Fast 5: Melbourne Show, Cheeky Cafe + Best Things to Do with Babies

Fast 5

What’s On

#1 What’s On This Week – CBD

  • School Holiday Afternoon Tea at The Hotel Windsor (ongoing) – join in for the cherished Melbourne tradition of Afternoon Tea with the family. Make the most of children’s prices and weekday discounts for grandparents.
  • Sea of Light (Tue 1 Oct – Sat 5 Oct) – Embark on a journey of light and imagination. Paint your own voyage with a UV torch, and steer model ships that leave glowing paths in their wake.
  • Josephine Wants to Dance (Wed 2 Oct – Sat 5 Oct) – A hilarious musical about the importance of believing in yourself and realising your dreams and… a dancing kangaroo!

#2 What’s On This Week – North

  • 100 Tiny Dinos – Din-O-Seek (Daily until Sun 6 Oct) – Search for 100 tiny dinosaur figures hidden throughout the museum, including 11 special sticker clues and the mysterious Crystal T. rex.
  • ​Jurassic World: The Exhibition​ (Fri 2 Aug – Mon 28 Oct) – Based on one of the biggest blockbusters in cinema history, the exhibition immerses audiences of all ages in scenes inspired by the beloved movies.
  • Mini Twitchers Heide – 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.

#3 What’s On This Week – South

  • LEGO® DreamZzz™ and the NEW & EXCLUSIVE 4D Movie ‘Z-Blob Rescue Rush’ (Until Sun 6 Oct) – Over the school holidays, families will be transported to the captivating Dream World to accompany Mateo, Izzie, and Z-Blob on an exhilarating journey to save the realm from darkness before capturing a magical photo with Mateo, Izzie, and Z-Blob.
  • 360 Allstars: Performance & Workshops (Fri 4 Oct) – Get ready for the international hit sensation 360 ALL STARS! Featuring BMX, basketball, breakdancing, acrobatics, drumming, and more.
  • Australian Landscape Walk (Until Sun 31 Dec) – Join a Garden Ambassador as they guide you on a walking tour to showcase the features and highlights of the Australian Garden.

#4 What’s On This Week – East

#5 What’s On This Week – West

  • Princess Party High Tea at Overnewton Castle (Tue 1 Oct) – A magical High Tea lunch awaits every princess at Overnewton Castle with games, activities and story time, led by Overnewton’s very own Princess!
  • Active Holidays – active fun for kids (Sat 21 Sep – Wed 22 Sep) – Wyndham City collaborates with community groups to offer a free and exciting Active Holidays program during every school break.
  • Playnastics (Wednesdays & Thursdays) – Casual open play sessions using a selection of Preschool Gymnastics equipment and resources, as well as puzzles, blocks and more. ​Read our review here.

 

Fast 5 Ideas

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#2 Melbourne Show Must-Dos

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Visit THE LUME

Discover Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius at THE LUME Melbourne, Australia’s first permanent immersive digital art gallery

#3 Outdoor Adventures

Head out with the whole family for a fun and refreshing walk in nature

#4 Great Food + Kids Play

Whether it’s the soft play kids’ room or the selection of yummy meals, we’re here for it!

#5 Best of the Best

Our most popular article – the best things to do with babies + toddlers in Melbourne

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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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