Things To Do With Kids

Consider this your Melbourne bucket list that covers both tourist attractions and local haunts. There are endless things to do, see, eat and…

Take to the skies, soak in the view and pop a bottle once you're back on dry land, the hot air balloon experience is pretty bloody…

Go-karting is a timeless activity. The almost child-like pursuit of speed and reckless endangerment is a thrill that you can’t (and…

You'll love these kid-friendly experiences, too. 

It can often be too gloomy to venture out over the winter months. Stop cabin fever and the groans of “I’m boreddd” in its…

From scenic flights to night kayaking, luxe harbour cruises, haunted ghost tours, and more. 

Going Indoor rock climbing and bouldering has never been easier in Melbourne. Thanks to the flurry of interest in the sport a couple of…

There's never been a better time to be (or indulge) a Disney fan with the Disney100 Celebration taking over the 'Happiest Place On…

‘Beaches’ might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of for a day-trip with the kids in and out of…

Whether it's just another weekend or summer school holidays, activities with kids can quickly become costly. So we’ve rounded up a…

What better time to upgrade on some culture and history and explore what makes Victoria unique, what interesting niches exist within this…

If you’ve successfully rounded up the kids to make it to a cafe, you may as well make the most of the outing and piggyback brunch with…

The hike has long been a weekend tradition for Melbournians. An off-the-grid walk is one of the best reasons to escape suburbia and the…

Between Melbourne’s four-seasons-in-a-day weather and La Niña it can be tricky to organise a rainproof plan that the whole…

The sight of the blossoming purple flowers of the Jacaranda trees is a friendly reminder that the true frosty season is over and there are…

Saturday, October 15 is National Mushroom Day, reminding us to pay homage to the mighty mushrooms in our lives. Whether…

We’ve got plenty of sunshine on the cards, and what better way to enjoy it than picnicking amongst the leafy backdrop of the…

If you wish you could take your furry pal everywhere around Melbs, get ready for some amazing news.

Do you know who likes the beach just as much as you do? Your dog. Perhaps more sometimes, witnessing your woofer make tracks around the…

Bring your wildest interior design fantasies to life at the mammoth IKEA Festival.

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Have a whale of a time this winter at the Gold Coast, Australia's whale watching capital. 

With five flavours to choose from, you're spoilt for choice. 

Getting out and pounding the pavement and mixing up your environments is a bloody good way to refresh the body and the mind. There…

A true hikers’ Shangri La, the all-new Grampians Peaks Trail or more the digestible ‘GPT’ as it is colloquially known…

As part of the PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival, Thread Count is an art show that endeavours to celebrate First…

With Melbourne Fashion Festival coming in hot there’s a whole raft of things happening all over the city, one more than worthy of your…

Federation Square is launching Summer Fest, a Kaleidoscope of free events to take over the centre of the city. Encouraging Melburnians…

If there’s one thing we love about summer, it’s the stacked social cal. And after this year, throwing on your party threads…

For Victorians, this summer is bringing with it many glorious things—like being able to drink a pint at the pub and the ability to…

Head to Victoria’s goldrush region this spring either in-person or through the magic of the internet for the annual Bendigo Bloom…

While we shouldn’t be burying our heads in the sand on the situation that we’re facing, sometimes, disconnecting from the noise…

The annual Firelight Festival is back and packed with some truly spectacular fire-fuelled performances. Usually, this festival would fall on…

Its been a while since we’ve been able to saunter through the halls of the NGV and thankfully after the easing of restrictions this…

Everybody’s favourite historical archeologist is set to return after 40 years since his first appearance. The 1981 Spielberg classic…

Everyone knows the best cannoli are filled on the spot. Unfortunately, the process can be difficult to follow and tough to replicate at…

The exploration of some of Melbourne’s heritage-listed and most iconic buildings is back for 2021, although last year it went…

In case you haven’t quite got your fill of animal-based livestream activity from all the Melbourne Zoo action, SEA LIFE…

Stay home, keep rugged up in your favourite sweater and trackie-dacks, and enjoy what this city still has to offer, despite being confined…

Sure to put plenty of tails in a spin, The Dog Lovers Show is returning for 2021. The three-day bonanza that transforms the Royal…

Up in the Macedon Ranges in Woodend just over an hour’s drive from Melbourne’s CBD lies some of the most fertile ground, each…

It's been a real jump to light-speed between events but #MayThe4thBeWithYou is back for 2021, and the celebrations for the Star Wars…

In the small town of Moama just on the outside of the Victorian border sits a stretch of the Murray river that holds a long and special…

Melbourne winters are underrated in the frost department, as the temperature dives and wind chill factor becomes a thing again…

Get lost in the world's largest inflatable maze this summer with Inflatable Fun Park. Head down to Dandenong South from Saturday 19…

Set to run right through to Sunday 23 May, IMAGINARIA will illuminate Docklands with its multi-sensory installation combining…

As we gradually feel safer about going back into Melbourne's CBD, we'll be greeted with an amazing array of activations this…

Melbourne florists are the talk of the town this week thanks to their incredible floral installations which will be dotted around the CBD…

Yesterday, Premier Daniel Andrews announced an $84 million boost for Werribee Open Range Zoo. The funding comes from the next state budget…

After months of lockdown, our city is blowing up with a bevvy of cultural events lined up for summer. The latest to be announced is Sky…

Admit it, we all have a soft spot for adorable mammals and otters are probably one of them. With big eyes and small fluffy physique, many…

Lockdown has taken many things away from us Melburnian’s, but what it has gifted us is animal live streams, and lots of ‘em.…

WIth streams happening so regularly, you’d think Sea Life Melbourne is slowly trying to take on the likes of Netflix and Stan. So far…

Whether you’re blessed with Greek heritage or not, there’s never really been a better reason to celebrate traditions, or adapt…

The Antipodes Greek Festival is this weekend, and they’re shutting down Melbourne’s Greek precinct for a celebration of…

If you’re a Ho Ho Ho for sweets then prepare for the biggest sugar rush of your life: Sugar Republic is launching a…

It’s time to get nostalgic people: from Friday 25 October, Melbourne Central will host an exclusive art exhibition celebrating one of…

There’s nothing like slurping on some liquid chocolate to beat the cold right out of your body. Luckily there’s a Hot Chocolate…

If you’re a Marvel fanatic, then head over to the Shot Tower in Melbourne Central next month and shower your eyes with 80 years worth…

If you too have been suffering from seasonal affective disorder, let me just throw some words out there for you: fireworks, flame jets, fire…

On 29 June, you’ll be able to get a taste of Canadian commuting with The District’s giant ice slide. The 15-metre slide will pop…

This is not a drill, people. The ultimate nostalgic Pac-Man-inspired escape maze will be in Melbourne for one day at a secret location in…

Welcome to your weekly urban culture wrap. Every week we’ll be showcasing what’s trending in urban culture; covering art,…

It's not the latest sneakers or neon tee we want stuffed in our Christmas stocking this year, we’re all still totally hung up on…

Fortnite? Big whoop. Remember playing WoW till 4am on a school night?

We don’t mean to alarm you, but Melbourne’s biggest cheese festival is back with an extra cheesy vengeance. Hosted by…

Get ready to clear you calendars, there’s a street festival coming this September and it’s going to be jam-packed with…

Expecto Patronum. Got your attention? Good. Can you remember that time The Astor theatre blessed us with a slightly-crazy,…

Taste. Shop. Play. Don't mind if we do!

Last year we were extremely happy to find that Victoria has its own answer to Japan’s cherry blossom season—albeit a lot…

Winter in Victoria is absolutely choc full of things to do, and this weekend you’re in for a real treat—because…

Hold on to your Wizard hats, muggles. Tickets to the Aussie premiere of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child go on sale this Monday 6…

It’s that time of the month, guys. We’re chucking on our top hats, polishing our opera glasses and getting some…

For a surefire whale of a time.

When I’m not checking out the latest bars, restaurants, and events happening in Melbourne I spend my time staring at photos of…

Taking a walk through the Aussie bush is one of the most peaceful experiences you can have. Strolling down gum-lined trails with marsupials…

As if our winter belly wasn't already in peak condition, Ballarat goes and puts on a potato festival which is surely just teasing us at…

We always like to keep up to date on the latest in dog news, and this is some dog news you really need to know about. Owners of pugs,…

​Something wicked this way comes...and it’s not Wicked | The Musical. It’s Harry Potter & The freaking…

Yes, it’s that time of the year again. We’re deep into winter, the puffer jackets are out, the mulled wine is being consumed,…

Whether you love it, or you hate it, we can all agree on the fact that coriander certainly exists. And because it exists, this weekend at…

Loch is one of country Victoria’s truly great surprises. Technically it’s Loch Village, at least on the detour signs on the A440…

Take a bow Tony Ellwood. Not only did you smash all terrestrial hype records with the NGV Triennial exhibition, you’re…

Scienceworks. It really does. Especially when you pump in $3.7m to create a new permanent STEM-themed exhibit. That’s Science, Tech,…

​The doona’s back on the bed. You just realised you own five coats that look pretty much exactly the same. And the supermarket…

​Most galleries would struggle to back up the Triennial. It was the most successful exhibition in the NGV’s 157-year…

With the Commonwealth Games all over, and given the reception of the closing ceremony, we need something to cleanse our sport-loving…

Calling all Mad Hatters—follow Alice down the rabbit hole with ACMI’S latest world premiere exhibition, celebrating all…

How are dogs just so GOOD. They encapsulate the perfect combinations of love, happiness and cheekiness. They give us all…

Get your woofers, doggos, and pups in the car!