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--> Southbank Promenade – BERTH 2, SOUTHGATE Melbourne
Williamstown and Sightseeing Cruises Departing Regularly with Melbourne River Cruises Don't know what to do these school holidays? Melbourne River Cruises has you covered! Whether you're...
--> SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Corner King and Flinders St Melbourne
Explore Night on the Reef. Daily 9:30am - 5pm Dive into Night on the Reef at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, a dazzling underwater wonderland that takes guests on an enchanting journey into the...
--> Caulfield
Celebrate Easter in spectacular style this Easter as both Caulfield and Mornington transform into Easterland a fun Easter festival filled with entertainment activities and unforgettable moments for...
--> Mornington
Celebrate Easter in spectacular style this Easter as both Caulfield and Mornington transform into Easterland, a fun Easter festival filled with entertainment, activities and unforgettable moments for...
--> Corner Kings Way and Flinders Street Melbourne
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is now running a Kids Visit For Half Price promotion. "Kids Visit For Half Price" offer at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium 1st April - 3rd May 2026 Prepare for...
--> Berwick
Indoor Climbing, SkyTrail High Ropes, Zip Line and GameWall - Berwick Overload your senses and dial up the fun at this mammoth indoor climbing theme park, boasting over 60 vertical challenges....
--> 18 Lower Esplanade St Kilda
Luna Park is open every weekend, every day of the school holidays and Public Holiday's (except for Christmas Day). OPENING HOURS Please check our updated Opening Hours calendar for future open...
--> 1251 Bellarine Highway Wallington
Adventure Park is now open for the 2026/2027 Summer Season Saturday 21st November 2026 - Sunday 28th March 2027 Victoria's biggest and most exciting theme park is open for another...
--> LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, Level 2, Chadstone - The Fashion Capital 1341 Dandenong road, Chad Chadstone
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre is thrilled to announce the launch of Afternoons of Awesome, the ultimate after school LEGO adventure! Young builders can blast out of the classroom and into a world of...
--> Alexandra
Services operate on selected days around the second and fourth weekend of the month (This page = 4th weekend of the month). Alexandra Timber Tramway and Museum open and trains running...
--> Alexandra
Services operate on selected days around the second and fourth weekend of the month. The Alexandra Timber Tramway and Museum is a tourist railway and museum situated in north-central Victoria....
--> 190 Duncans Lane Diggers Rest
Opening Times | Friday, Saturday, Sunday Monday: 10am - 3pm | Closed Public Holidays Self guided walks On entry guests will be given Buckets of food for different animals, Hand Sanitiser,...
--> 1085 Arthurs Seat Road Arthurs Seat
Step inside an aerial gondola and be taken on a journey of flight to the highest point of the Mornington Peninsula. As you soar above the treetops you will be immersed within the natural setting...
--> Frankston Waterfront, 510N Nepean Highway Frankston
An enchanting world of giant sand sculptures are taking over Frankston Waterfront in time for the Autumn School Holidays. Four hundred tonnes of sand. Fifteen solo sculptures. One colossal...
--> The Bellarine Railway - Queenscliff Station Queenscliff
Hop on board to meet the Easter Bunny! Hop on board Bellarine Railway Easter Specials and enjoy a steam train journey from Queenscliff. Easter Weekend - Queenscliff GOOD FRIDAY...
--> 2 Booker Street Spotswood
Beyond Perception: Seeing the Unseen is a ground-breaking and unconventional permanent exhibition designed for teenagers. Exploring the imperceptible worlds of science and technology, this...
--> Melbourne
This is Bluey's Big Play, for real life. From New York's Madison Square Garden to London's Royal Festival Hall, Bluey's Big Play has delighted fans across the globe - and now it returns home to...
--> Corner Belmore Rd and Elgar Rd Box Hill
Come and ride this wonderful miniature railway the track winds through the picturesque surrounds of Elgar Park. Train passengers are required to wear fully enclosed footwear, keep their feet on...
--> Carlton
For what they lack in size bugs make up in numbers: there are over 150 million insects for every human on Earth. These six-legged wonders have conquered almost every habitat we've got. But just...
--> 15 Green Street Bulla
Bulla Hill Railway run by the Tullamarine Live steam Society. Miniature train rides for all the family and friends and a club for those enthusiasts interested in model engineering. You can ride...
--> Collingwood
Candlelight Babies is a new educational experience launched in Melbourne. Bask with your baby in the glow of a thousand candles as gentle classical melodies, adapted for tiny ears, spark early...
--> Melbourne
Children's Book Week | 15th - 22nd August 2026 Come on an adventure with us as we travel across lands, time, and memories....
--> Grayland Street, Cobden
Cobden Miniature Railway Park provides miniature train rides, 18 hole Mini Golf, canteen, children's playground and barbecue facilities. The Cobden Miniature Railway offers something for every...
--> St Heliers St Abbotsford
Collingwood Children's Farm is open most days of the year from 9.30am. We are open every day of the year, including public holidays. Opening hours are 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Last entry is at...
--> The Bellarine Railway - Queenscliff Station Queenscliff
Pop on down to Queenscliff and spend some time with Thomas Henry Douglas those Troublesome Trucks and even Sir Topham Hatt! The Party Tour is rolling into Queenscliff and you're invited to join...
--> Eltham Lower Park Eltham
Every Sunday 11am - 5pm, and selected public holidays. The Diamond Valley Railway is located in Lower Eltham Park | Melway: Map 21 ref H10 timetable Sundays 11 am till 5pm | Public Holidays...
--> Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson St Carlton
Every Wednesday is Dino Day for the little ones at Melbourne Museum! Dino Days invites our youngest dinosaur enthusiasts to explore all things dinosaur. From dino discos and dress-ups to story...
--> Healesville
Step back in time and experience dinosaurs on Melbourne Zoo's brand-new Dino Trail! This exciting adventure brings prehistoric giants to life with over 30 incredible animatronic dinosaurs waiting...
--> Melbourne
Step back in time and experience dinosaurs on Melbourne Zoo's brand-new Dino Trail! This exciting adventure brings prehistoric giants to life with over 30 incredible animatronic dinosaurs waiting...
--> Werribee
Step back in time and experience dinosaurs on Melbourne Zoo's brand-new Dino Trail! This exciting adventure brings prehistoric giants to life with over 30 incredible animatronic dinosaurs waiting...
--> Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson St Carlton
Daily @ Science and Life Gallery We are delighted that Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks and Immigration Museum will all reopen to the public from Monday 16 November 2020. Skeletons of 17...
--> 29 Brindley Street Dandenong South
Melbourne's newest dino adventure DinosRoar is stomping into Dandenong South DinosRoar is a dinosaur themed inflatable park featuring dinosaur games, activites, roving dinos + puppets & 20 +...
--> 7523 Goulburn Valley Highway Kerrisdale
Saturday 27th March 2027 + Sunday 28th March 2027 Easter 'Steamfest' * Kerrisdale Mountain Railway Trains run at 11am and 12 noon on both days A 2ft narrow gauge tourist railway with...
--> CNR FERNTREE GULLY RD and JELLS RD Wheelers Hill
Melbourne's favourite family circus!! Glamourous exciting entertaining circus like you remember from childhood! Eroni's Circus is a high quality traditional touring circus. We aim to bring a...
--> Corner Turnbull Street and Hunter Street, Euroa
The Euroa miniature railway is run by an enthusaistic group of volunteers who lovingly maintain and run the railway monthly, for the delight of young and old. Sausage sizzle and drinks are...
--> Eastern Beach, Ritchie Boulevard, Geelong
Come along and ride the largest travelling Ferris Wheel in the southern Hemisphere located at the Geelong Waterfront! The oldest piece of carnival, the Ferris Wheel brings magic and nostalgia to...
--> Peterkin St Traralgon
Miniature Steam and Diesel Train Rides | Gippsland Model Engineering Society is located in Newman Park, Traralgon, Latrobe Valley in Victoria Australia. Our club was founded in 1978 by a group of...
--> 2 Booker St, Spotswood VIC 3015 Spotswood
A new space for little tinkerers! Ground Up: Building Big Ideas, Together is an exhibition for babies to five-year-olds where curiosity is rewarded around each bend with surprising and intriguing...
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Celebrate the magical world of Harry Potter at Chadstone with a collection of experiences for all ages. From impressive hands-on workshops to iconic photo moments, this centre-wide takeover...
--> Docklands
The District Docklands IMAGINATOR is a walk-through play experience that uses light, sound, sculpture and scent to create a totally unique immersive play experience for people of all ages....
--> Melbourne
parkrun is a free community event held every Sunday morning at local parks around Australia and involves a 5km walk or run. Parkrun is non-competitive, with the goal to improve on your own...
--> Melbourne
Melbourne's favourite Family Fun Day is back! We can't wait to see you on Friday 26th March 2027 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Get ready for Melbourne's biggest and best FREE...
--> Mooroopna
KidsTown Adventure Playground is OPEN everyday from dawn till dusk. One of Victoria's best adventure parks and playgrounds, KidsTown Adventure Playground provides children of all abilities and...
--> Chadstone Shopping Centre 1341 Dandenong rd 3148 Chadstone
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne is open 7 days a week. Opening and closing times change during each month. Monday - Wednesday 9am/10am - 5pm/7pm Thursday 9am/9.30am - 6pm7pm Friday...
--> 1341 Dandenong Rd Chadstone
Only at Chadstone for a limited time, this two-storey pink paradise brings Barbie's world to life - with retro glam. all-day dining. dreamy desserts. signature cocktails at the Ken Kabana, exclusive...
--> 80 Gardenvale Road Gardenvale
Saturday 10th October 2026 Brighton Philatelic Society - Gardenvale & Magnolia Rds Gardenvale Admission is free For more than a century Meccano the world famous constructional toy has...
--> 1200 Ferntree Gully Rd Scoresby
Ride the fabulous miniature railway at the National Steam Centre every Sunday. The track runs for about 1km around the perimeter of the site. On the trip you pass the lake complete with...
--> Hawthory Road Mooroolbark
Mooroolbark Miniature Railway is run by Mooroolbark & District Miniature Railway & Steam Club established in 1980 in the outer eastern suburb of Mooroolbark Melbourne Victoria. We run throughout...
--> Australia
Every year, MS Readathon helps raise funds for those living with multiple sclerosis. 2026 is the 47th year. Read, raise funds and start making a difference. With no known cause or cure for MS,...
--> Melbourne
Museum of the Moon is an astounding seven metre diameter spherical sculpture featuring large scale NASA imagery of the lunar surface. At a scale of 1:500,000, each centimetre of the sculpture...
--> 182 Kidds Road Doveton
Myuna Farm is a working community and children's farm located in Doveton. Open Monday to Sunday 10 am to 4 pm Myuna Farm will be closed on Code Red fire danger days. Admission...
--> Melbourne
Children's Week is a national celebration. It recognises the talents, skills, achievements and rights of children. The event takes place in October every year, with thousands of Victorian children...
--> Scoresby
Train rides Sundays 11am-4pm The miniature railway operates every Sunday, weather permitting, from 11am to 4pm, excepting for Christmas -New Year. Endless train rides for a fixed price....
--> Australia
Primary school children across Australia will take important steps towards a healthier future when National Walk Safely to School Day returns on Friday 22 May 2026. Now in its 27th year the...
--> O'Brien Group Arena Docklands
TWO RINKS. SKATE EVERY DAY. 364 DAYS A YEAR. O'Brien Icehouse is a sports and entertainment centre located in Docklands. With two Olympic-sized rinks, it is Australia's largest ice...
--> 1080 Centre Road Oakleigh South
Come down and enjoy our public skating sessions with ample free parking and free skate hire. Olympic Ice Skating Centre also offers a range of programs for people of any age and skating ability to...
--> Carlton
Discover a world four billion years in the making. In Our Wondrous Planet, you'll come face to face with animals from around the world. Step into their vibrant ecosystems and experience the...
--> Margaret Court Arena Melbourne
The PAW Patrol are on a roll and LIVE on stage! The heroic characters from the top-rated animated preschool series PAW Patrol, produced by Spin Master Entertainment and airing on Nickelodeon,...
--> Melbourne
Penguin Passport is your ticket to a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with SEA LIFE Melbourne's colony of sub-Antarctic penguins. Suit up into our Antarctic snow gear and get set for your 45 minute...
--> Melbourne
Play School has been captivating little eyes since 1966 and ACMI is giving you the chance to come and explore the set brought to life, for free. The perfect outing for two- to five-year-olds,...
--> South Wharf
Ahoy, matey! Step aboard Polly Woodside for an exciting Pirate Day filled with fun and adventure. Come along and experience the pirate life. We encourage dressing up and participating in...
--> 1 Old Monbulk Road Gembrook
Leg daggling is BACK Tickets are available to suit everyone, and every journey. You can buy one-way, two way (return), plus tickets between stations like Belgrave to Lakeside, Lakeside to...
--> Corner Kings Way and Flinders Street Melbourne
Rocky Shores, SEA LIFE Melbourne's brand-new rockpool habitat, arrives this Spring, offering a unique perspective on our ocean's little rock stars that linger along the shoreline. Here's what to...
--> Rye foreshore, Point Nepean Road Rye
Get ready for an unforgettable summer celebration as the Rye Summer Carnival returns to the iconic Rye Foreshore! This year marks 72 years of Wittingslow Carnivals, and we're pulling out all the...
--> 314-336 Bourke St, Melbourne
Head to Santaland to meet Santa and his elves. Whatever tinsels your fancy, we've got you covered! So, get ready to celebrate all things jolly and make your merry meaningful at Myer. Ride...
--> Melbourne
Our summer guide to keep the kids busy over Christmas and New Year holidays into January. Saturday 19th December 2026 - Tuesday 26th January 2027 Check back regularly as new events are added...
--> Melbourne
Our guide to keep the kids busy during the autumn school holidays. Friday 26th March 2027 - Sunday 11th April 2027 Check back regularly as new events are added daily including children's...
--> Melbourne
Our guide to keep the kids entertained during the Spring School Holidays. Saturday 19 September 2026 - Sunday 4 October 2026 Check back regularly as new events are added daily including...
--> 2 Booker Street Spotswood
Scienceworks is open daily 9am - 4.30pm. Scienceworks makes learning about science a fun and interactive adventure. Located in Spotswood (Melbourne Australia) Scienceworks also features the...
--> Corner Kings Way and Flinders Street Melbourne
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is open daily - every day of the year. 9:30am - 5pm - Last entry at 4pm We recommend approximately 2 to 2.5 hours for your exciting journey through!! Home to...
--> Colac Showgrounds Colac
Prepare to enter a world of entertainment where your imagination will soar like never before, in this completely re-imagined modern circus spectacular. Silvers Circus has been a household name...
--> Polly Woodside Park, 21 S Wharf Promenade, South Wharf
Open daily @ Outside Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre by the Yara River Welcome to the Skyline Prescient Melbourne, where every visit promises a whirlwind of excitement! Step into...
--> 3 Bradshaw Street Ballarat
Sovereign Hill is open daily from 10am to 5pm. Victoria's Sovereign Hill allows visitors to take a journey into the gold rush period of the 1800's featuring an authentically-recreated town and...
--> Spotswood
Open 10am to 4.30pm daily @ Scienceworks Stretch your mind and your muscles. Sportsworks is a place to leap, run, throw and row. You can race against Cathy Freeman, try out for soccer...
--> 2 Booker St Spotswood
For thousands of years we have looked to the stars at night in wonder and awe. Their mysteries have inspired curiosity across all cultures and civilisations. Narrated by multi-award-winning...
--> Yeodene
No matter your age, you'll find excitement aplenty at Trees Adventure: Yeodene. Nestled within the pristine Otway Forest, this adventure haven offers a range of thrilling experiences. Begin...
--> Yeodene
No matter your age you'll find excitement aplenty at Trees Adventure: Yeodene. Nestled within the pristine Otway Forest this adventure haven offers a range of thrilling experiences. Begin...
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