2pm. ๐Ÿ“ Carlton

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Melbourne SOUTH โž See More โ€‹

โ€‹Balloon Story (Daily until Sunday 22 Mar) Step into an immersive wonderland with over 400,000 balloons featuring jungles, underwater worlds and interactive play zones. ๐Ÿ“ South Wharf

โ€‹Music for Tots (Mondays + Wednesdays during term) This fun interactive program for 18 months-5 years supports brain and physical development through music. ๐Ÿ“ Cheltenham

โ€‹Murrumbeena Playgroup (Mondays + Fridays during term) A community-run playgroup offering indoor and outdoor activities for babies to preschoolers, with regular themed events and incursions. ๐Ÿ“ Murrumbeena

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โ€‹Lunar New Year at The Glen (Daily until Wednesday 4 Mar) Celebrate the Year of the Horse with horoscope readings, wishing trees and stunning lightbox lantern displays. ๐Ÿ“ Glen Waverley

โ€‹Lunar New Year at Box Hill Central (Daily until Wednesday 4 Mar) Experience horoscope readings, wishing trees, lightbox lanterns and a traditional Lantern Festival from 27 Feb-4 Mar. ๐Ÿ“ Box Hill

โ€‹The Taming of the Shrew (Friday 27 Feb) Pack a picnic for this vibrant outdoor musical Shakespeare production with song, dance and family-friendly fun. ๐Ÿ“ Malvern East

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โ€‹Toddler and Kids Art in a Cafe (Friday 27 Feb) Let kids aged 1-5 explore drawing, painting and colouring in a relaxed cafรฉ setting with zero cleanup stress. ๐Ÿ“ Newport

โ€‹Kangatraining (Thursdays during term) Baby-wearing fitness classes tailored for postnatal health, led by a qualified personal trainer. ๐Ÿ“ Maribyrnong

โ€‹Sticker Sunnies at MoPA (Daily until Sunday 1 Mar) Last chance to decorate and take home free sunnies with stickers, shapes and endless creativity. ๐Ÿ“ Geelong

New + Noteworthy

โ€‹Hello Autumn!โ€‹

Labour Day long weekend kicks off a month packed with festivals, events and the last of the summer sun.

โ€‹Farm Fresh Funโ€‹

Turn an ordinary day into a berry-filled adventure with strawberry picking, fresh air and plenty of giggles.

FEATURED FIND

โ€‹Blown Awayโ€‹

Dive into underwater worlds, jungles and colourful mazes in this must-see immersive family adventure - featuring 400,000 eco-friendly balloons.

โ€‹Arts Aliveโ€‹

Think theatre, art, education and community all rolled into one stunning Geelong destination.
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โ€‹Places for Safe Playโ€‹

Curious toddlers and speedy preschoolers deserve safe spaces โ€“ here are Melbourne's best fully fenced playgrounds across all 31 councils.

Hot Off the Feed

Savour the flavour of Shepparton
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๐Ÿด Shepparton is one of Victoriaโ€™s most culturally diverse regions, and it really shows in the food scene.

If youโ€™re visiting with kids, youโ€™ll find plenty of relaxed, family-friendly cafรฉs and restaurants - many of them centred around the Fryers Street dining precinct.

Watch the full reel to see some of the spots we loved (and would happily visit again).

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