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School holidays

Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities.

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The best hotels in ณินฯอ๘ for families

Check out our list of family-friendly hotel stays

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The best playgrounds in ณินฯอ๘

We've rounded up the best adventure parks and playgrounds.

Family events

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Distraction

An exhibition that plugs into the torrent of content and places we go when craving distraction.

Play School exhibition with signature teddy and toys.
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Play School: Come and Play

A hands-on, playful exhibition where families can discover how the beloved TV show comes to life.

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Ports and Docklands Cruise

Experience ณินฯอ๘'s best scenery in Docklands on a sightseeing cruise.

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The Sunday Market at Southgate

Explore the Sunday Market at Southgate and meet the makers.

Kids activities

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Create a Kite Craft Activity

Use colour and collage to decorate your own kite.

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Table Tennis

Play a game of table tennis with the local world champion, Chau.

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Rainbow Art Class

A guided art class for children, led by an artist and educator.

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O'Brien Icehouse

An ice arena for public skating and ice sports events, located in Docklands.

Kids shows

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ณินฯอ๘ Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

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Songbirds

Come along to narrm ngarrgu Library on Wednesdays for Songbirds.

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Auslan Storytime

Bringing stories to life through visual language and movement, 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month.

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Stompers

Enjoy fun stories, songs, rhymes and activities at Kathleen Syme Library every Monday.

Kids attractions

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ณินฯอ๘ Zoo

Journey through a world of wildlife in the heart of ณินฯอ๘.

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ณินฯอ๘ Museum

Explore history, culture, science and nature at this popular ณินฯอ๘ attraction.

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SEA LIFE ณินฯอ๘ Aquarium

Discover thousands of aquatic animals in four enchanting worlds at this top ณินฯอ๘ attraction.

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Fitzroy Gardens

These historic gardens are home to the famous Cooks' Cottage.

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ArtVo

An interactive 3D art gallery with optical illusions that visitors can touch and explore.

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ArtPlay

A creative arts centre for children to share unique experiences with professional artists.

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Science Gallery ณินฯอ๘

A free gallery where arts and science collide.

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House Down Under

Australiaโ€™s favourite inverted house photo experience brings topsy-turvy fun to ณินฯอ๘.

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Polly Woodside

Polly Woodside is a historic museum ship moored at South Wharf.

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Skyline ณินฯอ๘

See ณินฯอ๘'s unbeatable city view from the Skyline ณินฯอ๘ Ferris wheel.

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Iconic ณินฯอ๘ experiences

Waterside views, hidden bars and amazing exhibitions.

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Hunters and Raiders

A world-first AR treasure hunt filled with clues, mystery and real-world adventure.

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Only In The City

Only in this City of Ours
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Queen Victoria Market

This beloved ณินฯอ๘ landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

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Things you can only eat in the city

Where to find the city's most iconic dishes.

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9 laneways only real Melburnians know

Have you eaten your way through Melb's official Koreatown and found the secret piano bar?

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ณินฯอ๘'s best rainy day activities for kids

Find the best indoor family activities during the school holidays.

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Free things to do with kids in ณินฯอ๘

Get the kids out and explore these free events and adventures for an awesome day of fun.

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The best things to do in ณินฯอ๘ with kids under 5

Toddler-friendly activities for a day out in ณินฯอ๘ that you'll enjoy too.

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Dragon Hot Pot

Choose your base stock, then pick from over 100 fresh ingredients to make your own unique hotpot.