melbourne tram museum, hawthorn
/The Melbourne Tram Museum in Hawthorn is back open to the public after a closure period to refurbish these vintage beauties, and let Mamma tell you, these trams are looking spectacular!
Read MoreThe Melbourne Tram Museum in Hawthorn is back open to the public after a closure period to refurbish these vintage beauties, and let Mamma tell you, these trams are looking spectacular!
Read MoreWhat says summer more than a field of glorious sunflowers?!
Girasole (Italian for sunflower) Yarra Valley is open for U-Pick experiences from approximately mid February to mid March (weather dependent). Grab the kids, find the secateurs and pack your phone or camera, for a wonderful little family experience.
Did you know the Yarra has its very own island accessible only by boat? Herring Island is Melbourne’s little secret hiding in plain sight - and it’s completely free!
Read MoreA kid-friendly outing that’s fun, free and educational? Say no more, Mamma’s there. A Fire Station Display at Nunawading Fire Station is an incredible opportunity to meet the local firefighters, view a fire truck up close and personal and learn about fire safety.
Read MoreA brand new Bounce has opened at Fountain Gate in Narre Warren and Mamma promises you, it’s an EPIC one! With brand new features including a hamster wheel, sky walk and sky spinner this new kid on the block is sure to impress.
Read MoreThere’s nothing Mamma loves better than an outdoor swim in summer. And with $2 entry on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oakleigh Recreation Centre is a no-brainer!
Read MoreAn expert tip to get your kids to eat fruit - take them to where it grows. Montague Orchard in Narre Warren North has a massive range of apples, pears and stone fruit AND you can pick your own to take home while on an orchard tour.
Read MoreIf you’re looking to treat your mini-me to a little kid friendly pamper session then it’s time to head to Eastland because Stylish Kids has set up shop right near Target.
Read MoreGood news Bayswater - Peppy Planet Playcentre is in town. Grab the kids and come explore Peppy’s new large space filled with things to climb, bounce, slide and ride on.
Read MoreWhen it is time to take a dip pack up your picnic rug, some lunch and your swimming gear and head to Croydon Memorial Pool - the outdoor one.
Read MoreForget the fashion capital - Chadstone just scored its very own playcentre and has cemented itself as the Play Capital for families with little kids.
Read MoreEver wondered what a fat-tailed dunnart looks like up close? Or a Port Jackson shark? Or wanted to get up close and personal with a gorgeous tawny frogmouth? Reptile Encounters in Burwood offers all this and more to budding zoologists.
Read MoreSit back, relax and enjoy the show! At Village Cinemas V Junior in Westfield Knox, a trip to the movies is fun for the whole family.
Read MoreOasis Berry Farms are famous for their blueberry harvests, but they have another treat in store, a family of dinosaurs making themselves at home on the farm. Tucked in amongst the ferns just like in Jurassic Park, your kids will uncover half a dozen giant friends. It has its very own Treasure Island, and a colossal dose of prehistoric wonder.
Read MoreWelcome to Alowyn Gardens. Located in the Yarra Valley’s Yarra Glen and spanning across 7 acres, this award winning landscaped garden, cafe and garden centre is a wonderful family-friendly outing with the kids.
Read MoreBayswater Library is newly renovated and open for business with lots of wonderful inclusions for kids. From an amazing assortment of books, a dedicated craft room, costumes, toys, tablets and cozy spots to enjoy them all, your kiddos will be endlessly entertained by a visit to the library.
Read MoreMoPA has opened their fourth venue in Nunawading and it is just as joyous as its counterparts.
Read MoreYi’s DIY in Balwyn is a hit with creative minds and busy little hands.
Read MoreMamma’s a sucker for anything Australiana-themed and Gumnuts Playland at Westfield Knox in Wantirna South delivers a gorgeous playspace which celebrates Australia’s beautiful fauna and flora.
Read MoreThere’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.
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