School holidays
Dates 
7 Jul - 17 Jul
Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities. There's plenty of free, low-cost and virtual events and family attractions to choose from.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
When are the school holidays?
The school holidays in Victoria are from Monday 7 July to Friday 18 July 2025.
School holiday deals and offers
HOYTS
Get $11 tickets for gentle and engaging movie sessions aimed at pre-school aged children.
School holiday events
House Down Under
Australia’s favourite inverted house photo experience brings topsy-turvy fun to ³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Monopoly Dreams
Enjoy a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games and challenges.
Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure
A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.
The ³Ô¹ÏÍø Magic Festival
Casting its spell with performances and workshops for all ages this winter.
Tim Credible’s Family Magic Show
Magic, fun and amazement for the whole family in this school holiday show.
The Underground: Holiday Program
An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 10-14 years.
Taylor Swift Theme Silent Disco Walking Tour of ³Ô¹ÏÍø
Join a sing-a-long tour of the city with other Swifties.
Musical Storytime: Bila's Big Dance
Introduce your children to the magic of live music with Orchestra Victoria!
The Great Armando's Magia Magia
Welcome to a world of wonder, jaw-dropping illusions, laughter and pure magic.
World of Wonders
Magic is about more than just tricks. It can tell a story. Introduce you to new worlds.
Circus Tent: Holiday Program
An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 8-12 years.
Detective Agency: Holiday Program
An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 10-14 years.
Secret Door: Holiday Program
An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 8-12 years.
Cats & Dogs
From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to cat superstitions, explore more than 250 works.
Polymer Clay Workshop
Create beautiful pairs of earrings and necklaces using polymer clay in this fun workshop.
Caught in a Trap: Holiday Program
An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 10-14 years.
The Mad Hatter's Mega Magic Show
A hilarious magic show performed by award-winning magician Tim Ellis.
Theme Park: Holiday Program
An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 7-10 years.
School Holiday Street Art Workshops
Learn spray-painting techniques from a renowned street artist this school holidays.
Chocolate Family Adventure Day
Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.
Premium Busking Auditions
Enjoy some of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's best busking talent at the premium permit auditions.
Ghost Hunt: Holiday Program
An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 7-10 years.
Eric LeClerc: Mr E Family Magic
Don't miss this superstar international guest and Canadian champion of magic.
The Jungle Book: The Next Chapter
Join Baloo and Mowgli as they reunite in this heart warming and high-energy stage musical.
Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids
Created by artist Olaf Breuning this exhibition invites kids to explore the natural environment.
Magic School with Tim Credible
Join a family-fun school holiday workshop that will amaze and inspire.
Kids attractions
Apsis VR: Virtual Reality Escape Room
Explore story-driven adventures in your choice of puzzle-solving escape rooms with VR headsets.
Riverslide Skate Park
The city's biggest skate park, overlooking the Yarra River and Birrarung Marr.
Children's Gallery ³Ô¹ÏÍø Museum
This is a wondrous place for young children to explore, play and learn.
SEA LIFE ³Ô¹ÏÍø Aquarium
Discover thousands of aquatic animals in four enchanting worlds at this top ³Ô¹ÏÍø attraction.
Monopoly Dreams
Enjoy a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games and challenges.
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
A picturesque haven for recreation and a key botanical resource for research and conservation.
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