Beat the Winter Blues: 9 Fun Activities for the School Holidays!

Get crafty at Burwood One with their Winter Wonderland Creations program
Cost: Free
Dates: July 1 – 5
Location: Burwood

Celebrate Christmas in July at Frosted, a Winter Spectacular
Cost: From $32.50
Dates: June 21 – July 21
Location: Narre Warren

Be wowed by the array of arts, cultural and entertainment experiences at the City of Casey’s Winter Art Festival
Cost: A mix of free and ticketed
Dates: June 8 – July 13
Location: City of Casey various

Have a roaring good time visiting the new T-Rex exhibit at The Melbourne Museum
Cost: From $14 + museum entry ticket
Dates: June 28 – Oct 20
Location: Melbourne

Take in a film at the Children’s International Film Festival
Cost: From $14
Dates: June 8 – Jul 14
Location: Various

Put your detective skills to the test at the interactive performance A Little Bit Of Blue
Cost: From $15
Dates: Jul 6
Location: Montrose Town Centre

Head to out of space for fun and games at Monash University’s Family Fiesta
Cost: A mix of free and ticketed
Dates: Jul 3 – Jul 6
Location: Monsh University

Keep little minds and bodies busy with a range of activities as part of Whitehorse Winter School Holiday Program
Cost: A mix of free and ticketed
Dates: Jul 1 – Jul 14
Location: Various

Get back to nature and explore the Red Wood Forest
Cost: Free
Dates: Open ongoing
Location: Yarra Ranges National Park

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Beat the Winter Blues: 9 Fun Activities for the School Holidays!