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We popped by the QToys warehouse sale today and there were SO many great educational toys, puzzles and wooden toys.

If you love open-ended play, there were plenty of great finds, including toddler maths resources (counting blocks, + peg boards), problem-solving toys, imaginative play sets and cute little gnome homes @qtoysaustralia

📍 3/243A Sunshine Road, Tottenham
5–7 June | 9am–4pm

Enjoy! ☺️

Follow us for more family friendly fun ☺️

#melbourne #toys #qtoys #weekend #thingstodowithkids

We popped by the QToys warehouse sale today and there were SO many great educational toys, puzzles and wooden toys.

If you love open-ended play, there were plenty of great finds, including toddler maths resources (counting blocks, + peg boards), problem-solving toys, imaginative play sets and cute little gnome homes @qtoysaustralia

📍 3/243A Sunshine Road, Tottenham
5–7 June | 9am–4pm

Enjoy! ☺️

Follow us for more family friendly fun ☺️

#melbourne #toys #qtoys #weekend #thingstodowithkids

Looking for something free to do with the little ones next week? 💛

@library_vic is hosting a FREE Day of Play, packed with hands-on activities designed for children aged 2–5. There’ll be parachute games, science investigations, creative play stations, a giant collaborative mural and a special Storytime session at 10:30am.

It’s a drop-in event, so you can stay for 20 minutes or make a morning of it. Registrations are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome too if you’re keeping your plans flexible 💛

Comment FREE PLAY and I’ll send you the registration link 👇

📍 State Library Victoria
Wednesday 10 June | 10am–2:30pm
FREE!

Bonus: Public transport is currently half price, so it’s the perfect excuse for a little city adventure 🫶
Send this to someone you know who’d love this 💛

Follow us for more family friendly fun ☺️

#melbourne #statelibrary #visitmelbourne #cbd #free

Looking for something free to do with the little ones next week? 💛

@library_vic is hosting a FREE Day of Play, packed with hands-on activities designed for children aged 2–5. There’ll be parachute games, science investigations, creative play stations, a giant collaborative mural and a special Storytime session at 10:30am.

It’s a drop-in event, so you can stay for 20 minutes or make a morning of it. Registrations are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome too if you’re keeping your plans flexible 💛

Comment FREE PLAY and I’ll send you the registration link 👇

📍 State Library Victoria
Wednesday 10 June | 10am–2:30pm
FREE!

Bonus: Public transport is currently half price, so it’s the perfect excuse for a little city adventure 🫶
Send this to someone you know who’d love this 💛

Follow us for more family friendly fun ☺️

#melbourne #statelibrary #visitmelbourne #cbd #free

Long weekend plans sorted 🫶

We’ve rounded up 15 markets happening across Melbourne and Victoria this long weekend so you don’t have to go searching.

Whether you’re after local makers, fresh food, vintage finds or just an excuse to get out of the house, there’s something on this list for everyone.

💛 Save this for later and send it to your market-loving friend.

Comment MARKET and I’ll send through our complete Weekend Guide list which has some goodies like @stkildafilmfest + @gasworkscreativeprecinct + @therosestmarket

Follow along for weekly family friendly finds and monthly round ups ❤️

📸 @prahranmarket + @adkmelbourne
#longweekend #weekend #market #melbourne #visitmelbourne

Long weekend plans sorted 🫶

We’ve rounded up 15 markets happening across Melbourne and Victoria this long weekend so you don’t have to go searching.

Whether you’re after local makers, fresh food, vintage finds or just an excuse to get out of the house, there’s something on this list for everyone.

💛 Save this for later and send it to your market-loving friend.

Comment MARKET and I’ll send through our complete Weekend Guide list which has some goodies like @stkildafilmfest + @gasworkscreativeprecinct + @therosestmarket

Follow along for weekly family friendly finds and monthly round ups ❤️

📸 @prahranmarket + @adkmelbourne
#longweekend #weekend #market #melbourne #visitmelbourne

Need some plans this long weekend? 💛

We’ve rounded up some great things happening across Melbourne and Victoria this 5-8 June, from warehouse sales and teddy bear train rides to free family films, winter events and weekend markets.

If you’re after the links comment WEEKEND and we’ll send them straight to your inbox 🫶
Tap each photo for @ tags

Follow us for more family friendly fun 💛

#melbourne #visitmelbourne #free #weekend #winter

Need some plans this long weekend? 💛

We’ve rounded up some great things happening across Melbourne and Victoria this 5-8 June, from warehouse sales and teddy bear train rides to free family films, winter events and weekend markets.

If you’re after the links comment WEEKEND and we’ll send them straight to your inbox 🫶
Tap each photo for @ tags

Follow us for more family friendly fun 💛

#melbourne #visitmelbourne #free #weekend #winter

If you’ve been following our Stories, you’ll know we’ve been a little obsessed with all the National Donut Day deals. So we’ve popped them all into one handy list for you 🫶

🍩 100,000 FREE Original Glazed Donuts at Krispy Kreme (all locations)
Fri 5 Jun @krispykremeaustralia

🍩 FREE Cinnamon Donuts at Donut King
Fri 5 Jun @donutking_au

🍩 4 pack Krispy Kreme Caramel Cravings $10 for My 7-Eleven members Fri 5 June @7elevenaus

🍩 $1 Jam Donuts at Dandee Donuts (Dandenong & Cranbourne)
Fri 5 Jun @dandeedonutsmelb

🍩 10,000 FREE Churro Fries & Chocolate Dip at San Churro (all locations)
Sat 6 Jun @sanchurro_au

🍩 500 FREE Donuts at Joey’s Doughies (CBD)
Fri 5 Jun @joeysdoughies

🍩 200 FREE Earl Grey Korean Cream Donuts at DOH (QVM)
Fri 5 Jun @doh.melbourne

🍩 200 FREE Donuts at Cherie Eatery
Fri 5 Jun @cherieatery

🍩 200 FREE Donuts at Top Paddock
Fri 5 Jun @toppaddock

🍩 100 FREE Cinnamon Cake Donuts at Short Stop
Fri 5 Jun @shortstopmelbourne

#free #melbourne #nationaldonutday #thingstodowithkids #visitmelbourne

If you’ve been following our Stories, you’ll know we’ve been a little obsessed with all the National Donut Day deals. So we’ve popped them all into one handy list for you 🫶

🍩 100,000 FREE Original Glazed Donuts at Krispy Kreme (all locations)
Fri 5 Jun @krispykremeaustralia

🍩 FREE Cinnamon Donuts at Donut King
Fri 5 Jun @donutking_au

🍩 4 pack Krispy Kreme Caramel Cravings $10 for My 7-Eleven members Fri 5 June @7elevenaus

🍩 $1 Jam Donuts at Dandee Donuts (Dandenong & Cranbourne)
Fri 5 Jun @dandeedonutsmelb

🍩 10,000 FREE Churro Fries & Chocolate Dip at San Churro (all locations)
Sat 6 Jun @sanchurro_au

🍩 500 FREE Donuts at Joey’s Doughies (CBD)
Fri 5 Jun @joeysdoughies

🍩 200 FREE Earl Grey Korean Cream Donuts at DOH (QVM)
Fri 5 Jun @doh.melbourne

🍩 200 FREE Donuts at Cherie Eatery
Fri 5 Jun @cherieatery

🍩 200 FREE Donuts at Top Paddock
Fri 5 Jun @toppaddock

🍩 100 FREE Cinnamon Cake Donuts at Short Stop
Fri 5 Jun @shortstopmelbourne

#free #melbourne #nationaldonutday #thingstodowithkids #visitmelbourne

If your little one loves trains and teddy bears, this Sunday is for them 🧸🚂

The much-loved Teddy Bears’ Picnic is returning to Diamond Valley Railway this Sunday, with teddy-filled train rides around Eltham Lower Park.

Bring along your favourite teddy, hop aboard for a ride, then stick around for a picnic on the oval afterwards.

📍 Diamond Valley Railway, Eltham Lower Park
Sunday 7 June | 11am–4pm
$5 per ride (under 2s free)

Send this to someone whose kids would absolutely love this 💛

#miniaturetrain #diamondvalley #eltham #weekend #melbourne

If your little one loves trains and teddy bears, this Sunday is for them 🧸🚂

The much-loved Teddy Bears’ Picnic is returning to Diamond Valley Railway this Sunday, with teddy-filled train rides around Eltham Lower Park.

Bring along your favourite teddy, hop aboard for a ride, then stick around for a picnic on the oval afterwards.

📍 Diamond Valley Railway, Eltham Lower Park
Sunday 7 June | 11am–4pm
$5 per ride (under 2s free)

Send this to someone whose kids would absolutely love this 💛

#miniaturetrain #diamondvalley #eltham #weekend #melbourne

One of Melbourne’s best-kept secrets is back 🎬

If your kids love movies, this one deserves a spot on your school holiday list.

@chiffaustralia is returning with 30 incredible films from around the world, including adventures, animation and family favourites.

Without giving away too much, you’ll find films featuring a brave pirate mouse on a treasure-hunting adventure, Tom & Jerry on a time-travelling journey, a special screening of Toy Story 5 and so many more amazing movies for the kiddos.

📅 6 June to 10 July
📍 @classiccinema @lidocinemas & @cameocinemas
Across Elsternwick, Hawthorn and Belgrave

🎬 Comment CHIFF and I’ll send through the full program + booking links 🙌

Suitable for ages 4–10+ and kicking off this weekend.
💛 Know a family who would love this? Send it their way.

🍿 Save this one for the school holidays.

📸 Toy Story 5

#melbourne #visitmelbourne #elsternwick #hawthorn belgrave

One of Melbourne’s best-kept secrets is back 🎬

If your kids love movies, this one deserves a spot on your school holiday list.

@chiffaustralia is returning with 30 incredible films from around the world, including adventures, animation and family favourites.

Without giving away too much, you’ll find films featuring a brave pirate mouse on a treasure-hunting adventure, Tom & Jerry on a time-travelling journey, a special screening of Toy Story 5 and so many more amazing movies for the kiddos.

📅 6 June to 10 July
📍 @classiccinema @lidocinemas & @cameocinemas
Across Elsternwick, Hawthorn and Belgrave

🎬 Comment CHIFF and I’ll send through the full program + booking links 🙌

Suitable for ages 4–10+ and kicking off this weekend.
💛 Know a family who would love this? Send it their way.

🍿 Save this one for the school holidays.

📸 Toy Story 5

#melbourne #visitmelbourne #elsternwick #hawthorn belgrave

Well this is one way to make Friday better 🍩👀

@krispykremeaustralia is giving away 100,000 FREE Original Glazed doughnuts this Friday, with no purchase required.

Just head into a participating Krispy Kreme store and grab one while stocks last.

Tag your doughnut-loving friend below 🍩👇

#melbourne #visitmelbourne #krispykreme #free #friday

Well this is one way to make Friday better 🍩👀

@krispykremeaustralia is giving away 100,000 FREE Original Glazed doughnuts this Friday, with no purchase required.

Just head into a participating Krispy Kreme store and grab one while stocks last.

Tag your doughnut-loving friend below 🍩👇

#melbourne #visitmelbourne #krispykreme #free #friday

Victorian drivers can now claim a 20% rebate on their rego with @service_victoria

For many households, that’s around $186 back per vehicle, and eligible drivers can claim on up to 2 vehicles.

It takes about 5 minutes to apply through Service Victoria and applications are open now until 31 July 2026.

This includes:
🚗 Cars
🚙 4WDs
🏍️ Motorcycles
🚐 Vans
🛻 Utes
🚚 Light trucks

Comment REGO if you’d like the direct website and app links, or head to the Service Victoria website to apply 🫶

Send this to someone who needs to see this 👀

#melbourne #visitmelbourne #victoria #rego #australia

Victorian drivers can now claim a 20% rebate on their rego with @service_victoria

For many households, that’s around $186 back per vehicle, and eligible drivers can claim on up to 2 vehicles.

It takes about 5 minutes to apply through Service Victoria and applications are open now until 31 July 2026.

This includes:
🚗 Cars
🚙 4WDs
🏍️ Motorcycles
🚐 Vans
🛻 Utes
🚚 Light trucks

Comment REGO if you’d like the direct website and app links, or head to the Service Victoria website to apply 🫶

Send this to someone who needs to see this 👀

#melbourne #visitmelbourne #victoria #rego #australia

June is looking pretty good 👀❄️

From winter festivals and ice skating to markets, family shows and holiday fun, there’s plenty happening around Melbourne and Victoria this month.

We’ve rounded up some of our favourite events to help fill your calendar. Swipe right to see all 10 events ❤️

💛 Comment JUNE or WINTER and we’ll send you all the info + ticket links. Don’t forget to tap each photo for event tags too!

Spotted something a friend would love? Share it with them ❤️

If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow @melbourneparentguide for family-friendly fun around Melbourne and Victoria 🫶

#melbourne #visitmelbourne #victoria #winter #festival

June is looking pretty good 👀❄️

From winter festivals and ice skating to markets, family shows and holiday fun, there’s plenty happening around Melbourne and Victoria this month.

We’ve rounded up some of our favourite events to help fill your calendar. Swipe right to see all 10 events ❤️

💛 Comment JUNE or WINTER and we’ll send you all the info + ticket links. Don’t forget to tap each photo for event tags too!

Spotted something a friend would love? Share it with them ❤️

If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow @melbourneparentguide for family-friendly fun around Melbourne and Victoria 🫶

#melbourne #visitmelbourne #victoria #winter #festival

Well, this wasn’t on our 2026 bingo card 👀

From October 1, Victorian households can receive 3 hours of free electricity between 11am and 2pm each day.

Anyone else working from home already planning to run the dishwasher, washing machine, dryer and charge every device they own between 11am and 2pm? 😂

Game changer or not really?

👇 Let us know in the comments. #melbourne #free #freeelectricity
____________

We’ve had so many questions about the fine print on this one 👀

We tracked down the Energy Victoria report with the details behind the new free electricity plan.

Comment FREE or ELECTRICITY and I’ll send it through 💛

If you’re new here, follow us for more family friendly things to do in Melbourne + Victoria 🫶

Well, this wasn’t on our 2026 bingo card 👀

From October 1, Victorian households can receive 3 hours of free electricity between 11am and 2pm each day.

Anyone else working from home already planning to run the dishwasher, washing machine, dryer and charge every device they own between 11am and 2pm? 😂

Game changer or not really?

👇 Let us know in the comments. #melbourne #free #freeelectricity
____________

We’ve had so many questions about the fine print on this one 👀

We tracked down the Energy Victoria report with the details behind the new free electricity plan.

Comment FREE or ELECTRICITY and I’ll send it through 💛

If you’re new here, follow us for more family friendly things to do in Melbourne + Victoria 🫶

This weekend only 🥕

Kids can harvest, shop and play their way through a giant interactive food world @prahranmarket with @vichealth

There’s also FREE face painting 10am–12pm both days

📍 @prahranmarket (outside @mr.bratwurst )
📅 30–31 May

Grab a pizza from @farinipizza while you’re there 🍕

Save this one for the weekend 💛 📸 @prahranmarket @vichealth

#melbourne #visitmelbourne #prahran #prahranmarket #market

This weekend only 🥕

Kids can harvest, shop and play their way through a giant interactive food world @prahranmarket with @vichealth

There’s also FREE face painting 10am–12pm both days

📍 @prahranmarket (outside @mr.bratwurst )
📅 30–31 May

Grab a pizza from @farinipizza while you’re there 🍕

Save this one for the weekend 💛 📸 @prahranmarket @vichealth

#melbourne #visitmelbourne #prahran #prahranmarket #market

This weekend only 🥕

Prahran Market has transformed into a hands-on food adventure where kids can play, explore and discover where food comes from with @vichealth

Plus there’s FREE face painting from 10am–12pm both days 😎

📍 @prahranmarket (outside @mr.bratwurst ) 📅 30–31 May

And if all that exploring works up an appetite, @farinipizza is just a few steps away + so many other great options in the market including @makerandmonger and @pinosatsprahranmarket $35 weekend fruit and veg boxes.

Save this one for the weekend 💛 📸 @prahranmarket @vichealth

Follow @melbourneparentguide for weekly family friendly finds and monthly round-ups across Melbourne ☺️

#prahranmarket #prahran #melbourne #visitmelbourne #thingstodoinmelbourne

This weekend only 🥕

Prahran Market has transformed into a hands-on food adventure where kids can play, explore and discover where food comes from with @vichealth

Plus there’s FREE face painting from 10am–12pm both days 😎

📍 @prahranmarket (outside @mr.bratwurst ) 📅 30–31 May

And if all that exploring works up an appetite, @farinipizza is just a few steps away + so many other great options in the market including @makerandmonger and @pinosatsprahranmarket $35 weekend fruit and veg boxes.

Save this one for the weekend 💛 📸 @prahranmarket @vichealth

Follow @melbourneparentguide for weekly family friendly finds and monthly round-ups across Melbourne ☺️

#prahranmarket #prahran #melbourne #visitmelbourne #thingstodoinmelbourne

Weekend plans? Start here 👇

We’ve rounded up some fun markets happening around Melbourne this weekend 29-31 May.

There’s a range of food trucks, handmade goodies, live music, kids’ fun and a good excuse to get out of the house 🙌

Comment MARKETS and I’ll send you the links 💛

Follow along for weekly family friendly finds and monthly round-ups 💛

#melbourne #markets #weekend #visitmelbourne #melbournemarkets

Weekend plans? Start here 👇

We’ve rounded up some fun markets happening around Melbourne this weekend 29-31 May.

There’s a range of food trucks, handmade goodies, live music, kids’ fun and a good excuse to get out of the house 🙌

Comment MARKETS and I’ll send you the links 💛

Follow along for weekly family friendly finds and monthly round-ups 💛

#melbourne #markets #weekend #visitmelbourne #melbournemarkets

Yep, that’s right 👀

@halcyon_nights_ is having a HUGE warehouse sale this weekend with 50–70% off babywear, kidswear and bedding.

If you’ve had your eye on those gorgeous prints, now might be the time to stock up.

📍 Collingwood
This weekend only 29-31 May
First in, first dibs

Don’t forget to check back each week for our weekend guide 💛

Send this to a parent who needs to know 👇💛 #collingwood #melbourne #sale #halcyonnights #weekend

Yep, that’s right 👀

@halcyon_nights_ is having a HUGE warehouse sale this weekend with 50–70% off babywear, kidswear and bedding.

If you’ve had your eye on those gorgeous prints, now might be the time to stock up.

📍 Collingwood
This weekend only 29-31 May
First in, first dibs

Don’t forget to check back each week for our weekend guide 💛

Send this to a parent who needs to know 👇💛 #collingwood #melbourne #sale #halcyonnights #weekend

Not sure what to do this weekend? We’ve got you 🫶

18 ideas around Melbourne, from free events to family favourites.

Comment WEEKEND and we’ll send you all the links + tap each photo for tags 💛

And yes, the @halcyon_nights_ sale is worth it 👀

Don’t forget to check back each week for our weekend guide 💛

#melbourne #weekend #visitmelbourne #free #markets

Not sure what to do this weekend? We’ve got you 🫶

18 ideas around Melbourne, from free events to family favourites.

Comment WEEKEND and we’ll send you all the links + tap each photo for tags 💛

And yes, the @halcyon_nights_ sale is worth it 👀

Don’t forget to check back each week for our weekend guide 💛

#melbourne #weekend #visitmelbourne #free #markets

Free ice cream on a Friday? Say less 👀

Sandfield Reserve in Carrum Downs is officially celebrating its huge $4.95M upgrade this Friday and families are invited along for a free afternoon of fun with @frankstoncity

There’ll be:
🍦 FREE Super Whip ice cream
☕ FREE hot drinks
🌭 Sausage sizzle available
🚌 Activities with the Youth Bus
🛝 Updated play spaces + facilities to explore

📍 Sandfield Reserve, Carrum Downs
📅 Friday 29 May
⏰ 3pm–5pm
🎟 FREE event

Comment RSVP and we’ll send you the link 💛

#carrumdowns #free #weekend #visitmelbourne #melbourne

Free ice cream on a Friday? Say less 👀

Sandfield Reserve in Carrum Downs is officially celebrating its huge $4.95M upgrade this Friday and families are invited along for a free afternoon of fun with @frankstoncity

There’ll be:
🍦 FREE Super Whip ice cream
☕ FREE hot drinks
🌭 Sausage sizzle available
🚌 Activities with the Youth Bus
🛝 Updated play spaces + facilities to explore

📍 Sandfield Reserve, Carrum Downs
📅 Friday 29 May
⏰ 3pm–5pm
🎟 FREE event

Comment RSVP and we’ll send you the link 💛

#carrumdowns #free #weekend #visitmelbourne #melbourne

Monster Trucks are taking over Melbourne THIS weekend 👀

If your kids are truck obsessed… they’re going to love this!

@monstertruckmanialive is rolling into Rod Laver Arena with giant Monster Trucks, back-flippin’ FMX riders, a flame-throwing jet car and family-friendly fun all weekend.

There’ll be:
Wicked, Buddy, Raptor’s Rampage, Wacky-Doo + more
🏍 FMX motocross action
🔥 Flame-throwing jet car
Family-friendly support acts

📍 @rodlaverarena
📅 Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 May

VIP & Platinum tickets via @ticketekaustralia are already sold out and remaining tickets are getting low 👀

Comment MONSTER TRUCK and we’ll send you the booking link 💛

#melbourne #visitmelbourne #rodlaverarena #monstertruck #weekend

Monster Trucks are taking over Melbourne THIS weekend 👀

If your kids are truck obsessed… they’re going to love this!

@monstertruckmanialive is rolling into Rod Laver Arena with giant Monster Trucks, back-flippin’ FMX riders, a flame-throwing jet car and family-friendly fun all weekend.

There’ll be:
Wicked, Buddy, Raptor’s Rampage, Wacky-Doo + more
🏍 FMX motocross action
🔥 Flame-throwing jet car
Family-friendly support acts

📍 @rodlaverarena
📅 Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 May

VIP & Platinum tickets via @ticketekaustralia are already sold out and remaining tickets are getting low 👀

Comment MONSTER TRUCK and we’ll send you the booking link 💛

#melbourne #visitmelbourne #rodlaverarena #monstertruck #weekend

Build-A-Bear’s Pay Your Age is officially here in Australia! 🧸

If your little one has a birthday coming up, they can grab a Birthday Treat Bear for the age they’re turning 👏

A few things to know before you go 👇

🎈 Valid during your child’s birthday month
🎈 Child needs to be there
🎈 One birthday bear per child/per transaction
🎈 You’ll need to be a Build-A-Bear Bonus Club member (it’s free to join)
🎈 Bear only, clothes and accessories are extra (but there’s no pressure to buy anything else!)

Participating stores include:
📍 @chadstone.au
📍 @highpointofficial
📍 @westfieldsouthland
📍 @westfieldfountaingate
📍 @pacificwerribee

Want the full T&Cs + participating store info? Comment BUILD A BEAR and I’ll send you the link 💛

Enjoy friends! If you’re new here, follow us for more family friendly fun around Melbourne and Victoria 😊

#melbourne #buildabearworkshop #melbournefamilies #thingstodowithkids #familyfun

Build-A-Bear’s Pay Your Age is officially here in Australia! 🧸

If your little one has a birthday coming up, they can grab a Birthday Treat Bear for the age they’re turning 👏

A few things to know before you go 👇

🎈 Valid during your child’s birthday month
🎈 Child needs to be there
🎈 One birthday bear per child/per transaction
🎈 You’ll need to be a Build-A-Bear Bonus Club member (it’s free to join)
🎈 Bear only, clothes and accessories are extra (but there’s no pressure to buy anything else!)

Participating stores include:
📍 @chadstone.au
📍 @highpointofficial
📍 @westfieldsouthland
📍 @westfieldfountaingate
📍 @pacificwerribee

Want the full T&Cs + participating store info? Comment BUILD A BEAR and I’ll send you the link 💛

Enjoy friends! If you’re new here, follow us for more family friendly fun around Melbourne and Victoria 😊

#melbourne #buildabearworkshop #melbournefamilies #thingstodowithkids #familyfun

Winter nights just got a whole lot more fun 🫶

@walk_mornington_peninsula is releasing their kids glow hikes TONIGHT at 7pm. Yep, you read that right… kids get their very own hiking adventure with glowing headlamps, little night adventures, hot chocolate, cookies and the chance to explore after dark while making new friends!

There are two age groups running 🥳
- Kids Hike: 6–12
- Teen Hike: 13–16

Locations include:
📍 Sorrento
📍 Bushrangers Bay
📍 Blairgowrie + more!

Comment GLOW and we’ll send you the booking link to each of the sessions!
Know someone who would absolutely love this? Send this their way ❤️

Follow us for more family friendly fun around Melbourne + Victoria 🙌

#visitmelbourne #morningtonpeninsula #sorrento #blaigowrie #winter

Winter nights just got a whole lot more fun 🫶

@walk_mornington_peninsula is releasing their kids glow hikes TONIGHT at 7pm. Yep, you read that right… kids get their very own hiking adventure with glowing headlamps, little night adventures, hot chocolate, cookies and the chance to explore after dark while making new friends!

There are two age groups running 🥳
- Kids Hike: 6–12
- Teen Hike: 13–16

Locations include:
📍 Sorrento
📍 Bushrangers Bay
📍 Blairgowrie + more!

Comment GLOW and we’ll send you the booking link to each of the sessions!
Know someone who would absolutely love this? Send this their way ❤️

Follow us for more family friendly fun around Melbourne + Victoria 🙌

#visitmelbourne #morningtonpeninsula #sorrento #blaigowrie #winter

Melbourne’s largest indoor farmers market with @bourne_local_markets is back this weekend and it’s bringing a whole lot more than fresh produce 👀

There’ll be wellness stalls, cooking demos, artisan makers, live music and family fun all under one roof. Kiddos can also enjoy a petting farm, rides, games and face painting while you browse 🫶

📍 @morris_moor Moorabbin
Sunday 31 May | 9am–2pm

Save this for later and send it to someone who loves a good market day 🙌

Want more info? Comment MARKET and I’ll send you the event details 💛

Follow along for weekly family friendly finds and monthly round-ups 💛

Ad #weekend #melbourne #market #melbournemarkets #moorabbin

Melbourne’s largest indoor farmers market with @bourne_local_markets is back this weekend and it’s bringing a whole lot more than fresh produce 👀

There’ll be wellness stalls, cooking demos, artisan makers, live music and family fun all under one roof. Kiddos can also enjoy a petting farm, rides, games and face painting while you browse 🫶

📍 @morris_moor Moorabbin
Sunday 31 May | 9am–2pm

Save this for later and send it to someone who loves a good market day 🙌

Want more info? Comment MARKET and I’ll send you the event details 💛

Follow along for weekly family friendly finds and monthly round-ups 💛

Ad #weekend #melbourne #market #melbournemarkets #moorabbin

12 things to do this weekend + 8 weekend markets 22-24 May 👇

From miniature train rides and community festivals to fantasy battles, family fun and markets across Melbourne + Victoria 💛

Comment WEEKEND GUIDE and we’ll send you any direct links for more info 🙌
Tap the photos for collaborator tags and event pages.

Save this for later and see something someone would love? Send it their way 🫶

And if you’re new here, don’t forget to check back each week for our weekly weekend guide and everything in between 💛

#weekend #weekendguide #melbourne #festival #visitmelbourne

12 things to do this weekend + 8 weekend markets 22-24 May 👇

From miniature train rides and community festivals to fantasy battles, family fun and markets across Melbourne + Victoria 💛

Comment WEEKEND GUIDE and we’ll send you any direct links for more info 🙌
Tap the photos for collaborator tags and event pages.

Save this for later and see something someone would love? Send it their way 🫶

And if you’re new here, don’t forget to check back each week for our weekly weekend guide and everything in between 💛

#weekend #weekendguide #melbourne #festival #visitmelbourne

@mordiallocbeachprimaryschool is hosting their Autumn Festival this Saturday with rides, food vans, market stalls, games, live music, arts + crafts, entertainment and face painting 🙌

And if your kids are ride obsessed, you can grab a $25 unlimited ride wristband (it goes up to $33 on the day) for unlimited access to the Dragon Coaster, Chair-O-Plane, Tea Cups and Jumping Castle all hired from the amazing @smartamusements

📍Mordialloc Beach Primary School
Saturday 23 May
9am–2pm
Free entry

Comment RIDES or WRISTBAND and we’ll send you the direct link to grab your wristbands 💛

If you’ve been here long enough, you’ll know I’m actually also a teacher 😊 I LOVE sharing school community events. There’s something really special about bringing families and communities together and honestly… the fun for kids is pretty hard to beat 💛

#melbourne #mordialloc #autumnfestival #schoolfete #weekend

@mordiallocbeachprimaryschool is hosting their Autumn Festival this Saturday with rides, food vans, market stalls, games, live music, arts + crafts, entertainment and face painting 🙌

And if your kids are ride obsessed, you can grab a $25 unlimited ride wristband (it goes up to $33 on the day) for unlimited access to the Dragon Coaster, Chair-O-Plane, Tea Cups and Jumping Castle all hired from the amazing @smartamusements

📍Mordialloc Beach Primary School
Saturday 23 May
9am–2pm
Free entry

Comment RIDES or WRISTBAND and we’ll send you the direct link to grab your wristbands 💛

If you’ve been here long enough, you’ll know I’m actually also a teacher 😊 I LOVE sharing school community events. There’s something really special about bringing families and communities together and honestly… the fun for kids is pretty hard to beat 💛

#melbourne #mordialloc #autumnfestival #schoolfete #weekend

COMP CLOSED sorry friends! Melbourne’s viral winter spectacular is officially returning and we’re SO excited to giveaway THREE family passes 👀
(4 tickets per family!) @frosted_awinterspectacular

We’ve got passes for the Saturday 27 June, 6pm session 👏

There’ll be giant inflatables, Mrs Claus, fake snow, mini golf, ice skating, winter crafts and festive entertainment to name a few 🎄

TO ENTER 👇
❄️ Like this post
❄️ Tag someone you’d take with you (more comments = more entries… yes we count them 🤣)

Comp closes Saturday 23 May 6pm and we’ll announce the winners shortly after 💛

And if you can’t make this date, save this post to your June/July to-do list as FROSTED runs from 19 June – 19 July in Narre Warren ❄️
@cavanaghpr

This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by Instagram.

Enjoy and good luck friends!

#free #giveaway #winterinjuly #frosted #melbournechristmas

COMP CLOSED sorry friends! Melbourne’s viral winter spectacular is officially returning and we’re SO excited to giveaway THREE family passes 👀
(4 tickets per family!) @frosted_awinterspectacular

We’ve got passes for the Saturday 27 June, 6pm session 👏

There’ll be giant inflatables, Mrs Claus, fake snow, mini golf, ice skating, winter crafts and festive entertainment to name a few 🎄

TO ENTER 👇
❄️ Like this post
❄️ Tag someone you’d take with you (more comments = more entries… yes we count them 🤣)

Comp closes Saturday 23 May 6pm and we’ll announce the winners shortly after 💛

And if you can’t make this date, save this post to your June/July to-do list as FROSTED runs from 19 June – 19 July in Narre Warren ❄️
@cavanaghpr

This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by Instagram.

Enjoy and good luck friends!

#free #giveaway #winterinjuly #frosted #melbournechristmas

@buildabearaust iconic ‘Pay Your Age’ offer has officially landed in Melbourne!

Yep… kids can now score the Birthday Bear for the price of the age they’re turning during their birthday month 👀

Turning 3? Pay $3.
Turning 7? Pay $7.
(Minimum purchase $1)

Available at selected Melbourne Build-A-Bear locations including:
@chadstone.au
@highpointofficial
@westfieldsouthland
@westfieldfountaingate
@pacificwerribee

Call ahead to make sure they’re in stock, we were told Wednesday/Thursday is their delivery day 🥳

A few things to know 👇
Child must be present
Valid during their birthday month only
You need to be a Build-A-Bear Bonus Club member (free to join!)
Clothing + accessories cost extra

Honestly kind of a cute birthday tradition 🥹

Save this for your child’s birthday month and send it to another parent who’d love this 💛

Follow us for more family fun around Melbourne + Victoria 🐻

📸 @westfieldaustralia

#melbourneparentguide #buildabearworkshop #melbourne #melbournefamilies #thingstodowithkids

@buildabearaust iconic ‘Pay Your Age’ offer has officially landed in Melbourne!

Yep… kids can now score the Birthday Bear for the price of the age they’re turning during their birthday month 👀

Turning 3? Pay $3.
Turning 7? Pay $7.
(Minimum purchase $1)

Available at selected Melbourne Build-A-Bear locations including:
@chadstone.au
@highpointofficial
@westfieldsouthland
@westfieldfountaingate
@pacificwerribee

Call ahead to make sure they’re in stock, we were told Wednesday/Thursday is their delivery day 🥳

A few things to know 👇
Child must be present
Valid during their birthday month only
You need to be a Build-A-Bear Bonus Club member (free to join!)
Clothing + accessories cost extra

Honestly kind of a cute birthday tradition 🥹

Save this for your child’s birthday month and send it to another parent who’d love this 💛

Follow us for more family fun around Melbourne + Victoria 🐻

📸 @westfieldaustralia

#melbourneparentguide #buildabearworkshop #melbourne #melbournefamilies #thingstodowithkids

There’s HEAPS happening this weekend 👀

Comment WEEKEND and we’ll send you our full guide with all our top picks for family-friendly events around Melbourne + Victoria 💛

Follow us for more family-friendly fun ☺️

#melbourne #thingstodowithkids #datenight #visitmelbourne #weekend

There’s HEAPS happening this weekend 👀

Comment WEEKEND and we’ll send you our full guide with all our top picks for family-friendly events around Melbourne + Victoria 💛

Follow us for more family-friendly fun ☺️

#melbourne #thingstodowithkids #datenight #visitmelbourne #weekend

18 things to do this weekend 👇

From pirate adventures and miniature train rides to free focaccias, immersive light shows and Disney character appearances 💃

Comment WEEKEND and we’ll send you any direct links for more info.
Tap the photos for collaborator tags and event pages.

Save this for later and spot something a friend would love? Send it their way 🫶

Don’t forget to follow us for more family-friendly fun 😎

#weekend #free #melbourneweekend #melbourne #visitmelbourne

18 things to do this weekend 👇

From pirate adventures and miniature train rides to free focaccias, immersive light shows and Disney character appearances 💃

Comment WEEKEND and we’ll send you any direct links for more info.
Tap the photos for collaborator tags and event pages.

Save this for later and spot something a friend would love? Send it their way 🫶

Don��’t forget to follow us for more family-friendly fun 😎

#weekend #free #melbourneweekend #melbourne #visitmelbourne

Yep… we did it 😂

We asked ChatGPT to create a full meal plan using the ingredients from @pinosprahranmarket $55 fruit and veggie box from Prahran Market 👀

And honestly, the results were kinda impressive.

✔️ Family dinner ideas
✔️ Toddler snacks
✔️ Extra proteins to buy
✔️ Grocery list
✔️ AND we even made it write the instructions for every meal too 😬

Would you ever do this? Or have you already tried using ChatGPT for meal planning? We’d love to know!

Extra bonus: @prahranmarket also has ride on vintage trucks the kids can play on, which is honestly the best!

#melbourne #prahran #prahranmarket #mealprep #market

Yep… we did it 😂

We asked ChatGPT to create a full meal plan using the ingredients from @pinosprahranmarket $55 fruit and veggie box from Prahran Market 👀

And honestly, the results were kinda impressive.

✔️ Family dinner ideas
✔️ Toddler snacks
✔️ Extra proteins to buy
✔️ Grocery list
✔️ AND we even made it write the instructions for every meal too 😬

Would you ever do this? Or have you already tried using ChatGPT for meal planning? We’d love to know!

Extra bonus: @prahranmarket also has ride on vintage trucks the kids can play on, which is honestly the best!

#melbourne #prahran #prahranmarket #mealprep #market

@peninsulahotsprings Bring a Friend for Free offer is back

If you’ve been needing an excuse to take a weekday off… this might be it 👀

Book weekday Revitalise Bath House bathing and use the code bringafriend at checkout to get two entries for the price of one. Perfect for a little day trip with your bestie, mini, partner or mum 💛

The offer is available weekdays until May 29 and includes access to 50+ bathing experiences, including earlybird and twilight sessions.

Comment HOT SPRINGS or PENINSULA and we’ll send you the direct booking link 👏
Or visit their website: https://www.peninsulahotsprings.com

Know someone who would love this? Send this their way 💛

If you’re new here, follow us for more family-friendly fun around Melbourne + Victoria 🫶

#morningtonpeninsula #hotsprings #peninsulahotsprings #visitmorningtonpeninsula #free

@peninsulahotsprings Bring a Friend for Free offer is back

If you’ve been needing an excuse to take a weekday off… this might be it 👀

Book weekday Revitalise Bath House bathing and use the code bringafriend at checkout to get two entries for the price of one. Perfect for a little day trip with your bestie, mini, partner or mum 💛

The offer is available weekdays until May 29 and includes access to 50+ bathing experiences, including earlybird and twilight sessions.

Comment HOT SPRINGS or PENINSULA and we’ll send you the direct booking link 👏
Or visit their website: https://www.peninsulahotsprings.com

Know someone who would love this? Send this their way 💛

If you’re new here, follow us for more family-friendly fun around Melbourne + Victoria 🫶

#morningtonpeninsula #hotsprings #peninsulahotsprings #visitmorningtonpeninsula #free

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