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When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Scienceworks
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 Melbourne Planetarium..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: 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 our world-class Ferr..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: 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 any event or city sk..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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 thousands of aquatic a..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Scienceworks
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 goalkeeper, and zoom d..
When: Sunday 26th April 2026 (4th Sunday of the month)
Where: 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 enthusiasts to set ..
When: Sunday 17th May 2026 (3rd Sunday of the month)
Where: 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 member of the family ..
When: Every Sunday
Where: 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 previous weekend's time. ..
When: Sunday 17th May 2026 (3rd Sunday of the month)
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 the footboards, sit u..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Scienceworks
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 represents five kilomet..
When: Every Sunday
Where: National Steam Centre
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 numerous ducks and other..
When: Every Sunday
Where: Diamond Valley Railway
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 1.00 pm till 4.00pm ..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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 mesmerising world of bi..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Scienceworks
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 exhibition will look deepe..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
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 families hours of ent..
When: Every Sunday
Where: National Steam Centre
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. Pleasant surroundings an..
When: Sunday 17th May 2026 (3rd Sunday of the month)
Where: 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 on our 7 gauge ste..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Collingwood Children's Farm
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 4:00 pm. Daily A..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Myuna Farm
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 costs Please purchase your tic..
When: Sunday 26th April 2026 (4th Sunday of the month)
Where: 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 available. The group also ..
When: Every Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Where: Animal Land Children's Farm
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, and a map (treasure h..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
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 9am/9.30am - 6pm/7pm Sat..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: O'Brien Icehouse
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 arena. It's available for ..
When: Every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Where: Olympic Ice Skating Centre
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 learn figure skati..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Scienceworks
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 sights, sounds and ..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Melbourne Planetarium
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 Australian actress Sig..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Melbourne Museum
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 prehistoric animals parade..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Sovereign Hill
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 plenty to see! Se..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Puffing Billy Railway
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 Gembrook and Belgrave t..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Melbourne Museum
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 what makes them so s..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Clip 'n Climb
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. Test your limits a..
When: Weekends (Saturday - Sunday)
Where: Luna Park
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 dates. Everyth..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Melbourne Museum
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 incredible connections th..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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 penguin encounter tou..
When: Sunday 17th May 2026 (3rd Sunday of the month)
Where: Polly Woodside
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 Fashions on the Plank, r..
When: Every Thursday, Friday
Where: Old Melbourne Gaol
Let the Hangman guide you through every corner of Old Melbourne Gaol and its disturbing history, with no stone left unturned. What dark and grisly stories will the Hangman uncover? As daylight fades, the gaol become..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Arthurs Seat Eagle | Skylift
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 and beauty of the Au..
When: Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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 your ascent from the..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
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 your ascent from the g..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
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 creativity and imagi..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: The District 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. IMAGINATOR is a pione..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
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 merch, insta-worthy..
When: Every Wednesday
Where: Melbourne Museum
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 times and sensory ..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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 expect from our new ..
When: Weekends (Saturday - Sunday)
Where: Dandenong Fun Park
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 + different dinosaurs to d..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Southbank Promenade
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 looking for a quick esca..
When: Wednesday 4th March 2026 to Sunday 12th July 2026
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, little ones have the ..
When: Saturday 28th March 2026 to Sunday 26th April 2026
Where: 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 50-tonne hero masterpiece...
When: Wednesday 1st April 2026 to Sunday 3rd May 2026
Where: SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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 take-off! These school ..
When: Friday 3rd April 2026 to Sunday 26th April 2026
Where: 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 show with a differenc..
When: Friday 3rd April 2026 to Sunday 12th July 2026
Where: Werribee Open Range Zoo
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 to be discovered t..
When: Friday 3rd April 2026 to Sunday 12th July 2026
Where: Healesville Sanctuary
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 to be discovered t..
When: Friday 3rd April 2026 to Sunday 12th July 2026
Where: Melbourne Zoo
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 to be discovered t..
When: Saturday 4th April 2026 to Sunday 26th April 2026
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 invites fans and first-t..
When: Thursday 23rd April 2026 to Sunday 26th April 2026
Where: 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 since the early 70's ..
When: Saturday 25th April 2026
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 April 2026 Sunday 5 - Eas..
When: Saturday 16th May 2026
Where: Collingwood Town Hall
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 development and creat..
When: Sunday 17th May 2026
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. There you can see ..
When: Friday 22nd May 2026
Where: 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 national initiative champ..
When: Wednesday 1st July 2026 to Sunday 12th July 2026
Where: Comedy Theatre
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 Australia for an enco..Quick Links
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Victorian School Holiday's 2026
Terms, dates and guides
Term 1 - Autumn
Friday 3 April 2026 - Sunday 19 April 2026
Term 2 - Winter
Saturday 27 June 2026 - Sunday 12 July 2026
Term 3 - Spring
Saturday 19 September 2026 - Sunday 4 October 2026
Term 4 - Summer
Saturday 19 December 2026 - Tuesday 26 January 2027
Source: education.vic.gov.au
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