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

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Trash with a Porpoise, Werribee

Westside Arts

PirateFest

Ways to Annoy, Werribee

Little Food Festival

Yakult Factory Tours

Ahoy Williamstown

Good Friday AFL SuperClash, North Melbourne

The Box Show, Moonee Ponds

The Funny Farm, Werribee

Acrobat Holiday Clinics

Melbourne Museum

Day out with Thomas

Easter at Bellarine Railway

Scienceworks Autumn School Holidays

The Greatest Magic Show

Kaboom!

Circus - The Show

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family adventures and road trips

Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival

DINO's at Werribee ZOO

Jirrahlinga Dingo Conservation and Wildlife Education Centre, chewton

Gardens of St Erth, Blackwood

Fairy Park, Anakie

Sovereign Hill, Ballarat

The Elephant Trail, Werribee Zoo

Paynes Orchard Apple Picking

Llama Meet and Greet

Kryal Castle

must go playgrounds

Hackberry Reserve, Woodlea

Central Park, Woodlea

Sub City Pump Track

Rippleside Park, Geelong

Little Growling Playground, Tarneit

Hazelwood Park, Woodlea

Rosehill Park, Keilor East

Navan Park, Melton

Traffic Park, Wyndham Vale

Manor Lakes Blvd Park

eats and treats

Elephant, Moonee Ponds

The Ball Court Hotel, Sunbury

Crumbz Deli, Footscray

Armstrong BBQ, Mt Duneed

Jemi's Cafe, South Kingsville

Torquay Taphouse

Alll you can eat - Pizza Hut Ballarat

Francois Eatery, Mambourin

rainy day inspiration

Landing Play Centre

NEW Exhibition at Sciencewroks

Sunshine Skate Centre

Holey Moley, Point Cook

Jumpside

ArtVo, District Docklands

Creative Play and Art, Ballarat

Chipmunks Caroline Springs

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