saturday in melbourne's south
Where to go on the weekend in Melbourne’s South! 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 this Saturday - April 11th
School Holiday Treasure Hunt, Mordialloc
Heart of The Community Market, Rosebud
The Enchanted Realm - Sandsculpting, Frankston
Berwick Farmers Market, Berwick
McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park, Langwarrin
Red Hill Lavender Farm Cafe, Red Hill
Le Mans Entertainment, Dandenong
Churchill Island, Phillip Island
Easter at South Melbourne Market
*Weather conditions and other factors can affect all events so double check if you can before heading out.
Make sure you keep an eye out for these special events
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
Click here for more info
🐣 Easter school holiday fun at IKEA Springvale!
Treasure hunting, cookie decorating and colouring‑in PLUS the play area Småland in the store entrance is always open for younger visitors
✨ All activities are FREE and no sign‑up needed. Just come along, explore, play and create.
There’s some great family shows happening as part of the comedy festival
🎪 CIRCUS – The Show @circustheshow
A high-energy, re-imagined circus spectacular packed with acrobats, aerialists, illusions, comedy and a lovable clown — pure magic for all ages!
✨ The Greatest Magic Show
A multi-award-winning, sell-out hit filled with mind-blowing magic, big laughs and a beautiful message to believe in yourself (plus free magic wands for the kids! 🪄).
⚡ KABOOM!
An explosive science show starring Magnus Danger Magnus — expect wild experiments, electrifying gadgets and chaotic, hilarious STEM fun!
📍 Where: Spiegel Haus Melbourne, 217 Lonsdale St
📅 When: April 3–19, 2026 (no shows Mondays)
🎟️ Check out all the shows here:
Circus – https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/circus-the-show/
Magic – https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/the-greatest-magic-show/
Kaboom – https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/kaboom-2/
Our Autumn School Holiday Guide is HERE!
You and the family can use this handy one pager to work your way through some great events, holiday programs and fun happenings throughout the holidays.
