😲😲 There might actually be TOO MUCH happening this weekend…

Exhbition openings, family rodeos and magical country markets are just some of the things the east has on offer this weekend! What are you going to choose?

Check out Mamma’s collection of weekend ideas below OR check out more inspiration on our website - www.mammaknowseast.com.au

Whatever you choose to do, stay safe and have fun - Sharidan xx

Image credit: Play School: Come and Play! ACMI, 2026, image by Eugene Hyland. Exhibition presented by ACMI and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Opening This Weekend!

Celebrating 60+ years of songs, stories, and learning, Play School: Come and Play! invites little ones behind the scenes of Australia’s most beloved television show.

Made by ACMI in collaboration with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, it’s a hands-on, playful experience where children and families can discover how Play School comes to life.

📍Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, Lilydale
🗓️ 14 Nov 2026 - 14 Mar 2027
🎟️ Free!

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YEEHAW!
Hold on to your hats folks!

The South East Melbourne Rodeo is at Caribbean Gardens this Saturday.

This is a great family friendly event with gates open at 2pm, Rodeo starting at 5pm. There are bulls, broncos, barrel racing, line dancing, clowns, amusements, market stalls, food, and MORE!

Come for the rodeo, stay for the entertainment and soak up the atmosphere as Caribbean Gardens transforms into one of Melbourne's biggest celebrations of rodeo and country culture.

Use code MAMA10 for 10% off!

get your tickets here

New Playground Alert!
Mamma loves a playground that has been designed for everybody and Bankside Park in Rowville’s new Bankside Estate ticks a lot of boxes!

The greenhouse inspired play structure at its centre pays homage to the surrounding wetlands and landscape. With shaded areas, green space to run around, multi purpose court and a pump track - this is one to carve out a few hours for.

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This Magical Market Is On Again!

Located in Emerald’s Puffing Billy Park, the market boasts over 150 stalls, highlighting local makers and artisans - championing the hand crafted and small batch creatives in the area.

The Lost Woods Market is a (free) ticketed event. Tickets are available Friday morning at 9am via their website but get in quick! this market ALWAYS sells out.

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