The Australian museum of photography in Wheelers hill is a fantastic and FREE experience to take the kids to. Even better? On Thursday mornings during the term they hold MAPh Mini Makers - free kids craft sessions inspired by whatever exhibitions they have on at the time.
Read MoreBeing locked in a room with the people you love sounds like the beginning of a horror story … except it is the most fun you can have with your big kids. Welcome to Escape Artist in Hawthorn
Read MoreYou can find Melbourne’s very last video rental store on Swan st in Richmond. Open since 1983, Picture Search boasts over 40,000 DVDs, Blue Rays and VHS all available to hire, with new titles added every week.
Read MoreLooking for a fun school holiday activity to keep the kiddies entertained? Head to Space Academy at Chadstone for an out of this world adventure!
Read MoreBesides a newborn babies head, nothing beats the smell of a book so it may be no surprise the Mamma LOVES a bookshop. Especially one as pretty as The Leaf Bookshop in Ashburton.
Read MoreCalling all junior palaeontologists and dino-obsessed kids! Dinofest has officially stomped BACK into Nortons Park, and it’s prehistorically perfect for a fun family day out.
Read MoreLuma Kids in Clyde North is opening soon and Mamma got to take the crew for a sneak peek beforehand! Jump slide climb and play your way through this fun little addition to Melbourne’s south east.
Read MoreDid you know we have our very own fire services museum here in Melbourne?! You’ll find it in the original Eastern Hill Fire Station building in East Melbourne - once the cities tallest building where fire fighters would sit in the watch tower looking out across the city for signs of smoke.
Read MoreIf you know a fire truck obsessed kid then this is one to pop on the to do list. Every Friday morning the firefighters of Eastern Hill Fire Station in East Melbourne put on a FREE display open to the general public - no bookings required, just show up!
Read MoreThere are some suburban libraries that have an undefinable sense of magic about them - spaces that spark joy and wonder, but you can’t quite pinpoint why. Camberwell Library is one of those places.
Read MoreBright 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! The $15 million purpose built space in Pakenham’s industrial precinct is a destination venue for families in the south east.
Read MoreInspiring families in Melbourne's East to uncover amazing stuff nearby. You will find inside local knowledge on parks, playgrounds, cafes, family activities, markets and more all waiting to be uncovered, rediscovered and enjoyed.
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