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Free events - LONG WEEKEND

1/3/2020

Free things to do in Melbourne on the Labour Day weekend

1.Melbourne’s favourite family festival is back!

Australia's largest community festival returns with a huge program of free events and activities over four jam-packed days.

Get ready to be treated to carnival rides and games, kids' activities, fireworks, watersports and more. And don't miss the wacky and wonderful Birdman Rally or the iconic Moomba Parade. It's the perfect place to spend your long weekend!

WHEN
Moomba Long Weekend, March 6-9.

WHERE
Alexandra Gardens

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Alexandra Gardens
St Kilda Road
Melbourne VIC 3004
Festival is also located at Birrarung Marr and the Parade is located at Kings Domain.

2.Turkish Pazar Festival

The Turkish Pazar Festival celebrates the traditional street bazaars of Turkey in a family-friendly, free event at the Queen Victoria Market.

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The festival showcases the diversity of Turkish street foods and introduces new tastes and flavours to visitors. This year's festival will include many new offerings for vegans and vegetarians to enjoy, as traditional Turkish cuisine provides a rich selection of meat- and dairy-free foods. A chef from Turkey will show how to use some of Turkey's traditional ingredients and flavours.

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The Turkish Pazar Festival also shares and celebrates Turkish culture by featuring diverse styles of Turkish music and folklore, arts and crafts in the day-long stage program.

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Turkish performers will entertain with their selections of modern and traditional music, with folklore and drumming groups performing on both Saturday and Sunday, and the colourful Australian Mehter Band performing on Sunday. Free children's activities will also be available on both days.

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WHERE
Queen Victoria Market

WHEN
Labour day weekend
7-8 March
9am - 4pm

More info www.morelandturks.org.au

Queen Victoria Market
Cnr Elizabeth and Victoria streets
Melbourne VIC 3000
Queen Street Plaza

3. Melbourne Holi Festival

Bring your family and friends and join in the fun of Holi, a traditional Hindu festival celebrating the beginning of spring and the triumph of good over evil. It is best known around the world for the coloured powder that revellers throw on each other, leaving festival-goers coated in colour by the end of the day.

This fun filled festival also features scrumptious food by Melbourne's various most famous food vendors, variety stalls, Bollywood dance performances, a massive DJ lineup and non-stop music.

WHEN
7 March, 11:30am - 7:30pm

WHERE
The Paddock
Federation Square

MORE INFO

The Paddock
Batman Avenue
Melbourne VIC 3004

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LANGHAM BARBIE™ High Tea

21/2/2020

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BARBIE™ Dreamtopia
High Tea is coming to Langham Melbourne

You can be anything!

The Langham Melbourne is inviting all princesses, mermaids and fairies to this magical high tea with a menu designed for every princess and prince alike!

From Rainbow Cupcake’s to Mermaid Donuts and even Golden Horn Unicorn Cake Pops this is the high tea experience children dream about.

Hosted at the Hotels luxurious Aria bar & Lounge during the April school holidays, Families will let their imaginations take flight as they enter the magical world of Dreamtopia. All you have to do is dream and remember the best part of an adventure is sharing it with the ones you love.

Click here for more info and full menu

WHERE
The Langham Melbourne

WHEN
30 March – 17 April 2020
Weekdays only *Excludes Good Friday and Easter Monday

COST
$69* per child includes one Barbie doll and colouring activity.

ADULT
$75* per adult for Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood menu including a glass of sparkling, coffee or tea

To book click here or call 1800 641 107.

1 SOUTHGATE AVENUE, SOUTHBANK, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA 3006, AUSTRALIA
THE LANGHAM, MELBOURNE
#LittleLanghamHighTea #LovingLangham

Content: The Langham Melbourne

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STEPHANIE ALEXANDER -KITCHEN GARDEN FOUNDATION

12/2/2020

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COLES PARTNERS WITH STEPHANIE ALEXANDER KITCHEN GARDEN FOUNDATION

Today Coles Supermarkets has announced a three-year partnership with the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation giving thousands of children across Australia access to a food education program that helps them develop a healthy relationship with food, self-confidence and life skills.

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More than 2,000 schools and early learning centres around Australia currently participate in the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program, reaching around 250,000 children and their families each year.

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The education-based food program founded by renowned Australian chef Stephanie Alexander AO, aims to make healthy eating second nature for children by making it fun for them to grow, harvest, prepare and share fresh, seasonal and delicious food.

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In addition to the ongoing financial support Coles is providing to the Foundation to help spread the word about healthy eating, Coles is celebrating the new partnership by donating 10 cents from the sale of a selection of Coles salads until 24 March.

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You can help support the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program by purchasing selected Coles Australian Large Bagged Salads, priced at $5 each for 280-300g, including spinach, baby leaf blend, and spinach and kale. With the support of Coles, the Foundation hopes to reach thousands more Aussie families while allowing schools and centres already running the program to continue their great work.

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The announcement of the partnership comes as Coles today launches the Coles Fresh 5 Challenge, a brand-new national healthy eating program aimed at Aussie kids.

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Endorsed by the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation, the challenge helps parents motivate their kids to eat a nutritious balanced diet by helping them track the amount of vegetables, grains, calcium, fruit and protein they consume each day on a specially-designed placemat chart that makes a mealtime game of healthy eating.

Families can pick up Coles Fresh 5 Challenge placemats for free in the fresh produce department at Coles supermarkets while stocks last, or download and print a version from www.coles.com.au/Stikeez
More info www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au

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Latitude Melbourne

12/1/2020

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Bounce - Climb - Fly At Latitude Melbourne

Latitude Melbourne presents a multitude of aerial activities for your kids to bounce off the boredom during school holidays and weekends, plus weekdays for the under 5s.

Located in Heidelberg, Latitude offers kids of varying ages over an acre of adventure, action and fun. Over 100+ interconnected trampolines allow the jumpers in your family to flip, dodge and bounce their way to fun. Incorporated into the flexible floor space is a giant air bag, dodgeball courts and basketball lanes. For the expert jumpers, there’s the chance to soar to new heights on the Olympic grade performance trampolines.

Young climbers who are 110cms+ can reach for the stars while scaling Latitude’s 12 unique indoor rock climbing walls. Let the Latitude staff help your kids harness up and scramble over 180m of climbing fun. When they are ready, watch the kids descend the down-rush bungee tower.

For the parkour fanatics, there’s a chance to free run across The Grid. Latitude’s very own ninja-parkour obstacle course is designed to test your child’s strength, focus and problem solving skills. Watch them vault their way to victory!

Alternatively, send your kids up to conquer the Obstacle Course. Positioned 8m above the ground and suitable for children over 120cm, this course offers a bird’s-eye-view of all the action below while presenting kids with a series of thrilling tight-rope walking challenges.

The under 5s are not forgotten. Latitude’s Kids Zone is designed to entertain children 18months+ and under 5yrs/110cm. Here the little ones can build their confidence in a bumper-sized soft play area with smaller trampolines, a climbing structure and a foam pit.

Soar to high heights and bounce to new adventures with Latitude’s Super4Pass throughout the school holidays. The Super4 Pass allows your kids to take on Latitude’s challenges with their besties. The pass offers a discount of $15 for a set of four general session tickets.

Whether you’re looking for something fun to do with your kids during school term, you’re after an epic adventure for your energetic kids during the school holidays, or perhaps you need to book an indoor venue for your child’s next birthday party, Latitude Melbourne has your entertainment needs covered.

Open from 10am daily, Latitude will keep the kids active throughout the year and keep you replenished too with a café on site serving up hot and cold food including kids’ meal deals for $8.

More info or bookings head to https://latitudeair.com/

Latitude Melbourne
590 Waterdale Road, Heidelberg

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SUMMER - SCHOOL HOLIDAY IDEAS

27/12/2019

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21 Dec 2019 - 28 Jan 2020
Summer school holidays are fast approaching so we have put together our favourite things to see and do with kids these holiday's from exploring Museums to Kids High Tea we have it covered.

Treat the family with a night of family fun at Crown Metropol. Swim in the sky-high pool, wander around the new Metropol Precinct, or cocoon yourselves in your deliciously air-conditioned room.

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AUSTRALIAN OPEN - Ballpark

The AO Ballpark is back and is FOUR TIMES the size of last year, taking up both upper and lower terrace of Birrarung Marr in Melbourne, catering for a range of ages for kids, and includes LEGO, super soaker battlezone, sky flyer ride, stage shows, movies, tennis hot shots and A new Water Battle Zone that promises to be one of the best places to beat the heat at AO 2020.

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AIR PLAYGROUND

Prepare to be blown away at Scienceworks latest exhibition, go on a playful journey through six worlds each exploring different concepts of air.

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JUNIOR CHOCOLATIER CLASSES

These school holidays kids can become Junior Chocolatiers in a 45 minute Junior Chocolatier Class held at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie.

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The beach is back at Melbourne Star!

If you missed out on our funky Summer Beach Box cabin last year, make sure you don’t miss out this time!

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Archie Brothers School Holidays

Don’t let the kids clown around and tear things up these school holidays! Bring them to Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq for a day out of fun fun fun! They’ve got tantalising deals to take care of all the extra energy, without breaking the bank. 1 hour $25, 2 hours $35 unlimited games all school holidays!

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SUNDAY FUNDAY AT THE STATION HOTEL

Round up the kids and enjoy an afternoon of family fun at The Station Hotel Foootscray’s NEW Beer Garden with fun and games!

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MINI MEGA MODEL MUSEUM

Discover more than 200 astounding models from the museum's own collection: zoomed-in, miniature, life-sized and everything in between

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Brand New: Ocean Invaders

Descend into the mysterious world of jellyfish in SEA LIFE Melbourne’s new Ocean Invaders exhibit. Filled with various species of the pulsating sea creature, Ocean Invaders enlightens and entertains people of all ages. Peek into the Jelly Lab to understand the lifecycle of a jellyfish and watch the experts at work.

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Get ready to kick some serious PUTT

Pixar-Putt is back at Melbourne Museum Forecourt Australia’s favourite pop-up mini golf experience is inspired by some of Pixar’s most adored films and is set to take guests to infinity…and beyond!

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SHERATON KIDS CAN COOK LITTLE SCIENTISTS

Enjoy the latest afternoon tea menu and a glass of sparkling while your little one lets out their inner chef.

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Explore the skies on MELBOURNE STAR

Treat the kids to free flights* on Melbourne Star these school holidays and adventure to new heights as you take in sights of Melbourne City and beyond.

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Big bounce Australia

The Guinness World Record-certified World’s Biggest Bounce House features a 300-metre-long inflatable obstacle course and space-themed course.

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ESCAPE THE GAOL THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Do your kids have what it takes to Escape The Old Melbourne Gaol? Head there these school holidays for a limited edition experience.

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Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting

Melbourne Central brings all your favourite scruffy muppets to town, by celebrating Sesame Street's 50 year anniversary with a massive world exclusive art exhibition - Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting.

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IMMERse yourself in Melbourne’s Only TRICK-ART GALLERY

Explore the newly updated gallery with new themed - Fantasy zones spanning the entire course of the gallery. The Fantasy theme will take you to the ocean, polar ice caps, space and the forest. Plus, the dreamscape art will see some very exciting interactive experiences.

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The District Slip and Slide

Kids who like slides and pools will love this mega combo: a 25-metre waterslide! You’ll love it too because it’s free, and there are garden games and a water mist zone for kids too little to ride. The District Slip and Slide is made for thrill seekers over four years of age and 110 centimetres, and open every day from 6 to 26 January.

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PEPPA PIG HIGH TEA

Get your gumboots ready for an oink-tastic adventure at The Langham, Melbourne with a Peppa Pig High Tea.

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Report for Duty at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre

Attention budding heroes, it is time to report for duty! From 19 December, you can join the police force and rescue the LEGO City citizens from the robbers. LEGO City needs YOU to come save the day!

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BOTANICA: A VILLAGE AMONG THE OAK TREE

Unleash your imagination as you create cubbies and craft creatures from natural materials gathered from the Gardens.

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Dragon's Footprints

Fly into Otway Fly for an exciting new dragon adventure these school holidays! Families are invited to embark on a mystical journey through the 300m trail in the forest to follow the dragon’s footsteps. Join the hunt to find the brightly coloured eggs along the trail, and find what’s landed in the dragon’s nest. All children will receive a dragon quest activity book upon entry!

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KAWS: PLAYTIME

Explore KAWS: PLAYTIME a fun and colourful interactive space, coinciding with the opening of KAWS: Companionship in the Age of Loneliness at the National Gallery of Victoria. The space is a rich sensory experience with fury blue wallpapers and fun interactive activities.

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Code Camp – Next-Gen Entrepreneurs

During this one day workshop, your kids will develop a business idea, create a brand and logo using Canva, develop a business plan and revenue model, and then present their business at the end of the day. We're excited to inspire our junior entrepreneurs!

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ESCAPE THE CITY WITH PORT PHILLIP FERRIES

Spring is here and why not get the family aboard Port Phillip Ferries these school holidays, Travel across the bay to discover the beautiful beaches of Portarlington, the best place to have a picnic while the kids run in the sand.

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GET SET TO FLY, WITHOUT JUMPING OUT OF A PLANE

Get blown away these school holidays with the global phenomenon iFLY!

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JOIN THE GRUFFALO TRAIL AT RIPPON LEA ESTATE

Journey through the winding paths and gardens into a deep dark wood, and spot your favourite characters using the new augmented reality app.

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WONKARIFFIC KIDS HIGH TEA

Step inside a world of pure imagination at the Westin Melbourne with their very own Kids Wonkariffic High tea! Topped with three tiers of scrumdiddlyumptious treats all handcrafted by The Westin Melbourne's very own Oompa Loompas.

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BE YOUR OWN CAPTAIN ON THE YARRA

Explore Melbourne in your very own stylish Scandinavian inspired picnic boat from GoBoat Melbourne!

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Alice in Wonderland

Join Alice at Rippon Lea Estate and go on her amazing journey through Wonderland and experience an adventure like no other. Presented in a bright performance style, with colourful costumes, interactive games and catchy songs this is a perfect way to go on a gentle but stimulating adventure with the entire family.

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NICKELODEON SUPERSTAR JOJO SIWA IS HEADED TO MELBOURNE AS PART OF D.R.E.A.M. THE TOUR

YouTube sensation JoJo Siwa is bringing her D.R.E.A.M. The Tour to Australia this January. Don't miss out on tickets to Nickelodeon's JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour, an experience children and families will never forget!

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The 91-Storey Treehouse live on stage

Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's best-selling book comes to life on stage at the Artscentre Melbourne these school holidays. What mischief will Andy and Terry get up to this time?

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Rain Room art experience

These school holidays, bring your family to a kid-friendly session at Rain Room. Specifically designed for the young and young at heart, our kid’s sessions aim to introduce the wonderful world of the Rain Room art experience to children by exploring its concepts and ideas in an interactive, fun format that lets kids be kids and where it’s A-OKAY to get a little wet.

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We love adding to our list, so if you see something we’ve missed or know of any great family-friendly events on these school holidays let us know via contact@melbournewithkidz.com.au and will add it to our list.

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Free things to do in Melbourne on the Labour Day weekend

1.Melbourne’s favourite family festival is back!

2.Turkish Pazar Festival

3. Melbourne Holi Festival

BARBIE™ Dreamtopia High Tea is coming to Langham Melbourne

You can be anything!

COLES PARTNERS WITH STEPHANIE ALEXANDER KITCHEN GARDEN FOUNDATION

Bounce - Climb - Fly At Latitude Melbourne

AUSTRALIAN OPEN - Ballpark

AIR PLAYGROUND

JUNIOR CHOCOLATIER CLASSES

The beach is back at Melbourne Star!

Archie Brothers School Holidays

SUNDAY FUNDAY AT THE STATION HOTEL

MINI MEGA MODEL MUSEUM

Get ready to kick some serious PUTT

SHERATON KIDS CAN COOK LITTLE SCIENTISTS

Explore the skies on MELBOURNE STAR

Big bounce Australia

​ESCAPE THE GAOL THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting

IMMERse yourself in Melbourne’s Only TRICK-ART GALLERY

​The District Slip and Slide

PEPPA PIG HIGH TEA

​BOTANICA: A VILLAGE AMONG THE OAK TREE

​Code Camp – Next-Gen Entrepreneurs

GET SET TO FLY, WITHOUT JUMPING OUT OF A PLANE

JOIN THE GRUFFALO TRAIL AT RIPPON LEA ESTATE

BE YOUR OWN CAPTAIN ON THE YARRA

​Alice in Wonderland

NICKELODEON SUPERSTAR JOJO SIWA IS HEADED TO MELBOURNE AS PART OF D.R.E.A.M. THE TOUR

The 91-Storey Treehouse live on stage

Rain Room art experience

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