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Surrey Hills has a brand new eatery and it is attracting the attention of Melburnian foodies for a very good reason. Int... [more]
A three-storey, 16-sided, 900-person capacity theatre will "pop-up" next to the iconic Sidney Myer Music Bowl this Septe... [more]
It's been a while since we've talked about Liven here on WeekendNotes. Three years in fact.
Liven is a free smart p... [more]
If you are a Cirque du Soleil fan or you are fond of the 2009 movie blockbuster Avatar, you are going to love what's com... [more]
Are you mad about Marvel? Fanatical about fictional villains? Well then, you need to know about Real Life Superheroes ... [more]
The return of the much-anticipated lantern festival at Boneo Maze and Gardens is set to light up the night sky on The Mo... [more]
Bali is on the visit list for families from all over the world, and for good reasons. From beaches to temples, volcanoe... [more]
Your child's 1st birthday is a pretty special one, not only for your little one but also for you; you've got through the... [more]
Sweaty sleeping bags, smelly backpacks, tough ol' sleeping mats and pokey tents; that's camping right? Not if you glamp... [more]
If you think of yourself as a stylish traveller rather than a holiday maker, you probably yearn for contemporary accommo... [more]
An entire world of block-fabulous fun awaits you and your minifigures in the city of Johor Bahru on the southern tip of ... [more]
Healesville Sanctuary, a 30ha park housing a number of native Australian animals found nestled within the same Victorian... [more]
Your child's birthday cake has been ordered, piñata ready to be filled with treats, party pies purchased, sandwiches pla... [more]
Eeny, meeny, (miny, mo)
Is a Frankston cafe you must go ...
Positioned near the corner of Young and Wells Street... [more]
After the success of the first expressive dance workshop for kids over the winter school holidays, the Spirit Dance team... [more]
Head south these school holidays to enjoy two fantastic stage shows for children, both performing at the Frankston Arts ... [more]
Frankston Arts Centre will present an innovative dance performance on Friday 8 September and you can win a double pass t... [more]
For many Melburnians, the first Sunday of September is a way to show love and appreciation for their fathers, grandfathe... [more]
Great news brick building fans, the Build it 4 Kids team are back in the September / October school holidays with anothe... [more]
Fun times ahead Melburnians because spring is just around the corner and with it brings a mighty fine selection of pursu... [more]
Tom Jones, Freddie Mercury, Elvis Presley, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Cher, Lionel Richie & Dolly Parton will per... [more]
Be taken back to the magic of the 1920s for two glorious nights this August, at the Speakeasy HQ in Melbourne with two '... [more]
Treat yourselves to a spot of Shakespeare this August as Bell Shakespeare brings The Merchant Of Venice to Frankston Art... [more]
The multi-award winning children's book The Diary of a Wombat arrives on stage this August, performing to families at th... [more]
Be swept away to a magical fairytale world as The Australian Ballet presents Once Upon a Time: The Sleeping Beauty at th... [more]
Outdoor enthusiasts will be delighted to hear that Parks Victoria will return with another Junior Ranger program over th... [more]
The National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) opened their 2017 graduate showcase last Thursday and Friday night, and the... [more]
Despicable Me 3, the much-anticipated winter movie blockbuster, opens in Australian cinemas on 15 June. Before you rush... [more]
David Bowie and Freddy Mercury fans unite this winter, when Bowie & Mercury Rising opens at Prahran's intimate theatre, ... [more]
Inspired by Indian folk dance and culture? Great! Mark the 1st July down on your calendars because you are invited to ... [more]
Just because it's winter, doesn't mean you need to hibernate these July school holidays. Grab your woolies and embrace M... [more]
Introducing a new and exciting creative dance workshop for children age 6 - 14 in the winter school holiday break; Spiri... [more]
Hey Melbourne families, winter is coming but that doesn't mean you need to hibernate. Why not pack your bags and head t... [more]
Roll up! Roll up! Silvers Circus is coming to Regional NSW and you can win tickets to see it.
If you've not experien... [more]
Looking for an educational indoor activity for your kids to do these winter school holidays? Your search is over becaus... [more]
The winter school holidays aren't too far away. Plans? If your child thrives on gaming, YouTube, animation and movie c... [more]
Camels in Federation Square? In May? You betcha! To celebrate the nationwide "Flick Us A Flynn" fundraiser to support t... [more]
Hey Melbourne fashionistas - it's almost time to get your Frock Swap on again with the biggest second-hand fashion marke... [more]
Gather your craft lovin' besties and head down to The Windsor Workshop on Thursday 8 June for a Pom Pom Party!
Hosted... [more]
Barkly Square's annual pooch fest is back this May, embracing Melbourne's beloved four-legged furry hounds.
The B... [more]
Don't let the cooler weather keep your children indoors, when there's a whole bunch of exciting animal related activitie... [more]
On Wednesday 10 May, Suburban Sandcastles present their next inspiring event 'Nature Play: Take Childhood Back'.
... [more]
It's all corsets, lipstick and military uniforms on Collins Street this May, as the award winning musical CABARET has op... [more]
Fans of Dr. Seuss' wild and wacky tales take note; Seussical has opened at Frankston Arts Centre, and this action-packed... [more]
Immerse your children in nature play and organic food these school holidays, with Growing Green Thumbs Easter Holiday Pr... [more]
If you think the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is all about LOLs for grown-ups, think again. Now in its third ... [more]
It's that time of the year again. School's out for Easter. Have you pre-arranged activities for the kids yet? No? Don... [more]
Disney's remake of Beauty & The Beast has become the most talked about movie this Autumn.
If you've yet to see t... [more]
Each school holiday, Kingston Arts run family movie days at Shirley Burke Theatre, and this Easter will be the Disney cl... [more]
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) will begin a brand new free family fun day, which will begin on the fi... [more]
Hey parents! The Easter school holidays are less than a month away. Have you organised your school holiday activities ... [more]
As a parent of a pre-school child, you are no doubt familiar with the chant "We're Going on a Bear Hunt. We're going to ... [more]
Next weekend marks the 11th anniversary of the annual Ventana Fiesta, Frankston's celebration of Latin American, Portugu... [more]
Fitzroy Street in St Kilda is often overlooked for eateries, when locals and tourists flock to Acland Street in favour o... [more]
Great news Disney fans, Aladdin - The Musical, "Broadway's biggest new hit" flies into Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre... [more]
The Gothic horror story of Dracula by Bram Stoker swoops the country in a gripping, critically-acclaimed production crea... [more]
An exciting new family exhibition heads to Rosebud this Autumn, featuring the characters from everyone's much loved Drea... [more]
Mr Stink, a book by David Walliams, has been transformed into a live stage show, and will perform at the Frankston Arts ... [more]
Linden New Art on Acland Street in St Kilda, opened a new art exhibition on 10 February, which will run until 5 March, 2... [more]
Mornington Peninsula's small coastal town of Rosebud celebrates International Women's Day this March, with an innovative... [more]
The founders of Frankston's newest co-sharing work space, The Garden Frankston, will launch a brand new exhibition this ... [more]
Suburban Sandcastles kicked off its 2017 inspirational movie nights last month, with the second screening of Embrace, ex... [more]
You've heard the old phrase "New Year, New You" many times over. Often this relates to recovery of the shenanigans, and... [more]
Great news motor enthusiasts, and those with an appreciation of vehicles from yesteryear. The ever popular Classic Car ... [more]
KOOZA opened in Melbourne last night, amidst an enthused and packed out crowd in Cirque du Soleil's signature Big Top, s... [more]
Attention wildlife lovers young, and young-at-heart, British wildlife enthusiast and intrepid traveller Steve Backshall ... [more]
Local Aboriginal Art Centre Baluk Arts have opened a summer pop up shop in Rye on the Mornington Peninsula this January,... [more]
The aZzBand, performing at Cube 37, Frankston Arts Centre this January, present a united musical night featuring musicia... [more]
If you love musical theatre mixed with a little risque humour and plenty of sass, stop what you're doing right now and b... [more]
Keep your children's minds ticking over the Summer school holidays, with the return of Kingston Arts' Creative Lounge wo... [more]
Bob Dylan, the American songwriter, singer, artist, and writer who has been influential in popular music and culture for... [more]
Get your kids outdoors and immersed in nature this Summer, with the Junior Ranger's biggest holiday program the Morningt... [more]
If you think family cinema goers are a dying breed, think again. Village Cinemas' newest concept; Vjunior, is now open ... [more]
The National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) opened The Landscape Project last night; another excellent show performed b... [more]