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Fast 5 Your top weekday events guide + the best posts for under 5s The Door's Still Open Tot Perks Autumn/Winter 2026 is open — and if you've been meaning to join, there's still time. 🙌 For $59, you get 6 months of member-only events, automatic entry into every giveaway we run this season, and everyday savings on fuel, movies, groceries and attractions. Doors close Thursday 5 March at 9pm. UNLOCK MY AUTUMN/WINTER MEMBERSHIP Not interested in Tot Perks updates? You can opt out of Autumn/Winter...

Weekend Bulletin Curated weekend fun + latest posts, straight to your inbox Hi there Reader I'll just come right out and say it...Autumn is my favourite season, and I am not sorry about it. We are literally days away from March, which means foggy mornings that clear to the most glorious golden days, crunchy leaves underfoot, and that first proper excuse to dig out a cosy jumper. After a summer of scorchers and sticky afternoons, the whole city takes a quiet little breath - and honestly, same....

Fast 5 Your top weekday events guide + the best posts for under 5s Weekday Event Picks 🗓️ Melbourne CBD ➝ See More The Lunar New Year Wishing Tree (Daily until Friday 27 Feb) Make a wish on a stunning 4-metre blossom tree and grab a lucky red envelope with purchase at Melbourne Central. 📍 Melbourne CBD ACMI Preschoolers: Light & Shadow Play (Friday 27 Feb) Create magical shadow puppet art in this free play-based session for 2-5 year-olds. 📍 Melbourne CBD Preschool Storytime (Wednesdays during...

Weekend Bulletin Curated weekend fun + latest posts, straight to your inbox Hi there Reader Welcome to the Year of the Fire Horse! 🔥🐴 Lunar New Year celebrations are in full swing across Melbourne this weekend, and there's something genuinely special about seeing the city come alive with lion dances, lanterns, and families gathering to mark new beginnings. I've pulled together all the best LNY events happening right now if you're keen to join in. The Fire Horse comes around once every 60...

Fast 5 Your top weekday events guide + the best posts for under 5s Hi there Reader Lunar New Year is almost here 🐎 🏮 — and Melbourne is celebrating in style. From lion dances to dumplings and glowing lanterns, it’s one of the best times to get out with little ones in tow. Check out all the Lunar New Year events around Melbourne. And if you love being first to the best family events, we’re putting the finishing touches on Tot Perks Autumn/Winter — and this season is shaping up beautifully....

Weekend Bulletin Curated weekend fun + latest posts, straight to your inbox Hi there Reader Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be about roses and restaurants — it’s one of the loveliest opportunities to show our kids what love looks like in everyday life. This weekend, try a simple “Appreciation Dinner.” Set the table nicely, light a candle, and go around sharing one thing you love about each other. It sounds simple — but naming it out loud makes it stick. You might be surprised how much your...

Fast 5 Your weekday events guide + things to do inspiration for under 5s. Weekday Event Picks Featured Event 🌟 Maribyrnong Sustainable Living Festival (Various dates + times in Feb) Celebrate sustainability with family-friendly activities throughout Maribyrnong, including the Braybrook Community Sustainable Living Expo on Wednesday 11 February featuring Tot Hot or Not's reusable party kit and free low-waste party snacks. 📍 Braybrook 🗓️ Melbourne CBD ➝ See More Baby Bounce (Mondays +...

The Big Kids' Bulletin The latest posts and curated weekend fun, delivered straight to your inbox. Hi there Reader I've been thinking about travel habits lately - specifically, whether I'm someone who finds a great spot and returns again and again, or someone who's always chasing the thrill of exploring somewhere new. The truth is, there's real comfort in returning to familiar places. You know what to expect, where the good stuff is, and there's no risk of disappointment. But there's also...

Fast 5 Top Picks #1 What's On - CBD Toddler Tales (Mondays during school term) Sing, dance and explore stories designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years every Monday at 10.30am. Melbourne CBD Free Baby Playgroup (Wednesday 4 + 11 February) Sensory play sessions for babies 6 weeks to 12 months with tactile activities, music, movement and visual stimulation. Melbourne CBD Love Love Love Love Love Love (Thursday 5 - Sunday 8 February) A work-in-progress performance celebrating diversity...