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Things to Do With Kids in Melbourne

Laneway festivals, gallery trails, riverside parks and a library scene kids genuinely love — Melbourne is packed with things to do for families all year round. We track events across the city's councils daily, from free story time to school-holiday workshops.

Spring school holidays 2026 are coming

19 September – 4 October 2026 — 37 days to go

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This Weekend in Melbourne

All 13 weekend events

Wona Bae and Charlie Lawler: Primary Succession Exhibition

Wona Bae and Charlie Lawler: Primary Succession Exhibition

Ongoing - Runs until Sat, Aug 15

Nourish by Joanne 'budgie' Jemmeson

Nourish by Joanne 'budgie' Jemmeson

Ongoing - Runs until Sat, Aug 15

Anatomical Drawing: Four–Week Course

Anatomical Drawing: Four–Week Course

Ongoing - Runs until Sat, Aug 15

Science Studio – Taking Flight

Science Studio – Taking Flight

Sat, Aug 15, 1:30pm

Afrikaans is Lekker 2026

Afrikaans is Lekker 2026

Sun, Aug 16, 4:30pm

Wona Bae and Charlie Lawler: Primary Succession Exhibition

Wona Bae and Charlie Lawler: Primary Succession Exhibition

Sun, Jun 6, 11am

Upcoming Activities in Melbourne

Art for Connection

Art for Connection

Ongoing - Runs until Tue, Dec 15

Stronger Together with Caroline

Stronger Together with Caroline

Ongoing - Runs until Mon, Dec 7

Move and Balance — Monday Class

Move and Balance — Monday Class

Ongoing - Runs until Mon, Dec 14

Chatty Cafe

Chatty Cafe

Ongoing - Runs until Tue, Dec 15

Zumba Dance Fitness Classes

Zumba Dance Fitness Classes

Ongoing - Runs until Tue, Dec 15

Cards and a Cuppa

Cards and a Cuppa

Ongoing - Runs until Tue, Dec 15

Zumba Gold

Zumba Gold

Ongoing - Runs until Wed, Dec 16

Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga

Ongoing - Runs until Wed, Dec 16

Gentle Exercise

Gentle Exercise

Ongoing - Runs until Wed, Dec 16

Crafty Crafters

Crafty Crafters

Ongoing - Runs until Thu, Dec 17

Sip, Chat, Connect

Sip, Chat, Connect

Ongoing - Runs until Thu, Dec 17

Canasta

Canasta

Ongoing - Runs until Fri, Dec 18

Gentle Exercise - Chelsea Activity Hub

Gentle Exercise - Chelsea Activity Hub

Ongoing - Runs until Fri, Dec 18

Power Hour at Chelsea Activity Hub

Power Hour at Chelsea Activity Hub

Ongoing - Runs until Mon, Dec 7

Jam Room for Hire @ Oxygen Youth Space

Ongoing - Runs until Thu, Dec 31

Citizenship Ceremonies

Citizenship Ceremonies

Ongoing - Runs until Thu, Nov 5

Japanese Playgroup

Japanese Playgroup

Ongoing - Runs until Fri, Dec 11

Zumba Dance Fitness Classes

Zumba Dance Fitness Classes

Ongoing Activity

Lift for Life classes

Lift for Life classes

Ongoing Activity

Indoor Bowls at Chelsea Activity Hub

Indoor Bowls at Chelsea Activity Hub

Ongoing Activity

Henan Provence Hometown Association of Australia Inc.

Henan Provence Hometown Association of Australia Inc.

Ongoing Activity

P.E.A.S.E.R - Filipino Elderly Association of South East Region

P.E.A.S.E.R - Filipino Elderly Association of South East Region

Ongoing Activity

Chinese Senior Citizens Club of Kingston

Chinese Senior Citizens Club of Kingston

Ongoing Activity

Rainbow Art Class

Rainbow Art Class

Ongoing - Runs until Thu, Aug 27

Dandenong and District Orchid Club Inc Monthly Meeting

Dandenong and District Orchid Club Inc Monthly Meeting

Ongoing - Runs until Fri, Nov 6

Coffee Club - Dandenong

Coffee Club - Dandenong

Ongoing - Runs until Mon, Dec 7

Book Chats - Balwyn

Book Chats - Balwyn

Ongoing - Runs until Tue, Nov 17

Scottish Country Dancing

Scottish Country Dancing

Ongoing - Runs until Mon, Nov 30

Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga

Ongoing Activity

Move and Connect

Move and Connect

Ongoing Activity

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