Fast 5: Start Christmas, Best Beaches + Hello Kitty Cafe

Fast 5

What’s On

#1 What’s On This Week – CBD

  • Little Lunies at Luna Park (Fri – Mon) – Perfect for toddlers and pre-schoolers to enjoy rides, attractions, and games designed for younger kids at this iconic theme park.
  • Beam Me Up, Baby! (Fri 8 Nov – Sun 24 Nov) – Guided by artist Emma Salzano, babies and carers will move through a play-space, meet other babies, listen to music and sounds, and play with textured objects and fabrics.
  • Keeper Kids at Melbourne Zoo (Ongoing) – A fun, interactive indoor play area designed for children aged 0-8, where they can explore zones themed around zoo-keeping, veterinary science, and more.

#2 What’s On This Week – North

  • Play Nook in Northcote (Mon – Fri) – This whimsical play centre is designed for babies and toddlers, with soft play areas, sensory tables, and imaginative cubbies.
  • Bundoora Park Farm (Daily) – A farm experience with tractor rides, animal interactions, and a large adventure playground, suitable for babies and toddlers.
  • Home of the Dinosaurs tour (Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat) – journey through Melbourne Museum’s Dinosaur Walk and Triceratops: Fate of the Dinosaurs to learn how these fascinating animals lived and died millions of years ago.

#3 What’s On This Week – South

  • DUPLO Farm Adventure (Mon – Fri) – Perfect for toddlers, DUPLO Farm Adventure at Legoland Melbourne features a multi-level farmhouse where kids can climb, slide, and build with DUPLO bricks.
  • Hopscotch Play Cafe (Mondays & Tuesdays) – A fun café with a play area dedicated to toddlers, offering weekly play sessions.
  • Billy Lids Playland (Daily) – Featuring a Baby and Toddler Zone, this playland provides sensory activities and a soft play space for the youngest of visitors.

#4 What’s On This Week – East

  • Flip Out (Daily) – A trampoline park with special sessions tailored for younger children, making it an exciting spot for toddlers to bounce and play.
  • Mini Explorers Cup Day Edition (Tue 5 Nov) – A fun way for young children to explore nature through crafts and place-based learning activities.
  • Hello Kitty Cafe (Daily) – Step into the ultra-cute kawaii world of Hello Kitty. This bow-filled cafe will offer a range of sweet treats, decadent beverages and light meals all day long.

#5 What’s On This Week – West

  • Jumpside Trampoline & Ninja Park (Daily) – Ideal for toddlers with its soft toddler-friendly play areas and trampolines, offering a safe and active play experience.
  • Baby Rhyme Time West Footscray (Tuesdays) – Fun filled sessions of rhymes, stories and songs to help your child develop language and literacy skills. Suitable for 0-1 years and their families.
  • Women’s Circus Youth Classes (Mon – Sat during school term) – Held at a fully equipped training centre, these classes are perfect for developing physical and social confidence in a supportive space.

 

Fast 5 Ideas

#1 Sleigh the Silly Season

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – dress your little ones from head to toe in fun Christmas PJs!

#2 Making Waves

The weather is warming up, and it’s time to hit the beach! Here are Melbourne’s top family-friendly beaches

#3 Dive into Van Gogh’s World

Starry Nights and VR Delights: a new immersive experience is returning

#4 Whimsical Wardrobes

Looking for cute reindeer antlers, angelic wings, or a charming Santa costume? Here’s are the best Christmas costumes for tots

#5 Festival of Lights

Don’t miss out on this brilliant Christmas light display opening soon

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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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