The fun for all ages bit

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 new Melbourne Winter Masterpieces® Exhibition Pharaoh at NGV International, featuring more than 500 historical artefacts from ancient Egypt.

Experience two jam-packed weeks of immersive art and music at RISING, and don’t miss the blockbuster hit musical WICKED as it flies into the Regent Theatre.

Friday

NGV International

NGV International

Art galleries
See one of the most impressive collections of European, Asian, Oceanic and American art at this iconic Melbourne gallery.
Dom's Pizzeria and Social Club, Melbourne

Dom's

Bars
At this three-level social club and pizzeria, you'll start the night with intimate pizza dining and end with peak city views on Dom's rooftop bar.

Friday night

Grab a booth at Dom’s Pizzeria and Social Club and order a glass of vino (for the big people) while you await Italian wonders that arrive at the table direct from the wood-fired oven.

 

Stroll on over to the Regent Theatre and be transported into the wondrous world of WICKED, or catch one of the illuminations and interactive displays of RISING's packed program of events.

Saturday

Melbourne Skydeck

Melbourne Skydeck

Architecture & design
Teeter on The Edge, a switchable glass cube that slides you out from the building's 88th floor for unsurpassed views of Melbourne and far beyond.
Royal Saxon, Melbourne. Credit: Brook James

Royal Saxon

Pubs
See why Richmond's historic Royal Saxon is a prize-winning 'urban ruin' after a refurb by Melbourne designers Six Degrees.
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne Cricket Ground

Sport
See a match or tour the home of Aussie cricket and the Australian Football League, the site of the 1956 Olympics and the 2006 Commonwealth Games.

Saturday morning

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.

Saturday afternoon

Unleash your creativity over a crafty afternoon with the little ones at ArtPlay near Fed Square. Imaginations will run wild in a series of workshops and performances led by professional artists.

Wind down after a big day of exploration with a cup of hot chocolate and a delicious sweet treat from Mörk Chocolate in Equitable Place, one of the city's most bustling laneways. 

Saturday night

Ready for dinner? Grab a bite to eat from the Royal Saxon in Richmond. Sink your teeth into a juicy burger or devour a chicken parma before heading to the MCG for a night of footy action.

Sunday

Elizabeth Street Entrance

Queen Victoria Market

Markets
Shop 'til you drop at this celebrated market to see buskers, find souvenirs and to marvel at the fresh produce and the treats in the Dairy Hall.
Triceratops

Melbourne Museum

Museums
Touch and feel your way through local history; give Phar Lap a nod, explore a rainforest, rest in a rollercoaster car, and discover Koori heritage.
View from Royal Exhibition Building

Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade

History & heritage
An icon of Melbourne’s history opens its doors to a unique view unseen for 100 years.With its origins steeped in history, the Royal Exhibition Building...
Little Cupcakes, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Little Cupcakes

Shopping & fashion
Make tracks to the Little Cupcakes on William Street for a range of delightful cupcakes that are sure to get the sweet tooth chomping.

Sunday morning

Fancy a hot jam doughnut for brekkie? Head to Queen Victoria Market where you can shop – and eat – until you drop. Soak up the multicultural atmosphere and browse goods from independent makers, creators, designers and artists.

Sunday afternoon

Learn about this country’s origin story through First Peoples’ knowledge passed through thousands of generations at Gandel Gondwana Garden at the Melbourne Museum, and touch replicas of the bones, teeth and claws of ancient creatures.

 

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.

 

 

 

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