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SUMMARY:Exhibition: Sonic Labyrinth
DESCRIPTION:Sonic Labyrinth is a playful sound installation where curious objects turn into instruments waiting to be discovered. Put on headphones and listen to underwater gurgles\, shimmering wind currents and deep vibrating tones. \nStep inside giant instruments\, hear your own voice bounce through mirrors and explore sounds in surprising ways. \nCreated by Aviva Endean and Justin Marshall\, this interactive experience invites children and families to listen\, play and imagine together. \nFor ages 5 and up \nDates + Times: \n\nThursdays to Sundays from 21 August 2025 – 14 June 2026: 10am to 4pm
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/exhibition-sonic-labyrinth/
LOCATION:ArtPlay\, Birrarung Marr (behind Federation Square)\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260303T100000
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SUMMARY:CURIOSITY: Building Breakthroughs in LEGO® Bricks
DESCRIPTION:CURIOSITY: Building Breakthroughs in LEGO® Bricks! is an epic\, hands-on exhibition for all ages at Discovery Science & Technology Centre in Bendigo\, running Tuesday 3 March – Sunday 29 November 2026. \nVisitors can explore LEGO® creations that introduce engineering\, maths and science in playful ways\, plus build their own designs. \nOpen 10am – 4pm Tuesday to Sunday during Term and daily during school holidays\, with closure on ANZAC Day. \nTicket Pricing: \n\nAdult – $22\,\nChild (3-17) – $18\,\nChild (Under 3) – Free\,\nConcession – $18\,\nFamily* – $72\,\nBAG Members – $18\,\nDiscovery members – Free.\n\nAccess to CURIOSITY is included in General Entry. Planetarium sessions are additional. \n*Family = 2 adults + 2 children\, or 1 adult + 3 children.\n$16 per additional child. \n 
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/curiosity-building-breakthroughs-in-lego-bricks/
LOCATION:Discovery Science & Technology Centre\, 7 Railway Pl\, Bendigo\, Victoria\, 3550\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Gold
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260304T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260712T170000
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SUMMARY:Play School: Come and Play!
DESCRIPTION:Play School: Come and Play invites families to celebrate the show’s 60th anniversary with a hands on look behind the scenes. \nChildren can step into roles like presenter\, camera operator or director\, climb aboard the Rocket Clock\, enjoy favourite songs and explore playful stories and games. \nIt’s a cheerful space designed for little hands and curious minds to explore\, create and imagine. Held at ACMI. \nFree. Bookings are essential. Tickets will be available from February 2026.
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/play-school-come-and-play/
LOCATION:ACMI\, Flinders Street Federation Square\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260313T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T062804
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T021855Z
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SUMMARY:Top Arts 2026
DESCRIPTION:Showcasing the outstanding creativity and dedication of emerging artists across Victoria\, the annual Top Arts exhibition returns for its 32nd year. Selected from over 1\,100 applicants\, this year’s exhibition celebrates the exceptional talent of 43 students who have excelled in the VCE subjects of Art Making and Exhibiting and Art Creative Practice in 2025. \nThe annual Top Arts exhibition provides a platform for emerging artists from across the state who are completing their VCE studies to showcase their skills\, enthusiasm\, and creativity. In 2026\, the exhibition highlights the increasingly innovative use of materials and techniques employed by Victoria’s inventive and imaginative young artists. \nFor more information visit: https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/top-arts-2026/ \nDates + Times: Daily from Friday 13 March 2026 – Sunday 19 July 2026\, 10am – 5pm
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/top-arts-2026/
LOCATION:The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia\, Fed Square\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270126T163000
DTSTAMP:20260610T062804
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SUMMARY:COLOUR: See the World in a New Light
DESCRIPTION:Colour: See the World in a New Light is a large-scale interactive science exhibition from Questacon\, exclusive to Scienceworks. \nWith 21 playful exhibits across four zones (Seeing Colour\, Coloured Light\, Changing Colour\, and Making Sense of Colour)\, families can explore colour\, illusion and perception through hands-on experiments. \nTry optical illusions\, play with light and materials\, and see how our brains interpret colour. Built by Museums Victoria\, Colour in Action adds an activity using projected light and acrylic insect components to explore live colour mixing and colour in nature. \nIf your kids love hands-on experiments\, this is one you’ll want to put on your Scienceworks list. \nEntry is $25 for adults\, $22 for seniors\, $10 for children\, $10 concession\, and $8 for members. \nRuns daily from Saturday 21 March to Tuesday 26 January 2027. Visit the website for more information. \n  \n 
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/colour-see-the-world-in-a-new-light/
LOCATION:Scienceworks\, 2 Booker Street\, Spotswood\, Victoria\, 3015\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Gold
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260327T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260627T200000
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SUMMARY:BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness
DESCRIPTION:Developed by Dr. Gunther von Hagens\, inventor of Plastination\, and curated by physician and designer Dr. Angelina Whalley\, this special edition offers a unique exploration of the human body\, emotions\, and what it means to live a healthy and fulfilling life. \nHaving drawn more than 57 million visitors in over 170 cities worldwide\, Body Worlds presents human specimens donated and preserved through the groundbreaking plastination process. This unique act of donation for the purpose of public education in health and science allows the exhibition to present the human anatomy with authenticity and emotional depth. \nThe exhibition offers science-backed insight into how emotions such as joy\, love\, fear\, and stress visibly manifest in the body and affect long-term health. It invites visitors of all ages and backgrounds to reflect on their lives\, their choices\, and their capacity for resilience and well-being. \nDates and times may vary – visit the website for more information.
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/body-worlds-the-anatomy-of-happiness/
LOCATION:The District Docklands 1/116 Studio Ln Docklands 3008\, The District Docklands 1/116 Studio Ln Docklands 3008\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260401T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261025T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T232804Z
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SUMMARY:ROME: Empire\, Power\, People
DESCRIPTION:Explore Ancient Rome through over 150 original objects dating from the 1st to 3rd Century CE\, all displayed in Melbourne for the first time ever. \nFrom the fall of Julius Caesar to the power of an Empire\, discover original statues\, mosaics\, frescoes\, jewellery\, and everyday objects that bring Rome’s political\, cultural\, and social life to vivid detail. \nExperience the luxury of Imperial Rome\, the spectacle of the gladiator arena\, and bustling marketplaces through immersive scenography and multimedia. \nThis Melbourne-exclusive exhibition draws on extraordinary collections from Museo Nazionale Romano and Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze. \nDates and times vary. Please visit the website for more information.
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/rome-empire-power-people/
LOCATION:Melbourne Museum\, 10 Nicholson St\, Carlton\, VIC\, 3053\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Gold
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260610T062804
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SUMMARY:Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience
DESCRIPTION:Bubble Planet at the Fever Exhibition and Experience Centre in Brunswick is an immersive sensory experience spread across more than 10 themed rooms filled with oversized bubbles\, balloons\, soap and surreal landscapes. \nJump between fantastical environments\, interact with bubbles using all five senses\, and explore VR tech\, simulators and illusions across a 60 to 90 minute visit. \nOpen to all ages. Children under 17 must be supervised at all times\, and children aged 2 and under enter free. Please note socks must be worn in the bubble bath. \nExact dates and times vary — please visit the website for more information.
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/bubble-planet-an-immersive-experience/
LOCATION:Fever Exhibition and Experience Centre – Melbourne\, 62 Dawson Street\, Brunswick\, VIC\, 3056\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Silver
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260411T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260620T153000
DTSTAMP:20260610T062804
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T041845Z
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SUMMARY:K-Publishing: Korean Art and Book Making for All Kids
DESCRIPTION:K-Publishing is a free fortnightly workshop series at the Immigration Museum for children aged 7 to 12\, where participants collaborate with Kids’ Own Publishing and the University of Melbourne to create an original Australian Korean picture book. Guided by local artists across seven sessions\, kids explore Korean dance\, food\, puppetry\, language and dress-ups\, with their artwork and writing shaping the final publication. Sessions run on selected Saturdays from 28 February to 20 June\, 1:30pm to 3:30pm\, with the completed book launched on 25 July. \nFree\, bookings required. Participants are encouraged to attend all seven sessions. \nExact dates and times vary — please visit the website for more information.
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/k-publishing-korean-art-and-book-making-for-all-kids/
LOCATION:Immigration Museum\, 400 Flinders St\, Melbourne\, 3000
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260417T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260630T000000
DTSTAMP:20260610T062804
CREATED:20260424T000459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T000459Z
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SUMMARY:Spark Play!
DESCRIPTION:Play is at the heart of everything we do at Polyglot. It’s vital for children’s development\, health\, and wellbeing — and the foundation of our creative work. We believe in the theatrical possibilities that ignite child’s play\, giving children the agency to lead\, to express their ideas and imagination\, and to experience joy and connection. \nSpark Play! is a brand-new\, free at-home event you can enjoy in your own time\, with family and friends. \nWe have questions — for kids and adults — and we’d love to hear your answers. Take a moment to think\, then share your response however feels right: \nDrawing · Making · Writing · Voice or video recording \n\nQuestions for kids \n\nHow do you play?\nWhy is it important for kids to be creative?\nWhat would need to happen so that all kids everywhere could be creative and play?\nIf your voice could be heard by the whole world\, what would you say?\n\nQuestions for adults \n\nWhat’s a childhood memory of being creative?\nWhat sparked your most recent burst of creativity?\n\n\nResponses will be shared anonymously as they come in. Together\, we’ll spark child’s play. \nShare your answers: \n📧 pips@polyglot.org.au \n✉️ Polyglot Theatre\, SH1.05 Sacred Heart Building\, Abbotsford Convent\, 1 St Heliers Street\, Abbotsford VIC 3067
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/spark-play/
LOCATION:Home\, SH1.05\, Level One\, Sacred Heart Building\, Abbotsford Convent\, 3067\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Polyglot Theatre":MAILTO:info@polyglot.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260424T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260705T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T062804
CREATED:20260401T030123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T010154Z
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SUMMARY:EONARIUM Enlightenment
DESCRIPTION:Enlightenment is a stunning 30-minute audiovisual show at Melbourne’s Immigration Museum\, bringing Vivaldi’s Four Seasons to life through spectacular projections that fill the historic Long Room with breathtaking visuals across spring\, summer\, autumn and winter. \nHaving captivated more than 2 million visitors worldwide\, the show is suitable for all ages and accessible for people with limited mobility. \nStandard tickets include chair seating\, while premium tickets offer a beanbag with the best view in the house. \nExact dates\, costs\, and times vary – please visit the website for more information.
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/eonarium-enlightenment/
LOCATION:Immigration Museum\, 400 Flinders St\, Melbourne\, 3000
CATEGORIES:Silver
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260501T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260731T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T062804
CREATED:20260501T020101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T020721Z
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SUMMARY:Prison Island Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:Prison Island is an interactive adventure that combines the thrill of escape rooms with physical and mental challenges. \nTeams of two to five players take on 34 unique themed cells\, racing against the clock to complete physical and mental challenges and collect as many points as possible in 90 minutes. \nSuitable for ages seven and up\, with participants aged seven to 14 requiring at least one accompanying adult. Comfortable clothing and sneakers required. \nSession times and ticket costs vary\, so check the Prison Island Melbourne website to select your preferred date and time.
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/prison-island-melbourne/
LOCATION:Prison Island Melbourne\, 440 Docklands Dr\, Docklands\, Victoria\, 3008\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260628T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T062804
CREATED:20260524T234312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T010829Z
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SUMMARY:Frozen In Time
DESCRIPTION:Escape the chill and journey back to the ice age at this interactive prehistoric adventure on Level 1\, Centre Court. \nDiscover life-size prehistoric creatures\, join a scavenger hunt throughout the centre\, and enjoy complimentary craft sessions every Saturday and Sunday\, featuring activities including sipper cup decorating\, biscuit snowman face making\, penguin mosaics\, snow globes\, and 3D snowman making. \nRunning from Thursday 7 May to Sunday 28 June. \nCraft sessions run Saturdays 10am to 1pm and Sundays 11am to 2pm. \nFree entry\, please visit their website for more information.
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/frozen-in-time/
LOCATION:Greensborough Plaza\, 25 Main Street\, Greensborough\, Victoria\, 3088\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260820T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T062804
CREATED:20260513T012753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T010318Z
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SUMMARY:Sky Country Tours
DESCRIPTION:Journey through the celestial knowledge of First Nations Australia with award-winning astrophysicist and storyteller Krystal De Napoli at Healesville Sanctuary. \nWalk to Lake Coranderrk under a dark-sky sanctuary as Krystal guides you through Indigenous astronomy\, dark-sky constellations\, variable stars\, planets\, and the moon\, exploring how the night sky has shaped culture\, survival\, and knowledge for tens of thousands of years. \nSessions run from 14 May to 20 August\, 5:30pm to 7:30pm\, across three themes: Dark Sky\, Seasons\, and Wildlife. \nTickets from $50 for member children\, $55 non-member children\, $88 member adults\, and $110 non-member adults.
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/sky-country-tours/
LOCATION:Healesville Sanctuary\, Glen Eadie Ave\, Healesville\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3777
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ORGANIZER;CN="Healesville Sanctuary":MAILTO:hsly@zoo.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260731T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T062804
CREATED:20260522T092331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T092331Z
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SUMMARY:Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City
DESCRIPTION:Step into the ancient Inca Empire without leaving Melbourne in Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City\, a groundbreaking virtual reality experience five years in the making. \nGuided by TERI your robot companion\, explore the Temple of the Sun\, walk the famous terraces\, and take in breathtaking Andean mountain vistas\, all built from rare pandemic-era drone and LiDAR access to the site by over 50 engineers and leading archaeological experts. \nSuitable for ages ten and up with a minimum height of 1.30m. Participants aged 10 to 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nThe experience runs approximately 40 minutes\, with a total visit time of one hour. \nLocated at Level 1\, 206 Bourke Street\, Melbourne. \nSession times and ticket prices vary\, so please visit their website to select your preferred date and time.
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/machu-picchu-journey-to-the-lost-city/
LOCATION:Level 1\, 206 Bourke Street\, Level 1\, 206\, Bourke Street\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Silver
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260520T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260719T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T062804
CREATED:20260407T050432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T050432Z
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SUMMARY:Cirque du Soleil KOOZA
DESCRIPTION:Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA returns to Melbourne under the Big Top at Flemington Racecourse\, running from Wednesday 20 May to Sunday 19 July 2026. \nA breathtaking tribute to traditional circus\, KOOZA delivers nail-biting acrobatics and bold slapstick comedy across a colourful and exhilarating world exploring themes of fear\, identity\, recognition and power. \nAn unforgettable experience for the whole family. \nExact dates and times vary – please visit the website for more information.
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/cirque-du-soleil-kooza/
LOCATION:Under the Big Top\, Flemington Racecourse\, Cirque du Soleil\, 448 Epsom Road\, Flemington\, Victoria\, 3031\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260522T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260704T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T062804
CREATED:20260522T094349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T114907Z
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SUMMARY:Casa Della Nonna by Bippi x LaManna
DESCRIPTION:Melbourne’s cult-favourite chilli brand Bippi and Italian grocer LaManna have joined forces to create an immersive pop-up experience – Casa Della Nonna – that brings to life the sights\, sounds and smells of Nonno and Nonna’s house. \nLaunching Saturday 23 May at LaManna Essendon Fields and running for 6 weeks until Saturday 4 July\, the museum-style pop-up pays homage to everything you’d expect to find in Nonno and Nonna’s house. \nFrom the iconic plastic-covered couch\, to religious paraphernalia\, infinite doilies and the aroma of home-cooked pasta\, visitors will be taken on a multi-sensory journey. \nThe first 100 visitors on launch day will receive free pasta!
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/casa-della-nonna-by-bippi-x-lamanna-2/
LOCATION:LaManna Supermarket\, 10 English Street\, Essendon Fields\, Victoria\, 3041\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260522T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260831T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T062804
CREATED:20260522T091640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T091640Z
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SUMMARY:RISING: The Vinyl Factory - REVERB
DESCRIPTION:Reverb is a hit multi-sensory exhibition presented by ACMI and RISING\, taking audiences deep into the symbiosis between music\, art\, film\, and culture. \nOriginally staged at 180 Studios in London\, it features immersive works by artists including Stan Douglas\, William Kentridge\, Virgil Abloh\, and Kahlil Joseph\, diving into eras from early techno and house to Kingston’s dancehall scene\, the late-80s Second Summer of Love\, and beyond. \nExplore a sculptural sound system\, play with remixable vinyl loops\, browse The Vinyl Factory’s archive of 100 pressings\, and unwind in the acoustically optimised Listening Room. \nOn display at ACMI from Friday 22 May to Monday 31 August\, open daily 11am to 7pm with last entry at 6pm. Saturday and Sunday use half-hourly timed entry. \nTickets from $13 to $25\, with $10 entry after 5pm on 28-30 May.
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/rising-the-vinyl-factory-reverb/
LOCATION:ACMI\, Flinders Street Federation Square\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260621T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T062804
CREATED:20260522T092122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T092122Z
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SUMMARY:Furby Chorus and Friends
DESCRIPTION:At Emporium Melbourne\, a congregation of domestic robots including beloved Furbies and companions from Yukai Engineering gather to converse through synchronised movement as part of the Australian Dance Biennale. \nSet within a sculptural world created by studio BOWL’s Ryohei Murakami and NCM\, these soft\, sweet\, and peculiar friends hibernate in stillness before erupting unexpectedly to life\, exploring the evolving relationship between humans and technology through movement\, choreography\, and sound. \nOn display from Wednesday 27 May to Sunday 21 June at Emporium Melbourne. \nEmporium Melbourne is open Saturday to Wednesday 10am to 7pm\, and Thursday to Friday 10am to 9pm. \nFree entry.
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/furby-chorus-and-friends/
LOCATION:Emporium Melbourne\, 287 Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne\, 3000
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260602T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270630T000000
DTSTAMP:20260610T062804
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SUMMARY:RISING: First Peoples Melbourne Art Trams\, Melbourne\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:First Peoples Melbourne Art Trams are rolling into 2026\, with six new works that convey the limitless possibilities of First Peoples imagining. \nCurated by Taungurung woman Kate ten Buuren\, this year’s edition celebrates the power of Blak imagination and presents artworks by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists with connections to Victoria. \nSix trams will be transformed into moving canvases across the city\, launching during RISING and remaining on the network for 12 months. \nThe sixth tram\, which honours an artist that has significantly contributed to First Peoples art history\, will be announced in April.
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/rising-first-peoples-melbourne-art-trams-melbourne-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260605T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T062804
CREATED:20260401T030314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T030314Z
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SUMMARY:RISING: EMERGENCE(Y) by Various\, Melbourne\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:In a world of ecological collapse and rapid change\, EMERGENCE(Y) brings together artists\, scientists\, and communities to explore adaptation as a creative and ethical act. \nFrom stem cells to Martian winds\, coral soundscapes to fungal fashion\, Indigenous knowledge to vertical farms—the exhibition reveals how life adapts across all scales. It is a living ecosystem: a warning and an invitation to grow\, listen\, and act. \nScience Gallery Melbourne partners with RISING to offer exclusive early access to EMERGENC(Y). Wander the gallery after hours\, encounter bold new works at your own pace\, and celebrate the opening weekend on Friday 5 June.
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/rising-emergencey-by-various-melbourne-2026/
LOCATION:Science Gallery Melbourne\, 114 Grattan St\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260606T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260705T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T062804
CREATED:20260601T002911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T051448Z
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SUMMARY:Children’s International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Children’s International Film Festival returns for 2026 with its biggest edition yet\, presenting 30 brilliant kids films from around the world across Melbourne cinemas. \nSpecially programmed for young cinephiles aged 3 to 12\, highlights include The Last Whale Singer\, Toy Story 5\, Papaya\, Little Amélie or the Character of Rain\, Momo\, and Pol the Pirate Mouse\, with age recommendations listed for each film. \nScreening from 6 June to 5 July at Classic Cinemas\, Lido Cinemas\, and Cameo Cinemas across Melbourne. \nCheck the CHIFF website for the full program and ticket bookings.
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/childrens-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:Lido Cinemas\, 675 Glenferrie Road\, Hawthorn\, Victoria\, 3122\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260606T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260614T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T062804
CREATED:20260330T070201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T070201Z
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SUMMARY:Monsteen
DESCRIPTION:Vampires\, werewolves\, sirens\, and witches. It’s just another school day for teenagers in the world of Monsteen. But\, as a heatwave hits\, tensions bubble to the surface. \nInspired by cosplay and RPGs\, Monsteen is a psychologically immersive performance that leads teens into a game of collaborative world-building and social risk. \nFour young cast members help catalyse the action\, but as the school day begins\, each player finds themselves with a chance to build their character\, make friends\, enemies and participate in the world. \nThey navigate class politics\, head to secret hangouts\, begrudgingly have dinner with parents and choose sides in ugly friendship battles. As the game progresses\, players must try and come to terms with their monstrous side….What do they see in the mirror — and can they embrace it? \nPerformance dates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 6 Jun – 1:00 PM\nSunday 7 Jun – 1:00 PM\nSaturday 13 Jun* – 1:00 PM\nSunday 14 Jun – 1:00 PM\n\n*Audio Described performance with Describer Guides
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/monsteen/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, 100 St Kilda Rd\, Southbank\, 3004
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260609T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260705T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T062804
CREATED:20260609T125455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T125455Z
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SUMMARY:Firelight Festival
DESCRIPTION:Melbourne’s epic winter festival returns to Docklands. Firelight Festival takes over Harbour Esplanade for three fiery nights from Friday 3 – Sunday 5 July. Entry is free! \nFeaturing dazzling fire performers\, a laser light show\, glow pickleball\, fire pits and flame jets\, live music and roving entertainers\, every moment at Firelight Festival is a celebration of fire and light. \nFeast on Melbourne’s best wintery pop-up food and drink offerings. From hot choc and s’mores to sizzling street food\, there’s tasty treats to warm your belly all weekend long. \nThere’s more to explore in Docklands. Find waterfront restaurants and bars\, exciting entertainment and experiences\, shopping and special deals to round out your visit to Firelight Festival.
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/firelight-festival/
LOCATION:Port Phillip Ferries terminal\, Victoria Harbour\, Docklands\, Victoria Harbour\, Docklands\, 3461\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T062804
CREATED:20260527T002235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T002235Z
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SUMMARY:Bush Babies Keilor East ~ Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Join Eco Explorers’ Bush Babies Bush Playgroup for ten weeks of gentle\, sensory-rich nature play at Brimbank Park\, situated on the traditional Country of the Wurundjeri People in Keilor East along the Maribyrnong River. \nSurrounded by diverse native flora\, fauna\, birdlife\, fresh air\, and open sky\, babies and their families slow down\, connect\, and enjoy meaningful time outdoors together in a safe and nurturing environment. \nSuitable for ages zero to two years. Sessions run every Wednesday from 22 April to 24 June 2026\, 9:30am to 11:00am at Brimbank Park\, Keilor East. \nCheck the Eco Explorers website for pricing and meeting point details.
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/bush-babies-keilor-east-wednesdays/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:Brimbank Park\, Keilor Park Dr\, Keilor East\, Victoria\, 3033\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eco Explorers":MAILTO:info@ecoexplorers.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T113000
DTSTAMP:20260610T062804
CREATED:20260223T015032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T005117Z
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SUMMARY:Maidstone Community Playgroup (Term 2)
DESCRIPTION:Run by an experienced facilitator\, children will explore the delights of painting\, play dough\, dress ups\, water play and planting – and it all happens in our gorgeous garden. \nRuns every Wednesday during school term. Bookings required.
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/maidstone-community-playgroup-term-2/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:Maidstone Community Centre\, 21 Yardley Street\, Maidstone\, Victoria\, 3012\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maribyrnong City Council":MAILTO:email@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T113000
DTSTAMP:20260610T062804
CREATED:20260527T000511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T000511Z
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SUMMARY:Bundoora Bush Kids Forest School ~ Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Join Eco Explorers’ Bush Kids Forest School for ten sessions of hands-on nature learning at Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary in Bundoora\, situated on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri People. \nSurrounded by native animals and plants\, children discover campfire cooking\, fire skills\, rope knots\, tool use\, ecological storytelling\, and nature art\, alongside bush safety and sustainability in a rich\, immersive forest school environment. \nSuitable for ages three and a half to six years. Sessions run every Wednesday from 22 April to 24 June 2026\, 9:30am to 11:30am at Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary\, Bundoora. \nCheck the Eco Explorers website for session days\, pricing\, and meeting point details.
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/bundoora-bush-kids-forest-school-wednesdays/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary\, La Trobe Ave\, Bundoora\, Victoria\, 3083\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eco Explorers":MAILTO:info@ecoexplorers.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T104500
DTSTAMP:20260610T062804
CREATED:20260119T015946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T015946Z
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SUMMARY:Heide Art Babies
DESCRIPTION:Social connection and communal play is important for new parents\, new grandparents and babies. Art Babies is a time to connect in creativity with your baby\, and for grandparents to join the fun and connection with their grandchildren and adult children. \nJoin us at Heide for a gentle session of exploration and learning in the sculpture park\, and purposeful\, directed activity in the gallery\, where we learn about being cultural teachers and co-learners\, and finding space for our own mindfulness and cultural engagement. Let your baby join in sensory play on the heart garden rug as we all gather for meaningful story time\, puppets and songs. \nPlease note:\nArt Babies is for babies from newborn up to a year old. Activities will usually include viewing works in the outdoor sculpture plaza\, as well as gallery viewing and play\, so please dress your baby suitably for the weather.\n \nArt Babies Sessions will be cancelled if there are not adequate numbers; those who have booked will be offered a priority place in another session. \n\n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesdays to Fridays\, 10am
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/heide-art-babies-2/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:HEIDE Museum of Modern Art\, 7 Templestowe Rd\, Bulleen\, Victoria\, 3105\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heide Museum of Modern Art":MAILTO:info@heide.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T062804
CREATED:20251201T023335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T022923Z
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SUMMARY:Kidworks @ Brickworks
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Kidworks at Brickworks! Parents are invited to sign their children up for exciting and educational workshops designed exclusively for pre-schoolers. \nHeld every Wednesday in the cozy community room known as ‘The Hollow\,’ these sessions offer a perfect blend of creativity and learning. \nWhen: Every Wednesday from 10am – 11am\nWhere: The Hollow (Community Room)\, Level 1 Burwood Brickworks\nCost: FREE \nAttendance is free; however\, to avoid disappointment\, it is recommended that spots in the engaging workshops be secured by booking in advance.
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/kidworks-brickworks/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:The Hollow\, Level 1 Burwood Brickworks\, 70 Middleborough Road\, Burwood East\, Victoria\, 3151\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T062804
CREATED:20260223T015253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T005059Z
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SUMMARY:Multicultural Playgroup (Term 2)
DESCRIPTION:MacKillop Family Services’ Multicultural Supported Playgroup provides an environment where parents and carers from culturally diverse communities can meet to participate in activities that encourage their child’s development and social skills. \nRuns every Wednesday during school term. Bookings not required. \n 
URL:https://tothotornot.com/event/multicultural-playgroup-term-2/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:Braybrook Community Hub\, 107 - 139 Churchhill Ave\, Braybrook\, 3019\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maribyrnong City Council":MAILTO:email@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
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