mamma's autumn school holiday inspiration in the west 2026

Autumn School Holiday Fun in Melbourne’s West!

Use this handy guide to discover the best Autumn school holiday events, kids’ activities, and holiday programs happening across the West. From family festivals and workshops to day trips and local adventures, there’s something for everyone.

Need even more ideas? Explore Mamma Knows West for 800+ family-friendly places including playgrounds, markets, cafés, indoor fun and weekend inspiration.

must do, events and fun

Western United FC Holiday Camps

Scienceworks School Holidays

Melbourne Museum School Holidays

Winni Wizard Comedy Show

Fulldome Flicks, Scienceworks

family adventures

The Elephant Trail, Werribee Zoo

Geelong Adventures

Cafes PLUS Playgrounds!

Gardens of St Erth, Blackwood

Sovereign Hill, Ballarat

Sunset Penguin Tours

Waterfalls in the West

Family Friendly Bushwalks

Art in the Vines

Paynes Orchard Apple Picking

Autumn Road Trips

Fairy Park, Anakie

must go playgrounds

Little Growling Playground, Tarneit

Central Park, Woodlea

Sub City Pump Track

Rippleside Park, Geelong

Hazelwood Park, Woodlea

Rosehill Park, Keilor East

eats and treats

Baby J's - Werribee

Armstrong BBQ, Mt Duneed

The Ball Court Hotel, Sunbury

Grazeland, Spotswood

Gigi and Grace, Werribee

The Little Teapot Cafe, Lara

3030 Blvd, Wyndham Harbour

The Blackwood Hotel

Anglers Tavern, Maribyrnong

Jemi's Cafe, South Kingsville

rainy day inspiration

Landing Playcentre, Ravenhall

Mr Wolf Game, the district docklands

Funtastic Play Centre, Caroline Springs

DreamSkape, District Docklands

Saboteurs, Play in Real Life

Sunshine Skate Centre

Holey Moley, Point Cook

Jumpside

Leo's Kingdom Play

ArtVo, District Docklands

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