Find our picks of the best out and about activities for kids during the winter school holidays
School holidays are here, and if you don’t want bored kids on your hands, it’s time to start planning how you’ll keep them entertained.
But fear not, we’ve put together a list of the best family friendly things to do right now, so you won’t have stir-crazy kids running around the house.
Melbourne stays warm in winter with countless, fun-filled festivals and events in the colder months. Many of them have kid-friendly activities or a family-friendly vibe, particularly Eynesbury Winter Festival.
Or if you’re feeling up for a family road trip, regional Victoria has a jam-packed calendar of winter festivals, too.
The Australian premiere of Disney Theatrical’s Broadway blockbuster Beauty and the Beast is getting a modern makeover ahead of its run at Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre from June 27.
The enchanting tale – which Time Out Sydney crowned five stars – will be brought to life in a reimagined production from the producers of The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Aladdin and Frozen.
Choo choo! The Train of Lights is back on the tracks for 2024 and ready to captivate passengers with a magical winter journey through the Dandenong Ranges. Australia’s favourite steam train Puffing Billy will be your conductor for this two-and-a-half-hour round trip that illuminates the natural beauty of the region with thousands of dazzling lights.
If you’ve been needing a bit of magic in your life, then we’ve got good news for you: Disney on Ice is returning with a new show, Road Trip Adventures.
See your favourite characters from films like Moana, Lion King, Aladdin, Toy Story and more come to life and skillfully navigate the rink with a flurry of special effects like fake snow and pyrotechnics.
Embark on a quest with Mickey and Minnie Mouse as your guides, as you embark on a wild ride to famous Disney destinations.
It’s an action-packed expedition that traverses to the sun-soaked Motunui to help Moana restore the heart of Te Fiti, before setting of a safari through the Pride Lands with Simba, Timon and Pumbaa, and lots more.
The classic board game that we all have memories of (both the wholesome family fun and table-flipping fights) now has a theme park wonderland in Melbourne, where you can relive all the fun – minus the sibling rivalry.
Monopoly Dreams will celebrate the best-selling game with a one-of-a-kind immersive entertainment experience in the heart of the CBD.
It’s the world’s largest Monopoly-themed attraction, and will take you on a nostalgic journey through the world of Mr. Monopoly, where reality and the game become one. The attraction is running special activities just for the school holidays.
