Did 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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