Content components Whether you're a local or visitor, Boroondara is bursting with events, destinations and opportunities for children of all ages. From indoor crafts to outdoor recreation, for active toddlers and adventurous teens, discover what you can do with kids in Boroondara year-round. Family-friendly events Browse our always-changing events and activities in Boroondara suitable for families and young children. Find events Playgrounds in Boroondara With more than 100 playgrounds to visit in Boroondara, from bona fide icons to hidden gems, your kids will have plenty of fun exploring them all. Take off at Central Gardens playground, Hawthorn The 'space age' climbing rocket, beloved to children since the 1960s, has been comprehensively restored for generations to come. Drive a tram at Deepdene Park playground, Deepdene With its transport-themed play equipment, Deepdene Park playground offers play opportunities for all ages and abilities. Climb and swing at Hays Paddock, Kew East A billabong theme and timber play equipment perfectly complements the surrounding parklands at Hays Paddock. Explore all playgrounds in Boroondara With more than 100 playgrounds to visit, find a playground that's the right fit for your child's age and abilities. Join a local toy library Toy libraries are a great way to provide stimulating toys for your children, meet other parents and children and save money. Find a toy library near you Your child’s reading and learning journey Boroondara Library Service has the largest lending collection of any public library in Victoria! Our libraries encourage a love of stories from birth to primary school. Friendly staff are on hand to help your little one develop literacy skills in a fun and enriching environment. Your library membership is the gateway to thousands of curated, inspiring and age-appropriate physical and online resources that are completely free to use with your library card. 1000 Books Before School Participate in 1000 Books Before School and establish a lifelong love of reading, learning and stories in your preschooler. Junior Early Readers Borrow Early Reader books and kits to help beginner readers and their carers at each stage of their reading journey. Storybox Library Nearly 500 Australian picture books read by our favourite actors and finest storytellers. Suitable for preschool and primary children and free to use with your library card. Kanopy Kids Kids' films, TV shows and over 200 wonderful picture books brought to life with animation. Set up parental controls and enjoy unlimited plays. Become a library member Sport and recreation From basketball courts and public swimming pools to skate parks and riding paths, there's something for everyone. Find outdoor recreation and sports facilities Outdoor markets Boroondara farmers market, Hawthorn Bring the kids and your 4-legged friends to the Saturday farmers market in Hawthorn. Find the freshest seasonal fruit and veg, smallgoods, baked treats and other produce from around Victoria. Camberwell Sunday market Unearth a treasure at Camberwell's iconic flea market with 370 stalls selling vintage clothes, second-hand books and music, antiques, bric a brac and collectables every Sunday. Kew Traffic School A much-loved destination for Melbourne families, the fully-fenced site in Kew has been open since 1957. It has a small-scale road environment where kids can learn about road safety and feel more confident on their bikes, tricycles or scooters. Learn about Kew Traffic School Arts and crafts Explore and create at Hawthorn Arts Centre A family-friendly space where you and your child can engage in relaxing, creative activities that link to current exhibitions, events and community art. See an art exhibition at Town Hall Gallery Enjoy free art exhibitions at the Town Hall Gallery at Hawthorn Arts Centre. Learn with Boroondara Arts Our arts team curates a year-round program of exhibitions, tours, workshops and online resources for primary (and older) kids. School holiday activities From craft workshops and outdoor activities to arts events and entertainment, you'll find school holiday programs in Boroondara to suit all interests. Find activities
