Spring school holidays are just around the corner, and if you're anything like me, you're already wondering how you're going to keep the kids entertained for two whole weeks without losing your mind (or your wallet).
P.S. By the way, this is just the beginning...you'll be getting more school holiday inspiration from me over the next couple of weeks, so keep an eye on your inbox for fresh ideas when you need them most.
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School Holiday Fun at Scienceworks (Daily from Saturday 20 Sep - Sunday 5 Oct) Experience hands-on fun with Tinkertown exhibits, live science shows, and lightning theatre experiences. Spotswood
Mario the Maker Magician (Tuesday 23 Sep - Wednesday 24 Sep) A high-energy magic show featuring robots, cardboard creations, and non-stop family giggles. Frankston
The Rainbow Tree (Wednesday 24 Sep) Experience this heartwarming celebration of family, love, and connection featuring disco koalas, farting unicorns, and stories that show how everyone is welcome and anything is possible. Moorabbin
Earth Children (Daily from Saturday 20 Sep - Tuesday 23 Sep) Messy, creative mud play experience where kids sculpt cob creatures and build tiny houses. Melbourne CBD
Melbourne Royal Show (Thursday 25 Sep – Sunday 5 Oct) Victoria's favourite family festival returns with rides, animals, showbags, and farmyard fun. Flemington
Greater Dandenong Children's Festival (Various dates + times from Saturday 20 Sep - Saturday 11 Oct) Cultural journey celebrating kids aged 0–12 with performances, food, and hands-on workshops. Dandenong
DinoFest (Various dates + times from Saturday 13 Sep - Sunday 12 Oct) Over 30 life-size dinosaurs including walking Triceratops and interactive Dinosaur Encounter shows at the Werribee Park Mansion. Werribee South
Nature Play Melbourne (Tuesday 23 Sep - Wednesday 24 Sep) Free nature play experiences celebrating Nature Play Week with spring-inspired activities. Melbourne CBD
Cherry Blossom Show (Daily from Saturday 20 Sep - Sunday 28 Sep) Instagram-worthy cherry blossom moments with fairy gardens and magical dress-up experiences. Silvan
Love Letters to Nature (Wednesday 24 Sep - Thursday 25 Sep) Interactive pop-up party celebrating nature with plant music, community artwork, and wildlife drawing workshops. Melbourne CBD
Luna Park's Spring Carnival (Daily from Saturday 20 Sep - Monday 6 Oct) Country fair by the sea featuring unlimited rides, petting zoo, and carnival games. St Kilda
Imagine Creative Experiences (Various dates + times from Saturday 20 Sep - Saturday 22 Nov) Low-cost creative program for children aged 8-12 featuring art, nature, and hands-on activities. Croydon
Making Monsters at MoPA (Daily until Sunday 5 Oct) Create unique paper puppet monsters while developing fine motor and problem-solving skills. Geelong
The Party Tour will be rolling into Queenscliff for the final time this October, celebrating 80 years of Thomas with unlimited rides and special activities.
This school holiday arts program encourages kids to embrace creativity with workshops spanning everything from music to visual arts. Suitable for ages 5-13.
Picture this: your kids building LEGO lightsabers by day, then sleeping under real dinosaur skeletons by night. Melbourne Museum has made sure that school holidays just got infinitely cooler.
Instead, expect physical challenge rooms, ball pits and brain-bending fun - a perfect school holiday destination for friends and family with older kids and teens.
We've collaborated with Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) to produce a 3 day itinerary for Melbourne in Spring —playgrounds, family festivals + day-trip escapes included.