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      School Holidays

      Melbourne & Beyond
      Scienceworks

      Scienceworks

      Sealife Aquarium

      Sealife Aquarium

      Medibank Ice House

      Medibank Ice House

      National Gallery of Victoria

      National Gallery of Victoria

      NGV Australia

      NGV Australia

      Puffing Billy

      Puffing Billy

      Yarra Valley Chocolataterie

      Yarra Valley Chocolataterie

      School Holidays

       

      Melbourne has really kicked it up a gear for the holidays, there's just too much to do!

       

      Melbourne International Comedy Festival

      Various Locations

      25th March -  19th April

       

      I love to laugh. Before we had kids we would frequently catch shows with some great Australian and International comedians and have walked away in tears of laughter, reliving the best moments of the shows. Then we had kids!

       

      Well this year we are heading to the comedy festival with the kids in tow to see magnificent Ali McGregor’s CabHOORAY! We were fortunate enough to see Ali at Playfest last year and Mr 2 absolutely loved every minute. He was shaking his little booty to her wonderful tunes and I’m sure that this show, with guest comedians and circus performers will be just as spectacular! Suitable for all ages.

       

      For the bigger kids (6-12) they can join in at the Comedy Club for Kids show. This 1 hour show promises ‘gags, games and great laughs’

      28th March – 12th April

       

      The list of shows I’d like to see is LONG! But if you head to the comedy festival website, you can filter it to show you the kids shows, the family shows, Australian Acts, International Acts and Special Events. But make sure you keep an eye on the suggested age before you hit that purchase button if you plan on bringing the kids along!

       

      http://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2015/season/

       

      Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show

      Carlton Gardens

      25th March -  29th March

       

      The Carlton Gardens are so absolutely beautiful that I think I could sit an enjoy the beautiful landscaped gardens all day while the kids play in the playground, But once a year, the Gardens are transformed into the Melbourne Flower & Garden show, showcasing gardens that will mesmirise and inspire. If you decide to head down with the kids, there is the Disney Princess Fairy & Pirates Children’s Garden where there will be face painting, kids entertainment, colouring and much more. My favourite has always been to admire the innovations on display in the Boutique Garden Display. Congratulations to this year’s winner Lisa Ellis. I wish I could pick it up and move it to my house!

       

      Adults are $27, a family for $60, kids 6-16 $10, kids 5 and under are free

      http://melbflowershow.com.au

       

      Diggers Rest Country Fair

      Animal Land Children's Farm

       

      Sunday 29th March

      10am  - 4pm

      This Sunday 29th March 10:00 am till 4:00 PM Over 70 stalls will be filled on the day. Easter egg Hunts, Pony Rides, Tractor rides, Free entertainment, Rampant Rock band rocking the stage, Food stalls, Bar facilities available, Tug 'o' war comps. Guess the weight of Dolly, Sean, and Henry the sheep, Chocolate throws, Hole in 1, Jumping castles, Face painters, Don't forget coffee van, (need 1 now)_ Art Show. (enter your art) Baking contests, Pumpkin growing comp (bring your heaviest along). Animal nursery. Cars & 4WD on display. (enter your classic No plastic to win) Lots lots more www.facebook.com/diggersrestcountryfair

       

       

      Peninsula Picnic

      Sunday 29th March

      12pm  - 7.30pm

      An incredible meeting of food, wine and music in the Mornington Peninsula

      Under 17s are to be supervised by a responsible parent or guardian at all times

      Adults                                     $74

      Children 5-17            $12

      Children under 5        FREE

      Discounts for MRC members

      Tickets available from Ticketek

      For more info head to: http://peninsulapicnic.com.au

       

       
      Childrens Festival at Sky High Mt Dandenong

       

      From Monday 30th March – Sunday 12th April, Sky High Mt Dandenong will be hosting a Children’s Festival. There will be various activities that will change each day.

       

      There will be treasure hunts, jumping castles, mini golf, reptile display & handling (3pm – 5pm Saturday 4th April) an Easter Egg Hunt  at 10am on Easter Sunday and I know my boys would go crazy over the Formula One cars (Thursday 9th April 11am – 4pm)

       For the events on each day of the holidays, see their website http://skyhighmtdandenong.com.au/childrens-festival-april.aspx

       

      The festival is FREE, but you must pay a gate fee to enter. There is also Fairy Floss and Snow Cones available for purchase.

       

      While you are there you can also enjoy the absolutely breathtaking view of Melbourne, the sky high maze, pose in the giants chair and take a stroll around the secret garden. There are BBQ and picnic facilities and the restaurant.

       

      Backyard Spiders at Melbourne Museum

      Carlton Gardens

      28th March -  12th April (Closed Good Friday)

       

      Usually the words ‘Live Tarantulas’ appear to me as ‘Run the Other way’ but the boys…. Well the creepier and crawlier, the better!

       

      Opening on Saturday 28th March, there will be over 100 species of live insects and spiders. Free with your entry to the Museum

       

      http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whatson/school-holiday-activities/

       

      Alice’s Wonderland & Deep Oceans at Scienceworks

      3 Booker St, Spotswood

      10am-4.30pm Every day

      As well as the permanent exhibits, like our favourite, the Nitty Gritty City, you can also enjoy the Alice’s Wonderland exhibit which was a hit with our boys and free with your entry.

      For an additional cost, you can also visit the Deep Oceans exhibit featuring the Octonauts.

      http://museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks/

       

      Happy Travels at the Immigration Museum

      Flinders Street, Melbourne

      10am-5pm 28th March – 12th April (Closed Good Friday)

      If like us, you love to travel and experience different cultures, head to the Immigration Museum over the holidays to be inspired by the way people in different countries decorate their rides!

      http://museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/whatson/school-holiday-activities/

       

       

      Gorilla Rangers on Patrol at Werribee Open Range Zoo

      K Rd, Werribee

      28th March – 31st May

      Daily 1.30pm  - 2.30 pm for the Guided Gorilla Tour & Keeper Talk

      Kids under 16 free during school holidays. No bookings required.

       

      A tour by an experienced head ranger begins at Ranger Kids, the gorgeous indoor playspace at the Werribee Open Range Zoo. Kids can look for injured gorillas and help transport them back to the hospital for bandaging and treatment.

       

      The guided gorilla tour leaves at 1.30pm where the kids will have an opportunity to explore different habitats and learn about gorillas and what rangers and vets do to try and protect them in the wild.

       

      The Ranger Kids area has been transformed to the Gorilla Ranger Hut, and kids can enjoy a self guided tour outside of the guided tour times.

       

      http://www.zoo.org.au/werribee/whats-on/gorilla-rangers-on-patrol

       

       

      Melbourne Zoo

      Royal Park, Parkville

      28th March – 31st May

       

      Well, there is a brand new maze at Melbourne Zoo and it sounds fantastic, but we were there recently to see the brand new baby gorilla and it is SO absolutely beautiful, so make sure that’s your first stop! There can be a bit of a wait, but to see the beautiful mamma nursing her baby… well, its worth the wait!

       

      Kids under 16 free during school holidays.

       

      http://www.zoo.org.au/melbourne/whats-on/wombats-secret-maze

       

      CPR Challenge Family Fun Day

      Good Friday, April 3rd 10am – 4pm

      Crown Palladium

       

      Help set a world record for paediatric CPR

      There is Free Entry, but $5 per person or $15 per family for the CPR training with all proceeds going to the Royal Children’s Hospital. Training sessions will be run continuously throughout the day.

      With Princesses & Superheroes

      Jumping Castles

      Celebrity Challenges

      Gaming Station

      Toddler Play Zone

      Live Entertainment

      Discount Pop Up Shop it will be an amazing event. Kids are encouraged to dress up as their favourite superhero

      www.goodfridayappeal.com.au

       

      The Premier's Active April

      Various Locations

      Throughout April

       

      There will be many free events over the state in April to promote healthy and active lifestyles. 

      We have added some of these events to our events page, but you can see the full list here https://www.activeapril.vic.gov.au/events/

       

       

      Luna Park Easter Egg Hunt

      18 Lower Esplanade, St Kilda

      3rd – 6th April Open 11am – 11pm each day

      Easter Egg Hunt 12pm Easter Sunday only at the Garden Terrace. There will be different times for different ages. Free for unlimited pass holders (or a gold coin donation)

      Each day the Easter Bunny will be hopping around, there will be Face painting, stilt walkers, and a bunny and chick animal farm for the little ones (and ME, and ME!!!!)

      Wile you are there, you can also experience CLIMBZILLA, the newest attraction for the Easter Holidays (must be 100cm + to climb)

       

      http://lunapark.com.au/kids-easter-activities/

       

      Kids Day Out

      Good Friday, April 3rd 10am – 6pm

      The Melbourne Convention Centre

       

      Last year we attended the Kids Day Out, the highlight for us was definitely the Teddy Bear Hospital, where we were able to bring our poor injured teddy who had a sore leg. He was seen by a doctor and taken for an X-Ray after his examination. There were so many activities. Entry is free, with proceeds from all

      activities going to the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

      There will be roller-skating

      Laser skirmish

      Sports Clinics

      Teddy Bear Hospital (BYO teddy)

      Kids Cooking Classes

      Rides, Music, Dancing and more

      Head to Polly Woodside to Walk the Plank and meet the pirates

      Meet some Chanel 7 Stars

      www.goodfridayappeal.com.au

       

      Steamtrain Rides

      Good Friday, April 3rd 10am – 1pm and 3pm – 5pm

      Departing Flinders Street Station

       

      Hop aboard a historical steam train leaving from the CBD! The morning train will travel from Flinders St – Sandringham and back and the afternoon train will travel from Flinders St – Watergardens and back

      Tickets are $65 per Adult, $45 for under 17s, children under 3 are free. All proceeds will be going to Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal

      www.goodfridayappeal.com.au

       

      Animatronic Animals at Watergardens Town Centre

      Melton Hwy, Taylors Lakes

       

      For their first time in Australia, you can see life size animatronic animals. Check out our experience here

      http://www.eatplaydiscover.com.au/#!animatronic-display-watergardens/cudv

       

      Chocolate Easter Bunny Decorating

      Highpoint Shopping Centre

      Monday 30th March – Thursday 2nd April

      11am – 2pm

      Level 2, outside Ted’s Cameras

      Kids can decorate chocolate Easter Bunny Cookies

       

       

      Crayola Creative Centre

      Highpoint Shopping Centre

      Monday 6th April – Friday 10th April

      11am – 2pm

      Level 2, Outside Ted’s Camera House

      Kids can practice their design skills at the Creative Crayola Centre. With virtual craft on IPads,  to colouring Frisbees and letting their imagination run wild with 3D chalk

       

       

       

      What Else is On:
      School Holiday Inspiration
      Easter Egg Hunts
      Easter Events
      Parks & Playgrounds
      Cafes & Restaurants
      Free Activities

       

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