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saturday in melbourne's south

Saturday, what’s happening in Melbourne’s South?
Mamma has some inspiration here for Parks - cafes- events - markets and more!

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!



Make sure you keep an eye out for these special events


Keep the kids busy in nature these school holidays

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The Roola Boola Children's Arts Festival is back in the City of Stonnington these winter school holidays, from July 8-18!

With boisterous fun for children on offer, the Festival will feature performances, workshops, free events and unique activities that will ignite and inspire children's imaginations!

Roola Boola Children's Arts Festival is one of Melbourne's most successful annual children's arts festivals and features spectacular and spellbinding performances at Chapel off Chapel 

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SAVE THE DATE
July 11 - 27 LOST will be at Bunjil Place. Created by internationally acclaimed Australian artist Amanda Parer, Lost brings endangered botanical species from around the globe to life through towering, illuminated sculptures of flowers and foliage.

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Island Whale Festival – A Splashing School Holiday Adventure! 🐋
11–13 July 2025 | Phillip Island

This winter, head to Phillip Island for a magical weekend of whale watching, family fun, and coastal adventures!

The Island Whale Festival is the perfect school holiday highlight, with whale spotting, hands-on activities, and marine-themed events celebrating the annual arrival of humpback and southern right whales.

Don’t miss this wild and wonderful winter escape!

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Jacqui Kavanagh Jacqui Kavanagh

sunday in melbourne's south

Sunday in the South - Parks - cafes- events - markets and more!

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!

What’s happening this Sunday - June 15th

Toolshed, Noojee - Day trip idea!

Bumble Bee Kids and Baby Market, Berwick

Springvale Live Steamers, Springvale

Riviera Winter Wonderland, Elwood

Mornington Tourist Railway, Mornington

Bittern Community Market, Bittern

Bentleigh Sunday Market

Ripponlea Garden Estate, Elsternwick

Hunter Markets, Mentone

Le Mans Entertainment, Dandenong

Dandenong Market, Dandenong

St Kilda Esplanade Market, St Kilda

Prahran Market, Prahran

South Melbourne Market

ALL the parks and playgrounds

*Please make sure to check with each event - as due to Melbourne’s weather, they may be cancelled.


Make sure you keep an eye out for these special events


Keep the kids busy in nature these school holidays

Subscribe to Parks Victoria’s Outdoor Inspiration e-newsletter and stay up to date with what’s fun, free, and outdoors.

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🎪✨ GIVEAWAY TIME! ✨🎪
We’re celebrating the launch of Elmo’s Circus Dream LIVE – Under the Big Top with an amazing family giveaway! 🎉

Win 1 of 4 Silver Family Passes (4 tickets per pass, valued at $125 each) to the OPENING NIGHT SHOW!

📍 Caulfield Racecourse – Under the Heated BIG TOP
📅 Friday, June 27 at 7:30PM (This session ONLY)

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🎶 Forever Changed with Nat Bartsch 
 

An immersive suite of lullabies created for, and with, the neurodivergent community 

As part of Glen Eira’s #Storytellingfestival join ARIA-nominated pianist and composer Nat Bartsch for a deeply personal musical experience. Blending gentle piano with ambient textures, Nat explores sound through the lens of autism and ADHD — creating music that soothes, calms, and connects. 

Performed in a relaxed, sensory-friendly setting with bean bags, low lighting, and space to just be

📅 Sunday 6 July, 10.30am, 1pm & 3.30pm 
📍 Glen Eira Town Hall — Auditorium 
️ 🎟️ Tickets: $15, per person. Bookings required. 
Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/DBNUR 
Suitable for all ages. 
Please note: Children under the age of 2 are free and must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. 

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