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If you’re looking for something fun and creative to do with the kids in Ballarat, the Creative Play & Art Centre (CPAC) is such a little gem. It’s filled with sensory-rich, play based fun — it’s the kind of place where the kids get completely absorbed! Think soft play, sensory setups, glow and the dark rooms filled with hundreds of lights, a library room, tunnels galore, and even mini golf!
Read MoreAFL Max has officially opened its doors at Melbourne Airport, in time for the school holidays!
The brand-new venue brings a new way for families, schools and fans to party, play and learn.
Read MoreSports Point in Altona North has FIVE dedicated indoor pickleball courts, the only ones in the west! So you can come here weekday evenings and all day over the weekend. Everyone is welcome too, and all skill levels - bring your own team or join the social sessions. There is also heaps of badminton courts here AND ping pong and pool tables - just try them ALL!
Read MoreWant your little ones to experience the joys of messy play, but without having to worry about the clean up afterwards? Well - Mamma has found just the place for you - Messy Mornings in Tullamarine! Each creative sensory play space is colourful and filled with textures that your kids can squish, scoop, and stir. Keep an eye out for their Messy Mini sessions too - for 6 - 15 month old babies - cute!
Read MoreThe kids absolutely love pretty much everything at Chipmunks Playland in Caroline Springs. The ball canon area complete with hover ball machine and plenty of foam ball action, the 3 and over super inflatable slide is a favourite as is the quad slide inside the main play maze are favourites. There is an excellent 0 - 4yo area which is strictly supervised; Mamma's crew adore the boat in the excellent babies section towards the front too with wall activities and soft play activities for tinier tots.
Read MoreClimb N' Play- Maidstone is the place to go when you want to…climb and PLAY!
It's colourful, bright, and absolutely huge!
Read MoreFactor in some extra play time next time you book in a movie sesh! Intencity takes up half of the foyer at Village Cinemas Sunshine but is almost a destination on its own. There are lots of arcade games to choose from, without the frantic crowds that normally buzz around the bigger game places.
Read MoreMamma thinks this is more like a massive waterpark than just a swim centre, and the perfect place to dive in for some indoor aquatic FUN! With a 50 metre pool, learn to swim pool, warm water pool for exercise, toddlers pool, spa and sauna, two massive 12.5 metre high water slide, a water adventure park and a kids splash pad (phew!), you’re going to have a hard time getting the kids to leave!
Read MoreThe Hoyts at The District Docklands has only recently just opened and it is a little different from the usual kind of cinema. Firstly, every single seat in the entire 8 cinema complex is a powered recliner! Ahhhhh! So good! It really is a touch of luxury to get you fully in the mood to relax and enjoy yourself.
Read MoreMamma LOVES her mini golf and with a swing like hers - doing it in the dark is a bonus!
Read MoreArchie Brothers Cirque Electriq is literally a one-stop spot for some fun at The District and it is officially opening on October 18!
Read MoreAdd some FUN to your shopping list and spend a few hours sliding, jumping, climbing and playing at Chipmunks at District Docklands! There is a fantastic toddler area with climbing equipment, slides, ball pit, and that giant spinning Chipmunk! For older kids there is the HUGE blow up slide and the climbing maze with mini trampoline, more sliding action and plenty of places to explore!
Read MoreWHOA Nelly! Kidz Digz in Hoppers Crossing is huge! Mamma loves the toddler area for under 4's - It's a good size, completely gated and has heaps of ride on, climb on, jump on equipment and toys to keep little ones occupied! Then there is the bigger kids play area with the most thrilling slides, play mazes, and multiple jumping castles for your little ones to enjoy.
Read MoreHoly MAMMA kids - this is going to be your next favourite playcentre to get mum and dad to take you! Crocs just know play centre fun really well and the Hoppers Crossing location is no exception. There is heaps of light and space, with handy different aged 'zones' - like the pirate ship 'cubby' for the under 4's and separate baby area. Mamma LOVES the little trikes and the track that weaves around the large play maze too!
Read MoreLollipops in Sunshine is a good one! There is a great play maze for big kids with jumping castle, speed slides, inflatable slide and ball pit, as well as air hockey table, skill testers and some arcade racing games. There is a great play maze for big kids with jumping castle, speed slides, 'airplay' tower complete with ball canons and ball play tables too, Lollipop's in Sunshine has something for everyone!
Read MoreWhen it comes to top notch playcentres Crocs are always on target - and the venue at Keilor Park is nothing short of spot on! Clean, large and modern with some extra flair is on the cards at this indoor playtopia! Mamma loves the bike track AND the amazing party rooms - including pamper room, baking room, disco, jungle, pirate AND their super amazing AFL room!
Read MoreMelton Wave Pool is THE only Leisure Centre in Melbourne’s West with a wave pool! This is a great facility and something a little different than the run of the mill pool action...the wave pool is great fun.
Read MoreThis is a great all year around kind of fun for the crew - once they get the hang of you'll find it hard to get them off the rink and the smile off their faces.
Read MoreWow, someone put some serious thought and effort into Crocs in Derrimut, it is just fantastic! Spacious, clean, full of the tried-and-true play centre equipment plus some added extra's like electric safari car track, disco/karaoke party room with velvet rope entrance where parents can watch what’s happening via a screen outside the room.
Read MoreThis is a very exciting facility with an Aqua Playground, shallow pools, lap pools, kids party packages, swimming classes and YES THOSE WATER SLIDES!
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