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Things to Do With Kids in East Melbourne

Discover 293 family-friendly activities and events in East Melbourne, Melbourne

Family Fun in East Melbourne

Looking for things to do with kids in East Melbourne? Pack Snacks has curated the best family-friendly activities and events happening in East Melbourne and nearby areas. From outdoor adventures to creative workshops, find the perfect activity for your family.

Upcoming Activities in East Melbourne

Rainbow Art Class

Rainbow Art Class

Ongoing - Runs until Thu, Aug 27

Free Guided Walk | Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

Free Guided Walk | Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

Ongoing Activity

Butterfly Experience at Melbourne Zoo

Butterfly Experience at Melbourne Zoo

Ongoing - Runs until Thu, Dec 31

ACMI + RMIT Audience Lab

ACMI + RMIT Audience Lab

Ongoing - Runs until Sat, Nov 28

ROME: Empire, Power, People

ROME: Empire, Power, People

Ongoing - Runs until Sun, Oct 25

The Vinyl Factory: Reverb

The Vinyl Factory: Reverb

Ongoing - Runs until Mon, Aug 31

Relaxed Performances at Melbourne Recital Centre

Relaxed Performances at Melbourne Recital Centre

Ongoing - Runs until Thu, Oct 8

Home is Football: Belonging in Australian Soccer

Home is Football: Belonging in Australian Soccer

Ongoing - Runs until Tue, Jan 26

Solar Tours at Melbourne Observatory

Solar Tours at Melbourne Observatory

Ongoing - Runs until Sun, Aug 23

Nourish by Joanne 'budgie' Jemmeson

Nourish by Joanne 'budgie' Jemmeson

Ongoing - Runs until Sat, Aug 15

Song Play Term Three

Song Play Term Three

Ongoing - Runs until Wed, Sep 2

Melbourne Zoo Playgroup

Melbourne Zoo Playgroup

Ongoing - Runs until Fri, Sep 18

Anatomical Drawing: Four–Week Course

Anatomical Drawing: Four–Week Course

Ongoing - Runs until Sat, Aug 15

Even the Rabbits Were There by Imi Oliver

Even the Rabbits Were There by Imi Oliver

Ongoing - Runs until Sun, Oct 25

Illuminated Stillness by Lucy Watts

Illuminated Stillness by Lucy Watts

Ongoing - Runs until Sat, Sep 19

Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026

Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026

Ongoing - Runs until Sun, Aug 23

Making Memoir of a Snail | ACMI

Making Memoir of a Snail | ACMI

Ongoing - Runs until Sun, Nov 1

Quiet Corners: The art of AME Bale

Quiet Corners: The art of AME Bale

Ongoing - Runs until Sat, Oct 17

Kew Court House Live: Jody Sternberg and David Lewis - French in Jazz

Kew Court House Live: Jody Sternberg and David Lewis - French in Jazz

Thu, Aug 13, 7:30pm

Kew Court House Live: The Dao of Dylan

Kew Court House Live: The Dao of Dylan

Fri, Aug 14, 7:30pm

Members Exclusive Access: CARTIER

Members Exclusive Access: CARTIER

Mon, Aug 17, 5:30pm

NAIDOC 2026 by Moondani Toombadool Centre

NAIDOC 2026 by Moondani Toombadool Centre

Wed, Aug 19, 9am

Feng Mengbo: Long March Restart 冯梦波: 长征重启

Feng Mengbo: Long March Restart 冯梦波: 长征重启

Wed, Aug 19, 10am

Henry Wagons presents Dave Graney

Henry Wagons presents Dave Graney

Thu, Aug 20, 7:30pm

Kew Court House Live: The Backyard Banjo Club

Kew Court House Live: The Backyard Banjo Club

Fri, Aug 21, 7:30pm

Seed Stories Workshop

Seed Stories Workshop

Sat, Aug 22, 10:30am

Science On Show

Science On Show

Sat, Aug 22, 9am

Sing and Swing

Sing and Swing

Sat, Aug 22, 2:30pm

Golden Square in Bicentennial Park Opening

Golden Square in Bicentennial Park Opening

Sat, Aug 22, 10am

PAW Patrol Live: Race to the Rescue

PAW Patrol Live: Race to the Rescue

Explore Areas Near East Melbourne

Abbotsford Brunswick East / Lygon Street North / Sumner Carlton / Carlton South Carlton North / Princes Hill Clifton Hill / Fitzroy North Collingwood / Collingwood North Cotham / Kew Docklands Fitzroy Hotham Hill / North Melbourne Melbourne Melbourne / St Kilda Road Central / St Kilda Road Melbourne