Are there any Easter events in Melbourne this year?
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Kids Day Out looks like a great event and centrally located in the CBD.
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
www.goodfridayappeal.com.au/kidsdayout
- FREE Entry and activities by donation
- Teddy Bear Hospital
- Build-A-Bear Workshop
- Roller skating and roller disco
- Meet the pirates of Polly Woodside
- AFL Auskick Clinic, Little Athletics running track
- Melbourne Victory and Victoria Police Soccer Club
- Harley Davidson or convertible mustang joy rides
- Carnival rides
- Kids cooking classes
- Giant Lego Building Zone
- Silent disco
- Performances on community stage
- Fresh Food Zone
- Live broadcast of Good Friday Appeal
Alternatively, if you are looking to avoid crowds and want the open spaces head to the Yarra Valley.
Yarra Valley Chocolaterie
35 Old Healesville Road, Yarra Glen
(03) 9730 2777
www.yvci.com.au/whatson
- FREE Entry
- Easter hunts
- Cafe offering Easter inspired cakes and tarts
There are lots happening to the south and south-east of Melbourne. If you live in this part of Melbourne check out these events.
Melbourne Easter Show
Lawson Poole Reserve Cranbourne
Friday 25th - Sunday 27th March 2016
(03) 8743 2186
www.melbourneeastershow.com.au
- FREE Entry
- Amusement rides
- Animal Nursery and Petting Zoo
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Showbags
- Fireworks
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Hot dog eating contest
Frankston’s Good Friday Family Day
Cnr Golf Links Rd & Robinsons Rd, Frankston
Friday 25th March
10am - 4pm
www.facebook.com/events/759405027524949/
- FREE Event
- FREE Easter eggs
- Market Stalls
- Live music
- Stage shows
- Proceeds go to the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal
Mornington Railway 75th Birthday and Easter Event
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th March 2016
www.morningtonrailway.org.au
- Train services
- Trundle services
- Ride the train with Easter bunny
- Treats for children
Rock’ Suzies Good Friday Appeal
Berwick Leisure Centre, Manuka Road, Berwick
Friday 25th March
10am - 10pm
0400 216 670
www.facebook.com/RocknSuziesGoodFridayAppeal
- Rock ’n’ Roll Clothing
- Memorabilia stalls
- Pin up girl photography, hair and makeup
- Food and coffee vans
- Bar on-site
- Large dance floor
- Jumping castle, face painting and temporary tattoos
- Easter bunny with treats for the kids
- Opportunity to win a Kids Harley Davidson
- Raffles, instant auctions and other giveaways
Easter Egg Scramble at The Big Goose
233 Mornington-Tyabb Road Moorooduc
Friday 25th - Monday 28th March
0459 911 549
www.thebiggoose.com.au
- Activities: spoon race, easter egg scramble
- Petting barn
- Tyre maze and jumping pillow
- Pony rides
- Tractor rides
- Mini golf
- Adventure Playground
Campbellfields Market Easter Party
278-280 Rex Road, Campbellfield
Sunday 27th March
8am - 4pm
http://campbellfieldmarket.com.au/whats-on/easter-egg-hunt/
- Easter Egg Hunt for $1
- Face painting
- Ballon Twisting
- Door prizes for Winning Eggs
- Rides and Games
- Easter Bunny Impersonator
Easter Time in Eucalypt part of the Link + Learn program
Cnr Vanin Street & Weerona Parkway, Wollert
Sunday 27th March
1pm - 2.30pm
www.stockland.com.au/residential/vic/link-and-learn.aspx
- FREE Event
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Craft Activities
- Delicious Hot Cross Buns
Merida CFA’s 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt 2016
Mernda Primary School
25 Everton Drive, Mernda
Saturday 26th March
10am - 4pm
www.merndacfa.com/easter-egg-hunt-2016.html
- Amusement rides
- Easter Egg Hunt (30,000 eggs to be found)
- Special Exhibitions
- Silent Auction & Giant Raffle
- Car show and shine
- Dunk a firefighter
- Spinning Wheel Competition
- Sausage sizzle
- Devonshire Tea
- Food & Market Stalls
Giant Easter Egg Hunt
Life Ministry Church (Oxley Stadium / Oxley College Oval)
15-49 Old Melbourne Road, Chirnside Park
(03) 9726 8111
www.giantegghunt.com.au
- $10 per child
- Giant slide, Giant climbing wall and bouncy castle
- Face painting and balloon animals
- Sausage sizzle, fairy floss, popcorn, drinks and ice cream
Spottiswoode Hotel Family Day
62 Hudsons Road, Spotswood
(03) 9391 1330
http://spottiswoode.com.au
- Proceeds donated to Good Friday Appeal
- Silent Auction and Raffles
- Funky Trivia
- Face painting
- Live Music
- Sausage Sizzle
The Easter Fun Day at Rippon Lea on Sun March 27 sounds like a lot of fun. Family pass is $35 for easter egg hunts, outdoor games, picnics and garden tours http://www.ripponleaestate.com.au/event/easter-fun-day-2016/.
I'm heading to The Big Goose down the Peninsula! They're having an Easter Scramble, and on the 19th - 22nd you can meet the Easter bunny, find the golden egg, there's an Easter activity zone, UNICORN RIDES (So excited) face painting and all that kind of stuff.
Can't wait.
Here's their site if you're thinking of going https://thebiggoose.com.au - 2019's an awesome Easter year!
Melbourne Easter Show
7-9th April
10am-9pm
www.melbourneeastershow.com.au
Experience it all at the 2023 Melbourne Easter Show! Hunt for eggs with the Easter bunny, snuggle up to the animals, experience the rides and grab a bite to eat while watching the amazing entertainment and so much more!