Check out this handy one pager to work your way through some great events, holiday programs and fun happenings throughout the holidays. If you need more inspiration just choose your own Eastie adventure on Mamma Knows East's full website - where you will find hundreds of places to go, markets, cafes, playgrounds and more

events and fun

School holidays in Melbourne are built for fun, here are some great options for some fun events and activities happening nearby.

The Velveteen Rabbit, Healesville

Circus The Show, Atheneum Theatre

Blue Hills Cherry Blossom Show, Silvan

Drum Theatre, Dandenong

FREE dream room by Bec Orpin, Lilydale

FREE Spring Holiday fun @ Burwood One

The Greatest Magic Show, Athenaeum Theatre

Holidays in Whitehorse

Lunch and Wildlife, Yarra Valley

Velveteen Rabbit, Ringwood

Footy Fever @ Greensborough Plaza

My Son Pinocchio, Nunawading

*Mamma is partnering with a few places, including some paid listings, to bring fantastic local events for families these school holidays. These partnerships help Mamma Knows provide the best local inspiration for families

budget friendly

There are lots of fun places to explore in Melbourne’s east that won’t break the bank. Here are Mamma’s top ideas that are FREE or will cost you $5

Melbourne Tram Museum, Hawthorn

Chelsea Australian Garden, Olinda

Rainforest Gallery, Warburton

Edendale Community Farm, Eltham North

Peregrine Reserve Pump Track, Rowville

Fitzroy Gardens, East Melbourne

Dandenong Creek Trail

Boronia Art Walk, Boronia

Gulf Station, Yarra Glen

FREE Roaring Safari @ Greensborough Plaza

must go playgrounds

Looking for some playground fun these school holidays?
Mamma has some great playground ideas right here - all road tested and fun approved!

Urban Park, Chirnside Park

Hays Paddock, Kew

Stamford Park Adventure Playground, Rowville

Foley Park Reserve, Kew

Elgar Park Play Space, Mont Albert North

Cameron Ave Playground, Oakleigh South

Vista Park Bee Playground, Clyde

X & Y Playspace, Croydon

Tim Neville Arboretum, Ferntree Gully

Ruffey Lake Park, Doncaster East

click here for ALL of the parks and playgrounds

family adventures

Grab the whole gang PLUS those buddies from school and kinder, and head out on a big old fashioned adventure

Myuna Farm, Doveton

The Kids Bookshop, Mitcham

Morack Mini Golf, Vermont

Urban Climb, Blackburn

Roller One, Burwood East

Holey Moley, Chadstone

Drop Bear Escape Room, Pakenham

Bounce Inc, Blackburn North

Cherryhill's Blossom Festival, Coldstream

Tulip Festival, Silvan

click here for ALL of our family adventures

eats and treats

Kids are gonna need to eat and having a holiday treat is half the fun!

Milki and Miller, Boronia

Baked Wonder, Burwood

The Fresh Prince, Surrey Hills

Cribb Cafe, Lilydale

Porgie's, Hawthorn

Naughty or Nice Cafe, Ringwood

Manna Lane, Mooroolbark

Mr Grumpy's, Mulgrave

Goodie Two Shoes, Officer

Ray's Sandwiches Cafe, Hawthorn

click here for ALL of our yummy eats

rainy day

It will happen - no doubt - a day or two that is best spent indoors. But it doesn’t need to be in front of the TV when these great places to play are just around the corner.