✨👀Your cheat sheet for the first weekend of the school holidays

The first weekend of the winter school holidays has arrived and Mamma is ready to help you keep the kids entertained!

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 & Amy xx

Mamma’s Winter School Holiday Guide has landed and it is chock full of all the family-friendly things happening in Melbourne’s east.

The Winter School Holiday Guide includes:
🎪 special events/performances
❄️ indoor adventures to escape the cold
🍕 kid-friendly eats
⛳ fun for the whole family
🐮 budget-friendly activities
🛝 parks and playgrounds

get the guide

ON THIS WEEKEND!!

Step into a world of wonder with SALTBUSH!

Looking for something truly special to do with the kids? This magical interactive theatre experience is unlike anything you've seen before!

Inspired by Australia's First Nations culture, Saltbush invites children to become part of the story as they move, play and explore alongside performers through stunning digital landscapes.

Dates

Fri 26 Jun 2026 - Sun 28 Jun 2026

Hours
11.00 am & 1.00 pm (Sat & Sun)

Duration

45 minutes

Location

Bunjil Place, Narre Warren

Don't miss this breathtaking experience!

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Have you ever wanted to explore space and the great unknown? How about the darkest depths of the ocean? Ever wanted to shake hands with penguins in Antarctica or feel the adrenaline pumping as tigers leap right at you?

Mamma has partnered with Hologram Zoo to give two lucky winners family passes (any combination of 4 people) to their hologram experience in Ringwood.

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The Salvos Stores Mega Toy Sale is back and the timing couldn't be better!

From Saturday July 4, selected Victorian stores are offering a simple deal - fill a bag with toys for just $6.

It's a great way to pick up some new-to-you toys without spending a fortune, while helping keep quality items in circulation.

Head into a participating store, grab a bag and fill it up, available while supplies last.

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The Australian Ballet is going on tour to Narre Warren with a spectacular lineup you won’t want to miss.

The program will showcase highlights from the company's extensive repertoire, including Act II of The Nutcracker, the delicate yet powerful Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux by George Balanchine, and two world premieres - Stephanie Lake’s Chrysalis and Sandra Parker’s We Dance.

Tickets $82 for adults and $37 for kids.

Bunjil Place 17 and 18 July

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Families with young children! Mamma has some great news for you.

The Victorian Government is opening 50 NEW Early Learning Centres around Victoria by 2032!

Early Learning Victoria centres will provide long day care, integrated three- and four-year-old kindergarten and have the trusted education and care we need for our young children.

You are sure to find a centre that is close by AND just the right fit for your family.

click here for more info and to learn more about the enrolment process