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Explore over 3,000 cacti and succulents here in Melbourne! Image: Melbourne with Kidz The beautiful Arid Garden at Melbourne Gardens is ready for you to explore the weird and wonderful world of cacti and succulents!  Image: Melbourne with Kidz Only a short walk from the children’s garden, the Arid Gardens has been over a century in the making with the help of generous donors, the revamped Arid Garden was designed by renowned Landscape Architect Andrew Laidlaw, and is based on the internal cellular structure of a succulent.  Image: Melbourne with Kidz The collection features more than 3000 arid plants including 400 different species, with many sourced from world-renowned international collections including the Fields collection, created by Ralph and Robert Fields in Tennyson, north-central Victoria.  Image: Melbourne with Kidz I highly recommend you stop by the Arid Garden on your next visit to Melbourne Gardens, where you can admire these gorgeous plants and be immersed in the history of the site. WHERE Melbourne Gardens Located via Gate C or D on Anderson Street. WHEN 7:30am - 5:00pm COST FREE Entry More info: www.rbg.vic.gov.au Birdwood Avenue,
Melbourne Gumnut Park & Adventure PlaygroundWith Victoria opening up and the ability to drive further out to explore more of Melbourne than ever before, I thought I’d share the recently completed Gumnut Park & Adventure Playground located at Mirvac’s masterplanned community, Olivine in Donnybrook in Melbourne’s North.  Set amongst 200-year-old Red River gum trees, the playground is inspired by Australian author May Gibbs’ iconic Snugglepot and Cuddlepie characters offering amazing experiences for children of all ages including:
 Planned with parents in mind, the playground is adjacent to a new café, Shared Cup offering expansive views of the playground. Parents can enjoy a delicious coffee and menu with the café open from 7am to 5pm daily.  Fast facts:
Olivine Boulevard, Donnybrook
MELBOURNE MUSEUM, IMMIGRATION MUSEUM, SCIENCEWORKS AND IMAX MELBOURNE TO REOPEN Museums Victoria has announced that Melbourne Museum, Immigration Museum and Scienceworks will reopen from Monday 16 November and IMAX Melbourne from Thursday 19 November following the Victorian Government’s latest easing of coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions.  An exciting new addition to reopening plans, the Melbourne Museum Plaza will be transformed into a safe and family-friendly summer outdoor space hosting live performances and entertainment, movies curated by IMAX Melbourne and special food and beverage offerings.  Over the coming months, visitors of all ages can enjoy their favourite museum galleries as well as brand new exhibitions. For the latest details about everything on offer, including the new Melbourne Museum Summer Plaza Series, keep an eye on the Museums Victoria website and social media platforms. Tickets for Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks and Immigration Museum will be available for Museum Members from Wednesday 11 November at 1pm and for the general public from Friday 13 November at 1pm. With restricted visitor numbers in place, bookings are essential. Tickets With restricted visitor numbers, bookings for all museums are essential. Museum Member tickets available from 11 November, 1pm. Not a Museum Member? Join using promo code ‘NOVEMBER20’ for 20% discount on household or adult memberships (expires 30 November). General admission tickets available from 13 November, 1pm via museumsvictoria.com.au. IMAGINARIAAre you ready to step into the future? Imaginaria at The District Docklands brings you a celebration of imagination, technology and play.  Photo: Melbournewithkidz This fully immersive experience will activate in response to your movement as you walk, slide and glide through the dreamlike landscapes. Walk into a giant inflatable bubble, navigate through a futuristic light maze or jump into a cosmic abyss.  Photo: Melbourne with kidz Check your shoes in at the departure lounge and prepare to venture into another dimension. There is plenty of space to explore and interact, creating a safe, post-COVID outing for your whole family.  Photo: Melbourne with Kidz The experience is limited to one-hour walk-through play sessionst to help with social distancing measures.  Photo: Melbourne with Kidz WHEN November 26 - January 31 WHERE Under the Melbourne Star The District Docklands, 101 Waterfront Way Docklands 3008 COST From $23.95 - $29.95 Book online https://www.imaginarianow.com/ E: info@imaginarianow.com The District Docklands, 101 Waterfront Way
Docklands 3008 Myer Christmas windows to go ahead After originally being cancelled due to safety concerns, The City of Melbourne and Myer have confirmed that the popular Myer Christmas Windows will go ahead this year with a COVID Safe plan in place. Promising to be Bigger and better then ever!!!  “We’re excited to announce that with the assistance of the City of Melbourne we will be able to provide the experience in a way that is safe for our staff and the community which has always been our foremost priority,” Myer’s Chief Customer Officer Geoff Ikin said. “Like all Victorian businesses during COVID, we have had to continually adapt and reshape our plans for the upcoming Christmas period, we are now pleased to announce we have been able to work on a solution to deliver the much-loved Myer Christmas windows this year. “Now more than ever Victorians need something to celebrate, and we know the Myer Christmas windows brings excitement and joy to so many. We look forward to continuing Myer’s 65-year tradition of bringing the magic of Christmas to life and we’ll be announcing more details in the coming weeks.”  Since 1956 Myer's gift to the City of Melbourne now attracts an estimated 1.4 million visitors each year. This year’s theme will focus away from children’s books and will be “all about Melbourne.”  WHERE Bourke Street Myer WHEN 14th November - 24th December 2020 7:30am - 10:30pm More info: www.myer.com.au/mychristmas/christmas-windows Melbourne City
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