🌟 An adventure-packed weekend awaits! 🚀

Ready for a fun weekend?! Markets, Events, Places to eat.. and so much more!

Don’t forget you can choose your own adventure on our website - we have hundreds of places to explore - foodie spots - best playgrounds and indoor ideas!

Check it out here

YOUR SCHOOL HOLIDAY PLANNER IS HERE!

Inside Mamma's Winter School Holiday Planner you'll find:

✨ School holiday events and festivals
🎭 Theatre shows and family entertainment
🦕 Museums, exhibitions and attractions
🛝 Epic playgrounds worth the drive
🚂 Family day trips and adventures
☕ Family-friendly cafes and places to eat
🌧️ Rainy day activities for chilly weather
🆓 Free and budget-friendly fun
🎨 Creative activities and hands-on experiences
🏕️ Holiday inspiration for exploring Melbourne's south and beyond

Everything you need to keep the kids entertained these winter school holidays is in one handy guide!

CLICK HERE FOR THE GUIDE!

Parties are BACK!

With STILL more than 10,000 monthly visitors to the site and over 23,000 page views each month, Mamma Knows Parties continues to be a valuable resource for families searching for their next celebration!

As we relaunch, we're introducing a simple 6-month Partner Listing model to keep the directory fresh, current and filled with businesses we know families will love.

Click here for more info

🐾 Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs are looking for foster carers!

This week we got a rare behind-the-scenes look at the Kensington campus where future Seeing Eye Dogs are raised and trained - and wow, what an experience.

Could your family foster a training dog?

Click here to find out more. 💛🐶

✨ GIVEAWAY TIME! ✨

Ready to step into a world of magic? ⛸️

We're giving away 2 x FOUR TICKETS to see Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars opening night 2nd July 7pm session!

CLICK HERE TO ENTER!

Families with young children!

Mamma has some great news for you.

The Victorian Government is opening 50 NEW Early Learning Centres around Victoria by 2032!

Early Learning Victoria centres will provide long day care, integrated three- and four-year-old kindergarten and have the trusted education and care we need for our young children.

You are sure to find a centre that is close by AND just the right fit for your family.

Click here for more info and to learn more about the enrolment process

NEXT WEEKEND!

Step into a world of wonder with SALTBUSH! 🌿✨

Looking for something truly special to do with the kids? This magical interactive theatre experience is unlike anything you've seen before!

Inspired by Australia's First Nations culture, Saltbush invites children to become part of the story as they move, play and explore alongside performers through stunning digital landscapes.

Dates

Fri 26 Jun 2026 - Sun 28 Jun 2026

Hours
11.00 am & 1.00 pm (Sat & Sun)

Duration

45 minutes

Location

Bunjil Place, Narre Warren

Don't miss this breathtaking experience!

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Located in the lush surroundings of gasworks arts park on the third Saturday of every month, you will find the freshest organic produce, decadent home-made cakes (mamma can't go past the macarons!), specialty bread and so much more!

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