Covering all the fabulous places to go in Melbourne's Western Suburbs. Scienceworks, Werribee Zoo, Footscray Community Arts Centre, The Substation, Hippo Beach, Sunshine Aquatic Centre, Queens Park Pool and MORE!
For 30 minutes you can navigate your way around the cross country course, manoeuvring around rocks, over bridges and climbing the summit.
It looks so good because everything feels to scale and the trucks are high quality vehicles - and there is even a mini dude driver in there!
If you’ve got a crafty kid who loves getting hands-on (and isn’t afraid of a little mess), then Slime Lab at District Docklands is one to bookmark. The main event here is the slime-making workshop - kids are guided step-by-step by one of the assistants, taking them through the whole process — from creating the base, to choosing their colours, scents and all the fun extras like glitter. FUN!
Read MoreMamma says, aside from being a 20-person longboat originating from China and powered entirely by humans, The Footscray Dragon Boat Club is so much more than just a sport.
It’s community, connection and a whole lot of fun… all rolled into one boat!
Read MoreIf your kids love anything hands-on, bright, interactive and just a little bit mind-bending, then the brand-new Colour: See the World in a New Light exhibition at Scienceworks needs to go straight onto your family outing list. This brilliant experience has just opened and it is packed with playful ways for kids to explore how colour works through science, light, illusion and creativity.
Read MoreThis old Bellarine Peninsula farm has been operating since 1938, and has been handed down by the Lomas family from generation to generation - it’s rustic, and cute and has THE best fruit you will ever taste!
Read MoreIf there is one thing Mamma knows - it is playcentres! Landing Playcentre in Altona North takes the cake when it comes to one of the best Mamma has seen! Let’s start with the main feature - the slide of every child’s dreams! Sensory, lighting up as they go, and honestly one of the coolest slides Mamma has ever seen. Add in interactive wall games, speed slides, climbing walls, soft play, and more!
Read MoreThere’s something so special about a summer’s day spent blueberry picking, and Thistleberry Blueberry Farm in Scotsburn is the perfect spot to do just that. There’s no booking required, which Mamma loves, and everything you need is provided when you arrive. They also have drinks, zooper doopers, and outdoor kids’ games set up, so there’s plenty to keep your little ones happy.
Read MoreThe Sunbury Aquatic and Leisure Centre has a new water play space and Mamma and her minis are hanging for the next hot day to visit. Including two slides, a tipping bucket, a colourful aqua dome, jets, fountains, a fun garden bug water feature, funnels, a soft fall surface, and plenty of spray features, your entire family is going to be in for a good soaking.
Read MoreEvery Spring, Bendigo blooms with colour, adorned with over 43,000 tulips throughout the town, and the September School Holidays is the perfect time to see them at their best! Take a stroll through the gorgeous gardens and heritage streets and see what you can find, with other colourful displays also on offer as part of the Bloom festival.
Read MoreMamma says you may have been to the Werribee Zoo before, but Sunset Safari is a whole new adventure. This special after-hours evening lets you explore the zoo at dusk and spend time with some of the world’s most iconic animals. Hop on the safari bus for an extended guided tour across the savannah, explore the Waterhole and Elephant trails, and grab some African BBQ and enjoy the live music!
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 MoreInspiring families in Melbourne's West to uncover amazing stuff nearby. You will find inside local knowledge on parks, playgrounds, cafes, family activities, markets and more all waiting to be uncovered, rediscovered and enjoyed.
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