Bright Little Sparks is like a home away from home for many local families with little kids. The brainchild of Megan, a teacher and mother herself, Bright Little Sparks offers messy play and open studio sessions from their space in Hawthorn. But spend 5 minutes here and you can see that this place delivers beyond a play experience for kids.
Read MoreSo you’ve progressed as a family from snow play at Mt Donna Buang, to tobogganing at Lake Mountain, now it’s time for that next step - skiing and snowboarding at Mount Buller!
Read MoreIf you’ve got a “nee-naw” aka ambulance fan in the family then you need to pop this one on your list.
Read More4000 sqm of indoor fun has landed in Oakleigh. Minoland is a supersized playcentre filled with all of the bells and whistles kids go mad for.
Read MoreIf you're looking for the ultimate family fun - and budget-friendly - day trip, head to Little Sherwood Petting Zoo in Drouin South — a place where you can enjoy fur, fun, and yummy food!
Read MoreThis library is so beautiful - you could almost spend all day here!
Read MoreMamma loves an adventure that’s easy on the pocket, educational for the kids and close to an amazing park! Schramm’s Cottage in Doncaster East ticks all of these boxes and is a hidden gem for families looking for a weekend adventure.
Read MoreMamma says there’s nothing better than a library. That’s not entirely true though, because, as it turns out, there’s nothing better than a library with a cafe in the foyer! This makes Realm Library at Ringwood’s Eastland a one-stop shop for young kiddo fun.
Read MoreDancing Dandelion is one of Mamma’s favourite play cafes in town! This play area has everything to help your little one's imagination run wild! There are amazing play stations everywhere you look. Most of them are wooden and handmade, and all of them are ADORABLE.
Read MoreAttention Easties - Hoopla is here!... well almost. The $15 million purpose built space in Pakenham’s industrial precinct is going to be a destination venue for families in the south east.
Read MoreAs part of Chadstone’s Light to Night Festival, Australian Artist Rone is showcasing Home - his first exhibition in three years… and it’s free!
Read MoreWall of Magic Creatures is a free interactive kids exhibition/Creative Playground by artist Kate Beynon. Inspired by supernatural tales and the Lunar Zodiac, Wall of Magic Creatures encourages kids (and adults!) to play, connect and create through tactile exploration.
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 single screen cinema is everything you want in a regional movie theatre. Sun Cinema in Bright is warm, cosy and reminiscent of what a trip to the movies used to be
Read MoreThis winter the Puffing Billy Railway is set to light the Dandenong Ranges up with light! The Train Of Lights will be a special night time service from Lakeside to Gembrook which features a spellbinding travelling light show. July 4 - July 20, 2025
Read MoreMagic is in the air at Bright’s very own fairy shop. It’s not hard to find… Bright Fairy Shop is the only vine, flower and twinkle light adorned shop front in town.
Read MoreMamma lives with a household of bird lovers who have not stopped squawking about their visit to Wings ‘n’ Roses in Pakenham.
Read MoreMamma has two bike-obsessed boys and their favourite spot to hit the road is Mitcham BMX Pump Track in leafy Heatherdale Reserve.
Read MoreNew York’s viral flower shop has landed at chadstone shopping centre. From now until May 10 head into the fashion capital where you’ll find the pop up greenhouse by Australian artist CJ Hendry.
Read MoreMamma loves to see her little ones’ faces light up when they get their creative juices flowing and that’s exactly what happens during a visit to Creative SparX at Knox Ozone.
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