When are the school holidays?

The school holidays in Victoria are from Monday 7 April to Thursday 17 April 20 25. Sometimes holidays can be stressful and expensive. Below are some ideas to

entertain the whole family. These kid-friendly events and activities. There's plenty of free, low-cost and virtual events and family attractions to choose from.

Until 21 Apr

Kusama for Kids

Children and families can enjoy NGV's Kusama for Kids, a free interactive installation.

Free

House Down Under

Australia’s favourite inverted house photo experience brings topsy-turvy fun to Melbourne.

Family and kids

Monopoly Dreams

Enjoy a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games and challenges.

Family and kids

18 Apr

Kids Day Out

A family fun festival hosted by the Good Friday Appeal.

Free

Until 9 Apr

Nature Play Melbourne

Delight your child’s senses with free nature play experiences.

Free

Until 31 Dec

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.

Free

Until 30 Jun

Shrine Kids

A free self-guided program for visitors of all ages.

Free

14 – 16 Apr

Learn to Knit Workshop

Pause your mental chatter and learn to knit in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Free

Until 24 Apr

Mosaic Class: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Learn about ancient mosaic art and create a beautiful Turkish lamp.

Family and kids

Until 10 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to narrm ngarrgu Library on Wednesdays for Songbirds.

Free

15 Apr

Sea Quest: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 8-12 years.

Family and kids

9 Apr

Sparkly Songbirds

Join in a twinkling morning of sparkly songs, stories and play.

Free

8 Apr

Anansi the Spider

Learn about West African folklore with the tales of Anansi the trickster Spider.

Free

17 Apr

Space Quest: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 7-10 years.

Family and kids

16 Apr

Evergreen: Playing with Music and Words

An Italian and English bilingual workshop and concert for kids.

Family and kids

Until 25 Apr

Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

Family and kids

Until 17 Aug

Kokedama Workshop

Enjoy a beginner's workshop to learn how to make a little moss ball plant.

Family and kids

Until Jan 2027

DIY Craft Workshops

Unleash your creativity at these workshops where everyone is a designer.

Family and kids

7 Apr

Jack and the Beanstalk

Craft your own beanstalk to reach the giant's castle in the sky.

Free

10 Apr – 21 Jun

Titanic: A Voyage Through Time

An extraordinary virtual reality journey into history’s most famous ship.

Family and kids

17 Apr

Creative Power: Zine Making

Explore themes of bodily autonomy and consent through the expressive medium of comics.

Free

14 Apr

Out of the Woods Escape Room

Solve the puzzles and crack the codes to avoid the big bad wolf.

Free

14 Apr

Myth Quest: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 10-14 years.

Family and kids

Until 13 Sep

Saboteurs

An 'Among Us' style game played in real life.

Family and kids

12 – 13 Apr

Turkish Pazar Festival

A traditional Turkish celebration of food, music, dance to mark the end of the fasting month.

Free

Until 26 Apr

Trees and Animals

A playful exhibition of sculptures featuring ceramic artists Stephen Benwell and Raphy.

Free

11 Apr

A-League: Melbourne City v Newcastle Jets / Brisbane Roar

Don't miss Melbourne City's Matildas and Socceroos in action.

Family and kids

8 – 17 Apr

School Holiday Street Art Workshops

Learn spray-painting techniques from a renowned street artist this school holidays.

Family and kids

5 – 21 Apr

Fitzroy Gardens I-Spy adventure

This autumn, send your little explorers on an exciting adventure to explore Fitzroy Gardens.

Family and kids

15 Apr

ACCA: Family Art Day

An art-making workshop for children inspired by the exhibition Tina Stefanou: You Can’t See Speed.

Free

5 – 20 Apr

Story Soup: The Improvised Pantomime

The team of improvisers need your help to make up a musical pantomime on the spot.

Family and kids

7 Apr

Sorcerers: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 8-12 years.

Family and kids

Until 17 Aug

Polymer Clay Earring Workshop

Create beautiful jewellery in this fun workshop.

Family and kids

11 Apr

Charm Necklace Workshop with Haus of Dizzy

Assemble your own custom charm necklace from a variety of charms available.

Free

Until 10 Dec

Stompers

Join in the Stompers fun with your toddler every Wednesday at East Melbourne Library.

Free

7 – 19 Apr

Create a Car, Be a Star

Families can make their own cardboard car model, and learn about five key car safety features.

Free

Until 15 Jun

Melbourne Paint Lab Art Workshop

At Melbourne Paint Lab you can splash, splatter and drip paint to unleash your inner artist.

Family and kids

Until 31 Dec

Free Kids Explorer Bus

Children ride free on the Kids Explorer Bus during the school holidays.

Family and kids

5 – 20 Apr

Comedy Club for Kids

The coolest holiday adventure for comedy loving families.

Family and kids

5 – 12 Apr

Hooves, Horns and Wings: Unicorns and Other Horsey Things

Meet the many horse-like creatures of Greek mythology in this school holiday activity for ages 4–10.

Family and kids

5 – 20 Apr

Jon & Jero: The Forgotten Tales

An improvised comedy experience for the whole family, with live piano accompaniment.

Family and kids

Until 20 Jul

Cats & Dogs

From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to cat superstitions, explore more than 250 works.

Family and kids

Until 10 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to Library at The Dock on Wednesdays for Songbirds: songs, rhymes and stories.

Free

Until 30 Jun

The Story of the Moving Image

An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

Free

9 Apr

Fairytale STEM Workshop

Put your STEM skills to the test by building your own fairy tale structures with craft materials.

Free

5 – 17 Apr

Creative Lab: Bug Out

Create a bug diorama inspired by the intricate world of Victorian bugs.

Family and kids

7 Apr

Fairy Bread Reading Party

Join a cosy reading party.

Free

11 Apr

Melbourne Museum Sleepover: Home of the Dinosaurs

Sleep among dinosaurs at this prehistoric after-dark experience for families.School holidays

Dates

7 Apr - 17 Apr

Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities. There's plenty of free, low-cost and virtual events and family attractions to choose from.

When are the school holidays?

The school holidays in Victoria are from Monday 7 April to Thursday 17 April 2025.

School holiday events

Until 21 Apr

Kusama for Kids

Children and families can enjoy NGV's Kusama for Kids, a free interactive installation.

Free

House Down Under

Australia’s favourite inverted house photo experience brings topsy-turvy fun to Melbourne.

Family and kids

Monopoly Dreams

Enjoy a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games and challenges.

Family and kids

18 Apr

Kids Day Out

A family fun festival hosted by the Good Friday Appeal.

Free

Until 9 Apr

Nature Play Melbourne

Delight your child’s senses with free nature play experiences.

Free

Until 31 Dec

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.

Free

Until 30 Jun

Shrine Kids

A free self-guided program for visitors of all ages.

Free

14 – 16 Apr

Learn to Knit Workshop

Pause your mental chatter and learn to knit in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Free

Until 24 Apr

Mosaic Class: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Learn about ancient mosaic art and create a beautiful Turkish lamp.

Family and kids

Until 10 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to narrm ngarrgu Library on Wednesdays for Songbirds.

Free

15 Apr

Sea Quest: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 8-12 years.

Family and kids

9 Apr

Sparkly Songbirds

Join in a twinkling morning of sparkly songs, stories and play.

Free

8 Apr

Anansi the Spider

Learn about West African folklore with the tales of Anansi the trickster Spider.

Free

17 Apr

Space Quest: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 7-10 years.

Family and kids

16 Apr

Evergreen: Playing with Music and Words

An Italian and English bilingual workshop and concert for kids.

Family and kids

Until 25 Apr

Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

Family and kids

Until 17 Aug

Kokedama Workshop

Enjoy a beginner's workshop to learn how to make a little moss ball plant.

Family and kids

Until Jan 2027

DIY Craft Workshops

Unleash your creativity at these workshops where everyone is a designer.

Family and kids

7 Apr

Jack and the Beanstalk

Craft your own beanstalk to reach the giant's castle in the sky.

Free

10 Apr – 21 Jun

Titanic: A Voyage Through Time

An extraordinary virtual reality journey into history’s most famous ship.

Family and kids

17 Apr

Creative Power: Zine Making

Explore themes of bodily autonomy and consent through the expressive medium of comics.

Free

14 Apr

Out of the Woods Escape Room

Solve the puzzles and crack the codes to avoid the big bad wolf.

Free

14 Apr

Myth Quest: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 10-14 years.

Family and kids

Until 13 Sep

Saboteurs

An 'Among Us' style game played in real life.

Family and kids

12 – 13 Apr

Turkish Pazar Festival

A traditional Turkish celebration of food, music, dance to mark the end of the fasting month.

Free

Until 26 Apr

Trees and Animals

A playful exhibition of sculptures featuring ceramic artists Stephen Benwell and Raphy.

Free

11 Apr

A-League: Melbourne City v Newcastle Jets / Brisbane Roar

Don't miss Melbourne City's Matildas and Socceroos in action.

Family and kids

8 – 17 Apr

School Holiday Street Art Workshops

Learn spray-painting techniques from a renowned street artist this school holidays.

Family and kids

5 – 21 Apr

Fitzroy Gardens I-Spy adventure

This autumn, send your little explorers on an exciting adventure to explore Fitzroy Gardens.

Family and kids

15 Apr

ACCA: Family Art Day

An art-making workshop for children inspired by the exhibition Tina Stefanou: You Can’t See Speed.

Free

5 – 20 Apr

Story Soup: The Improvised Pantomime

The team of improvisers need your help to make up a musical pantomime on the spot.

Family and kids

7 Apr

Sorcerers: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 8-12 years.

Family and kids

Until 17 Aug

Polymer Clay Earring Workshop

Create beautiful jewellery in this fun workshop.

Family and kids

11 Apr

Charm Necklace Workshop with Haus of Dizzy

Assemble your own custom charm necklace from a variety of charms available.

Free

Until 10 Dec

Stompers

Join in the Stompers fun with your toddler every Wednesday at East Melbourne Library.

Free

7 – 19 Apr

Create a Car, Be a Star

Families can make their own cardboard car model, and learn about five key car safety features.

Free

Until 15 Jun

Melbourne Paint Lab Art Workshop

At Melbourne Paint Lab you can splash, splatter and drip paint to unleash your inner artist.

Family and kids

Until 31 Dec

Free Kids Explorer Bus

Children ride free on the Kids Explorer Bus during the school holidays.

Family and kids

5 – 20 Apr

Comedy Club for Kids

The coolest holiday adventure for comedy loving families.

Family and kids

5 – 12 Apr

Hooves, Horns and Wings: Unicorns and Other Horsey Things

Meet the many horse-like creatures of Greek mythology in this school holiday activity for ages 4–10.

Family and kids

5 – 20 Apr

Jon & Jero: The Forgotten Tales

An improvised comedy experience for the whole family, with live piano accompaniment.

Family and kids

Until 20 Jul

Cats & Dogs

From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to cat superstitions, explore more than 250 works.

Family and kids

Until 10 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to Library at The Dock on Wednesdays for Songbirds: songs, rhymes and stories.

Free

Until 30 Jun

The Story of the Moving Image

An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

Free

9 Apr

Fairytale STEM Workshop

Put your STEM skills to the test by building your own fairy tale structures with craft materials.

Free

5 – 17 Apr

Creative Lab: Bug Out

Create a bug diorama inspired by the intricate world of Victorian bugs.

Family and kids

7 Apr

Fairy Bread Reading Party

Join a cosy reading party.

Free

11 Apr

Melbourne Museum Sleepover: Home of the Dinosaurs

Sleep among dinosaurs at this prehistoric after-dark experience for families.

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Deputy Principal

Student Wellbeing

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