🎉 School Holiday Fun in Victoria: April 2025 Edition
Because hearing “I’m booooored” for the 47th time before lunch isn’t on your vision board...
We’ve rounded up the best school holiday activities happening around Victoria this April—from magical musicals to Easter egg hunts, art installations to upside-down houses. Whether you’re in Melbourne or road-tripping through regional towns, there’s something to keep every kid (and grown-up) smiling.
🐛 The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
Location: Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne
Date: April 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Eric Carle’s iconic book crawls off the page and onto the stage with over 75 puppets! This colourful, gentle show is perfect for little theatre-goers aged 1+.
🦁 Madagascar: The Musical
Location: Touring VIC - Wangaratta, Bendigo, Geelong, Frankston, Melbourne
Dates: April 5–19, 2025
Alex, Marty and the gang are hitting the stage! Expect big laughs, wild costumes, and plenty of “I like to move it!” moments.
- Wangaratta: April 5–6
- Bendigo: April 7–8
- Geelong: April 10–12
- Frankston: April 15–17
- Melbourne (Palais): April 19
🌹 Beauty and the Beast
Location: Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne
Dates: Until April 20, 2025
The tale as old as time returns—with wow-worthy costumes, iconic songs, and an enchanted castle brought to life.
🐸 The Wind in the Willows
Location: Melbourne (TBC)
Dates: April 5–19, 2025
Pack a picnic and get ready for a whimsical outdoor theatre experience with Ratty, Mole, Badger, and Mr. Toad.
🐣 Easter Family Day at Rippon Lea Estate
Location: Rippon Lea Estate, Elsternwick
Date: April 20, 2025 | 10am–3pm
Markets, egg & spoon races, and maybe a visit from the Easter Bunny? Say no more.
🎟️ More details via National Trust
🔴 Kusama for Kids at NGV
Location: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Dates: Until April 21, 2025
A colourful, dot-covered dreamland inspired by Yayoi Kusama. It’s free, interactive, and super creative.
🏠 House Down Under
Location: Melbourne
Dates: All of April 2025
Step into an upside-down house where nothing makes sense and your photos are *chef’s kiss* Insta-worthy.
🎩 Monopoly Dreams
Location: Melbourne
Dates: All of April 2025
Pass GO and enter a life-sized board game adventure—there’s jail (fun jail), money blasters, and so much more.
🌳 Nature Play Melbourne
Location: Various parks around Melbourne
Dates: Until April 9, 2025
Free, screen-free outdoor play. Mud pies. Nature crafts. Chaos—but the good kind.
☀️ Quick Links
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
- Madagascar: The Musical
- Beauty and the Beast
- Wind in the Willows
- Kusama for Kids
- House Down Under
- Monopoly Dreams
- Rippon Lea Estate Easter Day
- Nature Play Melbourne
💡 Pro Parent Tip: Bookmark this page, screenshot your faves, and get in early—these events sell out fast!
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