🗓️ Melbourne CBD ➝ More CBD picks
Auslan Storytime (Monday 1 Jun) Deaf storytellers from Expression Australia bring stories to life through Auslan at State Library Victoria — inclusive, interactive, and welcoming for all families. No bookings required. 📍 CBD
Storytime After Dark (Tuesday 2 Jun) Pyjamas on, teddies packed — sneak into the State Library for twilight tales, lullabies, and songs in the Pauline Gandel Children’s Quarter. 📍 CBD
Play School: Come and Play (Daily until Sunday 12 Jul) Celebrate 60 years of Play School at ACMI — little ones can be presenter, camera operator, or director, and climb the iconic Rocket Clock. Completely free. 📍 CBD
🗓️ Melbourne NORTH ➝ More north-side picks
Rainbow Family Storytime (Tuesday 2 Jun) A monthly inclusive storytime for rainbow families with children aged 0–6, with stories, songs, bubbles, and craft. No bookings required. 📍 Brunswick
Dino Days (Wednesdays) Storytime, Dino Disco, sensory soft play, and borrowable dinosaur tails for young prehistoric fans, every Wednesday 10am–2pm. 📍 Carlton
Arty Tales (Friday 5 Jun) A gentle gallery and garden program for 2–4 year olds, with shared storytelling, songs, and a hands-on craft activity led by a Barking Spider Creative artist-educator. 📍 Aberfeldie
🗓️ Melbourne SOUTH ➝ More south-side picks
Bush Playgroup (Mondays during term) Child-led nature play, crafts, storytelling, and bush walks at Arthurs Seat Park for children aged 0–4. All-weather — dress accordingly. 📍 Arthurs Seat
Community Playgroup (Wednesdays during term) Games, toys, dancing, and craft in a welcoming drop-in setting — a great way for little ones and families to meet new friends. No bookings needed. 📍 Chelsea Heights
Dads Group (Saturday 6 Jun) A relaxed group for local dads and their kids to connect and enjoy a fun morning out together — all experience levels welcome. 📍 Hampton
🗓️ Melbourne EAST ➝ More east-side picks
Tawny Toddlers (Mondays during term) Nine weeks of bush walks, nature crafts, songs, and stories at Yarra Bend Park for children aged 2–3, just 6km from the CBD. 📍 Kew
World Environment Day Storytime (Tuesday 2 Jun) An Earth-themed storytime followed by a hands-on craft activity — a sweet way to mark World Environment Day with little ones. 📍 Nunawading
The Bridge Community Playgroup (Wednesdays during term) An all-inclusive outdoor playgroup for children aged 0–5 in a welcoming garden setting, run by a qualified Early Childhood Educator. 📍 Kilsyth
🗓️ Melbourne WEST ➝ More west-side picks
Little Kids Day In: To the Moon (Monday 1 Jun) Don your best astronaut outfit for a free space-themed day at Scienceworks – rockets, lunar station building, and Moon Moves dancing for kids 5 and under.📍 Spotswood
Mess n’ Play Mondays (Mondays during term, excl. 8 Jun) Story-inspired sensory and messy play with June themes including Dino Stomp, Helping Hands, and Winter Wonderland. Book ahead. 📍 Maidstone
VU Play: Playwork Pop-Up (Thursdays until 6 Aug) A free weekly open-ended play space with Playwork-trained early childhood students. No booking required. 📍 Footscray
