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The White Hat Guide to Family and Children's Activities in Melbourne
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Medieval Festival
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Two days of Medieval entertainment including fireworks, jousting, archery, sword fighting, dancing, parades and market stalls and Medieval crafts. |
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Kryal Castle Ballarat
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Flying Display
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An interactive flying display at the RAAF Museum which introduces visitors to the history of Australian military aviation and provides an opprtunity to see the aircraft close up and ask questions of the pilot before they take to the skies. |
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RAAF Museum,
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Community Come & Try Rowing
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Sessions open to males and females of all ages. Just turn up, Recive receive basic tuition in crews of 4 in an olympic-style shell (boat). |
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Y Rowing Centre, Cnr Lakeside Drive & Queens Road, Albert Park
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Family Day at Collingwood Children's Farm
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On Family Days there are free pony rides, hay rides, a BBQ and activities matching the monthly theme. |
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Family Bike Rides
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The Melton Cycling Club operates family bike rides along bike baths in Melton
and Caroline Springs and twice a month.
- Caroline Springs;- Every 1st Sunday of each month leaving the Civic
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- Melton:- Every 3rd Sunday of each month leaving Hannah Watts Park
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Pirate Day at Polly Woodside
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X marks the spot at Polly Woodside. Dress as a pirate and head to Polly Woodside to search for illusive buried treasure, walk the plank, join in pirate arts and crafts and have your face painted. |
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11am to 4pm, first Sunday of month throughout 2011 |
Polly Woodside, 2A Clarendon
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Adult $15, Child $8, Concession $12, Family $42 |
Enquiries: (03) 8663 7260 |
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Toorak Village Festival of Sculpture
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For the entire month of may, Toorak Village businesses will display 99 contemporary sculptures in their windows and bolted to the pavements along Toorak Road. Take your time surveying the sculptures as well as the shops. Please enjoy 'a decade of sculpture' and take advantage of the warm hospitality of the traders in the village. Catalogues are available from any of the shops in the village and all sculptures are for sale. Toorak Village is between Wallace Ave and Grange Rd, just east of Williams Rd. Simply catch the no 8 tram from Federation Square, along Toorak Road to stop no 35. |
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1st to 31st May 2012 (tbc) |
Toorak Village
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Enquiries: 0419 005 052 |
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Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar
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Discover Scandinavia in Melbourne at the annual Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar
in the beautiful gardens of the Swedish Church, Toorak. Festive atmosphere with
stalls full of gorgeous items from Sweden, Denmark and Norway, especially
imported for the Bazaar. Handicrafts, Scandinavian food, entertainment and lots
of fun activities for the kids. Full information at
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1st & 2nd December 2012 (tbc) |
Toorak House, 21 St Georges Road, Toorak
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Christmas Eve Carols and Pageant at Cruden Farm
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(This event is to be confirmed for 2012) Bring the family to enjoy Christmas Carols with singers and band. This popular community event includes a live re-enactment of the first Christmas with a baby, stable and donkey. Children are welcome to take part as angels or shepherds.
Gate opens at 6.30pm – enter from Cranhaven Road, Langwarrin. BYO picnic, rug, insect repellent, warm clothes. NO candles or pets please. Entry by donation – net proceeds used to support the needy in the local area. |
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7.30 to 8.45 pm, 24th December 2012 (tbc) |
Cruden Farm (enter
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Carols by Candlelight
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An event that has become a popular part of the Melbourne calendar |
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Docklands New Year's Eve Entertainment & Fireworks
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Program to be verified including 9.30pm family fireworks and midnight fireworks |
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31st December 2012 |
Waterfront City, Docklands
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Australia Day Picnic & Historic Vehicles Display
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The popular historic vehicle display, with more than 500 veteran and vintage vehicles, entertainment, free activities and food stalls. |
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Government House Open Day
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As part of Australia Day, citizens and visitors are invited to visit
Government House,
inspect many rooms not normally open to the public and enjoy a picnic on
the lawns. Music and entertainment throughout the day.
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10am to 3pm, 26th January 2013 (tbc) |
Government House
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Free entry |
Enquiries: (03) 9655 4211 |
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Moomba Fireworks
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Details to be announced |
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9th to 11th March 2013 ? |
Yarra River near Federation Square
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Moomba Parade
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Chestnut Festival
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Held annually by the Mt Dandenong Preschool on the Kalorama Reserve in the Dandenong Ranges. Market stalls, fair ground rides, fairy floss, hot food and, of course, roasted chestnuts! Full details at Chestnut
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Sunday 5th May 2013 (tbc) |
Kalorama Reserve, Mt. Dandenong Tourist Rd., Kalorama Reserve, Kalorama
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Running Days - The engines are impressive seen in action and on the last Sunday of each month (except December) many of them are fired up. There will always be at least one or two steam rollers or traction engines in steam, the stationary museum steams up, the big diesels and the vintage workshop also put on a display. There are over 400 engines and associated exhibits scattered through the exhibition sheds around the sites. The grounds have been developed from a raw industrial wasteland to a very pleasant park by the volunteer members of the club over the past 20 years with picnic tables, shade trees and BBQ facilities for picnickers. Ice Creams and cold drinks are available but no food except at rally times. The grounds and museum are open 11am till 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays except the Christmas - New Year period. The Miniature railway operates on Sundays (rides $2). Admission is by donation. To see it all running the best time to visit is rally time. Full information at Melbourne Steam Traction Engine
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11am-4pm Saturdays & Sundays |
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National Steam Centre, 1200 Ferntree Gully Rd.,
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Enquiries: (03) 9763 1614 |
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Public run days once a month where a small charge applies. Children should be in the charge of an adult and enclosed footwear is required. Picnic and BBQ facilities are available. More information at the Mooroolbark & District Miniature Railway &
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11am-4pm, 4th Sun of month (except Dec) |
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Kiloran Reserve, Hawthory Road,
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Enquiries: (03) 9723 1025 |
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Baby & Kids Market, Berwick
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The Baby & Kids Market offers a huge range of gorgeous & excellent quality preloved baby & kids goods. From prams to cots, toys to books and clothes to shoes; the market has it all. Plus handpicked local designers featuring their unique and stylish baby & kids goods. Plenty of free parking; Always indoors; Cash sales only; a small entry fee applies, kids free. 2010 dates 21/03/2010, 16/05/2010, 25/07/2010, 24/10/2010 |
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9am to 1pm, selected dates |
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Berwick Leisure Centre, Manuka Rd
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Enquiries: 1300 55 44 76 |
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Baby & Kids Market, Camberwell
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The Baby & Kids Market offers a huge range of gorgeous & excellent quality preloved baby & kids goods. From prams to cots, toys to books and clothes to shoes; the market has it all. Plus ‘handpicked’ local designers featuring their unique and stylish baby & kids goods. Plenty of free parking; Always indoors; Cash sales only; Entry $3, kids free. 30 November 2008, 22 February 2009, 26 March 2009, 17 May 2009, 26 July 2009, 18 October 2009. |
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9am to 1pm, selected dates |
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Camberwell Centre, 340 Camberwell Rd
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Enquiries: 1300 55 44 76 |
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Baby & Kids Market, Coburg
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The Baby & Kids Market offers a huge range of gorgeous & excellent quality preloved baby & kids goods. From prams to cots, toys to books and clothes to shoes; the market has it all. Plus handpicked local designers featuring their unique and stylish baby & kids goods. Always from 9am to 1pm; Plenty of free parking; Always indoors; Cash sales only; A small entry fee applies, kids free. 2010 dates - 20/02/2010, 22/05/2010, 14/08/2010, 9/10/2010 |
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9am to 1pm, selected dates |
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Coburg Town Hall, 90 Bell St
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Enquiries: 1300 55 44 76 |
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Baby & Kids Market, Croydon
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The Baby & Kids Market offers a huge range of gorgeous & excellent quality preloved baby & kids goods. From prams to cots, toys to books and clothes to shoes; the market has it all. Plus ‘handpicked’ local designers featuring their unique and stylish baby & kids goods. Plenty of free parking; Always indoors; Cash sales only; Entry $3, kids free. 24 May 2009, 2 August 2009, 11 October 2009. |
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9am to 1pm, selected dates |
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Croydon Leisure Centre, 11 Civic Square
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Enquiries: 1300 55 44 76 |
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Baby & Kids Market, Hawthorn
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The Baby & Kids Market offers a huge range of gorgeous & excellent quality preloved baby & kids goods. From prams to cots, toys to books and clothes to shoes; the market has it all. Plus ‘handpicked’ local designers featuring their unique and stylish baby & kids goods. Plenty of free parking; Always indoors; Cash sales only; Entry $3, kids free. 14 June 2009 |
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9am to 1pm, selected Sundays |
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Hawthorn Town Hall, 360
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Enquiries: 1300 55 44 76 |
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Baby & Kids Market, Malvern
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The Baby & Kids Market offers a huge range of gorgeous & excellent quality preloved baby & kids goods. From prams to cots, toys to books and clothes to shoes; the market has it all. Plus ‘handpicked’ local designers featuring their unique and stylish baby & kids goods. Plenty of free parking; Always indoors; Cash sales only; Entry $3, kids free. 23 August 2009. |
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9am to 1pm, selected dates |
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Malvern Town Hall, Cnr Glenferrie Rd and High St
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Enquiries: 1300 55 44 76 |
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Caribbean Gardens Market
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A large market picnic area and a big range of new and second hand goods. On Wednesdays entry is free and there is access to and general market, food stalls and playground. On Sundays there is an entry fee and as well as the market there is a children's train and boat rides, rock climbing. Caribbean Gardens Market is close to the Eastlink freeway and is now oppen Fridays as well as Wednesdays and Sundays. It is closed Christmas Day. |
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8.30am to 3pm Wednesdays; 8:30am -to 2pm Fridays; 8.30am to 4.30pm Sundays |
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Caribbean Gardens, Ferntree Gully Road,
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Enquiries: (03) 9763 7688 |
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Children's Markets
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Do you have kids aged up to 6 years?
Stacks of outgrown excellent quality baby and children’s gear taking over your house?
Be a stallholder at the Children’s Markets and turn that clutter into cold hard cash; it’s a fun day out with other mums, easy and promotes recycling.
If you’re a designer of stylish and unique handcrafted children’s wares then this is the right place for you! We’d love to see your beautiful peices show cased here in our who’s there category below and on market day. $3 entry fee (kids free). Please note on the 14th of March, this market will move into the Main Street Festival as part of the Mordialloc Festival by the Bay More information at http://www.childrensmarkets.com.au/ |
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10am to 2pm, 2nd Sunday of even numbered months |
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Allen McLean Hall, Corner Lewis and Albert Streets
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Immigration Museum
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Covering Victoria's immigration history from the early 1800s to the present day. More information on the Immigration Museum. |
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Daily 10am-5pm |
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400 Flinders Street, Melbourne,
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Melbourne Aquarium
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Daily 9.30am-6pm (last ticket sales 5pm) |
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cnr Queenswharf Road & King Street,
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Melbourne Tram Museum
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This museum is a short tram ride from the city and contains a significant
collection of heritage trams in the historic Hawthorn Tram Depot. It is open on
the second Saturday of each month a month.
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Second Saturday of the month |
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Hawthorn Tram Depot, cnr Power Street & Riverdale Road
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Enquiries: (03) 9619 8863 |
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National Gallery of Victoria - International Collection
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Melbourne's premier gallery of international art. More information at NGV - International Collection. |
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Peek A Boo Market - Baby & Childrens Market
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Peek A Boo Market your baby & childrens market offers huge bargain prices on quality pre loved items related from newborn, baby to preschool kids. You can find just about everything from furniture, clothing, toys, prams, books, high chairs to car seats and many more. Entry Fee $2. To Book A Stall visit our website at www.peekaboomarket.com.au |
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9am to 1pm, Sunday 3rd May & 14th June 2009 |
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Berwick Fields P/S - Gymnasium
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Enquiriees: 0415209019 |
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Peppertree Place
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This community garden haven is open to the public from 10am to 12noon on the
first Saturday of the month. It includes a
- Coburg Edibles Swap - A free community exchange of home-grown
garden produce. Eggs for lemons. Parsley for thyme. Seeds for recipes.
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10am to 12noon, 1st Sunday of month |
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512 Sydney Road
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Tall Ship Enterprize
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Experience sailing on a replica of the ship that brought the first European Settlers to Melbourne. One hour sails, overnight adventure sails and many others. Fun for family and adventure seekers. More information about The Enterprize. |
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Gem Pier Williamstown, Melbourne and others including Docklands
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Enquiries: (03) 9397 3477 |
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Watsonia Pre-Loved Kids Toys & Clothing Sale
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Stalls selling pre-loved babies and kids' toys, clothing and lots more. Bargains for everyone. No entry fees. Food available and kids entertainment. |
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9am to 1pm, Saturday 5th September 2009 |
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Diamond Village Shopping Centre, 78 Nepean Street
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Children's gardenThere is a children's garden at the Royal Botanic Gardens specially designed for children's activities. Entry is free. There are non 'no-go' zones and all the plants are touchable. It is designed to encourage children to play, have fun and learn at the same time. North Melbourne PoolSet amongst landscaped gardens with plenty of shadecloths, North Melbourne Pool has four interconnecting aquatic areas including baby, toddler, learn to & 25 metre lap pool. Other programs & services incl. swim lessons & squads, yoga, massage, café, BBQ & creche facilities. Relax & refresh at one of Melbourne’s favourite watering holes. Enquiries: (03) 9329 2885 Riverslide Skate ParkRiverslide is the largest & best-appointed Skate Park in inner Melbourne. Featuring an 1800sqm skating surface & a café, it’s a must for any interested skaters. Located within a five-min walk from Flinders St Station, it’s situated in the picturesque Alexandra Gardens. Supervision & first aid assistance is provided on site during peak periods. Free
(Mel ref 2F J7)
Enquiries: 9663 0495
Modern Dance for ChildrenLet your children experience the fun of modern dance. The Kensington Community Centre is running after school classes for different age levels. Wed 4.30-5.30pm (4-6yrs) 5.30-6.30pm (7-12yrs)
Kensington Community Centre, Kensington Rd & Altona St Kensington.
Enquiries: (03) 9376 1633
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