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creative minds play cafe, chelsea heights

The absolutely lovely husband and wife team have worked hard to update the old venue, bringing new equipment, furniture, flooring and ideas - as well as lots of cleaning!

Mamma has great memories of bringing the little ones to this playcentre - when it used to be The Silly Seahorse - loving the fact that it was smaller and quieter than most. Now there are brand new owners who have reimagined the place and turned it into something even greater - a play cafe with FANTASTIC imaginary play areas AND sensory sessions, whilst still maintaining the ‘quieter’ vibe.

The absolutely lovely husband and wife team have worked hard to update the old venue, bringing new equipment, furniture, flooring and ideas - as well as lots of cleaning!

So the little ones now get to experience the thrill of the larger play equipment with big slides, ballpits and air ball cannons - along side some awesome role playing areas with a mini shop, kitchen, construction site, dress ups and reading nook.

There’s also a baby play area, inflatable rock wall with slide and a sensory play section (running at allocated times only and an additional fee). These sensory/messy play sessions involve sand play, painting, mirror painting/washing and lots more.

Mamma’s crew (well, Mamma herself if being honest) also particularly love the one-player timed air hockey machine! (tokens required).

You can also grab some coffee and lunch here and make a day of it!

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2/213-225 Wells Rd
Chelsea Heights

OPEN
Monday : Closed
Tuesday to Friday 9.30am – 3pm
Saturday & Sunday 10am – 4pm

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Mamma's special mention: If your kids want even more playtime,  why not check out bicentennial park which is around the corner!

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archie brothers cirque electriq, moorabbin

Knock down some pins with their multi-lane Ten Pin Bowling, test your skills in the HUGE arcade arena, putt-loose in the 19 hole mini-golf course and fight your way through a Virtual Reality world at Zero Latency.

Let the fun begin! At Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq, inside the Morris Moor building in Moorabbin, you will find a world of family fun!

Knock down some pins with their multi-lane Ten Pin Bowling, test your skills in the HUGE arcade arena, putt-loose in the 19 hole mini-golf course and fight your way through a Virtual Reality world at Zero Latency.

Mamma’s crew can’t get enough of the crazy themed golf course, especially The Simpons and SpongeBob themed holes! So much fun.

Mamma loves an arcade, and there are so many great options to choose from here. From the basketball machines, Space Invaders, Air Hockey to Mario Racing - there is something here that will put a smile on everyone’s face!

Take a break from the action and enjoy some food and a drink - there are loads of cocktail and mocktail options, pizzas and burgers, as well as a kids menu.

It’s a great family fun treat day!

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Where?
Morris Moor, 13-15 Cochranes Rd, Moorabbin 3189

OPEN
Monday - Thursday 10am - 11pm
Friday - Saturday 10am - midnight
Sunday 10am - 10pm

*Kids not permitted after 8pm

Mamma’s special mention:
If you feel like something sweet and pastry - head next door to Penny for Pound!

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we rock the spectrum, berwick

This sensory gym offers open play sessions of up to two hours, where kids can play in an environment that is far more calm than regular play centres.

Now, We Rock The Spectrum in Berwick is something special. Built with their own hands and loads of passion, husband and wife team, Kon and Anne, have created an indoor playcentre and a safe place where kids of all abilities can play equally.

This sensory gym offers open play sessions of up to two hours, where kids can play in an environment that is far more calm than regular play centres. Each item of equipment here has been carefully chosen to provide a sensory experience.

Mamma’s little one loved swinging on giant tyres, chilling in a rocking hammock, twirling in giant nets, hanging (and dropping!) from the monkey bars, jumping on the trampoline and climbing up the colourful rockwall - to name just a few! There is also a great zip-liner where you disembark into giant bean bags!.

If your child would like a bit of downtime they can go into the calming room with neon jellyfish, a box of fidgets, big soft chairs and squishy colourful wall tiles. Or they might colour at the tables or write on the chalkboard or enjoy craft activities from the many tubs.

The little ones can play in the gated toddler area with dress-ups, train table, blocks and more.

We Rock The Spectrum’s motto is “Finally a place where you never have to say I’m sorry”, this is something that would resonate with a lot of parents!
This is such a great concept and a fantastic place for the community to enjoy.

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Where?
12 Kiera Street
Clyde North, 3978

OPEN
7 days
9am - 7pm
Bookings are essential

An indoor sensory gym/playcentre for ALL kids to enjoy.

Mamma’s special mention:
Keep the play going at the cute little life-cycle themed Hyde Avenue playground - perfect for those who don’t like to be too overstimulated

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bike skills indoor bike park, bentleigh east

This all-weather indoor park boasts a range of facilities aimed at bike users from 3-13 years old such as a glow in the dark pump track, mountain bike track and a toddler mini track.

Ding Ding! That’s the sound of an indoor bike park!
This all-weather indoor park boasts a range of facilities aimed at bike users from 3-13 years old such as a pump track, mountain bike track and a toddler mini track.
Now with glow in the dark tracks!

Plus, there is even a ball pit and jumping castle to keep the kids active with as well!

You’ll also find a glow in the dark painting room where you can paint actual bikes and a meccano room to test your nuts and bolts skills by putting together pulled apart bikes!

You can access the park in casual sessions and have a go at everything, but they also offer programs and workshops for all ages and levels to enhance your child's bike riding skills. There’s something for all ages to enjoy.

This is the perfect rainy day activity that drains their batteries and educates at the same time!

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Where?

5c South Dr, Bentleigh East, 3165

OPEN
Saturday 8:30 am–6 pm
Sunday 8:30 am–6 pm
Monday 10 am–6 pm
Tuesday 10 am–6 pm
Wednesday 10 am–6 pm
Thursday 10 am–7 pm
Friday 10 am–7 pm

Bike hire available at venue

Mamma’s special mention:
Head down the road to try some delicious desserts from Dolce House

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paint a pot @ fountain gate, narre warren

Here’s a spot the whole family will love! Painting, pizza, pastries and play are all on offer.

Here’s a spot the whole family will love! Painting, pizza, pastries and play are all on offer.

Located inside Fountain Gate shopping centre is Paint A Pot and Pizzeria. You may be familiar with its sister location down the road, well the premise here is the same. Pick out your statue of choice - Mamma’s crew went with a cute cat this time, then head to one of the many communal tables and get painting!

For the fast painters and those that need a play in between, there’s a giant Connect Four board, wooden building blocks, blackboard and a cornhole board out the back of the shop. If you sit out the front you can play on one of the three retro arcade tables - Mamma loved playing Froggo with the kids!

The main point of difference to this location, is the menu. With a proper kitchen here, including a woodfired pizza oven - you can eat delicious pizzas, pastas, deluxe thickshakes, pastries - and even cocktails!

There’s something for everyone here - a great way to spend some quality family time, a date night or girls night!

*Note - pick up of your painting is from the Narre Warren location - approx one week later.

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Where?

Fountain Gate Shopping Centre, Shop 211/25-55 Overland Dr, Narre Warren, 3805

(Level 2 near Coles)

OPEN
Sunday - Wednesday
8.30am - 5pm
Thursday - Saturday
8.30am - 10pm

Mamma’s special mention:
You can visit the OG Paint A Pot too which is just down the road

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smash splash, oakleigh

Feel like smashing, crashing or splashing out some rage? Then THIS is the place you NEED to visit!

Feel like smashing out some rage? Then THIS is the place you NEED to visit!
There are three different options for some serious stress relief at this funky warehouse. SMASH, CRASH or SPLASH. The Mamma’s couldn’t wait to get stuck in to smashing things! So the SMASH room it was!

First, you need to suit up into your safety gear - overalls, gloves and helmet with a face shield. Next - select your music to smash to. Then you have three ways of smashing. You can pick up and throw glasses, plates and bowls against the wall - or you can place an object on top of a safety cone and smash it with a baseball bat! Your third choice is to totally destroy objects like toasters, DVD players and vacuum cleaners with a sledgehammer! (There are extra costs for this.) It is such a surreal, but AWESOME feeling!

There’s now a CRASH room too, which is fun for the whole family! Think - a giant ball pit - the whole room is a ball pit where you can ‘crash’ into. There are sumo suits you can battle with, pool noodles, basketball hoops and balls. The kids will love the opportunity to battle their sibling - or parent!

Then there’s the Splash room, another option for ages 5+ You will have balloons full of paint that you throw against a wall - which is your own giant canvas to make a work of art. Another - more artistic - option of de-stressing!

So much fun. Mamma will definitely be back! (Most likely during School holidays…)

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OPEN

Friday 2 - 9pm
Saturday - Sunday
10am - 6pm

Smash Room - ages 16+
Splash Room - 5+
Crash Room - 5+

Where?
37 Edward St Oakleigh

Mamma’s special mention:
Whilst you are in Oakleigh, you simply MUST check of the delicious Oakleigh Doughnut Co.

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frolicz family hub, cranbourne west

This spot is a little family treasure! With a multi-level play centre and a 5D movie ride!

This spot is a little family treasure! All the fun and action of a larger play centre, without the huge crowds.
Perfect for kids up to 12 - with FOUR levels of playground fun! Clamber through lattice tunnels, over roller poles, blast a ball cannon and race down the 3 wave slides!

There’s also a 5D MOVIE RIDE! This is incredibly unique, with only a few operating in Melbourne! Enjoy the thrill on this ride, which is a slash between a movie and a rollercoaster - pop on your glasses and move side to side as you travel down a 3D rollercoaster - and beware of a few surprises throughout your ride!

There’s also a separate area dedicated to the under 5s. This awesome spaceship themed structure has a huge ball pit, spinny chairs, an activity wall, mini soft slide and soft blocks to build/stand on. There’s also a few ride-on bikes that you can zoom around the large open area on.

There’s an on-site cafe serving delicious barista coffee and great priced food like pancakes, schnitzel burgers, chicken sandwiches, pizza and lots more. There’s even a water bench with several taps so you can fill up those water bottles when the kids need refreshing after all that play!

Plus multiple themed party rooms (including a pamper room!), and a function room too.

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OPEN
Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm
Saturday - Sunday
9am - 5.30pm

wanna know more?
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1 Lonhro Blvd, Cranbourne West, 3977

Mamma’s Special Mention:
You can’t come this close to the delicious Dandee Donuts and not pick up a couple on your way back!

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superzu, dingley

WARNING: This is not your average play centre. Be prepared to be lost in the jungle for a few hours, as you have a safari good time and this incredible indoor play centre.

Be warned, this is not your every-day play centre! Do not enter this place expecting to leave after an hour. You will be here much, much longer than that. Because this place is AMAZING!

With over 2000 square metres of fully equipped floor space, you will not find anything else like it in an indoor playcentre environment. Throw in the awesome zoo theme, and you have a fully unique experience!

Where to start?
Perhaps with the massive climbing volcano - once up the top, run around the 1 kilometre of trails, tunnels, trampolines and tubes all above ground. Take a tube ride back to the bottom, jump on a safari buggy and go for a cruise?
Or perhaps toddlers might want to go to their fully enclosed section, enter the 'catch a balloon chamber' play with the air balls and pit, go for a slide and then build a sculpture with the large lego?

The possibilities are endless! This place is truly awesome - this mamma highly recommends it! 
Also worth noting is the consideration of the food menu. There are plenty of vegetarian, gluten-free and varied menu options, and the coffee is amazing!

Mamma's special mention
Looking for a party venue? You MUST check out their fabulous party rooms and packages. These rooms are exquisite with so much hand-painted detail- paired with the amazing play area - makes for the ultimate party zone! For more detail on the party packages, click here

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362-364 Boundary Rd
 Dingley Village

OPEN
Monday - Sunday
9.00am to 5.00pm 

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paint a pot, narre warren

Not only can you make a work of art here; but there’s a toddler indoor play area AND a cafe!

Mamma absolutely LOVES this place!
Not only can you paint ceramic shapes (such a fond childhood memory) but there is also a cafe!

You can choose from dozens of different figurines. They range from small shapes right up to large works of art. There's animals, fairies, mermaids, dragons, trains, cars - and so many more!
Be prepared for special occasions - and look at the gorgeous range of hand/foot print keepsakes, like plates, cups, bowls and tiles. 

There are two types of paint on offer. One that you can take home on the day, and the other you leave over night to be fired. It all depends on the type of look that you are after, and also the patience of the little artist!
Then there's the awesome soft-play area; perfect for kids up to 10. There are tunnels, slides, multi-levels and even a ball pit!

The cafe serves great coffee, simple food and awesome kids platter-style plates. 
Mamma's crew always have a ball here! ...
They also offer birthday party packages, click here for more info.

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Factory 4/1 Vesper Dr, Narre Warren 

OPENING HOURS

Monday - Sunday
9am - 5.30pm.

wanna know more? click here

Mamma's special mentions
There's so much around here to keep the fun alive! Head across the road to the awesome Bunjil Place OR 4 minutes up the road to the Spaceship Park (Roy Bastin Reserve).

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kids space play centre, hallam

Slides! This cool space-themed play centre is all about the SLIDES!

Slides! This cool space-themed play centre is all about the SLIDES!

There are triple racing ones, huge twisty ones, an inflatable one and even a steep drop slide for the brave! This is what makes it a great option for all ages. Mamma’s 8-year-old still had a great time here and couldn’t get enough of the fun.

Along with slides there are mutli-levels of tunnels, flying foxes, floor-is-lava stepping stones, and lots more fun. You can also try your luck in the arcade area.

Of course, there’s plenty for the toddlers too - with a separate enclosed section for the under 5s - this includes a spaceship-themed structure that has a slide disembarking into a ball pit, activity boards and little mazes.

You can fill up on coffee and a large menu on offer, too! Oh - and Mamma especially loves the two massage chairs you can relax in - a great addition!

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79 Star Crescent,
Hallam, 3803

OPEN
9.30am - 5.00pm
7 days a week

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Mamma’s special mention
Still want some more fun? Head to Bunjil Place for some great adventures

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met art world, port melbourne

These pieces will simply blow your mind with the detail and intricacy of their creations - made from scrap and recycled materials!

This place is simply amazing! There’s nothing quite like this gallery in Melbourne - Met Art World is the largest collection of metal art, that offers a fully immersive family experience, where kids are allowed - and encouraged - to touch everything!

These pieces will blow your mind with the detail and intricacy of their creations - made from scrap and recycled materials! Statues range from Dinosaurs, Superheroes, Cars (Mamma’s crew could not get enough of the incredible Bugatti) to movie characters like Gollum, Ninja Turtles, Thanos, Hulk and SO MANY more!

From there, you’ll journey through a series of interactive, sensory-filled installations, including:
The Enchanted Garden – a lantern-lit wonderland that feels straight out of a fairytale.
Intergalactic Journey – filled with 3D planets, making you feel like you’re floating in space.
The Starry Night Room – a dazzling display of twinkling diamond-shaped lights.
The Abyss Maze – featuring a see-through glass-bottom floor for a thrilling experience.
The Jellyfish Maze – absolutely STUNNING, with illuminated jellyfish-like lights surrounding you.
The 360° Interactive Tunnel – where changing landscapes transport you to different worlds.

This really is one of Melbourne’s most unique and immersive art experiences, perfect for families, art lovers, and adventurers.

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📍 155 Boundary St, Port Melbourne 3207

Plan Your Visit to Meta Art World

Open 7 Days a Week
10 AM – 6PM
2-Hour Sessions | Kids Under 2 – FREE!
Free Parking Out Front
No Outside Food Allowed

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Mamma’s special mention
Still want some more fun? Head down the road to the awesome Maritime Cove Community Playground

Maritime Community Playground is one of the best parks in Melbourne's South!
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vjunior cinema @ southland shopping centre

A cinema experience designed for kids - by kids! 

If you haven’t yet been here - your family movie experiences are about to be transformed - this kid friendly cinema is pretty cool!

The fun starts before the movie even begins! You enter down the rainbow carpet of the Vjunior entrance - there is a totally separate entrance here, complete with its own little snack bar, too!

Then the foyer is decked out with blocks, colouring stations and matchbox car tracks. Grab your snacks - you can even order burgers - and head on in.

The cinema is broken into three sections - the front has leather lounge style recliners, the middle has squishy kid sized beanbag style couches and then at the back - your normal leather cinema seats.

Then the kids can slide down the super long slide - spanning the whole length of the cinema! Keep an eye on the screen to see if your colouring made it to the big screen.

Movies shown here are more sensory considered, the lights are kept on low, and the volume isn’t as high - plus there is even an intermission mid way through the movie - allowing time for a toilet break and a quick slide!
The slide and play zone is closed when the movie starts so everyone can still enjoy the movie! Check out other Vjunior theatres near you - Fountain Gate, Plenty Valley, Geelong and Sunshine

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PRICES
Ticket prices are an extra $3.50 on top of regular ticket prices.

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Mamma’s special mention:
Before or after the movie head next door to have a fun foodie sushi train experience at Sushi Jiro!

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fizz kidz, cheltenham

Mamma has a bubbly feeling your children are going to have a fizzing good time here these school holidays!

Mamma has a bubbly feeling your children are going to have a fizzing good time here these school holidays!

Looking for something different to do over the school break? Then you’ve got to check out the Fizz Kidz school holiday program! Aimed at 4 - 12 year olds - with options of half or full day activities - and engaging themes such as soaring space, safari adventures or unicorn magic, your children will come home with wonderous creations of slime, soap or maybe even a bath bomb. 

For the younger ones (18m - 5y), they offer one hour mini science sensory sessions a few times throughout the school term, so keep an eye out for the dates listed online. It’s a great way for them to get a hands-on sensory experience. 

Colour, science, glam and FUN.. that's what Fizz Kidz is about!

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273 Bay Rd Cheltenham 3192

OPEN
Bookings are essential
Weekend and School holiday programs

Venues also in Malvern, Essendon and Balwyn

wanna know more?
Click here

Mamma’s Special Mention:
Considering having a FIZZ KIDZ party? It is the perfect place - find out more HERE

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king tutts putt putt @ le mans entertainment, dandenong south

Putt loose on this awesome glow in the dark indoor mini golf!

Here is a brand new glow-in-the-dark, Egyptian AND Dino themed, indoor mini-golf course that the whole family will LOVE!

Located at the front of the adrenalin filled Le Mans Entertainment in Dandenong South, you will be greeted by a giant King Kong! Mamma says make sure you sit in the car he’s about to crush and pose for the obligatory selfie (there’s even a selfie stand welded near by!).

Then you can have a practice hit to get a feel for the different surfaces you’ll be putting on. There’s 18 holes, where you will spend the first 9 immersed in Egyptian pyramids - watch out for protruding snakes and Mummies emerging from tombs!

The second 9 holes are packed with Dino fun! Roaring and animatronic dinosaurs add to the vibe, as you putt your way through flowing lava, prehistoric poops and there’s even a giant crocodile in a cage that pops out to distract your game! Fun fact - this crocodile is the original prop used in the Crocodile Dundee movie!

The attention to detail here - and the artwork - is truly amazing and makes for such a fun and immersive atmosphere. There is a delicious new menu in the cafe offering chicken tenders, wings, loaded fries and burgers (that you can choose up to triple deckers!).

It’s such a great spot for some family - or date night - fun.

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55 Waterview Cl,
Dandenong South, 3175

OPEN
7 DAYS
Bookings are essential

wanna know more?
Click here

Mamma’s Special Mention:
Keep the adventure going and check out all the other fun like Laser Tag, Go Karts, VR and arcades to be had here at Le Mans Entertainment.

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candle making workshops @ red hill candle co, dromana

Here’s an awesome experience that will linger for months to come!

Here’s an awesome experience that will linger for months to come! Here at Red Hill Candle Co, you can participate in a candle making workshop where you are in charge of creating your ultimate scented candle!

Every time you light your candle, you will remember how much fun you had choosing the fragrances that resonate with you the most. Not an easy feat when you have between 40 - 60 different scents to choose from!

Mamma took part in the scent library 45 minute custom fragrance design workshop. Here you get to choose up to 3 scents to add to your candle, which you can also add a personalised label to!

You can choose from such scents as; lemongrass, salted caramel, kakadu plum, ginger, prosecco, frangipani, vanilla bean and SO many more!

The 45 minute sessions are for all ages - as long as a child is accompanied by an adult, the 90 minute workshops are for ages 10+ so it is a great idea for older kids! There are also special school holiday workshops, so keep an eye out for those!

There’s also a spectacular shop front full of ready made candles, beautiful pots, jewellery, gifts and a DIY dried flower bar!

You can also purchase packages like a candle workshop and Boatshed cheese board, gift cards and select personalised scents online.

the nitty gritty:

Shop open hours:

Tuesday and Wednesday (by appointment only)
Thursday 11am-3pm
Friday 11am-3pm
Saturday 11am-4pm
Sunday 11am-3pm

For workshop times - click here

Factory 1, 4-6 Thomson Tce, Dromana, 3936

Wanna know more?
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Mamma’s Special Mention: After your session, head a few doors down and sample some of the most DELICIOUS cheese at Boatshed Cheese.

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lollipops, noble park

Your kids (AND YOU!) will love this play centre so much!

This playcentre is SUCH a hidden gem! Step through the unassuming side door and immerse yourself in fun! 

It’s evident to see just how much pride owner Cath has in this playcentre. The space is well lit, extremely clean and temperature controlled - that’s what every parent will notice first… your children though, maybe not so much! They will run for the giant jumping castle, the huge play structure with ball blasters and racing slides - or this Mamma’s favourite, the mechanical car ride! Your littlest ones will enjoy their safe haven in the toddler area with plenty of room and activities - though be mindful this area is not gated. 

When the tummy’s start rumbling you can order from a vast menu on your phone - including gluten free, vegetarian and halal options, and it will come right to your table.

Your kids (AND YOU!) will love this play centre so much!

They also have a Build-A-Bear workshop area to create some special memories. 

the nitty gritty:

Hours:

7 days
9:30am - 5pm

Use side entrance of, building N/6 Elonera Rd, Noble Park VIC 3174

Wanna know more?
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Mamma’s Special Mention: Got children over the age of 5? Why not check out the Crazy Climb part of the centre for some action packed fun.

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crocs, moorabbin

Playcentres; is there a better way to entertain the kids on a rainy day?

*Crocs Moorabbin is now closed*

Playcentres; is there a better way to entertain the kids on a rainy day? The Crocs playcentre in Moorabbin is in an easy to access location, right on Warrigal road and has something for all ages. This Mamma loved having a dedicated area for under 18 month olds right next to the gated toddler area so she could juggle two kids at once.

There is also a fantastic jumping area for older children as well as all the great play features you look for with huge multi story play structures, racing slides and bikes to race around the track. When you’re all in need of a refuel, there is a Muffin Break cafe within the centre with a range of hot and cold drinks and food.

the nitty gritty:

Hours:

Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm
Sat - Sun: 9am - 4:30pm

Unit 8/430 Warrigal Rd, Moorabbin , 3202

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Mamma’s Special Mention: If you’ve built up a thirst - head to Stomping Ground where the kids can keep on playing!

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MoPA (museum of play and art) sandringham,

You’re going to LOVE this BRAND NEW museum!! Bookings are ESSENTIAL as it is sure to be very popular!

Mamma says get excited about this one…. there’s a BRAND new children’s museum now in the SOUTH!

Following in the success of their Geelong centre, the doors of MoPA in Sandringham are open! It’s a spectacularly fun and creative space for families to experience, enjoy, create and learn together.

With immersive exhibits covering art, maths, engineering and technology, and spaces ranging from rainbow lit cubbies to custom built racing tracks - families will have an absolute blast in creating magic together.

Mamma’s little one was in absolute AWE. With the bright colours of the incredible murals, the 3D slide that lights up when you slide down, the dance-along-stage with dress ups - the movie/reading room, the stunning interactive colour wheel where you can find out what colours ‘sound and smell’ like, the incredible sculpture cubby - which is made up of world famous buildings - and SO much more!

This incredible facility is the brain child of one of the Museum Directors, Billie Georgieff, who has designed every single aspect of both of these AMAZING spaces, which are aimed at babies all the way up to early school years (6-7). There’s also multiple private party rooms and a fully licensed cafe.

You’re going to LOVE this!! Bookings are ESSENTIAL as it is sure to be very popular!

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BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Open 7-Days

9.30 - 4.30 Weekdays
9.00 - 5.00 Weekends & Holidays

247 Bay Rd Sandringham, 3191

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Mamma’s Special Mention: Check out the amazing MoPA in Geelong

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holey moley bayside, frankston

You’re in for a HOLE lot of fun at this great spot!
Whether your’re bringing your kids for a family fun day or heading out on a date night - you are sure to find this eclectic place above par.

You’re in for a HOLE lot of fun at this great spot!
Whether you're bringing your kids for a family fun day or heading out on a date night - you are sure to find this eclectic place above par.

With two lots of 9 holes, each of a different, fun theme; you can choose to do just the 9 or try your luck on 18.
There’s some humorous and iconic holes; like ET in sloth form (make sure you hop on the bike for a perfect photo op), Elvis on his throne (gold toilet), The Simpson’s couch, A giant Operation, the Upside Down room, Jaws and Mamma’s fave - The Flinstones; just to name a few!

You cannot help but notice the huge bar! It would be wrong NOT to sample a little something… Mamma can highly recommend the Pink Tea cocktail - amazing! There’s also some great mocktails. The food is delicious, too. They have kids meals, pizza, burgers, chicken wings, hot dogs, mac and cheese bites - and lots more!
All holes are suitable for kids here - just beware of the 9th hole - Game of Thrones style - potential for balls flying everywhere!

So what are you waiting for - grab your putt and gopher gold!

Mamma's special mentions: Have you heard about the Funlab Fun Pass subscriptions? There are three incredible value passes to choose from - Child, Adult and Family. For $80 per month, a Family Pass gives access to 116 activities each month valued at $3500! Massive savings across 4 epic brands, 12 venues. Members enjoy loads of bowling, mini golf, arcade games, karaoke, escape rooms, laser tag and augmented darts. 

To view activity inclusions by Fun Pass and subscribe, visit  funpass-funlab.com.au

the nitty gritty

Open
Monday - Thursday: 4pm - 10pm
Friday: 12pm - Midnight
Saturday: 10am - Midnight
Sunday: 10am - 10pm

*kids are not permitted past 8pm

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Unit U001, Bayside Entertainment Centre 21 Cnr Wells Street &, Thompson St, Frankston

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Looking for some more fun? Head to either Frankston Foreshore Playground or George Pentland Playground for some great park fun!

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funtopia, cranbourne

Are you ready for toddlers paradise? That is what this Funtopia delivers. A sanctuary for kids 6 and under to enjoy all to themselves, without the big kids taking over.

Are you ready for toddlers paradise? That is what this Funtopia delivers. A sanctuary for kids 6 and under to enjoy all to themselves, without the big kids taking over.

Unlike their other locations, this venue doesn’t have the rock climbing options, it is just pure playcentre fun! Aimed at kids 6 and under. Oh, and of course there’s an amazing Mr Spriggins cafe onsite, offering delicious food and coffee.

The multi level play structure offers ball pit fun - equipped with cannons and a ball drop. Loads of tunnels and slides even a bounce pit with yoga balls. Kids can cut some laps on the the track with electric cars.

There is a large enclosed play area for under 3s - this a multi level structure with slides, ball pit and soft play equipment.

Another fab section is a large brick building area where kids can build all types of contraptions.

There’s also a Messy Studio here, providing arty/messy hands on fun.

Toddlers paradise!

the nitty gritty

OPEN
9am - 5pm Monday - Thursday
9am - 6pm Friday - Sunday

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398 South Gippsland Highway
Cranbourne 3977

Mamma’s Special Mention:
Head down to the awesome Only Mine Chocolates to grab a hot drink and some choccies!

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