Utilising air as a building material, the commission will morph and change throughout the day as it expands and then releases air in a natural rhythm.
Come and visit a mini city landscape that has been transformed into a wild, thriving, green metropolis – where humans and animals share their habitat.
Celebrating its 30th year, Top Arts 2024 will be on display at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, featuring the work of 45 VCE student artists selected from a competitive pool of nearly 1200 applicants across Victoria. This exhibition provides a platform to celebrate the extraordinary talent of the next generation of Victorians engaged with VCE Art Making and VCE Exhibiting and Art Creative Practice.
The Country Road + NGV First Nations Commissions is a national, biennial mentorship and exhibition program that pairs emerging Australian First Nations artists and designers with one of eight esteemed industry mentors.
Let author and illustrator Jess Racklyeft enchant you with a storytime featuring her books, Bush and Whisper on the Wind. In this special event, kids will explore the Australian bushland and magical dream worlds Jess has created.
Nina Sanadze surveys the work of Melbourne-based contemporary artist Nina Sanadze.
Inspired by Jess Racklyeft’s book, Bush, join us at this drop-in craft workshop and imagine your own nocturnal creature with a range of collage materials to help your imagination run wild.
ALIA is delighted to announce that the National Simultaneous Storytime book for 2024 is Bowerbird Blues by Aura Parker.
National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) presents the 10th annual Melbourne Art Book Fair (MABF), a state-wide celebration of art book publishing and Melbourne’s status as a UNESCO City of Literature.
Michael Long and The Long Walk Naarm 2024 returns to Melbourne to celebrate its 20th anniversary in the Yarra Park Gardens at the MCG.
White Night will transform the streets and venues of Ballarat on the evening of the 1 June 2024 through illuminations, projections, music, and interactive works, stay tuned for the program details to be revealed closer to the date.
RISING is a festival of new art, music, and performance, in the heart of Naarm/ Melbourne. Here’s our Top 6 Events To Do With Family and Kids at Rising Melbourne 2024.
Ancient Egypt for Kids is a free exhibition inviting children to unlock the mysteries of ancient Egypt through a series of activities exploring the art and culture of this fascinating world.
Firelight Festival is the free winter celebration you know and love in Docklands, with fiery installations, live music, pop-up foodie feasts and more over one epic weekend.
Family Fiesta is Monash University Performing Arts Centres’ annual takeover of children’s live and participatory art and performance - all at very low ticket prices or free - from 3 - 6 July.
Embark on a journey of light and imagination. Paint your own voyage with a UV torch, and steer model ships that leave glowing paths in their wake.
The NGV’s dedicated free children’s galleries will present Kusama for Kids which will feature a renowned Kusama artwork to create immersive experiences for kids.
Korea Festival 2024, the biggest Korean cultural event in Melbourne is returning to Fed Square, free and open to the public for two days this May.
On Thursday, May 9th from 12pm at Carousel in Albert Park, join us as we come together to celebrate our recent rebrand as we unveil our new bottles range. We’ll be hosting a slew of activities and panels to pamper those that need it most, soon-to-be and new parents!
All Star Comics Melbourne's Free Comic Book Day is the biggest day of the year for the Comic Reading community.
The three-day-long Buddha’s Day and Multicultural Festival is back at Fed Square, bringing together arts, music and multicultural performances.
Chadstone Shopping Centre next week will be holding FREE SodaStream Mixology Masterclasses!
The South Asian Festival returns in collaboration with the City of Melbourne. This day-long free event celebrates the New Year of South Asian countries in a colourful display of their rich and vibrant culture.
Get ready for the ultimate celebration of Sinhala and Tamil food and culture in a day filled with laughter, incredible food and immersive cultural experiences built on the rich heritage of Sri Lanka.
Iconic performance brand, adidas, is encouraging its adiClub members to ‘Try That Thing’ in a celebration of stepping outside of your comfort zone!
The annual ANZAC Day Commemoration March offers a platform for former servicemen and women to reconnect with their units and march together, while also extending a warm invitation to descendants of veterans.
Join thousands of veterans, their descendants, and current serving personnel as they gather to pay tribute to the ANZACs at the Shrine of Remembrance on ANZAC Day.
Enjoy the 28-minute Bluey special with your family and furry friends (dogs welcome!) and catch the most anticipated wedding of the year!
Eid is the biggest celebration in the Islamic calendar and marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting.
The Hawker 88 Night Market returns to Queen Victoria Market, bringing the sights, sounds and tastes of Asia to Melbourne’s favourite marketplace this autumn.
The Little Food Festival combines education, exploration, creativity and fun, to help kids re-imagine what the future will look like for them, their families and communities, and the planet.
Celebrate Nature Play Week and delight your child’s senses with free nature play experiences on Oak Lawn and in The Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden this autumn.
Sneak in with your teddy bear, wear your favourite jammies and snuggle up for an enchanting storytime after dark in the Pauline Gandel Children’s Quarter. Listen to twilight tales and join in on soothing songs and lullabies as the sun sets.
The Melbourne Vixens are getting ready for the 2024 Super Netball season, and want all of their fans to join for a festival of activities and entertainment at Fed Square.
Armed with a passion for LEGO® brick building, your primary schooler (5–8-year-olds) and family members will work together to create and code a LEGO® brick robot while learning about the Library’s collection items.
Make your own paper person inspired by the gorgeous wooden world of this upcoming Melbourne-made game.
Enjoy some bite-sized play with four new game commissions.
During the free activities, inquisitive youngsters will make a cardboard car model to take home and visit activity stations designed to help them achieve a five-star safety rating for their creation.
Hop along to Rippon Lea Estate this Easter.
The Easter Bunny will be making a very special appearance at the Market over the Easter weekend. Hop on down with the kids and look out for our furry friend whilst you shop for your Easter produce.
The Easter Bunny is having a tea party featuring morning or afternoon tea, a live Easter Show with Trixie the Easter Pixie and the Easter Bunny, as well placement settings and bunny ears for each child.
Kick off the school holidays laughing, with a huge day of comedy at Fed Square.
Head to the Flemington and Kensington Bowling Club on Good Friday to enjoy a family fun day.
Celebrate unity in diversity on the occasion of Holi – festival of colours.
Get ready for a whirlwind of joy at Kids Day Out, brought to you by the Good Friday Appeal.
Get your baskets and bunny ears ready – the NGV’s annual Easter egg hunt is back! FREE but bookings are a must!
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival kicks off just as term ends and the program is peppered with performances that cater for the whole family.
