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Weekday Event Picks

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​ACMI Preschoolers: Animation (Friday 15 May) A free monthly play session for two to five year-olds β€” this month exploring animation with hands-on making activities. πŸ“ Melbourne CBD

​Baby Bounce (Mondays + Wednesdays during term) Free interactive rhyme and story sessions for babies 18 months and under β€” no booking needed, just turn up. πŸ“ Melbourne CBD

​Songbirds at City Library (Fridays during term) Songs, rhymes and stories for babies and toddlers up to 18 months β€” a lovely weekly introduction to language and rhythm. πŸ“ Melbourne CBD

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​Baby Room Community Fun Day (Monday 11 May) Sensory play, simple art experiences and light refreshments for new families to connect with educators in a warm, welcoming space. πŸ“ Preston

​Dino Days (Wednesdays during term) Story time, a Dino Disco, soft play and dino tails for borrowing β€” free for kids and members, $18 for adults. πŸ“ Carlton

​Little Messy Learners (Fridays during term) Educational messy play building the fine motor and pre-writing skills little ones need β€” this week's theme is Bees and Blossoms. πŸ“ Ascot Vale

πŸ—“οΈ Melbourne SOUTH ➝ See More ​

​Playful Pots at MOPA (Daily until Monday 1 June) Colour, decorate and bring a paper pot to life in this joyful hands-on making activity for little creators. πŸ“ Sandringham

​Very Young Voices of Melbourne (Tuesdays during term) Music sessions for babies through to preschoolers using the KodΓ‘ly approach β€” exploring beat, rhythm and pitch through movement and play. πŸ“ Caulfield South

​Nature Play Everyday (Tuesdays + Wednesdays during term) Outdoor environmental adventures for 0–6 year-olds β€” this term exploring the world of frogs through games, songs and nature play. πŸ“ Langwarrin

πŸ—“οΈ Melbourne EAST ➝ See More ​

​Babytime (Monday 11 May) A free early literacy program for babies birth to 12 months β€” no booking needed, just head along to Oakleigh Library. πŸ“ Oakleigh

​Bush Babies Sensory Playgroup (Mondays until 22 June) Outdoor sensory play at Yarra Bend Park β€” birdsong, fresh air and nature connection for babies and their grown-ups. πŸ“ Kew

​Wall of Magic Creatures (Mondays – Saturdays until 25 July) Build your own Lunar animal from tactile elements, lounge in a soft-sculptural Dreamspace and lose yourself in colour and imagination. πŸ“ Hawthorn

πŸ—“οΈ Melbourne WEST ➝ See More ​

​Toddler and Kids Tuesday Art Playgroup (Tuesday 12 May) Drawing, painting, chalk, water and sand play in a fenced garden β€” creative freedom for 1–5 year-olds, younger siblings free. πŸ“ Newport

​PirateFest (Wednesdays – Sundays until 14 June) An immersive pirate history exhibition with real artefacts, in-character guides, holographic captains and a treasure dig for little deckhands. πŸ“ Williamstown

​Dinos at the Zoo (Daily until Sunday 12 July) Follow the brand-new Dino Trail and come face to face with prehistoric favourites β€” for budding palaeontologists and fearless dino-trainers alike. πŸ“ Werribee

New + Noteworthy

FROM OUR FRIENDS AT FEVER

​Classical Music for Tiny Ears​

A serene concert experience for babies, with padded movement areas and music adapted for little listeners. Book now for Saturday 16 May.

​Under the Sea​

The aquarium is one of the city's best all-weather family days out, and it keeps getting better.

​This Pub Passes Every Test​

We weren't expecting to be this impressed. This hotel destination is an easy family win from start to finish.

​Walk Through Wild Country​

A wildlife sanctuary walk the whole family will remember. Here's what to know before you book.

​Calling All Tiny Riders​

Road safety and riding confidence wrapped into one brilliantly fun free outing.

Hot Off the Feed

Meet the elephants up close 🐘

Nine Asian elephants, one incredible trail β€” the Elephant Trail at Werribee Open Range Zoo gets you closer than you'd expect.

Book online, arrive early and download the Zoos Victoria app for the daily schedule.

The full trail takes about an hour, but there are great views right from the entrance too.

Comment β€œELEPHANT” on the reel and we’ll send you a link to the guide with all the tips to plan your visit!

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