With so many fun and exciting activities to do, it will be easy to keep the kids entertained these school holidays. Our top picks are:
- Caribbean Rollerama – Get your skates on for a rolling good time at this Scoresby family favourite. Skate or blade hire and skate rink open daily.
- Parianda Garden – Open daily the gardens based in Olinda offer beautiful scenery and walking tracks for a day full of adventure!
- Box Hill Skate Park – Open to all levels this concrete skate park has a bit of everything including bowl, quarters, rails, and banks.
- Roola Boola Children’s Arts Festival – Hosted across the city of Stonnington these winter school holidays the festival encompasses free events, performances, classes and activities.
- Aqualink – With facilities in Nunawading and Box Hill Aqualink has a dedicated aquatic play area perfect for a school holiday activity.
- Inflatable World – Located in Ringwood this inflatable playground will have your kids having endless fun!
- Knox Shopping Centre – Located in Wantirna South, Knox offers a range of dining and entertainment options to keep both parents and kids happy, for extra value explore the Kids Pass option for a fun filled day out!
- Bunjil Place – The home of arts and entertainment in the City of Casey, this school holidays they are hosting the free event The Lost Dogs Disco, running from 24 June – 16 July.
- Flip Out Box Hill – The ultimate venue for indoor activity including trampolines, parkour arena, ninja course, rock climbing and soft play.
- Karralyka Centre – The Karralyka Center is showing the kids show ‘You are a donut’ exploring the human digestive system on 27th June.
- Heide Museum – Explore the gardens, exhibitions and creative school holiday activities. Kids under 16 are admitted free.
- Warrandyte Riverside Market – Held on the first Saturday of the month, explore the market and the beautiful surrounds for a lovely family day out.
- Doncaster Shopping Centre – One of Melbourne’s largest shopping centres, Doncaster Shopping Centre hosts several school holiday activities, enjoy the movies or stop by Playworld for some school holiday fun.
- Eastland Shopping Centre – Eastlands Town Square offer more than 60 culinary options in the one place, while each level of the centre also has a different play area dedicated for the kids to have fun.
- Diamond Valley Railway Inc. – Ride the miniature trains in Eltham, open every Sunday 11am-5pm.
- Chesterfield Farm – Open every day to experience farm life, tractor rides, and animal attractions.
- Puffing Billy Visitor Centre – Based in Emerald the visitor centre is free to visit and is next to Lakeside station if you plan on also taking a journey with Puffing Billy.
