Happy National Playgroup Week ๐ŸŽ‰


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โ€‹Scienceworks Autumn School Holiday Program (Saturday 4 โ€“ Sunday 19 Apr) Hands-on experiments, live shows, rockets and more for curious little minds these autumn school holidays. ๐Ÿ“ Spotswood

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Melbourne CBD โž See More

โ€‹Bedtime Storytime (Tuesday 17 Mar) Pop on the pyjamas, grab a teddy and join a cosy monthly storytime at narrm ngarrgu Library for ages 2โ€“7. ๐Ÿ“ Melbourne CBD

โ€‹Jams for Juniors (Various dates until Saturday 5 Dec) MSO musicians lead fun, interactive music workshops specially designed for children up to five years and their carers. ๐Ÿ“ Southbank

โ€‹Free Toddler Tuesday Play (Tuesday 17 Mar) Hey Dee Ho educators run a free 45-minute session of dance and music for kids 0โ€“8, plus a free coffee for you! ๐Ÿ“ Melbourne CBD

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Melbourne NORTH โž See More โ€‹

โ€‹Bush Friends Picnic (Tuesday 17 Mar) National Playgroup Week Event: A relaxed drop-in outdoor morning of nature play and connection for families with children aged 0โ€“5. ๐Ÿ“ Brunswick East

โ€‹Arty Tales (Friday 20 Mar) Gallery exploration, stories, songs and a hands-on craft activity for little creatives aged 2โ€“4. Dress for mess! ๐Ÿ“ Aberfeldie

โ€‹CURIOSITY: Building Breakthroughs in LEGOยฎ Bricks (Tuesdays โ€“ Sundays) An epic hands-on LEGOยฎ exhibition exploring engineering, maths and science at Discovery Science & Technology Centre. ๐Ÿ“ Bendigo

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Melbourne SOUTH โž See More โ€‹

โ€‹Very Young Voices (Mondays during term) Joyful Kodรกly-inspired music sessions for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, building language and confidence through song and movement. ๐Ÿ“ Prahran

โ€‹Rhyme Time (Tuesdays during term) Stories, songs and rhymes for children aged 1โ€“5 to build early language and literacy skills. No bookings needed. ๐Ÿ“ Werribee

โ€‹Happy Kids Sport (Mondays + Fridays during term) Preschoolers learn basic skills across three sports each term in a fun environment that builds balance and motor skills. ๐Ÿ“ Chelsea Heights

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Melbourne EAST โž See More โ€‹

โ€‹Pop-Up Playgroup (Monday 16 Mar) National Playgroup Week Event: A free, welcoming drop-in for children aged 0โ€“5 and their carers to play and connect with local families. ๐Ÿ“ Glengarry

โ€‹Tyers Pop-Up Playgroup (Tuesday 17 Mar) National Playgroup Week Event: A free, welcoming drop-in for children aged 0โ€“5 and their carers to play and connect with local families. ๐Ÿ“ Traralgon

โ€‹Play & Development Sessions (Tuesdays during term) Playtime for little ones plus practical tips from visiting OTs, speech therapists and literacy experts. ๐Ÿ“ Mt Evelyn

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Melbourne WEST โž See More โ€‹

โ€‹Multicultural Playgroup (Mondays during term) A warm weekly playgroup for migrant and refugee families in Wyndham, supporting kids' learning and community connection. ๐Ÿ“ Truganina

โ€‹Family Movie Night (Wednesday 18 Mar) Free G and PG rated family movies with popcorn at Braybrook Library. Book your spot online or at the library. ๐Ÿ“ Braybrook

โ€‹National Playgroup Week Celebration (Thursday 19 Mar) National Playgroup Week Event: A free community event celebrating playgroup week with hands-on activities to spark curiosity and connection through play. ๐Ÿ“ Fraser Rise

New + Noteworthy

BROUGHT TO YOU BY SCIENCEWORKS

โ€‹See the World in a New Lightโ€‹

OPENS 21 MARCH: Optical illusions, light play and colour mixing await at this brand new interactive exhibition.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY MELBOURNE MUSEUM

โ€‹Lock into Holiday Modeโ€‹

History, laughs and hands-on adventures collide at Melbourne Museum these autumn school holidays, for kids of all ages.

โ€‹A North Starโ€‹

See all the reasons why this northside gem is anything but your average play centre.

โ€‹Out + Aboutโ€‹

Pack the snacks and the kids into the car, because these autumn day trips are worth every kilometre.

โ€‹Gains for Everyoneโ€‹

We found the Melbourne gyms where you get your workout in while the kids are well looked after.

โ€‹All-Season Splashโ€‹

Indoor, outdoor, warm and welcoming, this bath house has a pool for every age and every season.

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