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Summer School Holiday Activities in Melbourne 2026
Sat 19 Dec 2026 – Thu 28 Jan 2027 · 6 weeks — start planning now
Build my summer holiday planTop Summer Activities in Melbourne
Curated activities for Melbourne families this summer break. Generate a personalised plan to get age-matched recommendations with rainy-day swaps.
Beaumaris Library storytime
Join us in our libraries for special storytimes to celebrate the festive season. Brighton Library Tuesday 1
The Thursday Puzzler Club
Do you have killer crossword skills? Do you slay the Sudoku? Or are you an amateur who would like to learn? Tackle the d
Sandringham Library storytime
Join us in our libraries for special storytimes to celebrate the festive season. Brighton Library Tuesday 1
Brighton Library storytime
Join us in our libraries for special storytimes to celebrate the festive season. Brighton Library Tuesday 1
Bilingual Storytime
Listen and participate in a bilingual (Mandarin/English) storytime. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes. Then join in a craf
Baby Rhyme Time @ Beaumaris
Baby Rhyme time introduces your child to language, literature and the library. By exposing your child to a wide variety
ACMI Kids Holiday Program
Enjoy a range of fun and creative workshops and activities for kids during the school holidays at ACMI.
CSIRAC: Australia's First Computer
Explore the history of computing and see the CSIRAC, Australia's first computer, up close. Learn about the evolution of
Explore the Backyard
Discover the fascinating creatures living in your own backyard during these school holiday nature exploration programs.
Escaping in Australia
Presented by Stay in Touch Feeling the need to escape and looking for ways to find accommodation, camping and e
Introduction to your iPad - Zoom Webinar Presentation
A guided tour of your iPad or iPhone, to learn the things they do not show you in the store – the basic features,
Colour: See the World in a New Light
Discover the science behind colour and how it shapes our perception of the world around us.
LEGO Club
We're going bananas about being able to have you back in our library branches! Our Lego Club will be held in o
Baby Rhyme Time @ Brighton
Baby Rhyme time introduces your child to language, literature and the library. By exposing your child to a wide variety
Create a cute Polar Bear Mask
Join Janet in creating a cute Polar Bear mask to take home. All materials are supplied by the Library.
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Build my summer holiday planFrequently asked questions
When are Summer school holidays in Victoria in 2026?
Summer school holidays in Victoria run from 19 December 2026 to 28 January 2027 in 2026.
What are examples of free summer activities for kids in Melbourne?
Some free summer school holiday ideas in Melbourne include Beaumaris Library storytime, The Thursday Puzzler Club, Sandringham Library storytime. Use Hollie to find current local options that match your family's age range and budget.
How long are Summer school holidays in Victoria?
Summer school holidays in Victoria are approximately 6 weeks long in 2026.
What age groups are these holiday ideas designed for?
These activity ideas span a broad range of ages, from toddlers through to teens. Hollie is most useful for current planning because it filters recommendations to your child's exact age and interests.
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