saturday in melbourne's east
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What’s happening this Saturday - July 12
Pixieland, Clayton
Melbourne Magic Festival, Collingwood
Family Fiesta, Clayton
Lost @ Bunjil Place, Narre Warren
Sense of Touch Workshop, Warburton
Bikes and Bites, Bayswater
Hot Chocolate Craft Scavenger Hunt, Mont Albert
Fairy Doors @ Schwerkolt Cottage, Mitcham
South East Winter Festival, Scoresby
Illumina, Flowerdale
DinoFest, Wantirna South
Regional Farmers Market, Abbotsford
Tram Museum Open Day, Hawthorn
A Minecraft Movie @ The Memo, Healesville
Wally Tew, Ferntree Gully
The Toolshed Pub, Noojee
Mile End Bagels, Richmond
Note: Always check social media for changes due to fire danger and weather conditions impacting events
Create magical memories for your family as you travel back in time to the Age of the Dinosaurs!! DinoFest is now operating at Nortons Park (10 mins from Ringwood). Learn how T. rex grew from a dog-sized dinosaur to become the world’s ultimate predator!
Come face-to-face with the legendary Tyrannosaurus Rex, meet a gentle Triceratops, stunning Stegosaurus, friendly Anklyosaur and you'll even get up close and personal with lots of cute baby dinosaurs
FINAL DAYS at the Family Fiesta!
Mamma and the team headed to the shows on Wednesday and were throughly entertained with the Rockstar and the Krill, played ice sculptures with Playable Streets and waddled after some fun penguins. Program continues until Saturday.
A Sense of Touch at The Arts Centre Warburton is not your average exhibition -think colour, texture, and touchy-feely vibes
Created by artists Allie Stone & Rebecca Wolske, this evolving art space starts off urban + edgy and slowly transforms into a soft, nature-filled wonderland Every week brings something new to explore. FREE until 31 Aug!
PLUS: Got a crafty kiddo aged 6–12? Book them into the Bug-tastic workshops these school hols Tiny teacup bug homes + stuffed critter fun = pure joy $15 per session | Limited spots
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.
It’s bound to be awe-inspiring, family-friendly, and best of all — completely free.
Starts Friday 11 July at Bunjil Place
The Immigration Museum isn’t just for grown ups - there’s plenty for kids to do, learn, and explore. The exhibitions come to life as kids hunt down hidden treasures scattered throughout the museum. It’s a brilliant way to explore Australia’s migration stories - full of real people, real journeys, and a whole lot of curiosity-sparking moments.
Oh and don't miss JOY - this exhibit is ... joyful!
A visit to Dinner Plain in winter is not complete without a slide on the Peashooter Toboggan Slope and in 2025 the new SNOW FACTORY opens. This means snow can be made, even in warm conditions, so there will be snow fun regardless of Mother-Nature providing a natural snow.
Timezone and Zone Bowling is NOW OPEN at Knox Westfield!
We’re talking next-level entertainment under one roof:
16 full-length bowling lanes
Laser Tag Arena
AR Darts
ColourGrid interactive floor game
ClawTime – a plushie lover’s paradise
Over 100 arcade games, VR adventures & more!
Mamma’s Latest Adventures
