Websites
with General Information and Things to do with Children in Melbourne.
Melbourne
Museum
School holiday activities and exhibitions and a great indoor/outdoor
Children’s Gallery is aimed at 3-8 year olds, (although it is
proving to be popular with all ages), and consists of three spaces;
the exhibition gallery Big Box, The Learning Environment and the
Tattersall's Children's Garden.
Science
Museum
Push it, pull it, spin it, bang it. Through hands-on exhibits,
live demonstrations, tours, activities and shows, you'll find
science has never been quite this much fun. You can have fun exploring
the mysteries of science and technology. It's a great value day
out for curious minds and active bodies. Activities include –
‘How to Make a Monster’ and Planetarium.
Royal
Botanic Gardens (Melbourne); Royal
Botanic Gardens (Cranbourne)
Activities and workshops for adults and children including tours,
gardening workshops and nature/garden walks.
 Federation
Square
Free exhibitions and shows for children and adults including markets,
tours, puppet festival and sleeping beauty show.
Australian
Football League (AFL School Holiday Activities)
Groundbreaking technology allows you to get active, vocal and
even a little nervous as you test your football skills against
the professionals; be part of a truly unique interactive experience
and feel what it’s like to play in a Grand Final. New interactive,
exhibitions, a full range of ‘Kids’ Activities and Club Mascot
appearances are all part of the adventure.
Immigration
Museum
Have fun with Swiss and Italian themed activities or take the
special kids trail. Play the Italian ball game, Bocce, and try
the hand game, Morra. Paint your own watercolour based on an Italian
fresco design, and create a Swiss lantern. Then go an on Immigration
adventure through the Museum and visit the special exhibition
Wine, Water and Stone: The Swiss and Italians of Hepburn. The
Immigration Museum is an engaging and educational experience for
families. Entry to the Immigration Museum and all exhibitions
is FREE for children.
Australian
Racing Museum & Hall of Fame
This new program at the Australian Racing Museum takes your family
behind the scenes of Australia’s most colourful sport. Discover
the remarkable stories about famous horses and the people who
have helped shape our racing history. See the 1890 Melbourne Cup
winner Carbine come to life in the fascinating animation display
of his skeleton. You will even see the giant heart of the little
horse Tulloch who managed to overcome a life threatening illness.
From Kings and Queens, to Aussie battlers, sporting heroes and
heroines – this activity provides a unique glimpse into the sport
that "stops a nation".
Melbourne
Aquarium
Melbourne Aquarium is jam-packed full of fun. It’s an underwater
world of adventure that journeys over four thrilling and interactive
levels. Don’t miss the daily live shark feeds, the virtual reality
simulator ride, and the amazing new exhibit, Creepy Creatures!
Visit the Creepy Cave.
Highflying
at Waterfront City
Circus training and acrobatics are now available to everyone regardless
of age or fitness level! Come try the Flying Trapeze, learn a
trick and get caught by a swinging catcher.
Queen
Victoria Market
Queen Victoria Market Cooking Classes have become a popular feature
of school holiday activities in the City. Classes last approximately
2 hours and cost covers demonstration, tastings and recipe kit
to take home.Let your kids unleash their artistic abilities with
the Paint Pot People! These painting workshops are fun, colourful
and interactive! All paint materials, paper and easels are provided.
All workshops are run and attended by experienced supervisors.
Country meets city as the ever popular Gum Gully Animal Farm returns
to Queen Victoria Market. Pat and feed farm animals – it’s an
experience kids will really treasure!
Prahran
Market
Free ‘Learn and Love Food’ cooking sessions for teenagers Animal
Farm, Face Painting and tours.
Gourmet
Kids – Malvern
Cooking lessons, children’s parties and holiday programs for children
from 2 years old.
Other cooking classes for children
- Short courses on Cookie Baking and Nutritional Food Ideas
for Children.
Box Hill Institute of TAFE (Box Hill)
Ph: 1300 36 34 30
- One-hour school holiday classes featuring old-fashioned
recipes
Como Historic House and Garden (South Yarra)
Ph: 9827 2500
- Hands-on pizza workshops for children aged 8-14
Phillippa’s Bakery (Brighton)
Ph: 9592 7340
- One class each school holiday period
Savour Chocolates and Patisserie School (Brunswick East)
Ph: 9380 9777 Website:
www.savourschool.com.au
Organic cooking school for children
Australia's first Organic cooking school for children in Melbourne! This centre supports families who want to embrace wholesome living and healthy eating.
Little Kitchen children's cookery centre Melbourne
371 St Georges Rd, North Fitzroy.
National
Gallery of Victoria
Workshop: Stars. Meet the stars of India’s cinemas in Cinema India:
The Art of Bollywood and then dress up like an Indian star Join
in fun activities that include bangle and lai making, creating
designs for henna hands and learn how to wear a sari. Suitable
for ages 5+ years. Fully supervised.
Melbourne
Observation Deck
Bring your kids to see every bit of Melbourne. Spectacular 360
degree views, a kid friendly café, viewing decks, gift shop and
a 20 minute film spectacular.
Cooks'
Cottage
Come to Cooks' Cottage these school holidays and discover
the amazing adventures had by Captain Cook as he sailed around
the world 3 times! You can wander through the cottage, built
in 1755, as well as the herb and vegetable garden out the back
and see what life was like for families in the 18th century.
State
Library of Victoria
Stories, Activities and workshops for children of all ages. Your
local Library will have children’s workshops, reading sessions
and activities over the holidays.
City
Museum at Old Treasury
Children love visiting museums. Children see things differently
from adults. Children are invited to bring a camera and take pictures
of whatever they want in the public area of the City Museum at
Old Treasury. They will then be invited to write about their images.
This program is designed for 7-12year olds. $10 per child. (accompanying
adults free of charge).
Pantomimes
at Tivoli Theatre
'Alice in Wonderland' for Easter Holidays, 'Goldilocks'
and the 'Three Bears' in July and 'Sleeping Beauty'
in September holidays.
Collingwood
Children’s Farm
Daily events including calf feeding, cow milking, feeding out
hay, cuddle a guinea pig and much more.
Bunnings
Warehouse
Children’s and adults creative activities and workshops such as
toolboxes, toy trucks, planter boxes and CD holders. Workshops
are FREE for children over the age of 5 and must be accompanied
by an adult.
Westfield
Shopping Centre
Shopping centres and toy shops usually have school holiday activities.
Melbourne
Zoo
Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary
have programs for children of all ages
Great
Website for Children
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