๐ Featured Events
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
โFiddler On The Roof (Various dates from Saturday 31 Oct โ Sunday 27 Dec) Fresh from a record-breaking West End run, this award-winning musical brings Tevye and his five daughters to Her Majesty's Theatre for a strictly limited season. ๐CBD
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โNFL Kickoff Festival (Thursday 10 โ Saturday 12 Sep) Melbourne Park turns into an American football playground, with NFL exhibits, flag football clinics, a food village and nightly live music. ๐CBD
โTime4Trains (Saturday 12 Sep) Little engineers can build track layouts, race the fastest engine and hunt for treasure cargo in this 90-minute play session for ages 3โ10. ๐Docklands
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โStamping the Kulin Seasons (Saturday 12 Sep) Create collage and stamp artwork inspired by the Kulin Nations' seasonal calendar, with a dedicated session for young people aged 9โ15. ๐Preston
โFawkner Festa (Sunday 13 Sep) This free community celebration brings live music, a local makers' market, kids' craft workshops and storytime to CB Smith Reserve. ๐Fawkner
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โCommunity Port Open Day (Saturday 12 Sep) Explore tug boats and historical displays for free, with food trucks, face painting and Lego building for all ages. ๐Crib Point
โMelbourne Model Train Show (Saturday 12 โ Sunday 13 Sep) Victoria's largest model train event features hands-on layouts and a Kids' U-Drive, with free entry for under-16s with a paying adult. ๐Caulfield
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โPuffing Billy Running Festival (Saturday 12 โ Sunday 13 Sep) Marking 40 years of racing the steam train, this weekend includes a Kids Dash, a Family Fun Run and free rides on Puffing Billy itself. ๐Emerald
โMelbourne Moon Festival (Saturday 12 Sep) Now in its 34th year, this multicultural mid-autumn celebration brings glowing lanterns, mooncakes and Asian culture to Box Hill Town Hall. ๐Box Hill
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โScience Is A Superpower Festival (Saturday 12 โ Sunday 13 Sep) Scienceworks celebrates science for kids and grown-ups alike, with harmonograph art, Sportsworks challenges and a live lightning show. ๐Spotswood
โBeyond the Yellow Brick Road (Saturday 12 โ Sunday 13 Sep) This original musical inspired by Wicked and The Wizard of Oz suits all ages, with under-3s free on a guardian's lap. ๐Werribee
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