saturday in melbourne's east
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What’s happening this Saturday - June 20th
Children’s International Film Festival, Belgrave, Hawthorn & Elsternwick
Dinos at the Zoo @ Healesville Sanctuary, Healesville
Wall of Magic Creatures By Kate Beynon, Hawthorn
Mansfield Lantern Festival, Mansfield
Shortest Lunch, Yarra Valley
Belgrave Lantern Festival, Belgrave
East Gippsland Winter Festival, Multiple Locations
Lake Mountain Alpine Resort, Marysville
Winter Solstice @ Montsalvat, Eltham
Brownie Festival @ Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, Yarra Glen
Firefly Winter Solstice Festival @ Boroondara Cemetery, Kew
Glen Eira Story Telling Festival, Multiple Locations
Boroondara Farmers Market, Hawthorn East
Park Orchards Market, Park Orchards
Montrose Community Market, Montrose
Treasures & Tastes at Trinity Market, Surrey Hills
Note: Always check social media for changes due to weather conditions for events
Join globe-trotting Professors Lexi Con and Noel Edge at Karralyka Centre for The Alphabet of Awesome Science, a multi award-winning race through the alphabet where awesome words inspire awesome science.
Created by That Science Gang, this messy, explosive, and fascinating "science theatre" features 26 quirk-tacular demonstrations that float, fly, squish, squirt, erupt and explode.
Pre-Show Activity
Arrive early and enjoy a free colouring session 45 minutes before each Children's Theatre pertormance. It's a fun way to get creative and settled in before the show begins. (Please note this activity is only available to ticket holders.)
📍 Karalyka, Ringwood East
🗓️ Tuesday June 30
⏰ 11am & 2pm
Keep the kids busy, curious, and smiling these winter school holidays with the Whitehorse Winter School Holiday Program - a range of fun and affordable activities to enjoy together.
From sport and arts to outdoor adventures, history and family-friendly experiences, there’s something for everyone to discover.
Fight the frost this winter, view the full program and book online today.
check out the full program here
🐾 Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs are looking for foster carers!
This week we got a rare behind-the-scenes look at the Kensington campus where future Seeing Eye Dogs are raised and trained - and wow, what an experience.
Could your family foster a training dog?
SAVE THE DATE!!
Step into a world of wonder with SALTBUSH! 🌿✨
Looking for something truly special to do with the kids? This magical interactive theatre experience is unlike anything you've seen before!
Inspired by Australia's First Nations culture, Saltbush invites children to become part of the story as they move, play and explore alongside performers through stunning digital landscapes.
Dates
Fri 26 Jun 2026 - Sun 28 Jun 2026
Hours
11.00 am & 1.00 pm (Sat & Sun)
Duration
45 minutes
Location
Bunjil Place, Narre Warren
Don't miss this breathtaking experience!
Mamma’s Winter School Holiday Guide has landed and it is chock full of all the family-friendly things happening in Melbourne’s east.
get the guide
Families with young children!
Mamma has some great news for you.
The Victorian Government is opening 50 NEW Early Learning Centres around Victoria!
Early Learning Victoria centres will provide long day care, integrated three- and four-year-old kindergarten and have the trusted education and care we need for our young children.
You are sure to find a centre that is close by AND just the right fit for your family.
Click here for more info and to learn more about the enrolment process
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