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◉ Adventure Park Geelong | Open Hours & Tickets
➲ When: Saturday 23rd November 2024 - Monday 31st March 2025
Saturday 23rd November 2024 - Sunday 31st March 2025
Victoria's biggest and most exciting theme park is open for another supercharged summer!
Open from November to April, there's awesome fun for the wh .. ◉ Buckley's Entertainment Centre | Open
➲ Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Venue open from 8am each day & 10am on Sundays
Lunch 11am - 2pm
Dinner 5pm - 8.30pm
Buckley's Entertainment Centre renovated facilities are among the best in the region and feature stylish furnishings .. ◉ Children's Book Week 2025
➲ When: Saturday 16th August 2025 - Friday 22nd August 2025
Saturday 16th August 2025 - Friday 22nd August 2025
We are encouraging kids to be curious about the wonders in our world.
It is a positive and affirming message for our young people.
The magic of re .. ◉ Christmas Festival of Lights 2024/2025
➲ When: Saturday 16th November 2024 - Saturday 25th January 2025
Saturdays 16-30 November 2024
Friday - Sunday 6-22 December 2024
Nightly 23-31 December 2024
Saturdays 4-25 January 2025
Adventure Park | Geelong
6pm-10.30pm November to 25 December 2024
6.45pm-10. .. ◉ Day Out With Thomas @ Queenscliff
➲ When: Saturday 18th January 2025 - Sunday 19th January 2025
Pop on down to Queenscliff and spend some time with Thomas, Henry, Douglas, those Troublesome Trucks and even Sir Topham Hatt!
ALL-DAY TICKET INCLUSIONS
* Unlimited Troublesome Truck rides with Thomas
* .. ◉ Geelong Gaol Museum - Open Times & Tickets
➲ Every Saturday, Sunday
The Geelong Gaol Museum is housed in the former H.M. Geelong Gaol.
The museum showcases the history of the Gaol which has overlooked the township of Geelong for over 170 years, and the men, women and childr .. ◉ Giant Sky Wheel | Geelong Waterfront
➲ Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Come along and ride the largest travelling Ferris Wheel in the southern Hemisphere located now at the Geelong Waterfront!
The oldest piece of carnival, the Ferris Wheel brings magic and nostalgia to any even .. ◉ Heritage Train Rides | Daylesford
➲ Every Sunday
Heritage Train Rides - Every Sunday + Wednesday's during school holidays.
Come and ride a train straight out of the good old days, when life was simpler and train services were an essential part of rural lif .. ◉ Liberty Swing - Eastern Gardens
Geelong
The Liberty Swing is a playground swing for people with disabilities.
Thanks to the inspiration of developer Wayne Devine children with disabilities can now have as much fun on swings in a playground as thei ..◉ Melbourne Playgrounds
Melbourne
Melbourne Playgrounds is an online guide to thousands of Melbourne activities and playgrounds for the entire family!
Activities cover play centres, children's parties, playgrounds, skate parks, BMX tracks, .. ◉ MS Readathon 2025
➲ When: Friday 1st August 2025 - Sunday 31st August 2025
Every year, MS Readathon helps raise funds for those living with multiple sclerosis.
2025 is the 46th year. Read, raise funds and start making a difference.
With no known cause or cure for MS, your suppo .. ◉ Museum of Play and Art - Open
➲ Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
MoPA: Museum of Play and Art - 51 McKillop Street Geelong
MoPA is open ALL day EVERY day
Note: Tickets must be pre-booked
Opening Hours:
Session Times
Monday to Friday:
Morning: 9.30am - 11.30 .. ◉ National Children's Week 2025
➲ When: Monday 20th October 2025 - Sunday 26th October 2025
Children's Week recognises the talents skills achievements and rights of children.
Children's Week 2025: Monday 20th October 2025 - Sunday 26th October 2025 - tbc
The theme for Children's Week 2025 is:
.. ◉ NGV Kids on Tour 2024
This January the National Gallery of Victoria comes to you through NGV Kids on Tour! Enjoy free art-making activities at over 140 venues across metropolitan and regional Victoria. Bring the whole family ..
This January the National Gallery of Victoria comes to you through NGV Kids on Tour! Enjoy free art-making activities at over 140 venues across metropolitan and regional Victoria. Bring the whole family ..
◉ One Tree Per Child | National Tree Day
Australia
The aim of One Tree Per Child is to get every child to plant at least one tree before they leave school.
The One Tree Per Child campaign has already planted hundreds of thousands of trees and shrubs in over .. ◉ Portarlington Miniature Railway | Ride Day
➲ Every Sunday
Portarlington Minature Train is run by Portarlington Minature Bayside train.
A ride on the Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway is an unforgettable experience. As the train departs from Point Richards Sta .. ◉ RAAF Museum | Open Hours & Free Tickets
➲ Every Thursday, Sunday
The RAAF Museum is open on Thursdays and Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm.
Admission to the RAAF Museum is FREE, however, donations are gratefully accepted.
Bookings* are essential for all attendees.
Note: .. ◉ Santaland | Myer Geelong
➲ When: Saturday 23rd November 2024 - Tuesday 24th December 2024
Head to Santaland to meet Santa and his elves.
Whatever tinsels your fancy we've got you covered!
So get ready to celebrate all things jolly and make your merry meaningful at Myer.
Ride the Santaland .. ◉ School Holidays Guide - Summer 2024 | Geelong
➲ When: Saturday 21st December 2024 - Tuesday 28th January 2025
Geelong's best guide to keep the kids entertained during the School Holidays.
Saturday, 21 December 2024 - Tuesday, 28 January 2025
Check back regularly as new events are added daily including children' .. ◉ Sovereign Hill | Open & Tickets
➲ Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Sovereign Hill is open daily from 10am to 5pm.
Victoria's Sovereign Hill allows visitors to take a journey into the gold rush period of the 1800's featuring an authentically-recreated town and plenty to see .. ◉ The Carousel
1 Eastern Beach Road Geelong
Come and spend some magical time at the beautifully restored Carousel at the Geelong Waterfront, turning 120 years old in 2012.
The Carousel has become an ideal accessible meeting place for the community, an .. ◉ The Polar Express Train Ride - Queenscliff
➲ When: Saturday 30th November 2024 - Sunday 22nd December 2024
30 November + 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 & 22 December @ Bellarine Railway
Everyone, regardless of age, will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the magical world of Chris Van Allsburg's beloved children .. ◉ Traffic Schools
Geelong
Is there any better learning experience (and fun!) than to ride around a traffic school?
Camelot Traffic School - Moorabbin - Glen Eira City Council
70F East Boundary Road, Bentleigh East
1300 736 621
.. ◉ TreeTops Challenge: Yeodene Park - Otway Forest
➲ Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
No matter your age, you'll find excitement aplenty at Trees Adventure: Yeodene.
Nestled within the pristine Otway Forest, this adventure haven offers a range of thrilling experiences.
Begin your ascent .. ◉ Werribee Open Range Zoo | Under 16 Free Entry
➲ Every Saturday, Sunday
Children under 16 receive FREE entry on weekends Victorian public holidays and Victorian Government school holidays
Thanks to continued funding from the Victorian Government the Kids Go Free initiative provi ..