20 things to do in the eastern suburbs these school holidays

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:

1. Ride the miniature trains in Eltham
   Diamond Valley Railway Inc.
   dvr.com.au
2. Do you love animals and want to learn more about them
   RSPCA Victoria Junior Holiday Program
   rspcavic.org/services/education/holiday-programs/junior-holiday-program-with-dates
3. Come and explore, play, create and observe the delights of spring
   Spring Into Nature At The Royal Botanic Gardens
   rbg.vic.gov.au/whats-on/spring-into-nature
4. Discover the Australian landscape on an open-air bus
   The Explorer – Cranbourne Gardens
   rbg.vic.gov.au/whats-on/kids-explorer/2019-10-01
5. See all your favourite Sesame Street characters in one spectacular show
   Sesame Street Circus Spectacular by Silvers
   silverscircus.com.au/book-an-event/index.php
6. Visit the magnificent tulip flower festival
   Children’s Week at Tesselaar Tulip Festival
   mumslittleexplorers.com/tesselaar-tulip-flower-festival-melbourne
7. Discover the thrill of rock climbing
   The Ultimate Climbing Experience
   hardrock.com.au
8. Soar through the treetops on flying foxes, tight ropes and tunnels!
   Glen Harrow Park – Trees Adventure
   treesadventure.com.au/park/glen-harrow-park
9. Explore 20 acres of stimulating, fun filled activities for all ages
   Hedgend Maze Healesville
   hedgend.com.au
10. Hire a row boat, kayak or canoe
    Fairfield Park Boathouse & Tea Gardens
    fairfieldboathouse.com
11. Stroll through the paddocks and watch the farm community at work
    Collingwood Children’s Farm
    farm.org.au
12. Known for its all-abilities playground in a bushland setting
    Hays Paddock
    boroondara.vic.gov.au/recreation-arts/parks-and-gardens/hays-paddock
13. Be Inspired by the wildlife education programs
    Melbourne Zoo
    zoo.org.au/melbournee
14. Feed the animals, learn from Wildlife Rangers and explore the fun and adventure
    Gumbuya World
    gumbuya.com.au
15. Bring a picnic and take part in thrilling rides, go-karts, mini golf and more
    Funfields Themepark
    funfields.com.au
16. Explore Australian animals in their habitat
    Healesville Sanctuary
    zoo.org.au/healesville
17. Take part in a children’s artmaking workshop inspired by the Archibald Prize 2019
    Tarra Warra Museum of Art
    twma.com.au/events/archibald-prize-2019-drop-in-childrens-workshop
18. Participate in a School Holiday Program Art In Motion workshop
    Heide Museum of Modern Art
    heide.com.au/events/school-holidays-art-motion
19. Become a Junior Chocolatier. Learn how to make indulgent chocolate creations
    Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
    yvci.com.au/classes
20. Climb aboard the iconic steam train and experience the picturesque Dandenong Ranges
    Puffing Billy
    puffingbilly.com.au