Playbound! Where play, nature, science and imagination ignite

Playbound is a 16-day family festival taking over the City of Melbourne during the winter school holidays, from Saturday 5 July to Sunday 20 July. Designed for children aged 0 to 12, the program features a vibrant mix of performances, workshops, exhibitions, crafts and activities.

Playbound invites kids to explore play, nature, science and imagination through joyful, hands-on experiences. With fun at its core, the festival sparks curiosity, connection and wonder for families these school holidays - we have JUST a few of the programs below so click here for the FULL program

Dino Days at Melbourne Museum: invites your youngest dinosaur enthusiasts to explore all things dinosaur.
Dates: Every Wednesday
Time: 10am–2pm
Cost: Included with museum enter
From dino discos and dress-ups to story times and sensory soft play, it’s a dinosaur day out at Melbourne Museum.

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Create your own book workshop An interactive workshop where kids will join a storytelling session and explore the Library before creating their very own book.
Age: 5 to 8
Location: State Library of Victoria, 328 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Date/Time: Wednesday 9 July & Wednesday 16 July, 10:15 to 11:45am & 12:30pm to 2pm
Cost: $10 per participant, supervising adults attend for free.
Calling all apprentice book makers: the Library is in need of new story books and we need your help to create them.

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Creative Lab – Bug Out: Kids can unleash their creativity by designing bug habitats with tunnels, leafy hideouts, and bustling bug communities. With plenty of fun activities, imaginations will run wild as these mini critters come to life.

Location: Melbourne Museum
Dates: 5 July-20 July
Time: Daily | 10.30am–11.15am, 11.30am–12.15pm, 1.00pm–1.45pm
Cost: Children $10 / Members $8

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Bila’s Big Dance: A Musical Storytime: Introduce your children to the magic of live music with Orchestra Victoria and The Wheeler Centre!
Age: 5 to 8
Location: The Wheeler Centre 176 Little Lonsdale Street Melbourne
Date/Time: Thursday 10 July to Saturday 12 July, 10 to 10:30am, 11:30am to 12 noon & 1:30 to 2pm
Cost: $25 per participant

Hear Rebbeca Chapman’s story of empathy, community and perseverance come to life through the sounds of wind, string percussion instruments at this special Musical Storytime composed by Tim Gray.

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The Playbound program is HUGE and there is something for everyone - please take a look and start planning your city adventure with PLAYBOUND MELBOURNE!