• Eclipse: In Bloom lights up Geelong Botanic Gardens this winter

    Eclipse: In Bloom lights up Geelong Botanic Gardens this winter

    Looking for a magical winter evening that’s worth the drive from Melbourne? Eclipse: In Bloom is a brand-new immersive light experience transforming the Geelong Botanic Gardens into a glowing after-dark adventure the whole family will love. Running until 26 July, this interactive trail invites visitors to wander through beautifully illuminated gardens filled with colourful projections,…

  • Christmas in July at Pier 35 Bar & Grill

    Christmas in July at Pier 35 Bar & Grill

    Celebrate Christmas in July by the waterfront at Pier 35 Bar & Grill. Enjoy a festive three-course dinner, falling snow, Christmas carols, a visit from Santa and stunning Yarra River views. Running every Sunday throughout July, it’s a magical winter experience for the whole family.

  • 6 Things To Do in Docklands + End the Day at Firelight Festival

    6 Things To Do in Docklands + End the Day at Firelight Festival

    Discover a winter wonderland in Melbourne at Docklands, where families can skate, explore, and enjoy culinary delights at Seoul Garden Korean BBQ. Experience teamwork and mystery at Saboteurs – Docklands Among Us, and let imagination soar at Imaginator. Wrap up the day with the spectacular Firelight Festival.

  • Kids Eat Free at Arbory These Winter School Holidays

    Kids Eat Free at Arbory These Winter School Holidays

    Kids can eat free at Arbory Bar & Eatery on Melbourne weekend AFL game days during the winter school holidays when you purchase an adult main meal.

  • Unicorn High Tea Returns to Hotel Chadstone These School Holidays

    Unicorn High Tea Returns to Hotel Chadstone These School Holidays

    Step into a world of unicorn magic these school holidays at Hotel Chadstone’s Unicorn High Tea. Little ones can enjoy fairy bread, rainbow corn dogs, bubble gum cake and glittery drinks while parents relax with a traditional high tea overlooking Melbourne’s skyline.

  • Lightscape Returns to Melbourne for Winter 2026

    Lightscape Returns to Melbourne for Winter 2026

    Lightscape is back at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne for winter 2026. Explore a magical 2.1km trail filled with glowing installations, interactive displays and family-friendly fun from 12 June to 2 August.

  • Light to Night at Chadstone

    Light to Night at Chadstone

    Discover two free immersive art experiences at Chadstone’s Light to Night festival. Explore Rone’s hauntingly beautiful HOME exhibition and the mesmerising Through The Looking Glass light installation, on display from 11 June to 12 July.

  • Dinos After Dark Returns to Werribee Open Range Zoo

    Dinos After Dark Returns to Werribee Open Range Zoo

    Dinos After Dark is returning to Werribee Open Range Zoo from 4–11 July 2026. Explore illuminated dinosaurs, dazzling light displays, bubble snow, roving performers and family-friendly entertainment in this exciting after-hours school holiday event.

  • Firelight Festival Returns to Docklands This Winter

    Firelight Festival Returns to Docklands This Winter

    Melbourne’s Firelight Festival returns to Docklands from 3–5 July 2026 with free family-friendly entertainment, fire performers, laser light shows, glowing installations, live music and delicious winter food along the waterfront.