June 03, 2025

family fiesta @ monash university performing arts centres, clayton

June 03, 2025/ Mamma Erin

The 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.

June 03, 2025

LOST by Amanda Parer @ bunjil place, narre warren

June 03, 2025/ Mamma Erin

Immerse 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.

June 02, 2025

train of lights, emerald lakeside to gembrook

June 02, 2025/ Mamma Erin

This 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

May 17, 2025

mayday escape rooms, beechworth

May 17, 2025/ Mamma Erin

The decommissioned Mayday Hills Lunatic Asylum in Beechworth hold more than ghost tours. It’s the home of the Mayday Escape Rooms. These puzzle rooms are fully immersive and are an incredible amount of fun. Mamma and crew gave The Pharmacy escape room a test drive and it was equal parts challenging and exciting.

May 17, 2025

oak & haven, croydon south

May 17, 2025/ Mamma Erin

Shopping small is so easy when there are beautifully curated collections in the most beautiful of boutiques, just like Oak and Haven in Croydon South. Yana - the owner - has build this amazing space filled to the brim with treasures for all sorts of occasions.

May 11, 2025

time is key escape rooms, ringwood

May 11, 2025/ Mamma Erin

It’s not everyday that you might choose to be locked in a room with your family. But when there are puzzles to be solved, clues to follow and a room to escape - lock Mamma up! The Time is Key Escape Rooms are a fun filled adventure.

May 09, 2025

westerfolds park, templestowe

May 09, 2025/ Mamma Erin

Mamma and the crew love a Sunday stroll. Even better when there is somewhere that the dogs can have a great walk, enjoy some beautiful views, have some wildlife spotting and a playground at the end. Westerfolds Park is this spot.

May 08, 2025

mt lofty, wonga park

May 08, 2025/ Mamma Erin

This bushland reserve is part of the Warrandyte State Park and is one of THE most beautiful spots along the Yarra River that Mamma has ever been to.

April 22, 2025

bright brewery, bright

April 22, 2025/ Mamma Erin

Bright Brewery is in the perfect spot and you have to visit at least once!

April 18, 2025

the magic forest, stanley

April 18, 2025/ Mamma Erin

If Mamma sees the words THE MAGIC FOREST pop up on Google maps … you bet your bottom dollar we are going to investigate! Hidden in the Stanley Plantation is a segment of redwoods that soar into the clouds. There are fairy houses, giant nests and dozens of bush cubbies!

April 18, 2025

woolshed falls, beechworth

April 18, 2025/ Mamma Erin

It’s not just the beautiful people and interesting past that makes Beechworth an awesome spot to visit. The natural wonders are stunning and you just have to check out Woolshed Falls in Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park

April 14, 2025

red stag deer and emu farm, eurobin

April 14, 2025/ Mamma Erin

A farm set in the hills with some of the best views - regardless of the weather! Plus it is FREE

April 09, 2025

nightingale bros alpine produce, wandiligong

April 09, 2025/ sharidan bowman

Fresh produce, mountain views, lawn games, a playground and fresh apple juice slushies (booze optional) - Nightingale Bros in Victoria’s High Country town of Wandiligong boasts a cavalcade of delicious and family friendly drawcards.

April 07, 2025

mount evelyn pump track, mount evelyn

April 07, 2025/ Tess Miller

This pump track is on regular rotation in Mamma’s house, we just love it!

March 26, 2025

wright forest fairy doors, cockatoo

March 26, 2025/ Tess Miller

If your little ones are in need of a little magic in their lives, then this is the perfect place to visit.

March 26, 2025

school holidays @ blue lotus water garden, yarra junction

March 26, 2025/ Mandy Couzens

Well, well. Mamma has found paradise. A garden oasis PARADISE! These school holidays you’ll find beautiful flowers, story times, easter bunny hunts and even - a T-REX!

March 20, 2025

yarra ranges regional museum, lilydale

March 20, 2025/ Mamma Erin

The Yarra Ranges has a pretty interesting history. The Regional Museum is the place to go for all of the history buffs out there!

March 06, 2025

pick your own orchard tours @ montague orchard, narre warren north

March 06, 2025/ Mamma Erin

An expert tip to get your kids to eat fruit - take it to where it grows. Montague Orchard in Narre Warren North has a massive range of apples and stone fruit AND you can pick your own to take home whilst on an orchard tour.

March 05, 2025

collingwood children's farm, abbotsford

March 05, 2025/ Mamma Erin

When you stand in the middle of this little farm, it is hard to believe exactly where you are in relation to the centre of the city! It’s the perfect family adventure at the Collingwood Children’s Farm.