Fast 5: Dino Exhibition, Mini Trains + Best Toy Shops

Fast 5

What’s On

#1 What’s On This Week – CBD

  • Storytime at The Library at the Dock (Thursdays) – Reading, songs and rhymes. This library is always worth a special trip.
  • Lightscape (Daily) – 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!
  • SEA LIFE Melbourne’s penguin keepers (Daily until Sun 21 Jul) – Enjoy keeper talks and an interactive trail where kids will dive into the world of penguins, gaining knowledge about feeding, habitat, enrichment and conservation.

#2 What’s On This Week – North

  • Teeny Tiny Tornadoes (Tuesdays & Fridays) – A carefully designed program for babies learning to roll over, sit and crawl.
  • Stompers North Melbourne Library (Thursdays) – An energetic half an hour of stories, play, music and best of all FUN!
  • Meet Victoria the T. rex (Daily) – Victoria the T. rex is a world-class, interactive exhibition starring the real fossil skeleton of a 66-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus named Victoria.

#3 What’s On This Week – South

  • 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.
  • The Explorer – Melbourne Gardens (Daily) Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis and enjoy live commentary in the comfort of an open-air minibus.
  • MoPA Melbourne (Daily) – One of the biggest Children’s Museums in the Southern Hemisphere. The museum offers lots of fun opportunities for play-based learning and creative exploration.

#4 What’s On This Week – East

  • Busy Bodies Chirnside Park (Tuesdays) – Join the fun each Tuesday during the school term for FREE activity sessions tailored for pre-school aged children.
  • Stompers East Melbourne Library (Wednesdays) – An energetic half an hour of stories, play, music and best of all FUN!
  • Eastland – Sign up for 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!

#5 What’s On This Week – West

  • AquaPlay Group (Tues, Wed, & Thursdays) – A 30-minute casual swim class for infants 3-18 months old. Learn water safety in a fun, social, safe, and relaxed environment.
  • The Music Playground (Various days available) – With singing, instrument exploration, musical games, rhymes and lullabies, children will grow their musical potential, by following the natural process of language acquisition.
  • Innerbloom Cafe – Enjoy a tasty meal, coffee and an outdoor courtyard with play equipment for small kids.
 

Fast 5 Ideas

#1 More Winter Merriment

When school goes back, there’s still plenty of fun to be had! Check out our list of upcoming events to add to your calendar

#2 Jurassic World: The Exhibition

From August 2, a world of dinosaurs will come to life before your eyes

PARTNER CONTENT

Art of The Brick

Explore original collections, over 100 sculptures, a LEGO® safari, dynamic installations, 360° projections, and much more. Kids under 4 enter for FREE!

#3 For The Train Lovers

Check out our list of miniature railways in Melbourne to enjoy the nostalgia of train travel in a fun and picturesque setting

#4 Toy Shop Spree

Find the best toy stores in Melbourne, offering a treasure trove of delights for kids of all ages

#5 Jaw-Dropping Cakes

Whether it’s for a birthday celebration, or just a treat to sweeten your day, these cake shops offer something special for every family

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About Joyce Watts

Joyce Watts is a former intellectual property, IT and media lawyer turned serial entrepreneur.

As well as being the founder of TOT: HOT OR NOT she helps businesses with their SEO, email marketing & social media as BrightSmart.com.au; she owns an online bike store CycleStyle.com.au and develops and produces creative experiences for families via WheelieGoodFun.com. She used to publish another popular lifestyle and food blog called MEL: HOT OR NOT The decisive guide to Melbourne.

She lives in inner-city Melbourne with her husband, two children and seven bikes.

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