Mamma loves taking the kids to the park. Mamma also loves a visit to the cafe, even if it just a takeaway. So when we find a cafe and playground combination - that golden delight that is an eatery within walking distance (for little legs) of the park … well … we call that a JACKPOT!

Need some quick inspiration for somewhere to take the family?

Need some quick inspiration for a kiddo friendly cafe or spot to eat and take the family?

Need some quick inspiration for a park to take the family? Well, Mamma says look no further. Here are the most popular eastie parks and playgrounds over the last year all in the one handy spot - so all you have to do is scroll through, see what takes your fancy and take your pick then CLICK and away you go! Have FUN!

Need some quick inspiration for a park to take the family?

Need some quick inspiration for somewhere to take the family?

Need some quick inspiration for a kiddo friendly cafe or spot to eat and take the family?

A good play centre's can be such a life saver for everyone - Mamma included. We have listed play centres for all ages from babies to toddlers so there is sure to be a play centre you and the kids will enjoy! Here are our fave play centres in Melbourne's East!

Mamma’s top picks for a day - or two - exploring Healesville

Mamma’s top picks for a day - or two - exploring Kinglake

Need some quick inspiration for a kiddo friendly cafe or spot to eat and take the family?

Need some quick inspiration for somewhere to take the family?

Need some quick inspiration for a park to take the family?

Need some quick inspiration for somewhere to take the family?

Need some quick inspiration for a kiddo friendly cafe or spot to eat and take the family?

Need some quick inspiration for a park to take the family?

What did our readers LOVE in 2020?

What did our readers LOVE in 2019?

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What did our readers LOVE in 2018?

Need some quick inspiration for somewhere to take the family?

Need some quick inspiration for a kiddo friendly cafe or spot to eat and take the family?

Need some quick inspiration for a park to take the family?

Need some quick inspiration for somewhere to take the family?

Need some quick inspiration for a kiddo friendly cafe or spot to eat and take the family?

Need some quick inspiration for a park to take the family?

Need some quick inspiration for somewhere to take the family?

Need some quick inspiration for a park to take the family?

Wesburn Recreational Reserve has had an upgrade and this pump track is one of Mamma’s favourites.

Summer days are here to stay and a frozen dessert is here to make everybody’s day!
Here is Mamma’s list of where to get an ice cream, gelato or frozen treat when the mercury rises and a treat is on the cards.

If you are keen to avoid crowds, heading for a walk, a hike or just a stroll and soaking in nature can help, especially when the sun is shining. Here are some eastie nature trails that you can explore with the kids in Melbourne’s east. Family friendly.

School holidays is a real fun time of year … but it can also take a whack to the hip picket. Mamma has gathered together some great freebies (or hip pocket friendly) adventures for these school holidays.

We love a road trip and Beechworth is located just over 3 hours from Melbourne making it an awesome family friendly destination. Here are Mamma's top picks of things to do and where to eat when in Victoria's High Country.

We love a great train. One to ride on, play in, eat next to or simply watch fly by. Here is a rather large collection of where to see a train - real, playground variety, miniature or almost microscopic - in Melbourne’s east.

Father’s Day inspiration from Mamma Knows East - 2021

Fruit picking is hands down one of Mamma’s FAVOURITE family adventures! We love coming home with our collection after a fun day out and we all seem to appreciate our food just a little bit more when we have gathered it ourselves. Money might not grow on trees, but treasure definitely does!

Mamma Knows Melbourne's TOP picks for indoor play dates with TODDLERS!

Re-discover some of your favourites spots or uncover somewhere new with some splashtatic places to enjoy all sorts of water play.

Fruit picking is hands down one of Mamma’s FAVOURITE family adventures! We love coming home with our collection after a fun day out and we all seem to appreciate our food just a little bit more when we have gathered it ourselves. Money might not grow on trees, but treasure definitely does!

Mamma Knows Melbourne's TOP picks for a courtyard playdate this spring!

Mamma Knows Melbourne's EPIC picks for garden picnics!

These are Mamma's TOP hot spots for beach and water play ALL OVER Melbourne!