πŸŽ‰ Winter School Holidays in Melbourne – Best Activities by Region

Looking for school holiday activities near you? This guide covers the best kids and family attractions across Melbourne and beyond – all with exclusive Small Ideas member discounts. Perfect for saving money while creating fun memories!

πŸŽ“ Drop-Off Programs

πŸ§ͺ Fizz Kidz – Malvern, Cheltenham, Kingsville, Essendon: 15% off science and slime workshops.
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Tiny Chef – Essendon: 20% off school holiday cooking classes.
🎨 The Art Factory – Balwyn: 20% off creative art workshops for kids aged 4+.
🌿 Junior Ranger Program – Victoria-wide: 2 for the price of 1 drop off from 9;30am to 2;30pm at Melbourne Zoo run by Oceana Explorer – see our voucher for more details
πŸ₯Š Β Sharon Davis Music – Camberwell: 15% off drop-off school holiday programs.
πŸ§’ Sossy & Canvas – Elsternwick: 15% off holiday art classes including graffiti and fishbowl painting.

πŸ§ͺΒ  Allsportz Prahran – Save 20% off 1 Day drop off program. Includes a day of Sports!

πŸŒ‰ Inner Melbourne Activities

🎨 Paint for Fun – Port Melbourne: 10% off painting classes for kids and adults, including glow-in-the-dark and BYO fluro nights.
πŸ›οΈ Immigration Museum – Melbourne CBD: 20% off adult entry to the JOY exhibition. Kids enter free these school holidays.
🐠 Sealife Melbourne – Melbourne CBD: 10% off entry to this season’s Animal Crossing adventure with interactive exhibits.
🍜 Otao Kitchen – Abbotsford: 10% off hands-on cooking classes for adults, from dumplings to Italian feasts.
πŸ–ΌοΈ Melbourne Museum – Carlton: Discounted adult entry, free for kids. Right next to IMAX!
⛸️ O’Brien Icehouse – Docklands: 20% off general skating entry. Big rink and school holiday fun.
🎨 The Blender Studios – West Melbourne: Save 10% on fun, creative paint lab sessions!
❄️ Luna Park – St Kilda 25% off unlimited ride pass with Winter themed activities included

🌊 South & South-East Melbourne Activities

πŸ§ͺ Twisted ScienceΒ 15% off interactive science museum
🎨 Paint A Pot – Narre Warren, Fountain Gate: 20% off ceramic painting sessions – plus wood-fired pizza at Fountain Gate.
πŸ–ŒοΈ Glaze It Pottery – Elsternwick: 20% off pottery painting studio – great for school holidays.
🎭 Mois Art Studio – Mentone: 10% off paint & sip, wheel throwing and creative programs for all ages.
πŸ”¨ LEGOLAND Discovery Centre – Chadstone: 25% off indoor LEGO playground and rides.
πŸ•ΉοΈ Archie Brothers – Discounted Bowling & arcade passes
β›³ Hijinx – Chadstone: Discounts for Adults & kids challenge rooms and discounted mini golf Holey Moley.
🎳 General Public – Frankston: 15% off bowling, arcade games, and food deals for families.

πŸ•ΉοΈ Cubetown – Glen Waverley: 15% off total booking has the most amazing challenge rooms for ages 6 years all the way to adults.

πŸŽ‰South East Winter Festival: Carribean Gardens Scoresby, 20% off the monster at the Southeast Winter Festival AND/OR 20% of entry tickets. Market, roving entertainment, obstacle courses, food trucks. Indoor venue and finishes 20 July.

Elmos Circus, Caufield Racecourse – TBC discounted tickets for Small Ideas members coming soon!

 

🌿 East Melbourne Activities

🎳 Strike Bowling – Glen Waverley: Discounts on bowling and arcade games.
🎳 General Public – Frankston: 15% off bowling, arcades and food combos for families.
πŸ–ŒοΈ Diana Ceramic – Burwood: 15% off adult and kids pottery workshops including glow painting and more.
πŸͺ“ MANIAX Axe Throwing – Abbotsford: Axe throwing fun for older teens and adults. Discounted sessions available for Small Ideas members.

 

πŸ•οΈ North West Melbourne Activities

πŸ”¬ Scienceworks – Spotswood: Kids free with discounted adult admission.
πŸŽ‰ SuperPark – Highpoint: $50 off parties at this huge indoor adventure park with zip lines and climbing walls. 15% off 2 hour casual pass.
⛸️ IceHQ – Reservoir: Discounted entry for ice skating fun with hire frames available.
πŸ₯Š Hoopla – North Melbourne: 20% off play sessions and $50 off a party!

🌺 Mornington Peninsula Activities

🧼 Enchanted Adventure Garden – Arthurs Seat: 1 free child ticket for outdoor fun with mazes, slides, and tree surfing.
🐬 Moonraker Dolphin Swim – Sorrento: 20% off swims and seal encounters in this award-winning marine experience.
🐴 The Ranch – Mornington Peninsula: 10% off horse riding, zip lining, and mountain boarding.
🧼 Arthurs Seat Eagle – 20% off gondola ride

🌿 Junior Ranger Program – Victoria-wide: 2 for the price of 1 drop off from 9;30am to 2;30pm at Half Moon Bay & mM Eliza rocky shore DiscoveryΒ run by Oceana Explorer – see our voucher for more details

πŸš— Day Trips from Melbourne

πŸš‚ Puffing Billy – Β 20% off heritage steam train through beautiful forest scenery.
πŸš„ Bellarine Railway – Queenscliff: 2 for 1 off scenic steam train rides for families.
🏰 Kryal Castle – Ballarat: $75 family pass to medieval shows, fire battles, and school holiday programs.
πŸ•΅οΈ Discovery Centre – Bendigo: 15% off hands-on learning and science exhibits.

✈️ Interstate Travel & Accommodation Offers

🎑 Experience Oz – Australia-wide: Discounts on theme parks, wildlife encounters, and scenic tours.

🌍 Overseas Family Deals

🌊 Waterbom Bali – Bali: 15% off Asia’s #1 waterpark – fun for all ages.
🌐 Expedia Experiences – Global: Exclusive Small Ideas deals on international attractions and accommodation through partners WotIf, Lastminute.com and Hotels.com

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