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.
Read MoreIt’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.
Read MoreCubetown Glen offers 5 different arenas, packed with fast paced, energetic and brain challenging FUN! This is for the whole family to enjoy with kids aged from 8+ being able to partake in the hectic and active games. It is a great opportunity for the family to work together to try to solve the levels. And be warned - you are sure to work up a sweat! A great family bonding experience with the tweens and a great addition to Kings Way in Glen Waverley.
Read MoreThere are two courses at Maroondah Golf Park - indoor and outdoor meaning you can potentially putt-putt rain, hail or shine.
Read MoreMay we introduce you to our new favourite family game - PICKLEBALL! This is a relatively new sport craze (it’s been around since the 60s but taken off since covid) that feels like a mixture of table tennis, regular old tennis and badminton. Hire a court here at Level Up Pickleball and have a BALL!
Read MoreOh bless Mamma’s nostalgic, elder-millennial heart. The National Communication Museum is like taking a stroll down memory lane and we can’t get enough of it!
Read MoreGo tie those laces, dig our those wrist guards - there is a NEW roller skating rink in town. Roller One is OPEN at Burwood One Shopping Centre and it is a … dream.
Read MoreEverything is awesome! This is definitely worth a visit if there is a LEGO lover in your life; they will feel like they have stepped into their wildest dream at LEGOLand Discovery Centre
Read MoreGrab your clubs, we are heading to golf … MINI GOLF! Morack Public Golf Club has had an epic refresh and it includes an incredible, state-of-the-art driving range, as well as an 18 hole mini golf course.
Read MoreYou can still find a classic, family friendly - and family run - cinema that has great priced tickets, old school service and ticks all the boxes for a movie day out with the fam. And it is right here in Boronia.
Read MoreMamma and the crew HAVE to share their new favourite activity - ROCK CLIMBING! Urban Climb is a stage of the art, indoor rock climbing and bouldering facility in Blackburn that will blow you away.
Read MoreWesburn Recreational Reserve has had an upgrade and this pump track is one of Mamma’s favourites.
Read MoreYou and the crew are up for plenty of thrills at Rush HQ. This is an indoor trampoline with plenty of extras - just check out the mascots on the wall - and heaps to do all under the one roof.
Read MoreMamma is not sure if is the largest but it sure is the BRIGHTEST indoor playcentre in the EAST! Rainbow Town Play Centre is out of this world - Indoor soft play, ball pits, building brinks, rock climbing wall, trampolines, bumper cars and awesome slides!
Read MoreWe are lucky in the east to have a number of big screen options to choose from, including Lido in Hawthorn. These movie theatres are great because there are heaps of screens meaning there are lots of options. They show some blockbusters AND some real little indy treasures.
Read MoreWhat is one sure fire way to both thrill a pack of 9 year olds and give them an amazing run around at the one time - challenge them to a game of bubble soccer! The crew at Eastern Indoor Sports Centre offer Bubble Soccer with private court hire for an hour, with a dedicated umpire/crew member.
Read MoreThis roller skating rink is an institution! For four decades it has been the central location for thousands of skating lessons, millions of fast laps and countless roller discos.
Read MoreMamma has never seen a classic cinema so beautiful or so iconically EAST as the Rivoli Cinemas. Located in the heart of Camberwell Junction (you know the spot - with traffic heading in 6 different directions), this stunning multiplex is full of 1940s charm.
Read MoreThe reason why mini golf is a great activity for the family - is because everyone can have a go. But often, the courses are outdoor - which in Melbourne … doesn’t always work … UNLESS … you are all indoors. Enter Holey Moley.
Read MoreBMX buddies - let’s cheer for the new Coldstream Pump Track. This spot opened late in 2022 and had been a hit with the locals. You can ride or scoot or even skate (oh i’d love to see that) on the purpose built, asphalted track which has bumps and turns and jumps and corners.
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