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+.

🎟️ Grab your tickets here

Puppet of The Very Hungry Caterpillar on stage with vibrant background

🦁 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

🎟️ Find your show + book here

Stage cast of Madagascar musical dancing in costume

🌹 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.

🎟️ Get your tickets

Belle and Beast dancing in the iconic golden ballroom

🐸 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.

🎟️ Event info here

Outdoor theatre actors dressed as Wind in the Willows characters

🐣 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

Children participating in Easter egg hunt at Rippon Lea Estate

🔴 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.

🎨 Check it out at NGV

Children inside dot-themed Kusama installation at NGV

🏠 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.

🏠 Get tickets here

Family posing in upside-down room at House Down Under

🎩 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.

🎲 Visit Monopoly Dreams

Kids playing in life-sized Monopoly Dream installation

🌳 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.

🌿 Find a session near you

Children engaged in sensory play in a Melbourne park

☀️ Quick Links

💡 Pro Parent Tip: Bookmark this page, screenshot your faves, and get in early—these events sell out fast!

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