If you’re looking for ideas about what to do with the kids this school holidays, but don’t have much cash to splash, look no further! Here is a list of fun and free activities you can do over the break!
1 July:
Go checkout the Chocolate Factory Diorama at North Melbourne Library.
Address:
66 Errol St
North Melbourne 3051
2 July:
Storytime Shenanigans. This is a fun, silly and playful storytime experience, best for little ones between 0-5 years old! Find it at Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre.
Address:
251 Faraday St
Carlton 3053
3 July:
Go checkout the Lego Chocolate Factory Diorama at Library at The Dock! The kids, and adults, can create their own Willy Wonka inspired chocolate factory!
Address:
107 Victoria Harbour Promenade
Docklands 3008
4 July:
Check out Wonka’s Wacky Workshop, where you can create and craft your own sweet treats!
Address:
East Melbourne Library
122 George St
East Melbourne 3002
5 July:
Get creative at the Roald DahLEGO Creative Extravaganza! Create a Lego chocolate factory or other works inspired by Roald Dahl! Or anything you want really, the options are endless!
Address:
Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre
251 Faraday St
Carlton 3053
11 July:
This is one that would be fun at any age – George’s Marvellous Medicine Mix Up! Learn and play at the same time, by creating your own colour changing Medicine Mix. The magic of science, huh!?
Address:
Southbank Library at Boyd
207 City Rd
Southbank 3006
Running 1 July – 13 July:
The Road to Zero Scavenger Hunt is a little lesson in road safety, disguised as a super fun activity! Families can work together to problem solve in this fun and immersive scavenger hunt, that will teach kids about road safety at the same time!
Address:
Road to Zero Gallery, Lower Ground
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson St
Carlton 3053
Running from now until October 6:
This is also a cheeky fun adventure that will secretly teach the little ones about history: Ancient Egypt for Kids at the NGV! Children can explore and play, and uncover the mysteries of Ancient Egypt through a series of activities!
Address:
NGV International
180 St Kilda Rd
Melbourne 3006
Which one (or more) will you be doing this school holiday??
