2.2s PUBLIC HOLIDAY: Nov 2025

Some of our services are closed or have different hours on Melbourne Cup Day, Tuesday 4 November. 

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We’ve put together some fun and interactive creative activities to keep the whole family entertained. Your kids will be so busy during the day that time will fly by.

Our activities are perfect for children 5 to 12 years old and their families.

Everyday crafts

Try our fun everyday craft activities to keep the whole family entertained.

Make a pompom. Make a wish. Make an APOMAWISH.

Make a simple pompom and share a wish for the future.
An arm reaches from the left and places a pompom on the floor, where it is surrounded by lots more pompoms.

Learn how to make a mini-Zine

Samantha Riegl from Sticky Institute takes you through the easy steps to create a simple Zine.
A cartoon head. They are smiling, and are wearing round glasses and have their black hair up in a bun on top of their head.

Weave a mini wall hanging

Using a basic cardboard loom, learn the basics how to make your very own colourful weave.

Festive and holiday crafts

Try some of our festive crafts during the holiday season or for your next celebration.

Make a candy cane reindeer

Learn how to make a candy cane reindeer.

Make a lolly wreath

Learn how to make a lolly wreath.
Christmas wreath made out of lollies with a red bow on a grey background.

Festive tree bunting

Make your own paint-rollers to make some fun and arty festive bunting.

Quick art

Discover some of the quick art activities we have available for you to enjoy.

Open House Melbourne online children’s activities

Download and print the A4 colouring sheets to explore your local area in Boroondara.
An uneven row f perfectly sharpened pencils.

‘Last Days of Summer’ colouring sheet

Spend your lazy summer afternoons colouring in the ‘Last Days of Summer’ colouring sheet, designed by Yan Yan Candy Ng.
person reclining reading a book under a rainbow stating last days of summer

Sustainable crafts

Make use of the items you have at home with our sustainable craft activities.

Create an upcycled wall hanging

Upcycle your milk bottles and create a beautiful wall hanging.

Continuous canopy art

Create an impression of your favourite tree using the technique of continuous drawing and negative space.

Create a hidden artwork

Create a hidden artwork using wax. Your art will only be revealed once you paint over it.

Create a seed pod

Create a soft sculpture out of everyday household materials to resemble some of Boroondara’s most significant trees’ seed pods.

Make a seed paper shape

Create your own seed paper shape out of upcycled egg carton to erupt into your favourite flowers or some delicious vegetables.

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