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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.

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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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Address: Parcel Locker 10086 94173 , 
1005-1007 Western Hwy Ravenhall Vic 3023
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Australian Open 2020 - BALLPARK

26/12/2019

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Australian Open 2020 - Kids and Family

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This year, 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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The great value $5 Australian Open kids ground pass ticket grants access to the new location in Birrarung Marr, encompassing both the Upper and Lower Terrace.
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Featured activities included:

Climbing Wall
Zip-line
Kart Racing
LEGO stage
Live entertainment
Silent Disco DJ Dance Parties
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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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Melbourne’s brand new lobster bar, Pinchy’s will be down at the AO Ballpark providing gourmet lobster rolls, and fish and chips for kids. AndBoost will be at the AO Hilltop (upper terrace) serving up Blue Ace smoothies.

There will also be family meal packs at AO Ballpark from Pinchy’s and Grill’d from 5-6 pm.
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AO Kids Club, the first-ever childcare program offered at a Grand Slam, is also back. This year in a new and easily accessible location at Deakin Edge at Fed Square.

A kids ground pass is only $5 for kids 3- 14 years and free for kids 2 year and under.

For more information, please visit: https://ausopen.com/kids-and-families

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Mordialloc Summer Carnival

26/12/2019

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Mordialloc Christmas Summer carnival returns

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MORDIALLOC’S Peter Scullin Reserve is once more buzzing with fun with the return of Smart Amusements Mordialloc Christmas Summer Carnival.
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Beginning from Boxing Day until the 12th of January 2020, it’s the perfect Place to bring the whole family down and enjoy all that summer has to offer.
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All your favorite rides will be whirring into action, including the expo wheel, riptide, dragon coaster, sizzler, dodgem cars, the fun slide, tea cups and waterballs. Activities kick off from 2pm daily and run until late each night.
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Wristband sessions

We recommend the 3 Hour all you can ride wristband sessions from 2pm – 5pm or 5pm – 8pm for $30.00 ($20 with coupon) except NYE! Wristbands are strictly only run during these two allocated times. A limit of one ride per wristband per session on the Waterballs. All other rides are unlimited with a wristband.

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Peter Scullin Reserve, Mordialloc
(opposite The Bay Hotel)

WHEN
26th Dec 2019 – 12th Jan 2020
2pm – until late.
DISCOUNTED TICKETS
Contact details: Phone (03) 9555 6606
www.smartamusements.com.au

Peter Scullin Reserve
Beach Rd, Mordialloc VICTORIA 3195

© 2020 Melbourne with Kidz. All rights Reserved
Address: Parcel Locker 10086 94173 , 
1005-1007 Western Hwy Ravenhall Vic 3023

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CROWN LUNAR NEW YEAR

17/12/2019

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Zodiac Spectacular at Crown Melbourne

Celebrating the Year of the Rat, The Atrium at Crown has been transformed into a remarkable display cascading the grand staircase with a three-week installation representing all twelve of the Chinese zodiac signs and include an elaborate aerial structure of over 60 lanterns.

WHEN
22 Jan – 11 Feb

WHERE
Crown Entertainment Complex

COST
Free

More info www.crownmelbourne.com.au/lunar-new-year/whats-on

Crown Entertainment Complex
8 Whiteman Street
Southbank VIC 3006
Crown Towers, Level 1
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Botanica: A Village Among the Oak Tree

16/12/2019

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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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​Curated by artist Darryl Cordell and inspired by his childhood in the bush, this school holiday favourite brings families together to create a community village under old oak trees. 
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Transform palm fronds into roofs, bamboo into walls and construct flooring from sticks and leaves. Stop by the communal mud kitchen to cook up a feast and fashion new critters from clay, pods and seeds.

WHERE
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Oak Lawn

WHEN
Wed 15 Jan – Sat 18 Jan 2020
10am – 2pm

​COST
Free

(No Bookings required)
​Enquiries Call the Visitor Centre on 03 9252 2429

​Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Birdwood Avenue
Melbourne VIC 3004

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