Fun School Holiday Activities in Melbourne – Spring 2019

A list of fun school holiday activities in Melbourne for Spring 2019. What to do, where to go, family friendly events these school holidays in and around Melbourne this September!

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Fun School Holiday Activities in Melbourne

The school holidays are approaching and you are probably thinking of ideas to keep the kids entertained for the two weeks they will be home! Well, don’t stress, there are plenty of fun school holiday activities in Melbourne and around.

Whether you are looking for fun activities, events, or shows, if you want to relax, or want to keep active, we have plenty of options. Here is a list of things to do and see these holidays with the kids. Just click on the links for more info!

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Spring into Nature at the Royal Botanical Gardens

Embrace the warming sun at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Melbourne where you can find fun and free family-focused nature play activities. These fun nature based school holiday activities are designed to stimulate the senses and enliven the soul.

Come ready to explore, play and create, and observe the delights of spring. Weave your own flower crown, concoct herbaceous potions, or relax in the designated quiet place away from the noise but not the fun.

When:
Wed 2 Oct, 10am – 1pm
Where:
Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden
Notes:
0-8yrs with an adult
More details here

Go Gruffalo Spotting at Rippon Lea Estate

Look who’s hiding at Rippon Lea Estate. This Spring The Gruffalo is setting his paw prints about the 14-acre just East of Melbourne. If your kids love the best-selling book then they will fall in love with The Gruffalo Trail. Journey through winding paths and gardens into a deep dark wood, and spot your favourite characters using the new augmented reality app. Come face to face with the much-loved characters of the book while getting close to nature.

When:
Daily from 10am – August 2019 to July 2020
Where:
Rippon Lea Estate 192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick
More details here

Celebrate the Grand Final at the AFL Footy Festival

Celebrate the AFL Grand Final with the whole family these school holidays at the AFL Footy Festival in Melbourne. This fun and FREE family event will showcase some fantastic food, music, and kids activities along with some footy of course.

When: 
Wed 25^th Sept – Sat 28^th Sept (AFL Grand Final Week)
Where: 
Yarra Park, Outside Gate 3 of the MCG
More details here

Fly into SEALIFE to join Bird Island

These school holidays in Melbourne, Sealife are celebrating the release of The Angry Birds 2 Movie – in cinemas 12 September – by encouraging kids to take flight with Bomb, Red, Chuck and friends and join ‘Bird Island Academy!’

Guests will learn the quirky features of Bird Island’s chirpy residents and complete unique challenges on their journey through the aquarium.  

Where:
SEA LIFE Melbourne Where: SEA LIFE Melbourne, Corner of King Street and Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC
When:
Meet and Greet with BOMB
21 September – 6 October, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
See more details here

Sesame Street Circus Spectacular by Silvers

All your favourites from Sesame Street are coming to Melbourne in the Sesame Street Circus Spectacular this September. Hosted by Silvers, this is set to be an unforgettable event the whole family can enjoy.

This 90-minute spectacular will be featuring all your favourite Sesame Street characters including Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, Bert, Ernie, Super Grover and Big Bird.

In addition to the Sesame Street characters, the Circus will feature performances from Columbia, Argentina, Switzerland, Australia, Ethiopia, Brazil and Morocco.

Where:
Richmond – Burnley Oval
When:
Wednesday 11th September – Sunday 13th October 2019
See more details here

Kulin Dreaming at Werribee Zoo

These school holidays, Aboriginal cultural activities will take over the Australian Trail at Werribee Open Range Zoo.

Members of the local Kulin Nation will share their incredible stories through dance and didgeridoo performances, gumnut and emu feather necklace workshops, ochre face painting, clap stick decorating, river pebble symbol painting and much more!

Where:
Werribee Zoo – K Road Werribee South
When:
21 September – 6 October 2019 10.30am – 3pm daily
See more details here

Wonderland Spiegeltent Festival

These school holidays in Melbourne you can find an exciting new pop up park at Federation square!

The Wonderland Spiegeltent Festival will roll into Melbourne this Spring and includes a dedicated Spring School Holidays program featuring family friendly circus, acrobatic, magic and adventure shows with sizzling adult performers taking stage after dark.

Where:
Federation Square, Melbourne
When:
12 September – 20th October
See more details here

Children’s Week at Tesselaar Tulip Festival

Kids go free these September school holidays at the Tesselaar Tulip Festival in Melbourne’s breathtaking Dandenong Ranges.

This spectacular flower festival will host Children’s week having special appearances from PJ Masks and more! The whole family can enjoy a day of fun and adventure and see the wonderland of 900,000 tulips in full bloom.

Where:
357 Monbulk Road, Silvan, Victoria.
When:
September 14 – October 13 2019
Children’s weeks:Mon 23rd – Thu 26th
September &Mon 30th September – Thu 3rd October
More details here

Join a Cooking Class at Heart of Hall

Have a little one who loves to cook? Heart of Hall is a café and cooking school all in one, with some amazing kids cooking classes for kids in Melbourne that will allow your kids to get creative with their culinary skills.

Heart of Hall offers a range of school holiday cooking classes which are KIDS ONLY meaning parents step away and let your little ones do the work!

The café has a range of food and beverages to choose from so you can either sit back and have a coffee while you watch, or bring your laptop in if you need to work.

Where:
17 Hall Street, Newport Victoria
When:
Various classes during the holidays
More details here

Get Creative at LEGOLAND

LEGO lovers will be in heaven at LEGOLAND Melbourne with so much to see and do for kids of all ages! Check out the new DUPLO farm for the little ones, or the LEGO racers and creative workshops for the older ones. There are also special appearances over the school holidays from the contestants from LEGO Masters!

Where:
Chadstone Shopping Centre
When:
7 days per week every day during the school holidays
LEGO Masters 7th July
More details here

Watch The Sleeping Beauty Ballet Production at the National Theatre

The world’s favourite fairy tale comes to life in a breathtaking ballet performance this October. This much loved classic story of a sleeping princess, a handsome prince, and the triumph of true love’s kiss will sweep you off your feet at the National Theatre in Melbourne

Where:
National Theatre – 20 Carlisle St, St Kilda VIC
When:
Fri 4^th Oct and Sat 5^th Oct 2019
More details here

Escape the Old Melbourne Gaol

These school holidays you can visit and explore the Old Melbourne Gaol for an experience exclusively for children. Kids will become inmates on a mission to hatch the perfect escape plan. Solve the riddles, find the clues, and keep your eyes out for the guards!

Where:
Old Melbourne Gaol
377 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000
When:
September 21st – October 13th 2019
More details here

Go Climbing Indoors or Outdoors

Do you have a little monkey who needs to burn off some steam? Head to one of Melbourne’s indoor climbing centres or outdoor forest adventures!

Challenge yourself to indoor climbing walls at Funtopia or even a Ninja Course at Go Climb. Head outdoors to King Lake Forest Adventures to climb in the forest or go for a mountain bike ride.
Read more about places to climb in Melbourne

Take a day trip out of Melbourne

We have put together a list of places to get out for the day with the kids. What ever the weather, sun, clouds or rain, there are some fun and exciting ideas for you.
Read our Day Trips From Melbourne For Families post.

School Holiday Fun in Melbourne

Have we missed something? Do you know of any fun school holiday activities in Melbourne this Spring 2019? Let us know and we can add it to the list. Have a blast these school holidays with the kids!

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