ποΈ Melbourne CBD β More CBD picks
βMelbourne International Dumpling Festival (Monday 2 Nov) Free entry to dozens of dumpling stalls at Queen Victoria Market on Cup Eve, with live music and desserts (registration essential). πCBD
βAuslan Storytime (Monday 2 Nov) Stories told entirely in Auslan by Deaf storytellers at State Library Victoria, with an interpreter for hearing families. For ages 3 to 5, no bookings needed. πCBD
βAnimal Crossingβ’: New Horizons Adventure (Until Sunday 8 Nov) The island adventure is back at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium with an even bigger experience for young fans. πCBD
ποΈ Melbourne NORTH β More north-side picks β
βPunjabi Storytime (Mondays during term) Stories, songs, rhymes and craft in Punjabi and English for ages 3 to 5. πMickleham
βThe Art of Dawdling at The Abbotsford Convent (Monday 2 β Friday 6 Nov) Follow a map to painted ears and footprints, then stop and tune in to birds, leaves and footsteps ($5 per map). πAbbotsford
βBaby Rhymetime at Fairfield Library (Fridays during term) Rhymes, songs and tummy time for newborns to crawlers and their grown-ups (bring a blanket). πFairfield
ποΈ Melbourne SOUTH β More south-side picks β
βDiwali Storytime (Monday 2 Nov) Picture books, songs and activities about the Festival of Lights for ages 3 to 5, from 11.30am to 12pm. Free. πFrankston
βChadstone Santa Photography (Various dates from Wednesday 4 Nov β Thursday 24 Dec) Snap a festive family photo with Santa on the βTwas The Night Before Christmas set, complete with a sleigh ride. πMalvern East
βPlaySpace (Thursdays during term) Unstructured play with toys for kids and carers in a warm indoor space, $3 per session. πPatterson Lakes
ποΈ Melbourne EAST β More east-side picks β
βItalian Storytime (Wednesdays during term) Stories for ages 1 to 5 that help families keep up Italian or learn a new language. πClayton
βPevan & Sarah in Concert (Thursday 5 Nov) A singalong show for little ones at The Round, 10.30am or 12.30pm, with tickets $24 and babies under 12 months free on a lap. πNunawading
βMaroondah Festival (Sunday 8 Nov) A free day of live music, free rides and circus workshops from 10am - 4pm, featuring more than 70 market stalls. πCroydon
ποΈ Melbourne WEST β More west-side picks β
βMaidstone Community Playgroup (Wednesdays during term) Painting, play dough, dress ups, water play and planting in the garden, for just $3 a session. πMaidstone
βCasual Friday Toddler Art (Friday 6 Nov) A relaxed art playgroup for ages 1 to 5 at Jemi's cafe, with no clean-up for you and free entry for younger siblings. πSouth Kingsville
βDjerriwarrh Festival (Saturday 7 Nov) A free family festival on High Street from 2pm to 9pm, with giant bubbles, circus, live music and fireworks. πMelton
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