10 Epic Things to Do with Kids This Week (No Boredom Allowed)

Hi Reader ๐Ÿ‘‹

Do you ever feel like parentlyf can get a bit boring? I do.

That’s why 14 years ago I started blogging – to get myself out of a wake-feed-bed-bath-sleep rut while also sparking inspiration for other people’s family adventures.

I created Tot Hot or Not to be like your bestie parent friend – provide recommendations, share what’s been a hit and help each other avoid the duds.

When youโ€™ve built a network of fellow parents and caregivers, sharing ideas for fun activities gets so much easier.

So hit reply and tell me your suburb + age of your kiddo/s โ€” Iโ€™ll send you 3 ideas in 24 hours! Iโ€™d love to help you find a few fun ideas for your crew (or I’ll ask our awesome community to pitch in with their ideas).

Joyce xx

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Splash Into Fun

Designed especially for little adventurers, the new Merry People Kids Andie Boot brings all the comfort, durability, and signature style of the classic Merry People rangeโ€”just in a smaller size.

Lightweight, flexible, and easy for kids to pull on and off, these boots are made for puddle-jumping, playground-hopping, and everything in between.

โ€‹The full Merry People collection includes ankle and tall styles for adults too, so the whole family can step out in waterproof comfort and colour.

Our family are HUGE Merry People fans – we’re up to our 10th pair by now (thanks to those constantly growing kiddie feet).

From school runs to weekend wanders, these boots are made to brighten even the gloomiest Melbourne day, guaranteed. Don’t let the weather stop you from having family adventures!

Top Picks

  • โ€‹Song Play at Melbourne Recital Centre (Every second Wednesday until 25 Jun – excl. 14 May) Designed and run by an early learning specialist, Song Play mixes fun interactions with real instruments, musical games, dancing, and most importantly, singing.
  • โ€‹Peppa Pigโ€™s Fun Day Out (Thursday 24 Apr – Sunday 27 Apr) Enjoy an action-packed live show filled with muddy puddles, music, and plenty of snorts and giggles!
  • โ€‹The Lord of the Rings: A Musical Tale (Various times & dates until Sunday 8 Jun) Experience Tolkienโ€™s epic trilogy brought to life through musical storytelling.
  • โ€‹The Art of Nature @ MoPA (Daily until Saturday 31 May) Explore immersive activities celebrating nature’s beauty, encouraging kids to play, create, and discover.
  • โ€‹Jurassic Unearthed (Various dates & times until Sunday 27 Apr) Journey back to prehistoric times and meet life-sized animatronic dinosaurs at this exciting interactive event.
  • โ€‹Skywhales Across Australia (Saturday 26 Apr) Witness the spectacular Skywhale hot air balloon sculptures as they float gracefully over the Mornington Peninsula.
  • โ€‹Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers (Daily until Sunday 27 Apr) Stroll through fields bursting with vibrant blooms, plus family-friendly entertainment and fun activities.
  • โ€‹Science Studio at Scienceworks (Saturday 26 Apr) Inspire curiosity through hands-on science experiments and STEM-inspired workshops.
  • โ€‹Peter & The Wolf (Sunday 27 Apr) Enjoy Prokofiev’s beloved musical tale, introducing children to classical music through storytelling and orchestral sounds, presented by the Inner West Symphony Orchestra.
  • โ€‹Fairies & Goblins (Daily until Sunday 27 Apr) Enjoy fairy and goblin meet-and-greets, craft activities, potion-making, archery, face painting, and more.

New + Noteworthy

โ€‹Kid-friendly Hotel with Historyโ€‹โ€‹

Would you stay in a prison with your kids?

We didโ€ฆ and LOVED it.

โ€‹Pub Picks for Familiesโ€‹

These pubs tick all the boxesโ€”kids are warmly welcomed, menus are family-friendly, and parents can truly relax.

โ€‹Potterheads Uniteโ€‹

Step into the magical world of Harry Potter, filled with authentic props, costumes, and immersive interactive experiences.

โ€‹May Magicโ€‹

As winter approaches, take advantage of Melbourne and Victoria’s vibrant theatre, art galleries, and stunning autumn landscapes.

โ€‹Vine Timeโ€‹

Sip, savour and explore with the kids at these stunning family-friendly wineries.

โ€‹Bluey Bonanzaโ€‹

Love Bluey? Explore the best merchandise, including cute clothes, cosy pyjamas, fun toys, books, and homewares for ultimate fans.

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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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