🗓️ Melbourne CBD ➝ More CBD picks
Melbourne International Dumpling Festival (Monday 2 Nov) Free entry to dozens of dumpling stalls at Queen Victoria Market on Cup Eve, with live music and desserts (registration essential). 📍CBD
Auslan Storytime (Monday 2 Nov) Stories told entirely in Auslan by Deaf storytellers at State Library Victoria, with an interpreter for hearing families. For ages 3 to 5, no bookings needed. 📍CBD
Animal Crossing™: New Horizons Adventure (Until Sunday 8 Nov) The island adventure is back at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium with an even bigger experience for young fans. 📍CBD
🗓️ Melbourne NORTH ➝ More north-side picks
Punjabi Storytime (Mondays during term) Stories, songs, rhymes and craft in Punjabi and English for ages 3 to 5. 📍Mickleham
The Art of Dawdling at The Abbotsford Convent (Monday 2 – Friday 6 Nov) Follow a map to painted ears and footprints, then stop and tune in to birds, leaves and footsteps ($5 per map). 📍Abbotsford
Baby Rhymetime at Fairfield Library (Fridays during term) Rhymes, songs and tummy time for newborns to crawlers and their grown-ups (bring a blanket). 📍Fairfield
🗓️ Melbourne SOUTH ➝ More south-side picks
Diwali Storytime (Monday 2 Nov) Picture books, songs and activities about the Festival of Lights for ages 3 to 5, from 11.30am to 12pm. Free. 📍Frankston
Chadstone Santa Photography (Various dates from Wednesday 4 Nov – Thursday 24 Dec) Snap a festive family photo with Santa on the ’Twas The Night Before Christmas set, complete with a sleigh ride. 📍Malvern East
PlaySpace (Thursdays during term) Unstructured play with toys for kids and carers in a warm indoor space, $3 per session. 📍Patterson Lakes
🗓️ Melbourne EAST ➝ More east-side picks
Italian Storytime (Wednesdays during term) Stories for ages 1 to 5 that help families keep up Italian or learn a new language. 📍Clayton
Pevan & Sarah in Concert (Thursday 5 Nov) A singalong show for little ones at The Round, 10.30am or 12.30pm, with tickets $24 and babies under 12 months free on a lap. 📍Nunawading
Maroondah Festival (Sunday 8 Nov) A free day of live music, free rides and circus workshops from 10am – 4pm, featuring more than 70 market stalls. 📍Croydon
🗓️ Melbourne WEST ➝ More west-side picks
Maidstone Community Playgroup (Wednesdays during term) Painting, play dough, dress ups, water play and planting in the garden, for just $3 a session. 📍Maidstone
Casual Friday Toddler Art (Friday 6 Nov) A relaxed art playgroup for ages 1 to 5 at Jemi’s cafe, with no clean-up for you and free entry for younger siblings. 📍South Kingsville
Djerriwarrh Festival (Saturday 7 Nov) A free family festival on High Street from 2pm to 9pm, with giant bubbles, circus, live music and fireworks. 📍Melton
