This is such a fun event and I can’t wait to check it out with the kids! Shrek and Kung-Fu Panda are coming to the Rosebud Foreshore in this March and April this year at an Australian-first exhibition. Alongside some of DreamWorks Animation’s other best known characters they will immerse visitors in a large-scale…
Something miraculous must have occurred because I am managing to get out without the kids more often. I enjoyed a fabulous night on the town this week that included the delightfully funny The Play that Goes Wrong at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre. As all amateur and professional thespians know show business does not always run smoothly.…
We recently experienced one of Melbourne’s newest attractions for kids at Up Unlimited in Moorabbin. As an add on to the clip and climb activity at the venue, guests can explore man made caves. Real, honest to goodness caving is something I’d love to do with my little ones one day. The caving experience at…
Google “family camps USA” and you will find hundreds of entries. Family camps are a U.S tradition providing families with a budget friendly all inclusive holiday with an emphasis on embracing nature and new friendships together. Google “family camps Australia” and the offerings are scarce. There are a few stand out exceptions. CYC (Christian Youth…
The Melbourne summer school holiday gold ticket activity has been found. Circus 1903, showing at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre from January 3rd to January12th is is a tribute to the golden age of circus. Set to a resounding score, and with era costumes to die for Circus 1903 incorporates a bevy of circus acts into a…
I’ve been wondering how best to share the love of one of my happy places on this site for a while. So when I was asked by Micro Scooters if I would share my favorite place to scoot in Melbourne I jumped at the opportunity to showcase Westerfolds Park. The article could just as easily…
Sometimes I really want to be a kid again. At the opening of the inspiring Pauline Gandel Children’s Gallery at the Melbourne museum I really, really wanted to be a kid again. The interactive, sensory play space takes educational play to a whole new level. Visitors to Melbourne and local families with children aged 0-5…
Summer is an amazing time in cosmopolitan Melbourne. One of the reasons summer is awesome in Melbourne are the events. This year is no exception with the return of a few summer event favourites and some new blood bringing fun to the summer calendar. This list showcases some of the best Melbourne summer events that…
Cosmopolitan Melbourne receives its fair share of attention from travellers. There is more to Victoria than its bustling urban hub though and both visiting families and locals will benefit from exploring Victoria’s tiniest townships. From the alpine regions to the coast Victoria’s villages offer opportunities for families to enjoy the outdoors and discover new…
The school holidays may be over but Melbourne is still pumping when it comes to memory-creating family experiences. Fortunately, I have the finger on the pulse and have some amazing prizes to giveaway to some lucky families that will encourage you to get out and enjoy Melbourne together this winter. What I love about this…