There’s just something about a library on a slower morning. Cozying up with your little ones and a book, getting absorbed in a world of imagination and wonder, Mamma thinks there’s no better place for that than Ashburton Library.
Read MoreUnleash the ninja warriors and fly like a bird at Bounce in Glen Iris; the bounciest place in the East!
Read MoreThis playcentre takes whimsy and magic to the next level. Pixieland really is like being transported to another world… and it’s one the kids will absolutely love!
Read MoreMamma has found a cat cafe in the heart of Box Hill where you can pat, play and feed some of the most beautiful felines around.
Read MoreExplore award-winning Melbourne artist Jennifer Mills’ new exhibition In The Echo Chamber at Bunjil Place. With creative activities for all ages on offer, the exhibition is family friendly and engaging.
Read MoreAre you a Mamma with an eye for designer fashion but a budget that’s been drained by the growing cost of berries?! Well, Mamma, meet Hunter in Mont Albert North - a beautiful, secondhand designer clothing store.
A soft play space where Mamma’s little ones can jump, climb, swing and roam? Sign Mamma up to a casual play session at PlayGym @ Boroondara Sports Complex in Balwyn North!
Read MoreDo you know what’s better than an awesome restaurant? No, it’s not just an awesome restaurant with a playground. It’s an awesome restaurant with a playground AND a dedicated kids’ program to entertain the little ones while Mamma waits for her fries in peace. That’s what you’ll find every Sunday at Studley Park Boathouse in Kew.
The lights are strung, the scene is set, the trains are bedazzled: it’s Winter Light Spectacular at Diamond Valley Railway in Eltham! This annual, Winter School Holidays event is a highlight of the Eastie calendar and it’s easy to see why.
Knox’s entertainment offering just got better with the opening of Timezone and Zone Bowling!
Read MoreWelcome to Melbourne’s first Hologram Zoo! Located in Ringwood this fresh new immersive experience is pretty unique. Using Hologram technology and cool 3D glasses, you and your family move through ‘tunnels’ or projection rooms, as the screens come to life and jump out at you!
Read MoreThis school holidays, Flowerdale Estate is lighting up the night with Illumina - an enchanting mix of glowing gardens and crackling fire pits.
Read MoreImmerse yourself in the magic of Lost — a breathtaking, larger-than-life art installation. Created by internationally acclaimed Australian artist Amanda Parer, Lost brings endangered botanical species from around the globe to life through towering, illuminated sculptures of flowers and foliage.
Read MoreOne of the tricky things about going sign seeing in the snow …. is the SNOW! All the best views one interesting things to see are off the beaten trail and in places you just can’t get to … unless you have SNOW SHOES!
Read MoreThere are a few experiences that are bucket list worthy. Being pulled along by husky dogs in the snow just so happened to be on Mammas! Howling Huskys offer snow sled rides through Victoria’s High country, including the village of Dinner Plain.
Read MoreWinter in Victoria’s High Country is the place to be. And if you have the family on board, Dinner Plain is one of the BEST options!
Read MoreWant to take the kids to experience the snow but without the skiing part? You have to check out Dinner Plain. This alpine village is ideal for families looking for snow play and toboggan fun!
Read MoreCalling all junior palaeontologists and dino-obsessed kids! Dinofest has officially stomped into Nortons Park, and it’s prehistorically perfect for a fun family day out.
Read MoreDid YOU KNOW that The Memo in Healesville is also a cinema? When there are no big performances in place, theatre uses the big screen to show movies - including kid friendly sessions!
Read MoreThe Family Fiesta is BACK for a 2025 season at MPAC in Clayton! This annual event celebrates the arts and performances for children in a 4 day action packed program. This year the theme is Antarctica and life on the worlds largest ice sheet. Expect to see interactive installations, performances and workshops, as this year’s festival blends cutting-edge Antarctic science with imaginative and creative experiences.
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