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Need something to do? Check out what’s happening in your local area around Melbourne or during school holidays.

Dog Lovers Show


Enjoy a wide array of entertainment and educational based activities that will wow dog lovers including a puppy school, healthy cooking stage, breed showcase and face painting with a major dog art portrait competition, expert seminars, high energy demonstrations in the main arena and lots more.

It’s a world-first concept that will help create rewarding pet relationships and give dog lovers an even greater respect and understanding for the pooches in their lives.

Where?: Royal Exhibition Building 9 Nicholson Street Carlton VIC 3053

King Kong, the Musical!


The epic music theatre event King Kong is coming to Melbourne’s Regent Theatre for an exclusive season in June.

This production of King Kong brings to life a timeless love story, set in one of the world’s most exciting cities. In an exclusive Melbourne-only season, it is like nothing you’ve ever seen before.

When?: 28/05/2013 to 15/03/2014

Where?: Regent Theatre 191-197 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000

How Much?: Tuesday–Thursday $75–$109. Friday–Sunday $75–$129.

Coming soon, to a cinema near you...


Big budget superhero flicks are all well and good, but if you're looking for some films that the whole family will enjoy, here are a few you could add to the list!!

Despicable Me 2

Despicable Me 2: Gru, the girls, Dr. Nefario and the unpredictably hilarious minions return, along with a host of new characters. Gru (Steve Carell) is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help them fight a villain named Eduardo (Al Pacino).

Immigration Museum Autumn School Holidays


Join the Immigration Museum in celebrating exciting Easter traditions from around the world.

Russian-Babushka baskets, German Easter egg trees, Bermuda kites, sweet treats from around the world and much more!

Big-Screen Gaming


Challenge your friends and beat your high score with free gaming sessions on the big screen at Federation Square. 

Claim your spot on the couch for special Xbox sessions with classic arcade games and new releases.

Button mashers and motion trackers of all ages welcome!

 

Cinema Nights at Piazza Italia


Bring the whole family to enjoy free cartoons and movies at Cinema Nights under the stars on Lygon Street in the heart of Carlton. Why not make a night of it and enjoy an early pizza or pasta in Lygon Street? 

Seating is provided and kids can sit on the turf matting, or you can BYO blanket if you'd like to be cosy. 

Film line-up:

Friday 29 March: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (special Good Friday screening) supporting the Royal Children's Hospital Appeal 

Saturday 30 March: Modern Times by Charlie Chaplin (silent movie with a live band).

Saturday 6 April: Steamboat Bill Jr by Buster Keaton (silent movie with a live band).

Fitzroy Gardens Easter Egg Hunt


The Easter Egg Hunt at Cooks’ Cottage is back for another year!

Children are invited to explore the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens, hunting for the eggs at Cooks’ Cottage, bunny figurines at the Dolphin Fountain and chicks at Sinclairs’ Cottage. At the end, they take home everybody’s favourite Easter treat - chocolate!

The Egg Hunt starts every half hour and the activity takes about 30 minutes, so why not pack a picnic hamper and make a day of it around the gardens?

This event was booked out last year so book early to avoid disappointment.

Coming up, in film...


Looking for some kid-friendly movies for the Easter holidays? Here are a few options for the whole family!

Croods, The

Comedy Club for Kids


The grown ups don’t get to have all the fun at the Comedy Festival! Comedy Club for Kids boasts a packed-out line-up of stellar local and international acts with jokes for kids aged 5 to 11 (and all the grown-up kids out there too).

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang


Sensational sets, stunning special effects, Ian Fleming's irresistible story, and an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins) all add up to a blockbuster musical that everyone will love.

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