What's On for Kids in Melbourne This Weekend
Less searching. More time together. Find family activities by age, suburb and budget, with rainy-day ideas for Melbourne's changeable weather.
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What works for your family?
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12 event and program listings. Choose an exact age to match published age ranges. Outing ideas and venues are not filtered.
Try a different suburb or budget. Some activities do not publish suitable ages.
Explore outing ideas insteadFamily events this weekend
Dated activities for 31 Oct–1 Nov. Check the event details before you leave.
Ongoing programs to explore
Classes, playgroups and seasonal programs. A program date range does not mean it runs every weekend. Prices may cover a session or a full course.
From $100Mount Waverley
Football Holiday Camp Jan 2026 ($100 per day)
Ages 5–15
Ongoing program · check session dates
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From $25Sandringham and Highett
Children's yoga - JEM
Ages 3–12
Ongoing program · check session dates
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From $22Nunawading
Family Season - The Round
Ages 4+
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From $209Nunawading
Junior Warriors - 8 Course Programe - Kung Fu Force AU
Ages 6–13
Ongoing program · check session dates
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Check priceAshwood
Kids & Teens Art Birthday Parties - Glorious Studio
Ages 5–17
Ongoing program · check session dates
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FreeKeon Park
Keon Park Children's Hub Monthly Drop-in Gardening Group
Check suitable ages
Ongoing program · check session dates
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FreeBlackburn North
Persian Playgroup - Facilitated
Ages 3–6
Ongoing program · check session dates
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From $70Burwood East
Mainly Music kids program
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FreeDoveton
Autumn Place Playgroup - Every Thursday from 8 October to 17 December 2026
Ages 0–4
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FreeDoveton
Youth Drop In Space - Weekly on Friday from Oct 9 to Dec 18
Ages 10–0
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FreeTruganina
Mt Atkinson Market
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Ongoing program · check session dates
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Check priceBrighton
Bayside Art Babies
Ages 0–2
Ongoing program · check session dates
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More ways to spend the day
Melbourne family outing ideas, even when the events calendar is quiet.
Free things to do with kids
Gardens, playgrounds & exhibitions
Start with a garden wander, a playground stop or a free exhibition. Fitzroy Gardens and Science Gallery Melbourne are ideas to explore; check opening hours and any special-event charges.
Official Melbourne family guide ↗
Indoor & rainy-day activities
Museums, galleries & play centres
Melbourne Museum, ArtVo and SEA LIFE offer indoor outing ideas. Compare admission costs, session times and age suitability before choosing. For a shorter outing, check a local play centre.
Official Melbourne family guide ↗
Toddlers & preschoolers
Short outings for little legs
Keep the outing short and check the minimum age. Look for playgroups, hands-on play and garden walks. Ask about pram access, toilets, changing facilities and whether an adult must stay.
Choose your child’s age ↑Explore places around Melbourne
Local venues and activity providers. Check opening hours, facilities and suitable ages directly.
A little planning goes a long way
Before heading out, confirm the session time, total family cost, booking requirements and transport. For accessibility or sensory needs, ask the venue about step-free access, accessible toilets and quieter sessions.
Planning a Melbourne day out with kids
What’s on for kids in Melbourne this weekend?
The dated-event section covers 31 Oct–1 Nov. Longer-running classes and programs appear separately because their exact sessions need checking. If no dated events are listed, the guide includes indoor attractions, gardens and local venues to explore.
How do I find free activities?
Choose “Free only” in the budget filter to see listings marked free by their organiser. For an inexpensive day out, explore the free outing ideas above. Check whether booking, materials, parking or accompanying adults cost extra.
What can we do on a rainy day?
Consider a museum, indoor gallery, aquarium or play centre. Check session times, admission costs and travel before you leave. Use the indoor links above to check venue information before you go.
Are these activities suitable for toddlers?
Select your child’s exact age to see listings whose published age range includes it. Listings without age information do not appear in age-filtered results. Ask the organiser about supervision and facilities.
Where can I find school holiday activities?
See our Melbourne school holiday planning page for holiday planning, or browse kids’ activities in Victoria for ongoing classes.
Outing ideas reference the City of Melbourne family guide. Activity details come from published listings; inclusion does not confirm availability.
Photo credits
Yarra River: Diliff, CC BY 2.5 (2005). Fitzroy Gardens Conservatory and Playground: Shkuru Afshar, playground source, CC BY-SA 4.0. Melbourne Museum Triceratops: Krigore, CC BY-SA 4.0. Carlton Gardens: Tanya.shamz, CC BY-SA 4.0. Olympic Park: Gary Houston, CC0. Surrey Park: Bob Tan, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photos resized and displayed with crops; adapted images retain their respective licences. Venue photos illustrate outing ideas, not current event availability.
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