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Melbourne Chinese Lunar New Year Festival 2026
Melbourne’s Chinatown will come alive this February as the Melbourne Chinese Lunar New Year Festival returns to celebrate the Year of the Horse. Presented by the Melbourne Chinatown Business Association (MCBA), this much-loved festival transforms Little Bourke Street, Russell Street, Chinatown Plaza and Golden Square (Spiegel Haus) into a vibrant celebration of culture, food and…
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Explore a Hidden FREE Island in Melbourne: Herring Island
If you’re looking for a free family adventure that feels like a mini escape from the city, Herring Island Environmental Sculpture Park is one of Melbourne’s best-kept secrets. Located just 4 kilometres from the CBD, this peaceful island sits on the Birrarung (Yarra River) in South Yarra. Despite being so close to the city, it…
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Hidden BMX & Pump Track Under Footscray Road (Docklands)
Looking for a new BMX / bike adventure in Melbourne? 😉 Tucked away under Footscray Road near Docklands is a low-key BMX jump and pump track that’s perfect for confident kids, teens and bike lovers who like exploring somewhere a bit different. It’s part of the new open spaces created through the West Gate Tunnel…
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Sandown Revival Motoring Festival
From the Hot Wheels Stunt Show to Laser Tag and even Randy Ryder’s Junkyard Action Show, Sandown Revival is packed full of fun for everyone! Best of all kids under 8 can come in free with a parent or guardian. January 17-18
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Let’s Party! Fashion for Kids
Designed by Danielle Brustman 28 Nov 25 – 3 May 26, free entry If you’re looking for a FREE, creative and air-conditioned activity for the school holidays, Let’s Party! Fashion for Kids at the NGV is an absolute winner for families. Set inside the Children’s Gallery at NGV International, this vibrant exhibition invites kids to…
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Hwadam BBQ – A Hidden Korean BBQ Gem in Melbourne CBD
If you love Korean BBQ and think you’ve tried them all in Melbourne… Hwadam BBQ might just surprise you. Tucked away upstairs on Level 2 at 500 Elizabeth Street, just a couple of minutes from Queen Victoria Market, this slightly hidden spot delivers one of the best Korean BBQ experiences we’ve had — and we…
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Balloon Story Melbourne
If you’re looking for something a little different to do with the kids these holidays, Balloon Story has officially landed in Melbourne – and it’s unlike anything we’ve seen before. Fresh from a hugely popular New York season, this immersive exhibition transforms entire rooms into giant balloon-built worlds. Every creature, landscape and detail is made…
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The Heart of Carlton
In a city where eating out keeps getting more expensive, The Heart of Carlton feels like a quiet act of kindness. This much-loved Carlton café does something almost unheard of in today’s world: everything on the menu is just $4. From baguettes and pasta to curries, smoothies and coffee – all freshly made, all the…
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Officer District Park Playground – A Must-Visit in Melbourne’s East
If you’re looking for a brilliant playground to check out in Melbourne’s east, Officer District Park is well worth adding to your list. We stopped in here on our way home from Gumbuya World, and honestly… best decision ever. Within minutes, the kids were climbing, sliding, racing and flat-out refusing to leave. This playground is…
Melbourne with Kidz (MWK) 