📍 Chadstone Shopping Centre
🗓 Saturday 4 April – Sunday 26 April 2026
Melbourne families looking for a school holiday activity will find something special at Chadstone this April, with a centre-wide Harry Potter takeover bringing interactive experiences, themed installations and family-friendly workshops.
Designed for both dedicated fans and younger children discovering the series for the first time, the program combines free walk-up moments with low-cost ticketed experiences.
The Great Hall Experience
📍 Lower Ground Level, outside Target
The centrepiece of the program is The Great Hall experience – a guided, hands-on workshop designed especially for children.
During each session, kids will:
Take part in a Sorting Hat photo moment Solve themed puzzles Create and take home their own wand
Sessions run daily throughout the school holidays.
Cost: $5 per child
Free entry for accompanying adults (maximum two per child)
This is one of the best value interactive experiences available during the holidays and particularly suited to primary school-aged children.
The Grand Staircase Installation
📍 Ground Level, outside Tiffany & Co.
One of the standout features of the activation is the Grand Staircase installation. Set beneath Chadstone’s gridshell roof, this large-scale display recreates the iconic Hogwarts staircase with towering structures, framed portraits and immersive design elements.
It is free to visit and makes for one of the best photo opportunities in the centre.
Hogwarts Express Photo Moment
📍 Ground Level, outside Mecca Cosmetica
Families can also stop by the Hogwarts Express installation, where visitors can recreate the iconic Platform 9¾ trolley photo.
This is a free, walk-up experience and particularly popular with younger children.
Turn It Into a Family Staycation
📍 Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery
Families wanting to extend the experience can book a school holiday package at Hotel Chadstone.
The package includes:
Overnight accommodation Breakfast at Pastore Undercover parking Access to The Great Hall experience A special keepsake for children
With shopping, dining and entertainment all within the same location, it offers an easy and convenient Melbourne staycation option.
Harry Potter High Tea at Altus
📍 Altus Rooftop Lounge, Hotel Chadstone
For a more premium experience, Hotel Chadstone is also hosting a Harry Potter-themed High Tea.
The menu features a curated selection of sweet and savoury items inspired by the series, served in an elevated rooftop setting.
For families planning their Melbourne school holiday itinerary, this is a simple, well-rounded option that combines entertainment, creativity and convenience in one place.
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