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A big month ahead for older kids ๐
Tot Teens Monthly events and ideas for tweens + teens Hi there Reader September is a big month to be a tween or teen in Victoria. Youth Fest is running state-wide all month, with events for ages 10 to 25 popping up everywhere from local councils to major venues - check the full program on the Vic Gov site. If the spring school holidays (19 September โ 4 October) have crept up on you, our free Spring 2026 Guide is exactly what you need - packed with events and ideas suited to older kids, so...
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The Weekend Wrap Curated weekend fun + latest posts, straight to your inbox Hey Reader I think one of the fun things of being a parent and carer is experiencing something again, but through your kid's eyes. I first saw The Lion King as a teen in London, and I was blown away. Next year, The Lion King is heading to Melbourne and I cannot WAIT to take my kids, partly so I can witness them discover it for themselves. I'd love to know the thing that blew your mind as a kid, and whether your own...
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Fast 5 Your top weekday events guide + the best posts for under 5s Event Picks ๐ Featured Event The Wiggles' Sparkle! BIG SHOW (Saturday 28 Nov) Anthony, Lucia, Tsehay, Evie, Caterina, Lachy and John lead a giant sing-along with Dorothy and Captain Feathersword. ๐CBD ๐๏ธ Melbourne CBD โ More CBD picks Mandarin Storytime (Monday 24 Aug) Free Mandarin storytime and craft for ages 3-5, no booking needed. ๐CBD Luminous Lantern Parade (Wednesday 26 Aug) Free lantern parade from Birrarung Marr to...
READ POSTA full week of stories starts Saturday ๐
The Weekend Wrap Curated weekend fun + latest posts, straight to your inbox Hi Reader Book Week kicks off this Saturday, and this year's theme is a good one: Symphony of Stories, with artwork from Briony Stewart setting the tone. It runs right through to Friday the 28th, so there's a full week of dress-ups, library sessions and readings to look forward to. The CBCA's Book of the Year shortlist gets its winners announced tomorrow, and I'm always curious to see which ones end up on high...
READ POSTStorytime, science and one loud pup ๐พ
Fast 5 Your top weekday events guide + the best posts for under 5s Event Picks ๐ Featured Event PAW Patrol Live! "Race to the Rescue" (Saturday 22 - Sunday 23 Aug) Marshall, Chase, Skye and the rest of the pups hit the stage for a high-energy musical rescue mission the whole family can sing along to. ๐CBD ๐๏ธ Melbourne CBD โ More CBD picks Bedtime Storytime (Tuesday 18 Aug) Pop on pyjamas and grab a teddy for this free bedtime storytime for ages 2 to 7. ๐CBD Stompers at Southbank Library...
READ POSTWinter's not done with Melbourne yet ๐๏ธ
The Weekend Wrap Curated weekend fun + latest posts, straight to your inbox Hi Reader National Science Week is always one of my favourite weeks of the year. It runs from this Saturday through to Sunday 23 August, and most council libraries and major institutions across Melbourne are throwing open dedicated programs for it. There's a great range of programs to choose from: Museums Victoria - talks, tours and hands-on activities across Melbourne Museum and Scienceworks Science Gallery Melbourne...
READ POST๐ Adventure Camp is Landing in Melbourne โ Save $100!
ADVENTURE CAMP IS LANDING IN MELBOURNE ๐๏ธ๐ณ After more than 12 years of getting Sydney kids outdoors, Adventure Camp is launching at Beaumaris Life Saving Club this Spring!Think Amazing Race meets Survivor โ but for kids. Over three action-packed days, kids aged 6โ11 will get outdoors, make new friends and take on games, challenges and adventures โ with ZERO screens. ๐ณ 100% Outdoor Fun๐น Archery & outdoor challenges๐๏ธ Shelter building & adventure games๐ค Teamwork, confidence & new friends And to...
READ POSTObstacle courses, taiko drums + hot chips ๐ฅ
The Weekend Wrap Curated weekend fun + latest posts, straight to your inbox Hi Reader Melbourne's been doing its classic can't-decide thing lately, and the forecast's got rain moving in for the weekend - so don't put the umbrella away just yet. This weekend's picks are built for exactly that. Markets, museums and shows for the indoor days, plus a few outdoor picks for whenever the sun does peek through - all across every corner of Melbourne, rain or shine. Quick heads up: I'm off to the Gold...
READ POSTYour toddler's new pet needs no feeding
Fast 5 Your top weekday events guide + the best posts for under 5s Event Picks ๐ Featured Event PAW Patrolโข Live! Race to the Rescue (Saturday 22 - Sunday 23 Aug) Ryder and the pups hit the stage in an action-packed musical adventure, plus your chance to win a family holiday to Sea World. ๐CBD ๐๏ธ Melbourne CBD โ More CBD picks Melbourne Winter Night Market (Wednesdays until 26 Aug) Queen Victoria Market's Wednesday night market returns with street food, fire pits and free entry all winter....
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