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25.01.2022 Halloween 2020. Your thoughts? * not my idea, but I've seen it shared multiple times across social media.

24.01.2022 Love love love Well done SEALIFE Melb

24.01.2022 Born or Built? designed by Questacon is a brand new Melbourne experience opening today at Scienceworks. The exhibition examines the similarities and differences between humans and machines, explores our overlapping shared future and questions the choices that we make to get there. The exhibition is most suited to children in the 8-12 age bracket but is interactive and enjoyable for everyone. Open now until January 2022.... https://museumsvictoria.com.au/scienceworks//born-or-built/ #melbourneaustralia #melbournekids #scienceforkids #ScienceWorks

24.01.2022 Celebrate World Space Week with Fed Square. Fed Square is bravely going where no square has gone before, launching a galactic-scale bevy of events and activities on the Virtual Square for World Space Week. Ask an Astronaut with NASA’s Dr. Andrew Morgan a real astronaut who’s been to space and back with questions sourced from the Melbourne community. Check out fedsquare.com or the Fed Square Facebook page on 5 October to watch. Fed Square is hosting the Out Of This ...World Lego Competition, where entrants are challenged to build anything space related and be in with a chance to win a $500 Lego voucher. Anything But Square, the Fed Square podcast, is launching a space-age episode on 7 October for World Space Week. fedsquare.com is hosting a digital hub for World Space Week featuring content from NASA, the Australian Space Agency and a variety of First Nations Astronomy contributors. Check out World Space Week at Fed Square here: https://fedsquare.com/events/world-space-week #worldspaceweek #melbourneaustralia #melbourne #FedSquare

23.01.2022 Gumbuya World reopening news. Victoria’s only water, wildlife and theme park is ready to welcome back Victorians just in time for summer. The park will reopen on Saturday 14 November (10am 5pm), with visitors able to enjoy all four worlds all weekend long. COVID-safe measures have been put in place such as hand sanitising stations throughout the park, cashless payments, social distancing on both dry land and in the water and compulsory masks for anyone over 12- years old.... Note that because Gumbuya World can only accept 30% of the park's usual capacity, no tickets will be available at the gate. All patrons much book entry online in advance. Book here: https://gumbuya.com.au #waterpark #melbournekids #melbourneaustralia

23.01.2022 Snow at Mt Buller already!

22.01.2022 For those of you with older kids

22.01.2022 Free art activation for kids at Chadstone The Fashion Capital running until 24 January 2021. Chadstone is hosting an art activation in collaboration with National Gallery of Victoria's NGV Triennial exhibition and best of all, it is FREE to enjoy. Japanese artist, Misaki Kawai presents her playful cast of characters in Moja Moja Life: Misaki Kawai for Kids as part of the NGV Triennial exhibition. As an extension of her presence at the Triennial, Kawai, who is inspired by ever...y dog she meets, has also created a one- of- a- kind, exclusive Chadstone Pup. The Pup and Moja Moja kids’ activity landed in centre this week! The large-scale dog art installation is located in the heart of the centre allowing you to experience a piece of the NGV Triennial exhibition at Chadstone. More here: https://www.chadstone.com.au/ngv-triennial #ngvtriennial #melbournekids #chadstone

22.01.2022 How amazing does Warburton Water World look? Thanks for the heads up Things to See and Do- Melbourne Outer East

21.01.2022 Have you entered our Airbnb experience giveaway? Airbnb's new collection of online experiences - field trips - are designed to broaden kids’ horizons by tapping into a network of experts based all over the world. The collection features more than 75 online experiences hosted LIVE by REAL PEOPLE from over 20 countries For more information head here: bit.ly/KTAirbnbFieldTrips We are giving away two family-friendly online experiences. Each prize is for 2 adults and 2 children.... Dive Under the Sea with Shark Expert in South Africa Origami and the Essence of Japan - learn origami from a Japanese local. ENTER HERE https://www.facebook.com/KidTownMelbourne/posts/2729359800656981

21.01.2022 The kids made cakepops with Drool. Honestly I thought we were done with Zoom classes, but now I feel we've just touched the surface. Yesterday's virtual DROOL class for children was really good. We had Nicole as our pastry chef teacher for the afternoon, who took all participating children through the steps to make these yummy treats. All the while, our DROOL presenter ran the show, asking the children questions to see how they were going. I can't recommend DROOL enough. Cla...sses are engaging, fun and really reasonable. There are plenty to choose from, too. If you feel like trying something new in the kitchen yourselves, there are classes for the grown-ups. Check out what's on and when here: https://www.drool.net.au/experiences #virtualclasses #melbournekids #melbourneaustralia

20.01.2022 Both hilarious and a little bit disturbing

20.01.2022 Nutty Scientists Workshops for Kids - week one complete, one week to go. Nutty Scientists is a global franchise that has been in operation since 1996. From after-school programs to summer camps, to in-class workshops, shows events, birthday parties and more, Nutty Scientists award-winning curriculum HAS ARRIVED IN MELBOURNE Nutty Science Melbourne workshops in Aspendale are complete. Next week the classes will take place in Lynbrook on 20-21 Jan and are recommended for ch...ildren aged 5 to 12yrs: Workshop Only: $65 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Full Day: $85 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Topics: Blast off to Space and Forensic Science Book your child's spot here: https://nuttyscientists.com/melbourne/our-programs-events// #scienceworkshops #melbourneschoolholidays #melbournekids Nutty Scientists Melbourne

19.01.2022 For over 18 years, Chocolate Grove owner Will Muddyman, has indulged his passion for making premium chocolates using only the finest ingredients - and with a particular focus on variety, wild flavours, and innovation. Unfortunately COVID-19 restrictions means visits to the Chocolate Grove are off the cards for most Melburnians who live outside of the store's 5km radius. Fear not because the Chocolate Grove launches its very first online shop from Wednesday 30 September. Fre...e delivery for orders over $50 until 31 October 2020 when you type in 'Hidden Gem' at checkout. Stock up on your Halloween & Xmas treats: https://chocolategrove.com #supportlocal #chocolateshop #melbourneaustralia

18.01.2022 Kids cooking/baking classes in Bonbeach

17.01.2022 NGV KIDS SUMMER FESTIVAL 2021 is coming soon. From 9 17 Jan, the NGV Kids Summer Festival presents nine days of activities to enjoy and best of it, everything is free. Capacity is limited due to social distancing, so it's best to see which activities you'd like to do first and book online in advance. What a great opportunity to check out NGV Triennial 2020 too.... #ngvtriennial #ngvkids #melbourneaustralia https://www.instagram.com/reel/CJCOmTgjok4/

16.01.2022 How amazing does Little Shop of Horrors Costumery & Collectables Harry Potter room look! Pop in for a visit: 2 Watt Rd, Mornington VIC https://www.facebook.com/littleshopofhorrorscostumery/posts/3460356834000593

16.01.2022 We're loving Melbourne photographer Luke David Photography "The Deserted City" series. Images of Melbourne pre-lockdown coupled with shots of the dunes from Wilson’s Promontory. The results are beautifully apocalyptic!... Deserted City #1: Flinders Street Station Deserted City #2: M1 Freeway at Docklands Deserted City #3: Southern Cross Station Aren't they great? You can also find Luke on Insta @lukedavidphotos https://lukedavidphotos.com

16.01.2022 FREE school holiday fun: Boats at Arts Centre Melbourne. Polyglot Theatre's Boats is a free school holiday activity taking place on the Arts Centre Melbourne’s main lawn from the 9 17 April. Boats is an adventurous voyage for children aged 3 10 years old. Using colourful vessels, families will join together to navigate an urban seascape. At a central mooring place, large lightweight boats wait patiently for children’s imagination and energy. Once aboard, the boats are ...propelled by a flurry of feet, with kids working as a crew to find their own path and voyage across the high seas. As they journey, Polyglot Theatre's artists float as castaways to be rescued or as mysterious elements of the urban ocean. Together they guide the boats to safe harbour ready for a new crew, and the next adventure. Beware! There may be sharks... More here: www.artscentremelbourne.com.au//20/kids-and-families/boats #melbournekids #artscentremelbourne #artscentremelbourne

16.01.2022 Celebrate the magic of Krismas with a fun filled day of free performances and activities online on Saturday 12 December 2020, 11am 2pm. There will be season greeting messages from Elders and Welcome to Country and a SPECIAL APPEARANCE from KOORIE KLAUS! PERFORMANCES BY... Djirri Djirri Dancers; The Merindas; Bumpy and Aaron B. MARKETPLACE A virtual First Nations market for you to browse and purchase a range of authentic First Nation gifts. Presented by the Koorie Heritage Trust, Koorie Krismas, goes online Saturday 12 December 2020, 11am 2pm. Free. www.koorieheritagetrust.com.au

16.01.2022 Last week to visit Pixar Putt If you are a SMALL IDEAS member you can upgrade to 18 holes if you pay for 9. Ends 25 April. Get your tickets now at http://bit.ly/PixarPuttmelb-KTM-booknow... #pixarputt #Melbournekids #melbourneaustralia

14.01.2022 First post-lockdown ticket giveaway coming soon First post-lockdown ticket giveaway coming soon

13.01.2022 Seen via Kids For Dinner. The plans for Melbourne's new outdoor dining areas this summer. Your thoughts?

13.01.2022 Dahl fans, look!.....

12.01.2022 Aren't these fantastic? We can't wait to visit art galleries again. It's been too long.

12.01.2022 Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous returns for season two on Netflix 22 January, 2021. (Yey!) Nanoleaf is partnering with DreamWorks for the season 2 premiere of Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous to bring the animated advenutre to life in your lounge room. More info here: https://kidtownmelbourne.com//jurassic-world-camp-cretaceo

12.01.2022 PAW Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue at the Margaret Court Arena. Following its sold-out inaugural Australian tour in 2017, PAW Patrol Live! "Race to the Rescue" Presented by Stan will commence its 2021 tour in Brisbane, before making its way to Melbourne (15 - 16 May), Perth, Sydney and Adelaide, concluding in Newcastle. The show engages audiences with Bunraku puppetry, an... innovative costuming approach that brings the PAW Patrol characters to life on stage, along with their vehicles and packs. More info here: http://www.nickjr.com.au/pawpatrollive/ We are GIVING AWAY 2 x Family Passes to see PAW Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue at the Margaret Court Arena over on Instagram. Enter here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CNtK48EDlZz/ #PAWPatrolLiveAU #melbournewithkids #melbournekids

12.01.2022 Scienceworks doors might be closed but you can still "science at home" these school holidays. The Scienceworks' Science Variety Show features a sweet selection of activities, all about how we perceive the world. Book an online class,45 minute duration. Price is per household / Zoom connection $10 members/$15 non-members.... More here: https://museumsvictoria.com.au//what/science-variety-show/

11.01.2022 Fab Nobs Theatre Inc presents Mary Contrary and the Nursery Rhyme Mystery, a pantomime for kids this January. Synopsis: Bo Peep has lost her sheep Baa Baa, but this time she hasn’t come home again! Whatever could have happened to her? Luckily a host of nursery rhyme characters led by Mary Contrary are on hand to explain to Bo that being in a pantomime is the best way to ensure a happy ending to the story. ... The show is performing OUTDOORS at Ghilgai Steiner School - 295 Liverpool Road, Kilsyth from 15 - 23 January 2021. Ticket prices: Single ticket - $15 Family of 3 - $40 Family of 4 - $50 More info here: fabnobstheatre.com.au/mary-contrary Photo credit: Jesse Graham

11.01.2022 Optimus Prime, the awe-inspiring leader of the Autobots, bringing joy to Melbourne kids' 5km lockdown bubbles. Love your work Melbourne Transformers Book in a visit for your child: xlentevents.com.au... https://www.facebook.com/MelbourneTransformers/posts/3300935816619772

10.01.2022 Add Go Karting on Phillip Island to your to-do list! Heaps of fun and look at those views of the Bass Strait. To drive a Go Kart on your own you must be 12yrs or over and a minimum of 140cm. However, children 5yrs or older and a minimum of 100cm can accompany a parent or carer in a Tandem Go Kart. Phillip Island Go Karts... www.phillipislandgokarts.com.au #phillipisland #gokarts #melbournekids

10.01.2022 Don’t miss Pixar Putt, Melbourne’s must do attraction these April school holidays at Fed Square until Sunday 25 April. Putt your way around 9 or 18 holes inspired by some of Pixar’s most adored films include Toy Story, The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, Monsters, Inc. and more, plus some brand new holes across the entire 18 hole course! Don’t miss it! Open daily these school holidays. Get your tickets now at http://bit.ly/PixarPuttmelb-KTM-booknow... City of Melbourne What's On Melbourne Visit Melbourne #fedsquare #melbmoment #VisitMelbourne #pixarputt

09.01.2022 If you have Disney+ "Soul" is a beautiful movie and well worth a watch with your children. Have you seen it?

09.01.2022 Gippsland bound these school holidays? Why not pay a visit to the Buchan Caves. https://www.facebook.com/visitgippsland/posts/3874351842584887

09.01.2022 Heading to the city during the school holidays? Why not pay a visit to Australia's first robot ice cream bar NISKARobotics? Watch three robots prepare and deliver your chosen ice cream flavours as your excited kids watch the scoop and topping process happen in front of their eyes. Where: Tenancy 20 CrossBar Building Federation Square, Melbourne (near the back of Fed Square, near the entrance to the Ian Potter Centre) ... When: Open Monday to Sunday 11am - 8pm. More here: https://kidtownmelbourne.com//niskarobotics-melbournes-fir

09.01.2022 If your children enjoy digital entertainment, there's plenty of time to navigate the universe of film, TV, art and videogames at ACMI. The museum, located in the heart of Melbourne at Federation Square, is open 7 days and completely free for all to enjoy. Book your ACMI session time online in advance. More here: http://bit.ly/KT_ACMI... #Melbournekids #ACMI #Melbournemelbourne

09.01.2022 Amazing shots taken at Kryal Castle today

08.01.2022 NAIDOC Week. Free documentary screening of Zach's Ceremony: TODAY Thursday 12 November at 11:50am via Zoom. SAE Institute Australia is conducting a free digital screening of the award-winning Indigenous documentary Zach's Ceremony nationwide. ABOUT THE FILM... Zach's Ceremony is a documentary about a young Indigenous boy (producer Alec's son) transitioning from boyhood to manhood and his path to self-discovery in both the modern world and his ancient culture. It has won numerous national and international film awards, and has been described by Adam Goodes as 'a film that has the power to change Australian society’. Trailer is here: https://youtu.be/wgt7Qh5fIm8 DETAILS: When: Thursday 12th November, 11am (Q&A), 11:50am (screening) Where: SAE Brisbane campus - via Zoom. Special Guests: Alec Doomadgee (Director and Concept Creator) and Barbara Taylor (Impact Producer) Register here: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/zachs-ceremony-tickets-12691660 #NAIDOCWeek2020 #NAIDOC2020

08.01.2022 The Croods: A New Age coming soon... Expected Australian release date: 26 December 2020. Will you be watching? ... #croods2 #kidsmovies

07.01.2022 Mother's Day High Tea at the Melbourne Museum. Overlooking the lush green canopies of the Forest Gallery in Treetops, the whole family can enjoy a delicious High Tea menu complete with coffee, tea and sparkling wine, live acoustic music and a surprise gift for mum. Ticket includes admission to Melbourne Museum so you can enjoy a wander through our world class galleries before or after your High Tea experience.... Book here: https://museumsvictoria.com.au//whats/mothers-day-high-tea #melbourneaustralia #melbournekids #melbournefamilies

07.01.2022 If you missed KAWS at the NGV in 2019, or if you'd like to revisit the New York-based artist’s ginormous 5.5-metre-tall sculpture "Share," you can see it, as well as 60 other pieces of art, at Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park. Worth a visit if you're Mornington Peninsula bound. More here: https://kidtownmelbourne.com//f/pt-leo-estate-sculpture-pa... #morningtonpeninsula #melbournekids #melbournefamilies #kaws

06.01.2022 Family Ticket Giveaway: Eureka Skydeck. This April, Eureka Skydeck 88 plays host to the highest silent kids disco ever staged in the world! At 300m above the Yarra River, Eureka Skydeck is the highest vantage point in Melbourne offering 360-degree views of the city through floor to ceiling windows. The silent disco will be a world-first chance for kids to gather their mates and dance under the disco lights with an unparalleled backdrop of the cityscape. Each session is a m...aximum of 15 minutes per child and last entry will be 7:45pm. To sweeten the experience, all kids will receive a free Cadbury’s Crème Egg on departure. Eureka’s world’s first silent disco Easter school holidays special runs from 3 April to 18 April inclusive. Book: https://www.eurekaskydeck.com.au//the-worlds-highest-sile/ We are GIVING AWAY x 3 x Family Passes (2 adults 2 kids) valued at $66 per pass, to visit Eureka Skydeck on a date of your choice (tickets are valid for 12 months) TO ENTER: This post Leave a message below Let your friends know for extra entries. The winners will selected at random after 9pm, Monday 11 April 2021 and announced here on Facebook. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. #MelbourneAustralia #melbournekids #melbourneschoolholidays

05.01.2022 SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium news. The adorable Gentoo gang have welcomed the next generation of fluffy friends into the penguin exhibit. This marks SEA LIFE Melbourne's 11th successful Gentoo penguin breeding season. What a great time to pay a visit!... Book ahead at: https://www.visitsealife.com/melbourne/ #MelbourneAustralia #MelbourneKids

05.01.2022 It's not everyday we let the kids go nuts with chocolate at 8am in the morning, but when they're taking a chocolate origins class with Nick, live from Jamaica, of course it's allowed! What a brilliant way to start the day. Nick One One Cacao a BBC correspondent now chocolate maker was fantastic with the boys. We learnt a lot today and ate chocolate for breakfast, which is totally permitted during a pandemic lockdown, so that's a win all round. You can book a chocolate ex...perience with Nick on Airbnb experiences Also keep an eye on our page because we're giving away some Airbnb experience vouchers a little later on https://bit.ly/KTAirbnbFieldTrips #melbourneaustralia #airbnbexperience #melbournekids #virtuallearning

05.01.2022 School holiday fun at Highpoint Shopping Centre

05.01.2022 Phillip Island Nature Parks update. If you want to watch the penguins live, the time has changed (now from 7.30pm) due to daylight savings. Look at those little legs go

05.01.2022 If you're after some kid-friendly Melbourne International Comedy Festival lols this Autumn check out Maddy and Jimmy - The Brick of Destiny. A fun brick-tastic show for kids and grown-ups too. On now till 18 April at the Melbourne Town Hall. Book tickets here: www.comedyfestival.com.au/2021/shows/the-brick-of-destiny... #melbournecomedyfestival #comedyfestival #comedyforkids Always Working Artists

04.01.2022 Looking for an excuse to visit the Pt Leo Estate's Sculpture Park with your kids? Here's a BIG one! (Thanks for the heads-up Melbourne Minor)

04.01.2022 News just in. Junior MasterChef Australia Season 3 will premiere on Sunday, 11 October at 7.30pm on Network 10. Almost 2,000 aspiring young cooks aged 9-14 from right around the country applied to follow their food dreams and become part of Junior MasterChef Australia 2020. A talented final crop auditioned in front of judges Jock Zonfrillo, Melissa Leong and Andy Allen before the Top 14 talented tiny chefs-in-the-making were selected and handed their coveted aprons, walk...ing through the famous doors to take their places in the competition. The top 14 Mini MasterChefs contestants are: Ben (VIC), Carter (NSW), Dev (VIC), Etka (VIC), Filo (VIC), Georgia (VIC), Laura (QLD), Phenix (NSW), Porsha (QLD), Ruby (WA), Ryan (WA), Salvo (WA), Tiffany (WA) and Vienna (VIC). Will you be watching? https://10play.com.au/junior-masterchef-australia

04.01.2022 The Mordialloc Christmas Summer Carnival is underway. $30 unlimited ride wristbands are aavailable to buy online otherwise you can buy individual ride passes. The views from the wheel are terrific. https://www.smartamusements.com.au/mordialloc-christmas-su/ TIP: wear a hat because there aren't many shady spots to hide from the summer sun. ... Don't forgot we're giving away 10 x unlimited ride wristband family passes . Last chance to enter: https://www.facebook.com/1446702215589419/posts/2799355833657377/

03.01.2022 Great news. The Myer Christmas Windows Display is BACK ON! Melbourne's much-loved Christmas tradition, which was called off in early September, has been reinstated. More details will be announced in coming weeks, in the meantime you can find out more here:... https://www.3aw.com.au/a-much-loved-melbourne-christmas-tr/ #christmasinmelbourne #melbourneaustralia

03.01.2022 Visiting the Yarra Valley? Add the TarraWarra Museum of Art and the TarraWarra Estate to your visit list. The Estate's grounds are simply stunning and the Museum's architecture is a modern marvel. Just look at those views. If you'd like to find out more, head here: https://kidtownmelbourne.com//tarrawarra-museum-of-art-tar... #MelbourneKids #YarraValley #tarrawarra

02.01.2022 Do your kids look out for ladybugs in your yard or out on your walks? Who knew there were so many species to find! There's also a useful guide to the Ladybugs of Australia on the CSIRO site here if you come across an usual one: https://www.ento.csiro.au/biology/ladybirds/ladybirds.htm

02.01.2022 Loving Airbnb's new concept. Browse through a new collection of online experiences - field trips - designed to broaden kids’ horizons by tapping into a network of experts based all over the world. The collection features more than 75 online experiences hosted LIVE by REAL PEOPLE from over 20 countries and varies in duration from 45 minutes to 2 hours. Highlights include: ... * Go on a leopard safari in Sri Lanka * Decoding the Science of 2020 with Bill Nye in the United States * Discover Buenos Aires street art and sketch * Make a traditional Mexican piñata * Uncover Pompeii with an archaeologist * Learn about origami and the essence of Japan * Spend a day in Paris with a Parisian * Learn about space with an astronomer * Discover the science of swimming with an Olympic Medalist * Dive Under the Sea with Shark Expert in South Africa * Experiment with colored pasta and chocolate volcanoes in Italy * Chocolate origins & create with a maker in Jamaica * Make vegan brownies with the family - Columbia. Airbnb’s Field Trip collection of Online Experiences range from $7 to $100. See the entire collection at airbnb.com/fieldtrips. #onlineexperience #globaladventures #onlinelearning #melbournekids

01.01.2022 Changes afoot for the Melbourne Museum

01.01.2022 Are you looking for engaging, varied and vibrant art classes for your children? tiny_cupboard_creatives might just be what you're after. We discovered Yaz's classes over the school holidays and we're so glad we did. She runs her classes online via her Bentleigh studio. Hearing a little about her story during one of our online classes, we reached out to Yaz to find out more. She is an inspiring lady! Yaz shares her story with KidTown Melbourne. Have a read here: https://bi...t.ly/KTTinyCupboardCreatives #artclassesforkids #melbourneaustralia #melbournekids

01.01.2022 It's Game On for PAX Australia 2021! Australia's largest gaming festival returns to the MCEC this Winter. After a glitchy pandemic-induced hiatus, the biggest gaming convention in Australia returns to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from 8 -10 October. The three-day live convention will bring the world's biggest game publishers' upcoming releases, as well as panel discussions, concerts, tournaments, cosplay, contests, tabletop gaming, and a show floor... celebrating the best that the Australian gaming community has to offer. Early bird tickets are now on sale. Three-day tickets are already 80% sold out, so if you want to go, book soon, here: https://aus.paxsite.com/ NOTE: While the exhibition is not advertised as a family event, we take our children every year and they absolutely love it. #pax #PAXAUS #gamingcommunity #melbourneaustralia

01.01.2022 Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne has a big event commencing on Wednesday next week. The 'Big Bandicoot Backyard' celebrates the launch of a new children's book Bindi and Buddy and will feature a giant bandicoot sculpture for photo opportunities. To further immerse yourselves in all things bandicoot, book on to a free Bandicoot Knowledge Trail tour. Dates: Wednesday 14,15 April,16 & 17 April... More here: https://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/ Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria #melbournekids #cranbourne #melbournesoutheast