School holiday activities

Fill up your kids Christmas calendars!

We have a long list of entertaining activities in the City of Melton these school holidays - check out what's on.

Vacation Care for primary school goers is also back for Summer! Running between Monday 5 January and Friday 23 January 2026 with limited spots available. Find out more about and book our vacation care.

Get outdoors to discover or rediscover your local park while the weather is nice. You can find what's near you using our Parks directory.

As well as the activities listed below, find out what youth holiday activities are available specifically for ages 12 to 25 years.

What's on

Casual play at Cobblebank

Thursday, 15 January 2026 | 09:30 AM to 04:00 PM

3 more dates

Looking for somewhere to spend your free time playing sports these holidays? Grab your friends and come along to Cobblebank Indoor Stadium.

Cobblebank Indoor Stadium, 14 Stadium Drive, Cobblebank 3338

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Mystery Craft Workshop for Kids

Thursday, 15 January 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Ages 8 to 13 years
Your child will make their own masterpiece in this crafty workshop.

Hillside Community Centre, 71 Royal Crescent, Hillside 3037

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Jigsaw Competition

Thursday, 15 January 2026 | 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Ages 6 to 12 years
This puzzling brain-buster is perfect for kids who love a challenge.

Caroline Springs Library & Learning Hub, 193 - 201 Caroline Springs Boulevard, Caroline Springs 3023

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Tie Dye workshop

Friday, 16 January 2026 | 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Ages 12 to 17 years
Unleash your creativity, make new friends, and walk away with a tie-dye tee as unique as you are.

Melton Youth Centre, 193 Barries Road, Melton 3337

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Check Mates Chess Tournament - Melton

Monday, 19 January 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Ages 7 to 14 years
Test your chess skills against other local chess players these holidays.

Melton Library & Learning Hub, 31 McKenzie Street, Melton 3337

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iPlay Cobblebank

Monday, 19 January 2026 | 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Ages 12 to 25 years
Join the action at iPlay, where you can shoot hoops and compete with friends.

Cobblebank Stadium, Stadium Drive, Cobblebank 3338

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Native Animal Experience

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

1 more date

Ages 3 to 5 years - 10am session
Ages 6 to 12 years - 11.30am session
Discover, touch, interact with and confront a range of wildlife in the safety of a visiting animal expert at the centre.

Fraser Rise Children’s & Community Centre, 46 City Vista Court, Fraser Rise 3336

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Hip Hop Dance Workshop - Caroline Springs

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Ages 5 to 12 years
Move and groove in this beginner-friendly dance workshop thanks to our friends at FunFit.

Caroline Springs Library & Learning Hub, 193 - 201 Caroline Springs Boulevard, Caroline Springs 3023

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Manga Drawing Workshop - Melton

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 | 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM

Ages 12 to 18 years
Learn how to draw manga with renowned manga artist, Kenny Chan.

Melton Library & Learning Hub, 31 McKenzie Street, Melton 3337

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Hip Hop Dance Workshop - Melton

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 | 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Ages 5 to 12 years
Move and groove in this beginner-friendly dance workshop thanks to our friends at FunFit.

Melton Library & Learning Hub, 31 McKenzie Street, Melton 3337

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DIY Stained Glass Windows

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 | 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM

Ages 12 to 18 years
Discover the magic of faux stained glass with this DIY Stained Glass Windows workshop.

Caroline Springs Library & Learning Hub, 193 - 201 Caroline Springs Boulevard, Caroline Springs 3023

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Melbourne United - Junior Basketball Camp

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 | 09:30 AM to 04:00 PM

Melbourne United - Junior Basketball Camp.

Cobblebank Indoor Stadium, 14 Stadium Drive, Cobblebank 3338

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NGV Expo - Melton

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

All ages
Get ready to party when NGV Kids on Tour comes to you these school holidays.

Melton Library & Learning Hub, 31 McKenzie Street, Melton 3337

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Manga Drawing Workshop - Caroline Springs

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 | 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM

Ages 12 to 18 years
Learn how to draw manga with renowned manga artist, Kenny Chan.

Caroline Springs Library & Learning Hub, 193 - 201 Caroline Springs Boulevard, Caroline Springs 3023

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Cook It Eat It

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 | 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Ages 12 to 17 years
Bring your cooking skills and we will provide the ingredients. Come along and learn how to cook a meal from scratch.

Melton Youth Centre, 121 Calder Park Drive, Taylors Hill 3037

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Car Maintenance Workshop

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 | 01:00 PM to 03:30 PM

Ages 15 to 25 years
Bought your first car? Learn how to look after it with advice from experts.

Melton Library & Learning Hub, 31 McKenzie Street, Melton 3337

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Make your own Alphabet Character

Thursday, 22 January 2026 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Ages 5 to 12 years
Join artist, Pamela Irving, and make your own Alphabet Character to hang on your wall!

Caroline Springs Library & Learning Hub, 193 - 201 Caroline Springs Boulevard, Caroline Springs 3023

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Laser Cut Jigsaw Puzzles

Thursday, 22 January 2026 | 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM

Ages 14 to 18 years
Watch in awe as our emblaser machine creates a custom puzzle just for you.

Melton Library & Learning Hub, 31 McKenzie Street, Melton 3337

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Bollywood Dance for Kids

Thursday, 22 January 2026 | 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM

1 more date

Ages 5 to 10 years - 2pm session
Ages 11 to 15 years - 3pm session
Immerse your child in the joy of Bollywood Dance!

Hillside Community Centre, 71 Royal Crescent, Hillside 3037

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Family Movie

Thursday, 22 January 2026 | 03:30 PM to 05:00 PM

All ages
Beat the heat and stay cool this summer with a movie, friends, family and snacks.

Melton Library & Learning Hub, 31 McKenzie Street, Melton 3337

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Summer Pool Party

Friday, 23 January 2026 | 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Ages 12 to 25 years
Ignite Productions is hosting a summer pool party at the Melton Waves Pool.

Melton Waves, 206 Coburns Road, Melton 3337

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Watercolour Painting Workshop

Friday, 23 January 2026 | 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM

Ages 12 to 18 years
Learn how to create a dreamy watercolour galaxy of your very own.

Melton Library & Learning Hub, 31 McKenzie Street, Melton 3337

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