What's On in Melbourne - June 2024

June is here! That means we’re halfway through 2024 and that the winter school holidays are just a few weeks away.

So, because we always want to help you have fun with your family every month of the year, we’re back with another mega list of what’s on in Melbourne for the month of June.

We’ve also got a special list of what’s on in Melbourne for the winter school holidays which are taking place from Saturday 29 June to Sunday 14 July 2024.

Other dates to note:

Monday 10 June: King’s Birthday

This post is updated regularly so check back in to see what’s on in Melbourne today, this weekend as well as what’s happening for the whole month.

THE ART OF THE BRICK

Featured Event

With a global audience of 10+ million and earning spot on CNN’s “must-see” list, The Art of the Brick arrives in Melbourne! This immersive LEGO® exhibit by Nathan Sawaya promises an unforgettable experience. Explore original collections, over 100 sculptures created from 1 million+ bricks, a LEGO® safari, dynamic installations, 360° projections, and much more!

Highlights:

Explore the new version of the popular LEGO® sculpture exhibition
Dive into Nathan Sawaya’s colorful world with moving sculptures, bright lights, cool videos, and awesome sound
See famous animals made of LEGO and watch them on a big screen
Find 7 lifelike human sculptures in every color of the rainbow
Check out more than 250 moving LEGO® skulls with cool lights and sounds
Have fun and learn, suitable for guests of all ages

The Art of the Brick Immersive Experience, Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Rd, Ascot Vale VIC 3032 (Entrance via Gate 5 on Langs Road)

Prices starting at $31.90 for adults and $22.90 for children. Kids under 4 enter for FREE!

Until Sunday 30 June 2024

Buy The Art of the Brick Tickets

What’s On Melbourne June 2024 – Table of Contents

MELBOURNE EVENTS JUNE

What’s on in Melbourne CBD / Docklands

The NBA Exhibition (Wed 3 Apr – Sun 2 Jun) – The NBA’s first and only global touring exhibition takes you on a journey through the lifestyle, culture, and rich history of the NBA with rare items on display, unique activities and much more
Leonardo Da Vinci (Sat 16 Mar – Sun 16 Sept) – Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius promises to be THE LUME Melbourne’s most ambitious, immersive and breathtaking experience yet.
BEINGS By Universal Everything (Wed 22 May – Sun 29 Sep 2024) – A playful family adventure at ACMI filled with vibrant and playful digital art.
Melbourne Design Week (Thu 23 May – Sun 2 Jun) – Celebrate design in the annual 11-day program of talks, tours, exhibitions, launches, installations, and workshops across Australia’s design capital.
Qaymi Arts & Crafts (Sat 1 Jun) – Join us for Africa Fashion Opening Day festivities with drawing activities in the Great Hall for children and families lead by Muhubo Sulieman, head weaver at Qyami Arts & Crafts.

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Donut Fes tival (Sat 1 Jun – Sun 2 Jun) – enjoy a weekend of doughy and sugary deliciousness!
Exhibition: Wild City At ArtPlay (Sat 20 Jan – Sun 16 Jun) – Come and visit a mini city landscape that has been transformed into a wild, thriving, green metropolis – where humans and animals share their habitat.
Good Food & Wine Show (Fri 31 May – Sun 2 Jun) – go on a foodie journey around the country’s top wine regions; pour tipples of over 500+ wines, plate up over 60 different cheeses from Queensland to France and so much more!
Polly Woodside (First Sunday of the Month) – Come aboard for a tour of the ship and discover what life was like on a tall ship sailing the seven seas. Read the Polly Woodside review.

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RISING: Melbourne (Sat 1 Jun – Sun 16 Jun) – A Festival full of creative fun, from visual art, installations, performance and live music to unique food events.
The Blak Infinite (Sat 1 Jun – Sun 16 Jun) – Journey through sovereign political and environmental movements, perceptions of belonging and alienation, and the stories in the stars. Check out the free program of creative workshops for kids and learn more about the artists and curators in a series of in-conversation events.
Kids’ Spaceship Workshop (Sat 1 Jun – Sat 15 Jun) – Create wearable spaceships inspired by BEAM ME UP, The Art of Abduction—Tony Albert’s playful, interactive installation that asks: ‘who is the alien, why are they here and what do they want?’
Kids’ Beading Workshop (Sun 2 Jun) – In this free workshop, young ones aged over seven can create their own beaded bracelets, necklaces and adornments inspired by the aliens visiting Melbourne/Naarm during RISING.

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Oz Comic-Con (Sat 8 Jun – Sun 9 Jun) – a celebration of movies, TV, comics, books, and video games.
Children’s International Film Festival (CHIFF) (Sat 8 Jun – Wed 7 Jul) – The Children’s International Film Festival is back with a month-long celebration of cinema throughout winter school holidays at Classic Cinemas, Lido Cinemas and Cameo Cinemas.
Village Cinemas Vjunior Birthday Party (Sat 8 Jun – Sun 9 Jun) – As a part of its 70th Anniversary celebrations, Village Cinemas is throwing a Vjunior birthday party!
Aussie Bush Illustration with Jess Racklyeft (Sat 15 Jun) – Be transported to the Australian wilderness in this hands-on illustration workshop with award-winning illustrator and author Jess Racklyeft.
Ampol State Of Origin Game II Melbourne (Wed 26 Jun) – Ampol State of Origin returns to Melbourne in 2024, with the Game II blockbuster set to take place at the MCG!

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SEALIFE Melbourne Aquarium (Open daily) – See some of the world’s most incredible animals, including penguins, a 6-metre-long crocodile and thousands of tropical fish, plus the newly reopened oceanarium.
Arts Centre Sunday Market (Sundays) – find unique, quirky and handmade items at the stalls. There are always some yummy treats too!
Play Group & Soft Play (Fridays) – Play with your child and make community connections in a safe and fun indoor environment.
Kids Passport Queen Victoria Market (Every market day) – Collect your passport, then journey around the Market collecting stamps from our friendly traders, before making your way to the Queen Victoria Market Visitor Hub to claim your prize.
The Art of Banksy – Australia: “Without Limits” Exhibition” (June 2024) – The Art of Banksy: “Without Limits” is a stunning street art exhibition of museum quality featuring over 150 artworks, such as certified art, prints on different kinds of materials, photos, sculptures, installations, digital installations, murals, mapping shows, and more.

Melbourne Book Market (Saturdays & Sundays) – curated collection of more than 5,000 new and pre-loved titles selected and presented by 15 of Melbourne’s most experienced booksellers.
Docklands Community Market (2nd & 4th Sunday of each month) – Grab your early morning coffee, enjoy a lovely stroll & support your local producers at this lovely market.
The Story of the Moving Image (ongoing) – Journey through the past, present and future of the moving image through interactive experiences, digital innovation and captivating stories. Read the ACMI review.
Into the Music – Composition Workshop 2024 (ongoing) – Participants in Into the Music – Composition Workshop will explore technology and techniques used to create the music they hear every day.
Escape the Gaol (Ongoing) – At Old Melbourne Gaol, kids can become inmates on a mission to hatch the perfect escape plan. Read my Old Melbourne Gaol review

What’s on in Melbourne North / North-East

Musical Jam (Wed 8 May – Wed 19 Jun) – an inclusive, interactive, relaxed, and social group music class that you can enjoy with your babies, preschoolers, and young kids under 6.
Sound of Drawing & Voice Lab at Melbourne Design Week (Fri 31 May – Sun 2 Jun) – Witness Polyglot Theatre’s Sound of Drawing, where textures and immersive technology come together, and Voice Lab, an experience where children can share thoughts and opinions.
Warrandyte Community Market (Sat 1 Jun) – Local, handmade, handcrafted, grown and baked at home with love from the artists, crafters, designers, seamstresses, builders, woodworkers, potters, growers, cooks and artisans.
Netball Community Day (Sun 2 Jun) – Join our FREE NetSetGO Netball Clinic and then stay to watch the future stars of Suncorp Super Netball at the State Netball Centre.
Secret World of Food (Sat 8 Jun – Sun 23 Jun) – Children will become mini food explorers in an exciting, hands-on activation where they will pick fresh food and take it on an adventure!
Scienceworks After D ark (Fri 21 Jun) – Celebrate the longest night of the year with 18+ Planetarium and museum entry, live music, and roaming artists and performers. Tickets are available with or without one of three captivating Planetarium films.
21st Bonfire 2024 Collingwood Children’s Farm (Sat 22 Jun) – Head over to Collingwood Children’s Farm to help make this family-friendly fundraiser a glowing success!
Meet Victoria the T. rex (Fri 28 Jun – Sun 20 Oct) – Victoria the T. rex is a world-class, interactive exhibition starring the real fossil skeleton of a 66-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus named Victoria.
Dinosaur Walk (Daily) – Check out the real dinosaur bones at Melbourne Museum’s permanent exhibition featuring ten dinosaur skeletons, three pterosaurs, and other select megafauna artefacts such as huge teeth!
Pauline Gandel Children’s Gallery (Daily) – Pauline Gandel Children’s Gallery – A world-class immersive learning and play experience – and a wonderland for little learners! The exhibition combines hands-on exploration and discovery, open-ended play-based learning, extraordinary immersive environments and unique museum collection objects.
Tiny Tours (Fridays) – a 45-minute tour created for early year audiences that will invite them to wonder, discover and be amazed.
Triceratops: Fate of the Dinosaurs (Daily) – An immersive voyage into a lost world, where visitors will explore the landscapes of the Cretaceous and get to know the creatures that thrived there.

Dinos at the Zoo (Until 14 July 2024) – Have a ROAR-some time exploring the new trail of dinosaurs at Melbourne Zoo for a limited time only.
Keeper Kids Melbourne Zoo (Ongoing) – Educator-led daily activities that promote learning through storytelling, craft, and play at Keeper Kids Melbourne Zoo.
The Fitzroy Market (Saturdays) – a one-stop hub for everything produce, food, artisan, handcrafted, vintage, second hand and local.
The Rose Street Artists’ Market (Saturdays and Sundays) – Shop directly from Melbourne’s best artists, designers, crafters and makers at Fitzroy’s iconic Rose Street Market.
The District Makers Market (Last Sunday of every month) – enjoy entertainment and shop fine arts, crafts, jewellery, and artisan goods.
VU Play Coburg pop-up playspaces (Tuesdays – Saturdays) – VU early childhood pre-service teachers create pop-up play spaces for children to play.
Diamond Valley Railway (Sundays) – miniature railway with a playground next door. Read the Diamond Valley Railway Review

Mini Twitchers Heide (Ongoing) – Be a twitcher for a day and spot some beautiful birds in the Heide Sculpture park! Use a map to locate each area where the twelve painted birds are hidden in trees in the sculpture park.
Sensory Tray Sessions (ongoing) – Sensory Tray Session (Various dates) – Pour, scoop, splash and more at our sensory tray sessions!
Heide Gallery Kids (ongoing) – Join Art Therapist Tanis Douglas, who supports pre-school children and their carers to gain confidence observing artworks in a small group.
Under 5s Art Classes (ongoing) – Sessions will explore the elements of art such as colour, shape, texture and pattern through material exploration and experimentation.
Inspiring Minds (Various days, Term 2 2024) – Workshops with hands-on activities to strengthen fine motor skills, explore STEM concepts, develop resilience and foster a love of learning. Held at both Essendon and Preston venues.

What’s on in Melbourne South / South-East / Bayside

Circus Royale (Fri 17 May – Mon 10 Jun) – see awe-inspiring acts, and pulse-pounding performances, mystic illusions, breathtaking feats, and moments of wonder! Don’t miss this experience of a lifetime.
HOW TO CATCH A STAR (Sun 2 Jun – Mon 3 Jun) – Based on the book by international best-selling author Oliver Jeffers, How to Catch a Star is brand new Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) Families production which will take you on a journey from awe and wonder, through perseverance to triumph.
Wizardry Quest (Mon 3 Jun) – Join the Wizardry Quest! Explore the Mornington Peninsula, collect code words from local businesses, and win amazing prizes. A magical adventure awaits you!
St Kilda Film Festival (Thu 6 Jun – 16 Jun) – Discover a diverse selection of short films from around the country alongside a rich program of international showcases, special screenings and events, plus Australia’s largest free Filmmaker Development Program.
Winter Wine Weekend Mornington Peninsula (Fri 7 Jun – Mon 10 Jun) – Winter Wine Fest and Cellar Door activities and events.
Gumbuya World Dreaming (Sat 8 Jun – Sun 21 July) – ‍Prepare to be transported to a realm of wonder and awe as Gumbuya World Theme Park proudly presents ‘Gumbuya Dreaming’, a mesmerising digital light experience created by acclaimed Indigenous artist Wayne Quilliam.

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Model Expo Sandown Entertainment Centre (Sat 8 Jun – Mon 10 Jun) – Over 2000+models, up to 30 traders and 20 club and other displays showcasing plastic scale modelling.
Children’s International Film Festival (CHIFF) (Sat 8 Jun – Wed 7 Jul) – Cinematic Extravaganza For Kids and Families returns with CHIFF 2024.
Trust Makers’ Market (Sun 16 Jun) – Shop lovingly handmade art and design on the sprawling lawns of Rippon Lea Estate.
Flowerpot music at Billilla (Sun 16 Jun) – Everyone is invited to bring Billilla gardens to life with the ringing sound of flowerpots. Composed by Elliot Cole, Flowerpot music is a composition celebrating the unlikely beauty of the humble flowerpot.
Winter Solstice Party (Fri 21 Jun) – Join us for an epic celebration featuring UV lighting and a live DJ spinning beats to keep you dancing the night away, as well as free snacks and drinks. Bring your crew or come solo and make new friends.
Prehistoric Bayside Cartoon workshop with Zev Landes (Sat 27 Jun) – In this awesome cartoon workshop we’ll have fun doing learning to draw bizarre beasts from prehistoric Bayside.
The One Who Planted Trees (Thu 27 Jun) – Bandicoot, Koala and a very fun-loving Frill Necked lizard regale their story, part truth, part myth but mostly inspiration, of a woman who transforms her world to bring about hope and happiness for herself and the world around her.
Lightscape (Fri 16 Jun – Sun 6 Aug) – An immersive, after-dark experience at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne this winter. See iconic tree canopies drenched in colour, vibrant bursts of light from the undergrowth and more!

Lilydale Rotary Craft Produce Market (Sunday 2 Jun) – craft stalls, food, and fresh produce on the first Sunday of the month.
Gembrook Market (4th Sunday of Each Month) – a country market with a sustainable living focus located only 20 minutes from the south eastern suburbs.
Young At Art (Tuesdays) – With the guidance of an experienced early childhood educator, participants work on a different hands-on creative activity every week, using materials from the take-home art materials box supplied each session.
Bentleigh Sunday Market (Sundays) – plants, clothing, cosmetics, jewellery, books, videos, tools, antiques, crafts, pre-loved goods, and more! Every Sunday.
Mornington Railway (Sundays) – Climb aboard the Mornington Railway steam train for a fun-filled outing.
Camberwell Sunday Market (Sundays) – secondhand retro, vintage, antique, fashion and collectible goods you just can’t find anywhere else

Afternoons of Awesome at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre.

Tune in Time Out Music Playgroup (Tuesdays) – A pre-school music group plus time for play and parents to relax. The group runs weekly on Tuesday Mornings from 10:00 – 11:30am during school terms.
National Steam Centre (Saturdays and Sundays) – A visit to the National Steam Centre will delight a wide audience from the pre-schooler obsessed with Thomas and train rides, to train enthusiasts of any age!
Gasworks Farmers’ Market (Until Sat 21 Dec) – On Saturdays soak up the vibrant atmosphere and sample the very best of local Victorian produce, directly from Victorian farmers and specialty makers.
Seek and Find Nature Cards (Until Tue 31 Dec) – Set your young ones on an adventure exploring nature with Seek and Find Nature Cards to be used at Melbourne Gardens or download the cards and explore your neighbourhood.
Sonica Botanica: Stories and Sounds from the Gardens (Until Tue 31 Dec) – Weaving together interviews, field recordings and a musical score, this evocative listening experience responds to collectors’ passions, botanical knowledge, favourite memories, childhood impressions, historical anecdotes and cultural viewpoints

The Explorer – Melbourne Gardens (Until Tue 31 Dec) Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis and enjoy live commentary in the comfort of an open-air minibus.
The Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne (Wednesday – Sunday) – A dedicated, fully fenced space for families featuring plants, water, structures, and pathways that reflect Melbourne’s changing seasons.
Aboriginal Heritage Walk (Until Tue 31 Dec) – Journey into Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, a significant cultural site for the local Kulin Nation, with a First Peoples guide.
Baby Pop-Up Playgroup (Fridays until 28 Jun 2024) – Come along and enjoy a range of activities for babies aged 0 to 12 months. With singing, playing and sharing activities that you and your baby could do at home whilst connecting with other families.
Pop-Up Playgroup (Wednesdays during term 2 2024) – Come along and enjoy playgroup activities outdoors with your child, including block and imaginary play, music, art, reading and active play.
Prahran Market Mini Marketeers (Tuesdays) – Enjoy free, guided activities teaching toddlers the fundamentals of eating well and putting the ‘yum’ in healthy food choices.

WIIILD Fun Nights (Ongoing) – Experience the WIIILD Fun Nights this King’s Birthday weekend at Gumbuya World! Enjoy thrilling illuminated roller coasters, up-close encounters with Australian wildlife, and captivating shows.
WIIILD Wednesdays, Gumbuya World (Ongoing) – Dive into Wildlife Wanderers, the trail of free-roaming wildlife, savor two interactive shows, and hop on junior rides! Get up close with exotic animals, connect with nature, and enjoy exciting entertainment every week!
LEGO Friends (Ongoing) – Visit LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne to meet your new Friends, receive fun show bags, join in a scavenger hunt activity and more!
Little Lunies at Luna Park (Ongoing) – Discover a fantastic world of rides, attractions, and games to suit Little and Big Lunies! There’s something for everyone from old favorites like The Great Scenic Railway, Ghost Train, & Carousel to the big thrill rides like the Power Surge, Sky Rider, Twin Dragon, and more!
Nature Play (Ongoing) – Come along to Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve for Nature Play, an outdoor, child-led playgroup session facilitated by a qualified ranger.

Shrine Kids (ongoing) – free discovery trail for children at the Shrine of Remembrance. Read the Shrine Kids review
Prahan Market Mexican Music Man (Thursdays) – The Mexican Music Man plays a wide range of instruments and encourages your children to get involved! Come and sing “We all live in a Yellow Submarine” with the Mexican Music Man- the kids (and you!) will have a ball.
Little Play Times Legoland (Ongoing) – Little Play Times Legoland (Wednesdays) – An interactive parent-child Play & Learn session based on LEGO® DUPLO®.
Afternoons of Awesome at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre (Until Fri 6 Dec) – Young builders can blast out of the classroom into a world of creativity, hop on electrifying rides, and set off on epic afternoon LEGO adventure!
Stories and Songs in the Square (Ongoing) – Stories and Songs in the Square (Mondays & Wednesdays) – Nurture your child’s early literacy skills by joining in to read aloud stories and sing action songs and rhymes.

What’s on in Melbourne East

Melbourne Tram Museum (Sat 8 Jun, Wed 12 Jun & Sat 22 Jun) – Explore the history of trams and the contribution they have made to the place where we live, in the most authentic tramway museum in Australia: the heritage-listed Hawthorn Tram Depot. Read the Melbourne Tram Museum review.
Lido and Cameo Cinemas (Sat 8 Jun – Mon 7 Jul) – a festival of the best new kids’ films from across the world. See the Moomins, a four-legged adventurer Titina, and more!
Little Feet Music (Mon 15 Apr – Fri 28 Jun) – You’ve heard them on the ABC Kids Listen App, now come and see the real band live! Enjoy lots of fun and laughter, plus singing and dancing for all who want to join in!
Creative Kids: FREE Monthly Toddler Workshop (Wed 12 Jun) – Bring the kids to enjoy a different craft activity every month. Free fun for little ones! No bookings required, just come along and join the fun.
Circus Royale Wantirna South (Fri 14 Jun – Sun 14 Jul) – Melbourne’s Favourite Circus Spectacular is coming to the State Basketball Centre in Wantirna South with Australia’s #1 action-packed circus event and animatronic zoo.
Warburton Film Festival (Fri 14 Jun – Sun 16 Jun) – This film festival is in its 35th year and is a fantastic opportunity to be exposed to smaller, genre-breaking films.
One Night in Neon (Fri 21 Jun) – Celebrate the winter season at Smiths Lane when Banjo Park will be transformed into a neon wonderland with sculptures by Melbourne artist, Carla O’Brien.
Lake Mountain (June – September but dates will vary depending on snow season) – toboggan, cross country skiing and snow play 2 hours from Melbourne. Read my tips on visiting Lake Mountain with kids
Dinos at Healesville Sanctuary (Until 14 July 2024) – Let your imagination run wild as you explore a new trail of animatronic dinosaurs coming to life before your eyes for a limited time only.

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Mt Baw Baw (June – September but dates will vary depending on snow season) – Melbourne’s closest downhill ski resort open for winter season. Read my tips on visiting Mt Baw Baw with kids
Heide Art Babies (Until Tue 20 June 2023) – 30 minutes of sensory play in the gallery, looking, thinking and talking about art. Read the Heide Art Babies review.
Belgrave Big Dreams Market (2nd Sunday of the Month) – discover original and bespoke design pieces, some of the yummiest and freshest produce the area has to offer, live music, a bouncy castle and face painting for the kids.
Box Hill Miniature Railway (3rd Sunday of the Month) – Ride this wonderful Miniature Railway, the track winds through the picturesque surrounds of Elgar Park. Read the Box Hill Miniature Railway Review
Mooroolbark Miniature Railway (Runs 4th Sunday each month) – miniature rail running every 4th Sunday.

Gembrook Market (4th Sunday of each month) – a country market with a sustainable living focus. Find crafts, plants, fresh produce, hot food selections fresh coffee and more.
ECOSS Valley Market (Fridays) – Experience the vibrant Valley Markets, connecting local growers, artisans, and musicians in the heart of the Yarra Valley.
Auburn Kids Sunday Funday (Sundays) – Petting zoo, Fairies, mermaids, superheroes, face painting and balloon animals galore!
Yarra Valley Railway (Sundays) – take a trip on the historic Walker RM22 Railmotor from Healesville to Tunnel Hill. Read the Yarra Valley Railway review
Bounce Playdates (Weekdays During Term Time) – Extended toddler sessions offer little adrenaline hunters time to explore and play, while parents can choose to join in, or watch on from nearby.
Spirits of the Sky (Daily) – See the natural behaviours of a variety of native birds which may include the Wedge-tailed Eagle, Black-breasted Buzzard, Barking Owl, magnificent parrots and more.
Eastland (Ongoing) – Sign up to the free mini & me kids club at Eastland (for kids 4 and under) and receive exclusive offers, invites to free events, and $5 valet parking! FREE.
Wurundjeri Storytime (Fridays) – Join Rebecca from Wurundjeri Council in an interactive online storytelling session for kinders, early years groups and families aged 0 to 5 years. Children will learn about Wurundjeri culture, Woi-wurrung language and Dreaming stories through storytelling, rhyme and song. Please register each class group attending.

What’s on in Melbourne West

Living Future Expo (Sun 2 Jun) – Discover eco-friendly solutions at the Living Future Expo in Footscray with workshops, electric vehicles, bike rides, and entertainment.
Willy Lit Fest (Fri 14 Jun – Sun 16 Jun) – Willy Lit Fest (est 2003) brings together readers and writers for an annual celebration of story-telling, author talks, panels and writing workshops at a historic seaside setting.
OOey gOOey Messy Play (Wednesday 12 & 26 June) – Come along and get messy with different sensory craft, for any age. Parents to supervise. Children to wear clothes that can get messy
Incy Wincy Babies (Fri 14 Jun) – Barking Spider Creative artist guides carers with their babies through a visual art experience at the Gallery.
Seaworks Winter Solstice Festival (Fri 21 Jun) – Immerse in a multicultural festival with giant puppets, circus performances, live music, art exhibitions, and delicious food.

Make Some Noise! (Sat 22 Jun) – It’s a party for your ears, and both of them are invited! Hilarious, fabulous fun for students (and adults) of all ages.
Adventure Park – Winter Glow (Sat 22 June – Sun 21 July) – Discover a glowing winter wonderland of snow, lights, fire and ice.
Footscray Community Arts’ Toddler Jam (Thursdays and Fridays until Fri 28 Jun) – Razz, a long-time member of Footscray Community Arts, will get your toddlers active and learning through play, with a mixture of percussion, singing, and dancing.
Art in the garden (Last Friday of the month) – It’s a combination of nature play, sensory play, process art, and playgroup. Run by ‘The Fun In Art’.
Story Time with JoJo (Tuesdays) – Bring the kids along to a fun, inclusive, interactive and educational story time. Books are read by QB’s very own Creative Artist and Author in Residence JoJo.
Fulldome Flicks (Saturdays in June) – Prepare for a magical cinematic journey designed to captivate, enchant, and mesmerize audiences of all ages.
Woodend Winter Arts Festival (Fri 7 Jun – Mon 10 Jun) – A annual celebration of arts and culture, showcasing a vibrant mix of music, visual arts, literature, and performances by talented local and international artists.

Altona Homestead (recurring 1st Sunday of the month) – Experience the renowned Devonshire Tea at Altona Homestead on the first Sunday of every month. Reserve your spot in advance for a delightful time.
Altona Beach Market (recurring weekly every Tuesdays) – Experience Melbourne’s popular Altona Beach market, a weekly street market held on Pier Street, featuring fresh food stalls, unique crafts, and a scenic seaside backdrop, attracting both local residents and visitors from all over the city.
Bulla Railway (3rd Sunday of each month) – Ride the dinosaur trail on the miniature railway. Read the Bulla Railway Review.
Altona Miniature Railway (3rd Sunday of the month) – between 10 am and 3 pm, ride this wonderful Miniature Railway. Read the Altona Miniature Railway review.
Grazeland (Fridays – Sundays) – A huge dining precinct with city views and 50 stalls to choose from. Kids entertainment includes free face painting, giant Jenga, climbing gym and more. Read the Grazeland Review

Essendon Traffic School (Saturdays) – Essendon Traffic School is a mini road set up for kids aged two to ten years, complete with road signs, railway bells and traffic lights. Read the Essendon Traffic School review.
Sunday Funday Station Hotel (Sundays) – Every Sunday, The Station Hotel prepares an animal farm and other entertaining activities to keep the little ones busy while you sit back and relax. Read the Station Hotel Review
Kryal Castle (Weekends only) – Experience a captivating and enchanting day for all ages at Kryal Castle’s Festival of Magic this June.
Enterprize One Hour Day Sails (Sun 16 Jun) – sail from five locations in Port Phillip Bay and occasionally in other ports along the south-eastern coast of Australia.
Werribee Open Range Zoo (Daily) – Stroll through the Zoo spotting lions, hippos, cheetahs, monkeys, gorillas and more, catch the safari bus tour or explore the Ranger Kids indoor play space and Village Kids outdoor playground.
Bells and Beats (Thursdays during school term) – Come along on a musical adventure with plenty of fun and dancing for 0 – 5 year old’s.

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Air Playground (Daily) – Air Playground has launched at Scienceworks. Levitate objects, engineer paper planes, & learn the physics of airflow.
Melbourne Planetarium (Daily) – Sit back and enjoy the wonder of the stars regardless of the time of day – or the weather!
Ground Up: Building Big Ideas, Together (Daily) – An exhibition for babies to five-year-olds where curiosity is rewarded around each bend with surprising and intriguing sights, sounds and touch sensations.
Playnastics (Wednesdays + Thursdays) – Casual open play sessions using a selection of Preschool Gymnastics equipment and resources, as well as puzzles, blocks and more.
Toddler and Kids Art Classes (Thurs + Fridays) – The Fun In Art’ provides art classes for toddlers and kids where they’re more about the fun of creation and less about the outcome of the artwork.
Clocktower Centre Children’s Space (Daily) – Parents and carers can sit back and relax with a coffee and a snack from the Clocktower Café while the kids explore the space, watch the trams go by or listen to their favourite book with the interactive Storytime Pod.
Kids Club with SciencePlay Kids (Tuesdays during term) – Free science and art activities, best suited to ages 2 – 8 years. No bookings required.

What’s On in Melbourne – June 2024

THE ART OF THE BRICK

What’s On Melbourne June 2024 – Table of Contents