Where to go on the weekend in Melbourne’s West! What’s on this weekend? Where can we go? What can we do? Well, Mamma is here to help you find fun on the weekend wherever you are! Happy Saturday!

What’s happening on Saturday - April 11th

The Box Show, Clocktower Moonee Ponds

Pirate Fest, Williamstown

AFL Max book 2 get 1 free, Tullamarine!

Ahoy Williamstown Fun and Adventures!

Bille Jean King Cup, Melbourne

A day out with Thomas on the Bellarine Railway

The Greatest Magic Show, Melbourne

Full dome Flicks at Scienceworks

West Footscray Slow Food Market

MOMO Fest at Footscray Park - a festival all about eating MoMo’s

Wyndham Museum Grand Opening

Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival

Geelong City Market

Scienceworks School Holiday FUN!

Family Fun Day in Sunshine

West Gate at Melbourne Theatre Company

Dinos at Melbourne Zoo!

New Exhibition opens at Scienceworks Colour: See the World in a New Light

What else is happening in the West??

The City of Melton Night Markets series kicks off again THIS Friday April 10!

This year the market travels around the City of Melton over April May and June, with the first one being at Aintree!

This community market will have plenty of culture, entertainment, food and fun for the whole family!

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Looking for a fun way to get the kids moving? BK’s Gymnastics is offering a FREE trial class for new families.

It’s a great way for kids to develop valuable new skills, build confidence and discover a love of movement.

Parents consistently recommend BK’s Gymnastics’ programs, describing them as fun and engaging, with coaches who are professional, patient and supportive.

*Spots are limited so be sure to book

Click here for details

PirateFest opens THIS weekend at Seaworks!

It’s not just about learning the history of pirates from the ancient Egyptians, right through to the ‘golden age’18th century pirates, buts it’s an interactive, entertaining and fun experience for the WHOLE family!

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Two weeks of pirate-themed fun is taking over Williamstown these school holidays, with cruises, ships, Piratefest and waterfront adventures for the whole family.

⚓️ What’s on from 4 - 19 April 2026

⛴️ 40% off Melbourne River Cruises
🏴‍☠️ Piratefest at Seaworks
🚢 Tall Ship Enterprize (selected dates)
⚓️ HMAS Castlemaine warship
🏛️ Seaworks Maritime Museum
🚶‍♀️ FREE walking tours
👻 Ghost tours for older kiddos

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Mamma says you had me at $5 tickets!!!

Trash with a Porpoise is a fast, funny, laugh-out-loud show packed with puppets, music and plenty of kid interaction.

Perfect for a fun (and affordable) for school holiday fun!

ALL tickets $5

Tuesday 14 April, 11am (1 hour show)

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The Farmy Farm - Thursday 16 April, 11am and 1pm

The Farmy Farm has more going on than a chook in a worm farm! Join Kenny and Jenny for a day in the life of getting their jobs done with a tractor-load of circus and farming tomfoolery.

BOOK HERE