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RESET is a free, family-friendly festival about slowing down, finding joy in the hands-on, and discovering creative ways to live more sustainably. Join family-friendly celebrations, screenings, conversations, workshops, and participatory artmaking, with special events during the school holidays for kids and families, including small-group creative and gardening workshops on textile repair and plant propagation. Running ... Read more

eeJoin the Yarra Riverkeeper Association for World Cleanup Day, helping remove litter from the Birrarung and surrounding public spaces. Connect with fellow river-lovers, explore the Riverkeeper hub, and hear about the upcoming Birrarung Riverfest, all while protecting one of Melbourne's most iconic natural places. Friday 18 September 2026, 10am-1pm (hands-on cleanup from 10:30am) Along the ... Read more

Give your child's toy box a RESET at The Big Toy Swap, a free family-focused event where you can pass on gently used toys, books, or games and discover something new in return. Bring up to six clean items to receive tokens for pre-loved treasures, teaching kids the value of reuse while reducing waste. Kids ... Read more

Catch beloved family-friendly adventure films on the Big Screen these school holidays with Outdoor Cinema: Feathers, Fins and Friendship. Over three afternoons, enjoy a trio of 90s family favourites exploring special friendships between children and wild animals, Flipper, Free Willy, and Fly Away Home, each carrying an environmental message about protecting our oceans, waterways, and ... Read more

Participants can learn about local bird species and the habitats birds need in cities during this workshop. They'll explore design ideas to support native birds, using food, water and nesting resources in urban design, alongside the Peckable Architecture installation in the Test Garden. This open day offers spots in 4 smaller groups of 20 minutes ... Read more