ποΈ Melbourne CBD β More CBD picks
βArtPlay Backyard (Sunday 8, 15 + 22 Nov) Free creative play in the garden behind Federation Square for ages 2 to 7, from 10am to 12pm, with no bookings needed. πCBD
βToddler Tales (Monday 9 Nov) Stories, rhymes and songs for ages 18 months to 3 at State Library Victoria, 10.30am to 11am. Free, no bookings needed. πCBD
βPreschool Storytime at narrm ngarrgu Library (Thursday 12 Nov) Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for ages 3 to 5, from 10.30am. Free. πCBD
ποΈ Melbourne NORTH β More north-side picks β
βBaby Bounce at Craigieburn Library (Monday 9 Nov) Gentle movements and rhymes for babies aged 0 to 12 months, at 1pm. Free, no bookings needed. πCraigieburn
βRead Together, Grow Together (Tuesday 10 Nov) A free session with a local speech pathologist on supporting language and early reading for kids aged 0 to 5, at 11am, with children welcome. Bookings required. πSunbury
βToddler Time at Reservoir Library (Fridays during term) A lively library session of roaring, stomping, singing and stories, made for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years. πReservoir
ποΈ Melbourne SOUTH β More south-side picks β
βPlaygroup at Aspendale Gardens (Thursday 12 Nov) Playdough, painting, water and sand play, music and puzzles from 9.30am to 11.30am, for $8 per family. πAspendale Gardens
βBaby Rhyme Time at Brighton Library (Thursday 12 Nov) Action songs and finger rhymes for babies up to 18 months, 10.30am to 11am. Free, no bookings needed. πBrighton
βFamily Storytime at Clarinda Library (Friday 13 Nov) Stories, songs and activities for ages 0 to 5, from 11.15am to 12pm, with no bookings needed.πClarinda
ποΈ Melbourne EAST β More east-side picks β
βPram Walk at Birdsland Reserve (Thursday 12 Nov) A free, flat 2km walk for families with babies aged 0 to 12 months, from 9.45am to 11.15am, with morning tea after (weather permitting).πBelgrave Heights
βJapanese Storytime at Clayton Library (Thursday 12 Nov) Stories and songs in Japanese for ages 1 to 5, at 10.30am. Free, no bookings needed. πClayton
βPlay School: Come and Play! (Opens Saturday 14 Nov) A hands-on exhibition where kids aged 2 to 5 can pretend to be a presenter or camera operator and meet Big Ted and Jemima. Free, but booking is essential. πLilydale
ποΈ Melbourne WEST β More west-side picks β
βPlaygroup at Iramoo Community Centre (Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 Nov) A facilitator-led playgroup for infants and toddlers, 9.30am to 11.30am.πWyndham Vale
βPlaygroup at Tarneit Central Shopping Centre (Monday 9 Nov) A free weekly drop-in playgroup, 10am to 11.30am, with play ideas to try with your little one and a chance to meet other families.πTarneit
βSing & Sign with Hey Dee Ho (Thursday 12 Nov) Learn Auslan signs through songs, puppets and dance for ages 0 to 5, from 10am to 10.45am, at $8.50 a session.πTruganina
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