Heading to Melbourne CBD for the school holidays?

The city has so much to offer during the Spring school holidays from Saturday 21 September to Sunday 6 October 2024!

Here is a round-up of all the best things happening in Melbourne CBD and Docklands for the 2024 Spring School Holidays. Click here for September school holiday events in Melbourne’s suburbs. 

Note that this post is regularly updated so make sure to check back for new events.

Note that there’s a separate post for family-friendly September events in Melbourne happening from Friday 1 September to Friday 15 September 2024.

Click for more information on Australian school holidays and public holiday dates 2024.

WHAT’S ON MELBOURNE CBD/DOCKLANDS

• RESET (Sun 1 Sept – Sun 6 Oct) – This September, Melbourne’s iconic Fed Square is home to RESET – a month-long festival focussing on biodiversity, connecting with nature, and promoting easy and practical ways to live more sustainably.
• Seize the Day! School Holiday Program​ (Mon 23 Sep – Fri 4 Oct) – Exploring, text, direct address, and scene work from plays such as Julius Caesar, Macbeth, Henry V, Hamlet and King Lear, participants will have the opportunity to choose their text and bring it up to performance on the last day of the workshop week.
• Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure (Until 31 Dec) – Entertain the kids by taking the outdoor adventure challenge in the heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens.
• Leonardo Da Vinci (Sat 16 Mar – Sun 29 Oct) – Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius promises to be THE LUME Melbourne’s most ambitious, immersive and breathtaking experience yet.

• School Holiday Afternoon Tea at The Hotel Windsor (ongoing) – join in for the cherished Melbourne tradition of Afternoon Tea with the family. Make the most of children’s prices and weekday discounts for grandparents.
• What’s on at ArtPlay (Wed 3 Jul – Fri 20 Dec) – ArtPlay provides opportunities for kids aged from babies to 13 years to engage with artists and create unique art experiences that promote self-expression and playful interaction.
• 2024 Queen Victoria Market Moon Festival – (Sat 21 Sep – Sun 22 Sep) – Dive into a captivating ambiance filled with mesmerizing cultural showcases, vibrant music, and exciting interactive events.
• Chinese Traditional Cultural Festival – (Sat 21 Sep – Sun 22 Sep) – The Chinese Traditional Cultural Festival returns to Fed Square in 2024 to celebrate the festivities of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival.
• Brat Kids Carnival (Wed 25 Sep – Sat 28 Sep) – Put on your party outfit and join the Brat Kids Carnival! A wildly fun afternoon for mischief makers aged 5+, brought to you by international touring sensation Briefs Factory.

• ​Swiftie Singalong Cruise​ (Mon 1 Oct) – Dress up in your favourite Taylor Swift-inspired outfit and join the Docklands Swiftie Singalong Cruise, sailing along the Yarra River in style.
• Melbourne International Games Week 2024 (Sat 3 Oct – Sun 13 Oct) – During Melbourne International Games Week, ACMI becomes a central hub with live events and activations. Experience live performances, films, games, and more.
• Sea of Light (Tue 1 Oct – Sat 5 Oct) – Embark on a journey of light and imagination. Paint your own voyage with a UV torch, and steer model ships that leave glowing paths in their wake.
• Shrine Kids (Daily) – The Shrine of Remembrance is the National War Memorial of Victoria and it makes for an educational (and sobering) outing for families. Read the Shrine Kids Review.
• The Story of the Moving Image (ongoing) – Journey through the past, present and future of the moving image through interactive experiences, digital innovation and captivating stories. Read the Story of the Moving Image ACMI Review.
• Melbourne Book Market (Saturdays & Sundays) – curated collection of more than 5,000 new and pre-loved titles selected and presented by 15 of Melbourne’s most experienced booksellers.
• Josephine Wants to Dance (Wed 2 Oct – Sat 5 Oct) – A hilarious musical about the importance of believing in yourself and realising your dreams and… a dancing kangaroo!

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