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Summer is the perfect time to visit Scienceworks – with a huge outdoor playground and a cool 21-degree indoor climate, it’s an ideal family adventure. The school holidays are even more exciting, with extra programs offering spectacular science and summer fun

BIG Summer Daze at Seaworks – Free Family Event in Williamstown

BIG Summer Daze brings a full day of free family fun to Seaworks Williamstown on 13 December. Markets, live entertainment, food and waterfront fun.

The NEW Mambourin Marketplace!

Mambourin Marketplace is the NEW kid on the block in the west - and Mamma NEEDS to show you around!

Spooky Saturday, 1 November @ Stockland Point Cook

There’s always fun to be had at Stockland Point Cook, and coming up are some of our FAVOURITE community festivals - Diwali and Halloween!

pick your own peonies @ spring hill peony farm, spring hill

Plan your visit to Spring Hill Peony Farm. Learn how to access the Peony Paddock, ticket prices, picking options and what to bring for a great day out.

science is a superpower festival at scienceworks

The Science is a Superpower Festival returns to Scienceworks on 13–14 September. Enjoy two days of hands-on STEM activities, live demonstrations and interactive experiences. Entry is $15 for adults and free for kids.

bluey takes over werribee open range zoo

Families can catch Bluey on stage for four live shows daily until Sunday 31 August 2025.Each 20-minute show is packed with fun, games and audience interaction – perfect for little Bluey fans. Bring a picnic riug and get there early to get a front row view! Once you're done, explore the new Elephant Trail, take a Safari Bus Tour, and make it a full family day out. Kids under 16 free.

Fam Bam LIVE at Wyndham Cultural Centre, Werribee

Wyndham Cultural Centre has the September school holidays sorted with a brand-new children’s festival in their freshly updated venue. Fam Bam LIVE is bringing an amazing line-up of entertainment and shows for kids of all ages – from little ones right through to teens. Running from Thursday 11 September to Saturday 4 October, this is one festival you’ll want to pop in the calendar.

ripple festival, november 12 and 13 @ grazeland

Ripple Festival at Grazeland offers two days of workshops, panels, music, food, and networking for small business owners in a fun, relaxed setting.

$10,000 Grocery Giveaway with Stockland Point Cook

Win a Share of $10,000 at Stockland Point Cook! Shop fresh and you could win! Stockland Point Cook is giving away $1,000 in gift cards every week for 5 weeks – plus a $5,000 major prize. That’s $10,000 in total up for grabs!

westside wanders, st albans and sunshine

Discover Brimbank's Westside Winter Wanders – guided walking food tours through Sunshine and St Albans this August. Taste local flavours, meet food heroes, and explore hidden gems in Melbourne’s west.

Autumn School Holidays at Scienceworks

Autumn is a great time to visit Scienceworks. They have some great exhibitions as usual plus lots of other school holiday activities too! Mamma says make sure you catch a Fulldome Flick at the Planetarium every Saturday in April, May and June PLUS they have a new exhibition opening too - A great time to visit Sciencewroks!

fulldome flicks for families, melbourne planetarium at scienceworks

Fulldome Flicks is back at the Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks for April, May and June - Fulldome Flicks are perfect for the whole family!

quitelike meal kits

I’m over cooking! A comment we say and hear all the time as a mum and parent! I hear ya.

Mamma has always been a foodie and loved cooking. But these days it’s getting hard. Inspiration is tough

beanbag cinema, moonee valley park

This Saturday is Beanbag Cinema hosted by Moonee Valley Park!

Come on down to Moonee Valley Park for a night of family fun!
From 5pm there will be a heap of activities for the kiddos - pony rides, face painting, colouring-in competition, balloon artist, bubble activities, dj AND an open bar for the parents.

For eats, there will be Tulloch Diner making burgers, and also wood fired pizza.

And that’s even before the movie starts! - At dusk (around 7pm) Finding Nemo will be up on the big screen. Oh and all tickets include complimentary popcorn.

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Kaleidoscope Festival 2025 at Pop Up Park

world's best ocean photography comes to williamstown - seaworks

Discover the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024 exhibition at Seaworks in Williamstown, showcasing 118 stunning images by top photographers. Celebrate ocean wonders, explore award-winning categories, and support urgent conservation efforts.

sunshine lunar new year festival 2025

It will be held on Sunday Jan 26 from 12pm - 10pm and there is so much FREE fun for the family.

every drop counts - a conversation about conservation!

We all know how integral water is to our everyday lives. It nourishes us and is essential as we go about our daily routines - drinking, washing, cleaning, cooking, and creating. Yet, having instant access to fresh water is something most of us take for granted. In Melbourne, we’re fortunate to have some of the freshest and cleanest water in the world. But our supply is limited, making the water we do have our most precious resource.

FREE FUN at the Be Bold Festival 2025 - Brimbank

Celebrate the arts in the west and check out the Be Bold Festival 2025. This is a family-friendly arts and culture festival that celebrates our diverse, multicultural and bold community.

bct group - builder in melbourne's west

When it comes to looking for a builder for renovation and extension projects there’s a few things to look out for - a builder who is trustworthy and reliable, has great communication skills, BIG on quality, reputable and strict on time and budget. If you can find one locally - even better.

Paul Sadler Swimland in the West

We all know how important it is to teach our kiddos to swim. If you are looking for a reputable, friendly and fun swim school then you will find a Paul Sadler Swimland nearby! Running classes for ALL ages from babies to adults.

mums who brunch at the victoria hotel, yarraville

Who would have thought The Victoria Hotel in Yarraville could get any better? Since their fantastic renovation recently, Mamma and the crew just love it here.

The beer garden is amazing, the outdoor (undercover and heated) playground and the whole indoor play space section..oh it’s the perfect space for you and the family and NOW - Mums Who Brunch!

Not only do kids eat FREE on Mondays, they have Sunday Family fun days are also great but now they have the Mums Who Brunch on the 2nd Saturday of the Month.

FREE FAMILY EVENT winter street party - werribee

FREE Festival fun for WINTER! This is one of Mamma’s favourite events. For one night only Werribee will celebrate Winter with their FREE Winter Street Party. Kicking off the Winter school holidays on Friday June 28 - from 4pm the streets will come alive with fire, light and ice

Container Deposit Scheme in the West!

The CDS - Container Return Scheme has been a huge success since it was implemented last year. Mamma says it is a great way to recycle AND earn some extra dollars - especially for the kiddos OR even fundraise for your local community groups or charities.

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FREE LIT festival in Werribee for 2025 - Plan Your Night

Wyndham City’s award-winning free light festival, LIT, returns to Werribee this autumn from 27 March to 14 April with a spectacular new program of light installations.

As night falls, Wyndham Park will transform into a glowing wonderland featuring giant iridescent bubbles, wildflowers, animal sculptures, projections, and more.

Running during the first week of the school holidays, LIT has extended hours from 7pm and includes Sensory Friendly Nights on 2 & 9 April, plus a quiet Sensory Space available every night.

macedon ranges autumn festival

Mamma says a big warm (ish) welcome to the wonderful world of the Macedon Ranges in Autumn! This is the time of year when the trees show off their most vibrant colours and everything is just so beautiful.

kryal castle's unicorn festival

The Unicorn Festival will again see Kryal Castle come alive with magical creatures, enchanting performances, interactive crafts and activities - and of course UNICORNS!