π Featured Events
βDisney On Ice: Magic in the Stars (Monday 6 Jul) Last chance to see the whole Disney gang skate through favourites like Frozen 2, Moana and Toy Story in this magical arena spectacular. Tots under 2 go free. πCBD
βThe Wobbly Wallaby (Wednesday 8 Jul) A musical tale of friendship, empathy and neurodiversity, with puppets, songs and a book reading to take home. πMoorabbin
βLightscape 2026 (Various sessions until Sunday 2 Aug) An after-dark trail of brand-new light installations transforms Royal Botanic Gardens, with warming drinks along the way. πCBD
ποΈ Melbourne CBD β More CBD picks
βBastille Day French Festival (Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 Jul) A wintry French town square takes over Queen Vic Market with croissants, raclette and live performers. πCBD
βMake a Splash at SEA LIFE Melbourne (Daily until Sunday 19 Jul) SEA LIFE Melbourne's new family ticket bundles the whole pod together for a better-value winter school holiday day out with the ocean crew. πCBD
βChildren's Play: Ragnar Kjartansson (Daily until Sunday 4 Oct) A free world-premiere NGV exhibition where kids perform, invent and create stories on stage. πCBD
ποΈ Melbourne NORTH β More north-side picks β
βFree Face Painting + Balloon Twisting (Tuesday 7 Jul) A free school holiday session at Rivergum Village with face painting and balloon twisting, no bookings needed. πMill Park
βA Bit Thing (Monday - Saturday until Saturday 18 Jul) A free intergenerational Blak family exhibition at Arts House, with games, books and a Blakyard to relax in. πNorth Melbourne
βDino Days (Wednesdays) Dino discos, dress-ups, story times and sensory soft play take over Melbourne Museum every Wednesday. πCarlton
ποΈ Melbourne SOUTH β More south-side picks β
βLittle Cub Stuff'em Bear (Monday 6 Jul) A build-a-bear style session at Kingston Libraries, where kids stuff, stitch and adopt their own little cub. πVarious Kingston Libraries
βBasketball Skills Clinics (Monday 6 - Tuesday 7 Jul) Ball handling, shooting and play with experienced coaches for 6-8 year olds. $10 per session. πAspendale Gardens
βYogaTime for Preschoolers (Wednesday 8 Jul) A free monthly yoga session for preschoolers and their special person, led by Claire from Young Yogis Yoga. πBentleigh
ποΈ Melbourne EAST β More east-side picks β
βJungle Storytime (Tuesday 7 Jul) Stories about jungle animals learning self-love, plus action songs and a simple craft at The Pines Library. πDoncaster East
βBulleen Bush Playgroup (Wednesday 8 Jul) A morning of mud pies, magic potions and messy nature craft along the Yarra River, for ages 1-6. πBulleen
βStudley Park Mini Explorers (Sundays) A weekly place-based learning program with guided nature crafts and outdoor fun on the riverside. πKew
ποΈ Melbourne WEST β More west-side picks β
βRoom on the Broom (Monday 6 Jul) The much-loved Julia Donaldson book hits the stage with songs, laughs and a touch of scary fun for ages 3+. πWerribee
βFree Magic Show + Face Painting (Thursday 9 Jul) A free school holiday magic show at Sunshine Plaza with comedy, balloon animals and free face painting. πSunshine
βVU Play Pop-Up (Thursday 9 Jul) Free open-ended play with loose parts on the front lawns of Footscray Community Arts, no bookings needed. πFootscray
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