2026 is gearing up to be a fantastic year for family friendly fun in the Yarra Ranges!

Yarra Ranges have organised a lineup of entertaining, creative and thought provoking events/activities that will run across the year - perfect for sparking little imaginations with engaging little minds. From craft sessions at The Yarra Ranges Regional Museum to vibrant performances held across the many arts centres that span the region.

WHATS ON @ YARRA RANGES 2026

Art Cart Activities @ Yarra Ranges Regional Museum (Wednesdays - Sundays from 10am - 4pm)

If the kids are bored at home and climbing up the walls, bring them into Yarra Ranges Regional Museum for the Art Cart.

This is a free, daily drop-in creative activity the whole family can enjoy. The creative activities change with each exhibition from collage to butterfly masks and crazy bugs, kids are guaranteed to make something exciting and fun they can take home.

Inspired by our current exhibitions, children are invited to colour, decorate and cut out their own creations.

No bookings required.

Trash With A Porpoise @ The Memo Healesville (15 April 2026 from 10am - 11am)

With a whole host of new, original trash puppet characters, including Crabs, Sea Slugs, Penguins, a Sea Horse & a Puffer Fish, who join our Porpoise and starring character “Merf”, children will be mesmerized by the diversity of sea creatures and the stories, song and jokes they share.

Trash with a Porpoise has the format of a sketch comedy show with short, punchy, sometimes hilarious sketches, whilst exploring the themes of marine waste, and how we can take positive steps to help it.

More to come in Yarra Ranges 2026 lineup!