dreamskape, westfield southland
If you’re after a fun activity to do with the fam - Dreamskape at Westfield Southland is a ripper! It’s not just another arcade, it’s immersive VR, motion rides and active game rooms all under one roof.
If you’re after a fun activity to do with the fam - Dreamskape at Westfield Southland is a ripper! It’s not just another arcade, it’s immersive VR, motion rides and active game rooms all under one roof.
There are two VR simulator games -
Dreamride — a 9D VR experience that hits all the senses with motion, wind, fog and sound.
Dream Swing — soar through virtual worlds on a giant VR swing
Both of these experiences can have 4 people experiencing the adventure at once. Mamma’s hot top - it can be a little intense for anyone prone to motion sickness - it really is like a rollercoaster!
Then there are the games rooms - perfect for kids and adults alike!
The Dream Games area features seven immersive game rooms where you run, jump, climb and compete together. Expect glowing floors and walls and laser beams - with all in group challenges like Laser Challenge, Devil’s Eye, Jumping Lattice, Cool Arena, Spot It, Climbing and Octopus.
Mamma’s crew’s favourites were the Laser Challenge - a room where you have to creep over and under laser beams, and the Cool Arena - where you pelt plastic balls at the screen as you race against the clock.
This is a great idea for some family fun - and they also offer kids parties too!
the details
(Near Village Cinemas)
Westfield Southland, Level 1 Shop 2089/1239 Nepean Hwy, Cheltenham 3192
OPEN
Open 7 days
11pm - 9pm
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Mamma’s special mention:
Keep the fun times going and head right next door for some sushi train fun at Sushi Jiro
bounce @ fountain gate, narre warren
A brand new Bounce has opened at Fountain Gate in Narre Warren and Mamma promises you, it’s an EPIC one! With brand new features including a hamster wheel, sky walk and sky spinner this new kid on the block is sure to impress.
A brand new Bounce has opened at Fountain Gate in Narre Warren and Mamma promises you, it’s an EPIC one! With brand new features including a hamster wheel, sky walk and sky spinner this new kid on the block is sure to impress.
This Bounce is especially well catered to young bouncers, with plenty of soft play spaces for little ones to explore. Mamma’s two love the ball and foam pits and the multi-level climbing frame complete with flying fox, slides and plenty of obstacles to climb.
Older kids are taken care of too with a rock climbing space, parkour area and two sky walks - one of which leads to two epic, steep slides which end on an air pillow.
With all of the classics covered including many, many trampolines, air mattresses and basketball rings at the end of trampoline mats, this centre will keep the kids entertained for hours on end. And with ample seating scattered throughout the centre, parents can grab a coffee at the on-site cafe and watch on as their kiddos practise their parkour and backflips.
Mamma’s little ones talk endlessly about the sky spinner - a user-operated, multi-level spinner, with the upper level for bigger kids, and the lower level for smaller ones. They also love the hamster wheel - especially when Mamma decides to jump in and humble herself!
With party rooms and new party packages to boot, this space is truly a one-stop entertaining shop! Mamma highly recommends that you bounce on over (see what I did there!?) to this fantastic new centre. It’ll be all your kiddos talk about for weeks on end.
the details
32 Overland Drive, Narre Warren
OPEN
Mon – Thurs:
8:30am – 6:00pm
Fri:
8:30am – 8:00pm
Sat:
8:30am – 7:30pm
Sun:
9:00am – 6:00pm
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GREAT NEWS!
Mamma Knows you’ve probably heard the exciting - Public transport is now FREE for kids!
Mamma’s special mention:
If the kiddos need some extra post-Bounce fuel, Butlers Kitchen is just around the corner for a delicious feed.
kool space, dingley village
The south has just scored itself a brand new play centre! Once the home of the now closed “Kid Factory”, Kool Space is delivering classic play centre fun with intergalactic vibes.
The south has just scored itself a brand new play centre! Once the home of the now closed “Kid Factory”, Kool Space is delivering classic play centre fun with intergalactic vibes.
There’s a little something here for kids of all ages. There’s a dedicated “mini zone” just for preschoolers (1 to 5 year olds) and includes soft play equipment, light up staircase and obstacle course for the little ones to tackle!
The maxi zone for big kids is full of places to climb, jump and slide down with a massive observatory at the top so they can survey the land. Mamma’s favourite bit? The huge inflatable soccer dart board of course!
And for those who like to feel the breeze through their hair, the race track complete with ride-on cars and police vehicles will satisfy any little rev head.
Their onsite cafe is also packed with food to help fuel kids through the 3 hour sessions. The kids menu includes classics like toasties, nuggets, cocktail frankfurts and mini pizzas. They also have an all day menu launching soon and will have dishes such as fried calamari, hotcakes and falafel bowls.
Mamma’s hot tip - being socks! Also there is aircon here but it still gets quite warm on days that are very hot.
the nitty gritty
298 - 300 Boundary Rd, Dingley Village 3172
OPEN
7 days
9am - 3pm
Sessions run for 3 hours
Wanna know more? click here
GREAT NEWS!
Mamma Knows you’ve probably heard the exciting - Public transport is now FREE for kids!
Mamma’s special mention:
For more play centres fun, why not head to SuperZu just a couple minutes down the road.
imaginationation @ chadstone shopping centre, chadstone
Forget the fashion capital - Chadstone just scored its very own playcentre and has cemented itself as the Play Capital for families with little kids.
Forget the fashion capital - Chadstone just scored its very own playcentre and has cemented itself as the Play Capital for families with little kids.
Imaginationation is a literal feast for the eyes. From the moment you spot the rainbow clad entryway to the entire space inside - this place does nothing but spark joy and is a serious hit of dopamine from the second you walk in.
Designed by leading child play space designers for kids aged between 6 months and 7 years, Imaginationation is curated to be enriching and engaging for little minds and spark curiosity through incidental play-based learning.
With slides, ball pits, soft play zones and sensory rooms galore, the entire space will have the kids entertained from start to finish. What Mamma loves most though, is how engaged the staff are with the kids - they’ll race, hide, slide and kick the ball around if the grow-ups need to take a breather.
Speaking of grown-ups, they’re well looked after here too! There’s an onsite cafe filled with delicious food, cold drinks and hot coffee - what more could you ask for?
Mamma’s hot tip - when you drive in to Chadstone, head straight for carpark C or E but be sure to head to a level not designated to the “Market Pavillion” which only allows 2 hour parking.
the nitty gritty
Chadstone Shopping Centre
(outside the centre, not far from Chemist Warehouse)
OPEN
7 days
9am - 5:30pm
Sessions run for 1 or 2 hours with casual and membership options available.
Wanna know more? click here
GREAT NEWS!
Mamma Knows you’ve probably heard the exciting - Public transport is now FREE for kids!
Mamma’s special mention:
Once your session’s finished, continue the fun over at a High Tea in Hotel Chadstone
springvale library, springvale
Springvale library is a state-of-the-art, award winning and architecturally beautiful space that still manages to create a welcoming atmosphere like the community hub it sits on.
Springvale library is a state-of-the-art, award winning and architecturally beautiful space that still manages to create a welcoming atmosphere like the community hub it sits on.
Outside, the space offers plenty of sensory and engaging experiences for kids to enjoy - a rainbow walkway, basketball court, table tennis tables, play equipment, pathways and trails as well as a water feature which Mamma’s 3 year old repurposed as his very own water play area (great for those warmer months but bring a change of clothes).
You’ll also notice from the outside, that this library has an onsite cafe (whhaaaat?!). With a service counter inside the library and a kiosk accessible externally from the hub’s grounds, Lucky Lulu serves up barista made coffee as well as pastries and cakes 6 days a week.
Now onto the main event - the library itself. Spanning over two levels, this space is immense. The Children’s Library/Junior Space can be found downstairs and is instantly identifiable by its red stepped amphitheater and blue craft/play corner. With rows and rows of kids books, pebble ottomans and even a small, cave like outdoor enclosure, this is a space you’ll need to lure the kids out of with a babychino and cookie from Lulus.
Upstairs, you’ll find plenty of seating options, quiet room, study studio, outdoor balcony space and “The Lounge” - an interactive, multipurpose rotunda where you can choose to study or watch tv/play video games.
The library has multiple programs to support children up to the age of 12 - from Baby Bounce and Storytime (sensitive sessions also available) for the littlies to their Family Fun program and school holidays activities for the bigger kids.
the nitty gritty
5 Hillcrest Grove, Springvale 3171
OPEN
Monday - Friday
9am - 9pm
Saturday
10am - 5pm
Sunday
12pm - 5pm
Lucky Lulu Cafe
Monday - Saturday
9am - 5pm
wanna know more? click here
Mamma’s special mention:
Burden Park is a great adventure playground just a 2 minute drive down the road.
royal pickle club, carrum downs
Here at Royal Pickle Club in Carrum Downs, you can hire a Pickleball court to challenge your family, burn off some energy and enjoy meal and fully licensed bar! Now with an adventure playground too!
Now here is some FUN!
If you’re anything like this Mamma, you may have heard of Pickleball before, but have no idea how to play. Well - let us introduce you to the ULTIMATE in family fun!
What is pickleball? It’s a mashup of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton, where you hit a wiffle ball (those perforated balls you use playing kids sport) with a large paddle on a court with a small net. And here at Royal Pickle Club in Carrum Downs, you can hire a court to challenge your family and burn off some energy!
The game is easy for all ages to pick up, Mamma’s crew consisted of a 10 and 12 year old - and they had smiles on their faces for the whole hour (which is very rare for these pre-teens!). It’s the perfect venue for the kids that are a bit too old for playcentres, to spend some family time where everyone is off their screens!
A new addition is an awesome multi level adventure playground for under 8 year olds! It’s a terrific option for the little ones who want to burn off some extra energy!
The playground has multiple sections including mini trampolines, a ninja obstacle course, climbing walls, tunnels and everyone’s favourite - a mini zip liner! The playground is operational the whole time the venue is open, and can be used without hiring a pickleball court. So you could even come here for a meal and let the kids play!
This awesome venue is the only one in Melbourne that also offers a fully licensed bar and a great food menu - making it the perfect place to have a mates match - or even a bit of a competitive date night!
You can play casually or you can get discounted rates by becoming a member if you plan on playing regularly - and let Mamma warn you - you will definitely be back - this sport is extremely addictive!
The venue will also be offering kids parties, so keep it in mind if you’re after a party with a difference!
Mamma’s crew cannot wait to get back on that court again!
the nitty gritty
Enter Via 684-700 Frankston - Dandenong Road, 16, Boundary Rd, Carrum Downs 3201
OPEN
7 days
7am - 10pm
3 courts available
Playground additional fee - strictly under 8s, grip socks to be worn.
Casual Sessions - courts booked by the hour - also offering memberships and leagues.
wanna know more?
click here
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Mamma's special mentions:
Keep the family fun going and head across the road to the awesome Carrum Downs Reserve Playground
