Free things to do with kids in the summer holidays
Are the kids getting bored as fast as your school holiday budget is running out? Try these free experiences, from creative workshops to a waterslide.
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Guide to Christmas lights and decoration hotspots
Discover Melbourne's most Instagrammable Christmas hotspots. From trees and projections to interactive installations, your perfect selfie spot awaits.
How to give back at Christmas
Whether it's a charity you support or a meal you donate, now’s the time to up the feel-good factor and help support those in need.
Shops to keep the kids entertained
Need some 'me' time? Visit these shops to keep the kids entertained for hours.
Free and cheap things to do with kids in Melbourne
Calling tiny tots, groovy grandparents and proud parents - these free Melbourne activities can be enjoyed with the whole family.
Christmas Festival guide
From Christmas Village at Federation Square to classic movies under the stars, there’s endless fun for everyone this Christmas in Melbourne.
Things to do with your family at Christmas
Keeping the whole family entertained at Christmas can be challenging. Luckily, Melbourne offers sights, sounds and celebrations to delight all.
Free Christmas fun in the city
Christmas can be an expensive time of year. Thankfully, Melbourne has plenty of free activities, events, sights and sounds for the whole family.
Essential Christmas events
From traditional highlights like the Myer Christmas Windows, to new events like Carols at the Baths, discover these essential Christmas activities.
Christmas Day dining in Melbourne
Outsource all the work on the big day to the professionals. Feast with family or friends, then relax without a second thought about who’s cleaning up.
Melbourne’s secret gardens and green spaces
Take a break in an indoor forest or a secluded nook in the city’s parks. Then relax in an unexpected urban wilderness or the CBD’s biggest beer garden
Free things to do in Melbourne in October
Saving for summer holidays and the big Christmas shop, or just born frugal? Listen up – there are oodles of October events as free as spring air.
What's on in the city over the AFL long weekend
Soak up the footy atmosphere or make the most of the public holiday with our list of things to do over the Grand Final long weekend.
10 things to do with kids under five
It can be hard work to keep the little ones entertained. Add these toddler-friendly ideas and activities to your list for your next trip out.