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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

February 24, 2025

carnegie memorial swimming pool, carnegie

February 24, 2025/ Mamma Erin

Drop what you’re doing, grab the kids, pop on the togs and head straight down to Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool! It's a summer dream!

February 15, 2025

a toast to melba @ yarra ranges regional museum, lilydale

February 15, 2025/ Mamma Erin

Yarra Ranges Regional Museum’s most recent exhibit is all about Australia’s most significant operatic soprano. A Toast to Melba is a reflection of the influence and impression this lady in Australia and across the world.

February 10, 2025

cubetown, glen waverley

February 10, 2025/ Mamma Erin

Cubetown 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.

February 06, 2025

u pick sunflowers @ girasole yarra valley, wandin

February 06, 2025/ Mamma Erin

Mamma’s little heart is very happy - there is a BRAND NEW u-pick in the Yarra Valley and the heroes are SUNFLOWERS! Girasole (Italian for sunflower) Yarra Valley will officially open for picking this season. Grab your kids, find the secateurs and pack your phone for a wonderful little family experience.

January 12, 2025

maroondah golf park, chirnside park

January 12, 2025/ Mamma Erin

There are two courses at Maroondah Golf Park - indoor and outdoor meaning you can potentially putt-putt rain, hail or shine.

January 08, 2025

lilydale outdoor pool, lilydale

January 08, 2025/ Mamma Erin

The locals spend many summer afternoons chilling out in this outdoor spot!

January 02, 2025

blue hills berries and cherries, silvan

January 02, 2025/ Mamma Erin

What better way to enjoy a beautiful spring day than slopping on the sunscreen and slapping on a hat and waltzing amongst the berries at Blue Hills Berries and Cherries UPick! Strawberries, cherries, blueberries and more!

November 17, 2024

cherryhill orchard, coldstream

November 17, 2024/ Mamma Erin

Summer means CHERRIES! And you can’t miss the opportunity to pick your own. Cherryhill Orchards has two wonderful locations for picking - in Wandin and here in Coldstream. This orchard is HUGE. Rows upon rows of beautiful cherry trees, producing the beautiful sweet red fruit that tells Mamma that Christmas must be on its way!

November 05, 2024

national communication museum, hawthorn

November 05, 2024/ Mamma Erin

Oh 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!