Hey Reader

School holidays have a way of turning even the most organised parent into a full-time events researcher. This week alone I’ve had three different plans fall through thanks to weather, a sick kid, and (I’ll admit it) me completely misreading a start time.

So we pivoted, found a last-minute indoor option, and the day was saved – but it reminded me just how much I rely on knowing what’s actually on, and where, before I even think about getting everyone out the door.

It’s also why I love hearing what’s actually useful to you. A few of you mentioned in our recent Reader Survey that you’d love to see more content specific to your part of Melbourne and Victoria – so help me get it right.

Whereabouts are you based?

👉 Melbourne CBD, Southbank or Docklands​

👉 Melbourne North​

👉 Melbourne South​

👉 Melbourne East​

👉 Melbourne West​

👉 Regional VIC​

Just click the option that fits, or reply to me below with your postcode. The more I know about where you are, the more I can tailor what lands in your inbox every week.

Joyce xx

🌟 Featured Events

​Spartan Kids Holiday Workout Session (Friday 10 Jul) Let the kids conquer a 1–3km obstacle course built for young adventurers, with a warm-up, headband and finisher sticker included for just $15. 📍 Werribee

🗓️ Melbourne CBD ➝ More CBD picks

​Free School Holiday Activities at The District Docklands (Daily until Sunday 12 Jul) Five free undercover activities await these holidays, from table tennis and street hockey to giant chess and an inflatable soccer-billiards zone. 📍 Docklands

​Top Arts 2026 (Daily until Sunday 19 Jul) See the state’s brightest young creatives shine in this 32nd annual exhibition, showcasing 43 VCE students selected from over 1,100 applicants. 📍 CBD

🗓️ Melbourne NORTH ➝ More north-side picks ​

​Rome: Empire, Power, People (Daily until Sunday 25 Oct) Step into Ancient Rome with 150+ original artefacts never before seen in Melbourne, from gladiator arenas to Imperial luxury. 📍 Carlton

​Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience (Daily until Saturday 31 Oct, excl. Tues) Bounce through 10+ bubble-filled rooms of sensory wonder, soap-scapes, VR and illusions, on an adventure for all ages. 📍 Brunswick

🗓️ Melbourne SOUTH ➝ More south-side picks ​

​Melbourne Magic Festival 2026 (Various sessions until Saturday 11 Jul) Catch 320 spellbinding performances across 59 shows at Melbourne’s favourite festival of illusion, wonder and world-class magic. 📍 Prahran

​Dinos After Dark (Daily until Saturday 11 Jul) Wander among illuminated dinosaurs after dark at Werribee Open Range Zoo, with roving performers, a neon glow zone and fireside marshmallows. 📍 Werribee South

🗓️ Melbourne EAST ➝ More east-side picks ​

​NINJAGO: The True Ninja Trials (Various dates until Sunday 23 Aug) Train with Ninja to defeat Elemental Monsters through spinner battles, dragon quests and a hidden-hero search across MINILAND scenes. 📍 Chadstone

​School Holiday Workshop: Video Game Design (Friday 10 Jul) Budding designers aged 12–16 can pitch their own video game concept in this hands-on, no-coding-required workshop, museum entry included. 📍 Hawthorn

🗓️ Melbourne WEST ➝ More west-side picks ​

​Champs Club at Highpoint Shopping Centre (Daily until Sunday 12 Jul) Ride the soccer buzz with free skill stations and challenges at Highpoint’s mini soccer playground, drop in any time from 10am–4pm. 📍 Maribyrnong

​Colour: See the World in a New Light (Daily until Tuesday 26 Jan 2027) Explore colour, light and illusion through 21 hands-on exhibits in this exclusive Questacon exhibition, perfect for curious young minds. 📍 Spotswood