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Family fun

There are so many great attractions in the city, you’re bound to find somewhere the whole family can enjoy, especially during school holidays!

 

ArtPlay - Attractions - MELBOURNE

ArtPlay

Artplay, Birrarung Marr, Batman Avenue, Melbourne
ArtPlay is a creative arts studio for children aged 2 to 12 and their families. At ArtPlay, children and artists have a unique opportunity to come together and imagine, explore and create high-quality art.
Electrolux Cooking School At Queen Victoria Market - Attractions - MELBOURNE

Electrolux Cooking School At Queen Victoria Market

69 Victoria Street, Melbourne
Be inspired! Join Melbourne’s top chefs and enjoy appetising cuisines. The Electrolux Cooking School is ideal for lovers of fine food and culture.
Eureka Skydeck 88 - Melbourne landmarks - SOUTHBANK

Eureka Skydeck 88

7 Riverside Quay, Southbank
Nothing you have ever experienced will prepare you for the awe inspiring views from the highest viewing platform in the Southern Hemisphere – Melbourne’s iconic Eureka Tower. Two dedicated lifts propel visitors to Level 88 in under 40 seconds.
Family Fun Centres Black Light Mini Golf - Attractions - DOCKLANDS

Family Fun Centres Black Light Mini Golf

Harbour Town
The addition of UV lighting has transformed good old-fashioned mini golf into a glow-in-the-dark-experience, that’s fun for all the family. We tried to fit as many iconic themes into the mini golf as we could.
Flight Experience Australia  - Attractions - MELBOURNE

Flight Experience Australia

QV Retail
Flight Experience puts you in the pilot’s seat.
Hardrock Climbing  - Attractions - MELBOURNE

Hardrock Climbing

501 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Hardrock is the ultimate climbing experience. General entry prices into the gym include entry and unlimited climbing for the day. Harness and climbing shoe hire will be required if you do not have your own.
IMAX Melbourne Museum - Cinemas - CARLTON

IMAX Melbourne Museum

Imax Theatre, Rathdowne Street, Carlton
Housing one of the world's largest screens, IMAX Melbourne Museum provides you with the ultimate in movie going experience. Our screen measures a massive 32 metres x 23 metres, is Melbourne’s largest screen and also provides Australia’s largest 3D image.
Kensington Community Recreation Centre - Attractions - KENSINGTON

Kensington Community Recreation Centre

Kensington Community Centre, 111 Altona Street, Kensington
Bringing the community together by creating opportunities and providing facilities to its members recreational, educational, social and cultural needs.
Kingpin Bowling Crown - Attractions - SOUTHBANK

Kingpin Bowling Crown

Mezzanine 1, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank
A sophisticated, new age concept, Kingpin is a bowling experience like no other. Kingpin Crown offers guests: 15 state of the art bowling lanes in three different directions; two fully licensed bars; pool table and the latest music with disco UV lighting.
M9 Laser Skirmish - Attractions - SOUTHBANK

M9 Laser Skirmish

Shop 120, Ground, 27 Whiteman Street, Southbank
Participants are transported into another world with the latest and greatest technology providing an exhilarating atmosphere for kids and adults alike. Your mission: shoot your opponents to score the highest points for every successful hit.

 More to explore

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Melbourne has loads of events and activities for children. There are family-friendly festivals like Moomba, school-holiday workshops, exhibitions and more.
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Find ways to entertain the whole family over the school holidays. There's always heaps happening in the city, including plenty of free kids activities!

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