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Winter School Holiday Activities in Melbourne 2026

Sat 27 Jun – Sun 12 Jul 2026 · 2 weeks — start planning now

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Top Winter Activities in Melbourne

Curated activities for Melbourne families this winter break. Generate a personalised plan to get age-matched recommendations with rainy-day swaps.

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Beaumaris Library storytime

Join us in our libraries for special storytimes to celebrate the festive season. Brighton Library Tuesday 1

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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

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Sandringham Library storytime

Join us in our libraries for special storytimes to celebrate the festive season. Brighton Library Tuesday 1

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Brighton Library storytime

Join us in our libraries for special storytimes to celebrate the festive season. Brighton Library Tuesday 1

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Bilingual Storytime

Listen and participate in a bilingual (Mandarin/English) storytime. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes. Then join in a craf

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Baby Rhyme Time @ Beaumaris

Baby Rhyme time introduces your child to language, literature and the library. By exposing your child to a wide variety

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ACMI Kids Holiday Program

Enjoy a range of fun and creative workshops and activities for kids during the school holidays at ACMI.

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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

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Explore the Backyard

Discover the fascinating creatures living in your own backyard during these school holiday nature exploration programs.

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Escaping in Australia

Presented by Stay in Touch Feeling the need to escape and looking for ways to find accommodation, camping and e

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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,

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Colour: See the World in a New Light

Discover the science behind colour and how it shapes our perception of the world around us.

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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

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Baby Rhyme Time @ Brighton

Baby Rhyme time introduces your child to language, literature and the library. By exposing your child to a wide variety

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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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Frequently asked questions

When are Winter school holidays in Victoria in 2026?

Winter school holidays in Victoria run from 27 June 2026 to 12 July 2026 in 2026.

What are examples of free winter activities for kids in Melbourne?

Some free winter 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 Winter school holidays in Victoria?

Winter school holidays in Victoria are approximately 2 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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