mamma's spring school holiday in the west 2025

Spring always arrives just in time. Mamma says the warmer breeze and sunny days are perfect for family adventures in Melbourne’s West. We’ve rounded up some of the best school holiday events, markets, playgrounds, cafes and family activities for you to enjoy.

Make a list and tick off some fun this spring, or head to the Mamma Knows West website where you’ll find over 800 kid-friendly places to explore across the west.

must do events, fun and programs

AFL Max, Melbourne Airport

Fizz Kidz School Holiday Programs

Dinofest, Werribee

Tinkertown, Scienceworks

Pickle Power Kids

Port Campbell Adventures

BuildABot’s School Holiday Robotics & Coding Workshop

FREE Yakult Factory Tours

FREE Gabby's Dollhouse

Fam Bam Live - Werribee

Acrobat Clinics - Team Adrenalin

Holidays at 100 Story Building

family adventures

The Melbourne Royal Show

The Elephant Trail at Werribee Zoo

Jirrahlinga Wildlife Centre, Chewton

Fairy Park - Mt Anakie

Animal Land, Diggers Rest

Sovereign Hill, Ballarat

Maze House, Daylseford

Ballarat Wildlife Park

eats and treats

Van Loons Nursery and Cafe

Elephant Cafe, Albion

Kids Eat Free Spots

The Birch, Geelong

Schulz Organic Café, Timboon

Little Growling Cafe

The Victoria Hotel, Yarraville

Grazeland, Spotswood

Pubs with Play

Places to eat with
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must go playgrounds

Hazelwood Park, Rockbank

Navan Playground, Melton

Manor Lakes Boulevard Park

Bacchus Marsh Rec Playground

JJ Holland park - Kensington

Everbloom Crescent Park, Tarniet

Rosehill Playground, Keilor East

Killara Cafe and Playground

Cafe and Park Combos

Best NEW Playgrounds

Fenced Playgrounds

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outdoor adventures and gardens

Spring Road Trips

Forest Glade Gardens

Waterfalls in the West

Bellarine Adventures

State Rose Garden

The Nook, Sunbury

Williamstown Botanic Gardens

Garden of St Erth

rainy day inspiration

Little Builders, District Docklands

The Playground Project, Aberfeldie

Bouncy Roos, Werribee

SuperPark Highpoint

Holey Moley and Strike Bowling

Scienceworks, Spotswood

Bounce - Geelong

Dreamskape, The District Docklands

Timezone and Bowling, Braybrook

3 Street Basketball

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More INDOOR INSPIRATION

Libraries are GREAT for rainy days

budget friendly ideas

Bike adventures

Mamma's fave picnic spots

Roraima Gardens and Nursery Lara

Newport Railway Museum

Essendon Traffic School

RAAF Museum, Point Cook

Werribee Open Range Zoo - Kids Go free

Newport Lakes

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