	{"id":96239,"date":"2024-06-10T10:53:17","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T00:53:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mcivortimes\/?p=96239"},"modified":"2024-07-10T11:26:21","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T01:26:21","slug":"top-things-to-do-in-melbourne-these-school-holidays-a-parents-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mcivortimes\/news\/top-things-to-do-in-melbourne-these-school-holidays-a-parents-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Things To Do In Melbourne These School Holidays: A Parent&#8217;s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The school holidays pass in the blink of an eye. Before you know it, those days off have been lost to lounging in front of the sofa or spent with the covers pulled over your head. In the winter, it can be a bit more difficult to motivate ourselves (and our kids) to head outside, especially if you don\u2019t even know what\u2019s out there waiting for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why we\u2019ve got you covered with events and places in Melbourne to check out during this winter break, so you can have some ideas up your sleeve for the week, or try something you wouldn\u2019t normally think to do during the winter break.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without further ado, here is our guide for parents on our top things to do in Melbourne during the school holidays.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Get All Your Errands Done<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As much as we love having extra time to spend with our families, the school holidays are also a great opportunity to catch up on all the odd jobs and errands you never find time to get done during the school term. Enjoy the rest of your children\u2019s time off stress-free by prioritising \u2018the boring bits\u2019 so they\u2019re sorted and out of the way. Get those school shoes refitted, make that appointment with a local or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dentaservice.com.au\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">affordable Epping dentist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your little ones, and check for updated times or locations of any after-school clubs your kids attend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, check your kids\u2019 pencil cases, PE kits and school bags, to replace any miscellaneous missing items so you can hit the ground running when term starts next week. Pick a grey, rainy day, make a checklist, and by the evening you\u2019ll have that great feeling of having accomplished what you\u2019ve been meaning to get around to for months; with enough time in the day left to get cosy under the blankets and put on a feelgood family film.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Look Out For Seasonal Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the winter and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mcivortimes\/news\/creative-workshops-for-the-school-holidays\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">summer school holidays<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Melbourne, there\u2019s always fun things to do as a family. The Eynesbury Winter Festival is a free event running until the end of the holidays this weekend, where you and your kids can get your authentic winter fix. Go ice-skating, have fun at the carnival, and warm up with winter treats from the on-site cafe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Saturday, you can head down for the Winter Night Market, where you\u2019ll find live music, market stalls and fireworks to send the frosty cold out with a bang.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Harry Potter fans, check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hpforbiddenforestexperience.com\/melbourne\/#\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forbidden Forest Experience<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, available to enjoy for one more week in The Briars Community Forest before the kids go back to school. In this interactive experience, you\u2019ll come face-to-face with your friends (or foes) from the wizarding world. You\u2019ll feel as though you\u2019re walking through the films themselves with these incredible trails, theatrical designs and magical creatures brought to life.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Visit Collingwood Farm &amp; Abbotsford Convent<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend a day away from the main city and head to a little pocket of nature and craft, with this day out that\u2019s great for kids of all ages. Take a trip to Collingwood\u2019s Children\u2019s Farm where you can walk amongst the sheep, horses and other farm animals in this unexpected suburban small-holding, with workshops available for children to \u2018become a farmer\u2019 for the day too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located right off the Yarra River, you can walk for 10 minutes or 2 hours along the riverside trails and through the nearby Yarra Park on your way to or from the farm. And just round the corner, you\u2019ll find Abbotsford Convent, a former nunnery now turned into a hub for Melbourne\u2019s bustling independent retailer and craft scene.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend just $2 for access to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abbotsfordconvent.com.au\/event\/regional-farmers-market\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regional Farmers Market<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (held on the second Saturday of every month), for a family-friendly day out that will have all your senses stimulated.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Take A Trip Down To Mornington Peninsula<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a parent of slightly older children wondering how to spend the school holidays with your teens or tweens doing something that you\u2019ll all enjoy, why not treat yourselves to a trip down to the Mornington Peninsula? It takes just over an hour to drive there, but once you\u2019re out of the city you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019ve travelled much further.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick a sunny day to take in those breathtaking views along the coastal road, and round off your excursion with a stop at the Peninsula Hot Springs. These natural geothermal mineral springs are a lovely way to relax as a family, or for an extra special birthday treat. They\u2019re a great way to end a day of hiking, with twilight and moonlit options available for those over 16 too.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Top Up Your Science Skills<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Science Museum never stops moving. In fact, the pace tends to pick up during the school holidays, and the wintertime is no exception. Scienceworks is hosting a series of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/museumsvictoria.com.au\/scienceworks\/whats-on\/school-holidays\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">interactive events and workshops<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> this holiday period for curious kids (and adults!) to learn all about the magical parts of how the world works.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play with air as you learn about the science of aerodynamics, attend a live science show with real experiments, learn about luminosity during a visually captivating light show, or head to the planetarium for a variety of immersive space-related experiences. There\u2019s something for everyone at the Scienceworks Museum, so it\u2019s a perfect indoor, winter activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">****<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These ideas have hopefully provided you with inspiration on how to spend your school holidays in Melbourne\u2026 from the icy, dreary days to the brisk, sunny afternoons, and all the winter weather in between.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay central with the Science Museum and Collingwood Farm just outside the inner-city, or explore slightly further afield out in Melbourne\u2019s suburbs, for a great end to your school holidays for you and your children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>\/\/SPONSORED CONTENT<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The school holidays pass in the blink of an eye. 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