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Weekday Event Picks

πŸ—“οΈ Melbourne CBD ➝ More CBD picks

​Toddler Tales (Mondays during term) Stories, songs and dancing every Monday at 10.30am β€” a free, lively session for children aged 18 months to 3 years. πŸ“ Melbourne CBD

​National Simultaneous Storytime (Wednesday 27 May) At 12pm on 27 May, over 2 million kids across Australia read the same book at the same time β€” join in at the State Library. πŸ“ Melbourne CBD

​EONARIUM Enlightenment (Thursdays – Sundays until 14 Jun) A 30-minute audiovisual spectacular bringing Vivaldi's Four Seasons to life with breathtaking projections in a stunning historic hall. πŸ“ Melbourne CBD

πŸ—“οΈ Melbourne NORTH ➝ More north-side picks ​

​Preschool Storytime (Mondays during term) Songs, stories and a craft activity to take home every Monday β€” a joyful session for preschoolers aged 3 and up. πŸ“ Fairfield

​Tiny Tours: Big Adventures for Little Explorers (Tuesdays during term) Hands-on, interactive museum adventures designed especially for little explorers and their grown-ups. πŸ“ Carlton

​Dinos at the Zoo (Daily until Sunday 12 Jul) Over 30 animatronic dinosaurs, a fossil dig zone and roaming dino puppets bring prehistoric wonder to Melbourne Zoo. πŸ“ Parkville

πŸ—“οΈ Melbourne SOUTH ➝ More south-side picks ​

​Happy Kids Sport (Mondays + Fridays during term) A fun, supportive introduction to sport, balance and motor skills for little ones, running weekly during school term. πŸ“ Chelsea Heights

​Storytime at Kingston Libraries (Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays) Stories, songs, movement and a craft activity for 3 to 5 year olds β€” no bookings required, just turn up and enjoy. πŸ“ Parkdale, Chelsea + Cheltenham

​Kinderballet Mini & Me (Sundays until 28 Jun) A joyful parent-and-toddler movement class using props, music and dance to build confidence and spark a love of movement. πŸ“ Mount Duneed

πŸ—“οΈ Melbourne EAST ➝ More east-side picks ​

​Greek Storytime (Mondays during term) A bilingual storytime supporting language development for children aged 1–5 β€” no bookings required. πŸ“ Oakleigh

​Stay and Play (Mondays during term) A free-play session with large toys, ride-ons and puzzles β€” plus a quiet low-sensory hour from 11am to 12pm. πŸ“ Mt Evelyn

​Dinos Lost Sanctuary (Daily until Sunday 12 Jul) Explore animatronic dinosaurs, a Dino Egg Hatchery and a sensory-friendly Dino Doze hour in a stunning natural setting. πŸ“ Healesville

πŸ—“οΈ Melbourne WEST ➝ More west-side picks ​

​BUBBLE WRAP! Art Playgroup (Tuesday 26 May) This week's theme is bubble wrap β€” painting, stamping and jumping very much encouraged. Clean-up not required. πŸ“ Newport

​Rhyme Time at Lollypop Creek (Tuesdays during term) Songs, rhymes and stories to build language and literacy skills in little ones aged 1–5. No bookings needed. πŸ“ Werribee

​Multicultural Playgroup (Wednesdays during term) MacKillop Family Services' supported playgroup welcomes families from culturally diverse communities for play and connection. πŸ“ Braybrook

New + Noteworthy

​Baby Days Out​

This is your insider guide to a baby-friendly Melbourne (change tables, pram-friendly car parks and all).

​Frosty Fun​

Interactive play, fun characters and cosy festive vibes: FROSTED is the winter school holidays sorted for tots.

​Let it Snow​

From pop-up ice rinks to mountain snow days, we've mapped out every snowy option for families this winter.

​Happy Cheeky Bellies​

A kids' soft play room and a quality menu that actually excites the grown-ups too? Cheeky Chewies delivers.

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