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Bundle up the kids and embark on two full days of art, craft, theatre and afternoon sugar fixes in Melbourne this winter.
Don’t miss big events happening around the city. Discover the brick-tastic LEGO® Star Wars: The Exhibition at the Melbourne Museum, experience two jam-packed weeks of immersive art and music at RISING, and catch the blockbuster hit Beetlejuice The Musical at the Regent Theatre.
Grab a table at family-friendly Italian diner Ronnie's on Collins Street and order a glass of vino (for the big people) while you await tasty sharing plates piled high with fresh handmade pasta and delicious antipasti.
Stroll on over to the Regent Theatre and be transported into the weird and wonderful world of Beetlejuice The Musical (recommended for ages 14+) or catch one of the illuminations and interactive displays of RISING's packed program of events.
Head to the library – for brekkie. In the heart of the city, Journal Cafe has a simple menu with plenty for young tastebuds and caffeine-deficient grown-ups alike, from crumpets and fruit toast to croque monsieur.
Venture over to ACMI in Fed Square for some free screen culture or head up to Melbourne Skydeck to gaze at spectacular city views from the Southern Hemisphere’s highest observation deck. Check out the Skydeck’s vertigo-challenging VR Plank, or discover the VR-driven Voyager Theatre. Top off your morning with a discovery of the city’s iconic laneways and foodie hotspots on a guided walking tour with Walk Melbourne.
Head to Melbourne Central for some Saturday arvo fun at Monopoly Dreams, an immersive walk-through attraction that brings the iconic board game to life. Afterwards, grab a treat from the Monopoly Cafe or pop to Level 3 for an afternoon pick-me-up at the Pancake Parlour.
Ready for dinner? Sink your teeth into a juicy burger and slurp down a creamy hand-spun milkshake at Benny's American Burger Bar South Yarra before heading to the Royal Botanic Gardens for an evening of illuminations magic at Lightscape. This winter outing is perfect for the whole family, with dazzling light trails, spectacular installations, hot drinks, sweet treats and more.
Fancy a hot jam doughnut for brekkie? Head to Queen Victoria Market where you can shop – and eat – until you drop. Warm up with a deliciously smoky campfire hot chocolate from Mörk Chocolate and browse goods from independent makers, creators, designers and artists.
This afternoon, check out the world-first LEGO® Star Wars: The Exhibition at the Melbourne Museum, and experience the Force like never before. The blockbuster exhibition features epic displays made using over eight million LEGO® bricks and taking more than 25,000 hours to complete!
While you’re there, pop in to visit Horridus the Triceratops, the most complete triceratops fossil in the world, in the Fate of the Dinosaurs exhibition. And take a tour of the Royal Exhibition Building’s Dome Promenade, mixing stunning architecture with beautiful views.
Bring your weekend to a close with a tasty morsel from Little Cupcakes. Chomp away on a full-size red velvet delight lathered in cream cheese frosting and delight little tastebuds with a mini chocolate bite.
