winter school holiday inspiration in the north 2023

WINTER has arrived, and you and the family can make the most of this season with our helpful one-page guide. Explore a plethora of exciting events, holiday programs, and entertaining activities to enjoy during the holidays. If you're looking for more inspiration, feel free to embark on your own Northside journey by heading over to Mamma Knows North's website. Discover so many options, including markets, cafes, indoor adventures, family experiences, playgrounds, and much more!

events and fun

Farmer for a Day @ Collingwood Children's Farm

Fantastic Beasts @ Melbourne Museum

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Hume City Council School Holiday Program

The Melbourne Magic Festival

Holiday Program @ Heide Museum, Bulleen

Holiday Fun @ Bundoora Farm, Bundoora

Circus Nexus Holiday Program, Preston

Merri-Bek School Holiday Program

Paint With Me, Northcote

parks and playgrounds

Seabrook Reserve, Broadmeadows

Whittelsea Public Gardens, Thomastown

Harmony Park, Pascoe Vale

KidsTown Adventure Playground, Shepparton

Condell Reserve, Fitzroy

Pentridge Playground, Coburg

Donnybrook Park, Donnybrook

Edinburgh Gardens, Fitzroy North

Wonguim Wilam Playspace, Warrrandyte

Ruthven Reserve, Reservoir

family road trip adventures

Kyabram Fauna Park, Kyabram

Burke Museum, Beechworth

Omaru Alpaca Farm, Cottles Bridge

Cactus Country, Strathmerton

Hanging Rock Llama Treks, Woodend

Victorian Goldfields Railway, Castlemaine

Port of Echuca Discovery Centre, Echuca

Wirrawilla Rainforest Walk, Toolangi

Masons Falls, Kinglake National Park, Kinglake West

Tuki Trout Farm, Smeaton

eats and treats

Doreen General Store, Doreen

Cookie Culture, Brunswick East

Ezi Streat, North Melbourne

Back Alley Bakes, Coburg North

Frankies Tortas and Tacos, Fitzroy

Just Falafs, North Fitzroy

Baketico, Heidelberg Heights

Nonna's House, North Fitzroy

Sibling, Carlton North

nico's sandwich deli, brunswick

rainy days

Bounce, Heodelberg West

Palace Cinemas, Coburg

Hey Caddy, Preston

What the Putt, Brunswick

Play Nook, Northcote

Volo Indoor Skatepark, Campbellfield

Just Kids Playcentre, Tullamarine

The Keys, Preston

Playshed, Thomastown

Discovery, Science and Technology Centre, Bendigo

free and cheap thrills

Collingwood Children's Farm, Abbotsford

Bulla Mini Rail, Bulla

Bundoora Park Farm, Bundoora

Gandel Gondwana Garden @ Melbourne Museum

Coburg Drive In, Coburg

Melbourne Zoo, Parkville

LaTrobe Adventure Mini Golf, Bundoora

Diamond Valley Railway, Eltham

Essendon Traffic School, Essendon

Aeroplane Viewing, Bulla

out of the north must sees

Old Melbourne Gaol, Melbourne

Eureka Skydeck, Melbourne

Met Art World, Port Melbourne

Ice Skating O'Brien Arena, Docklands

Melbourne Now @ Ian Potter Centre, Fed Square

Up, Down and All Around: Daniel Emma for Kids @ NGV

Footy with Kids, Melbourne

Winter Wonderland @ Grazeland, Spotswood

Winter Wonderlights @ Sovereign Hill, Ballarat

Hijinx Hotel, Chadstone

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