What’s On in Melbourne – Spring School Holidays FREE 2025

September 13, 2025

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Looking free of charge issues to do with children in Melbourne these faculty holidays?

Here is a round-up of all one of the best issues taking place free of charge in Melbourne for the 2025 Spring School Holidays from Saturday 20 September to Sunday 5 October 2025.

Note that this submit is frequently up to date so make sure that to examine again for brand new occasions.

Click right here for Spring faculty vacation occasions in Melbourne CBD and September faculty vacation occasions in Melbourne’s suburbs.

Note that there’s additionally a separate submit for family-friendly September occasions taking place from Friday 6 September to Friday 20 September 2024.

Click for extra info on Australian faculty holidays and public vacation dates 2023.

FREE MELBOURNE SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS EVENTS – Table of Contents

Free Events in Melbourne Spring School Holidays – CBD/Docklands

RESET (Sat 1 Sept – Sun 6 Oct) – This September, Melbourne’s iconic Fed Square is residence to RESET – a month-long competition focussing on biodiversity, connecting with nature, and selling simple and sensible methods to stay extra sustainably.
Exhibition: RAIN (Thurs to Sunday) Find your reflection in puddles, prepare fuzzy felt items and dive right into a second of relaxation as you’re immersed within the generosity of rain.
Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure (Wed 13 Sep – Tue 19 Sep) – Entertain the youngsters by taking the out of doors journey problem within the heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens.
Play Capitol Arcade (Sat 16 Sep – Sun 15 Oct) – Explore a hidden road arcade in Melbourne’s CBD. Follow a path of 5 playable arcade machines positioned in retailers and cafés, starting at The Capitol.
Pedal Power Pictures (Tue 19 Sep – Tue 22 Sep) – Experience the thrill of making and watching a film you’ve powered on the large display. Curious in regards to the effort wanted to run a movie? Visit the Edge, hop on a motorcycle, and take a look at the Pedal Power system, producing 250 watts of steady energy to get pleasure from a movie on a digital display.

Fringe Flavours (Wed 18 Sep – Wed 16 Oct) – This 12 months, Queen Vic Market is teaming up with the Melbourne Fringe Festival to convey you an unforgettable night time market expertise that mixes one of the best of Melbourne’s vibrant meals scene with an eclectic mixture of arts and tradition.
2024 Queen Victoria Market Moon Festival – (Sat 21 Sep – Sun 22 Sep) – Dive right into a fascinating ambiance full of mesmerizing cultural showcases, vibrant music, and thrilling interactive occasions.
Ancient Egypt for Kids (Open every day till Sun 6 Oct) – Designed particularly for youths as a companion to ‘Pharaoh’ the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition in the primary gallery, this free exhibition within the Children’s Gallery is a must-see.
Docklands Community Market (2nd & 4th Sunday of Each Month) – Grab your early morning espresso, get pleasure from a stunning stroll & assist your native producers at this beautiful market.
The District Makers Market (Last Sunday of each month) – inventive and vibrant market stalls showcasing a wide range of artwork, craft, jewelry, homewares, items and artisanal produce final Sunday of the month.
Shrine Kids (Daily) – The Shrine of Remembrance is the National War Memorial of Victoria and it makes for an academic (and sobering) outing for households. Shrine Kids Review.
Melbourne Book Market (Saturdays & Sundays) – curated assortment of greater than 5,000 new and pre-loved titles chosen and introduced by 15 of Melbourne’s most skilled booksellers.
Kids Passport Queen Victoria Market (Ongoing) – Collect your passport, then journey across the Market accumulating stamps from our pleasant merchants, earlier than making your option to the Queen Victoria Market Visitor Hub to say your prize.
Kids Go Free Port Phillip Ferries (21 Sep – 6 Oct 2024) – Set sail on a memorable journey with Port Phillip Ferries in the course of the faculty holidays! From September 21 to October 6, 2024, children aged 4 to 16 can journey free when accompanied by an grownup.
The Story of the Moving Image (Ongoing) – Journey by the previous, current and way forward for the shifting picture by interactive experiences, digital innovation and fascinating tales. Read the Story of the Moving Image ACMI Review.

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Free Activities in Melbourne September School Holidays – NORTH / NORTH-EAST

Fitzroy Market (Saturdays) – a one-stop hub for every part produce, meals, artisan, handcrafted, classic, second hand and native.
VU Play Coburg pop-up playspaces (Tuesdays – Saturdays) – VU early childhood pre-service lecturers create pop-up play areas for youngsters to play.
Rose Street Artists’ Market (Saturdays and Sundays) – Shop immediately from Melbourne’s greatest artists, designers, crafters and makers at Fitzroy’s iconic Rose Street Market.

Free Activities in Melbourne Spring School Holidays – SOUTH / SOUTH-EAST / BAYSIDE

Doveton Show (Sun 22 Sep) – Have nice household enjoyable with animals, exhibits, rides and extra whereas supporting native companies, group teams, performing arts, sporting golf equipment and humanities & crafts.
Little Day Out (Sun 22 Sep) – Get prepared for a hovering journey as Little Day Out returns with the theme ‘Up within the Sky’!
Nature Play at Cranbourne Gardens (Tues 1 & Wed 2 Oct) – Delight your youngster’s senses with free nature play experiences on Oak Lawn and the Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden this Spring.
The Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden (Wednesdays – Sundays) – A devoted, totally fenced area for households that includes crops, water, constructions, and pathways that mirror Melbourne’s altering seasons.
Seek and Find Nature Cards (Until Sun 31 Dec) Set your younger ones on an journey exploring nature with our Seek and Find Nature Cards for use at Melbourne Gardens or obtain the playing cards and go exploring in your personal neighbourhood.
Young at Art Mornington Peninsula Art Gallery (Tuesdays) – program for 0-5 12 months olds. Sing, dance, clap and stomp your ft with Matteo! Do an thrilling exercise with the Education Coordinator afterwards.
National Steam Centre (Saturdays and Sundays) – A go to to the National Steam Centre will delight a large viewers from the pre-schooler obsessive about Thomas and prepare rides, to coach lovers of any age! Entry by donation.
Gasworks Farmers’ Market (Until Fri 15 Dec) – On Saturdays absorb the colourful environment and pattern the easiest of native Victorian produce, immediately from Victorian farmers and specialty makers.
Bentleigh Sunday Market (Sundays) – crops, clothes, cosmetics, jewelry, books, movies, instruments, antiques, crafts, pre-loved items, and extra! Every Sunday.
Camberwell Sunday Market (Every Sunday) – second-hand retro, classic, vintage, trend and collectible items you simply can’t discover wherever else
Prahran Market Mini Marketeers (Every Tuesday) – Enjoy free, guided actions educating toddlers the basics of consuming properly and placing the ‘yum’ in wholesome meals decisions.

What’s On Melbourne East – Free Spring School Holiday Activities

I’m A Driver! (Every Saturday and Sunday in the course of the faculty holidays) – Celebrate the Heritage Week theme of transport at Schwerkolt Museum on weekends this faculty holidays. Read the historical past clues and select your transport to finish the exercise sheet!
Create Your Own Stuffem (Mon 23 Sep – Fri 27 Sep) – Create and design your personal magical pal! Assemble and accessorise your new cuddly creature. Enjoy free enjoyable appropriate for youths of all ages!
Roaring Rainbows (Tues 1 Oct – Thurs 3 Oct) – Join in on the enjoyable with a distinct rainbow-themed craft or exercise daily.
2024 AFL Footy Festival (Wed 25 Sep – Sat 28 Sep) – Footy Festival is again this September and greater than ever earlier than for 4 days! Free for the entire household and ideal for varsity vacation adventures!
Auburn Kids Sunday Funday (Sundays) – Let the youngsters roam with the barnyard animals on the FREE petting zoo whilst you get pleasure from a Sunday Roast! What might be higher!

What’s On Melbourne West – free faculty vacation occasions

Active Holidays – energetic enjoyable for youths (Sat 21 Sep – Wed 22 Sep) – Wyndham City collaborates with group teams to supply a free and thrilling Active Holidays program throughout each faculty break for youngsters and youngsters aged 4 to 18.
Play within the Parklet: Kids Open Mic (Fri 22 Sep – Sat 23 Sep) – Participate within the Artists for Kids Culture artsbus occasion that includes musician Geoffrey Williams, as you have interaction in Music Play at Hoppers Junction!
Yarraville Village Farmers Market (third Saturday of Each Month) – get pleasure from a beautiful, relaxed group surroundings, and pattern the freshest merchandise direct from the farmers and producers as you store within the open.
Bunnings D.I.Y Kids Workshop (Various dates) – Get your children to construct their very own crate for free in shops the place they’ll be rewarded with a ‘License To D.I.Y’ certificates as soon as their masterpiece is full!