Fast 5: Halloween Ideas, Aeroplane Activities + Toy Libraries


Fast 5

What's On

#1 What's On This Week - CBD

  • Toddler Tales (Mondays) - Come along and make some noise as you explore language and literacy through stories, rhymes, and songs every Monday at 11:30 am.
  • Exhibition: RAIN (Thurs to Sunday) Find your reflection in puddles, arrange fuzzy felt pieces and dive into a moment of rest as you are immersed in the generosity of rain.
  • Land of the Lost (Daily until 19 Oct) - In a sensory installation that keeps shifting and moving, children will encounter strange, wondrous and funny stories that are attached to objects that have been lost or discarded.

#2 What's On This Week - North

  • Stompers North Melbourne Library (Thursdays) - An energetic half an hour of stories, play, music and best of all FUN!
  • ​Jurassic World: The Exhibition​ (Fri 2 Aug - Mon 28 Oct) - Based on one of the biggest blockbusters in cinema history, the exhibition immerses audiences of all ages in scenes inspired by the beloved movies.
  • Keeper Kids Melbourne Zoo (Daily) - Educator-led daily activities that promote learning through storytelling, craft and play.

#3 What's On This Week - South

  • Messy Monsters (Mondays) - This sensory playgroup fosters a diverse and supportive environment where the joy of play knows no bounds.
  • ​Happy Kids Sports ​(Mondays & Fridays) - Casual sport classes for preschool children, that empower children to live a healthy life.
  • Storytime Carnegie Library​ (Tues, Fri & Sat) - Introduce your pre-schooler to the joy of reading, using their imagination and mixing with other children. The entrance to Carnegie Library also features a unique forecourt and playspace for kids.

#4 What's On This Week - East

  • Sing Baby Sing (Tuesdays) - An introduction to songs and rhymes for you and your baby at Kew Library.
  • Stompers East Melbourne Library (Wednesdays) - An energetic half an hour of stories, play, music and best of all FUN!
  • Billy Lids Playland (Daily) - Run, jump, slide & climb, childhood adventures begin and kids aged 0 – 11 years old can be kids, burn energy and have fun for hours.

#5 What's On This Week - West

  • Toddler and Kids Art Classes (Tuesdays)- ‘The Fun In Art’ provides art classes for toddlers and kids where they're more about the fun of creation and less about the outcome of the artwork.
  • MacKillop Playgroups (Tuesdays & Thursdays) - With a focus on multicultural families, the playgroups bring together children and their families of different cultures.
  • Baby Rhyme Time Maribyrnong (Fridays) - Fun filled sessions of rhymes, stories, and songs to help your child develop language and literacy skills. Suitable for 0-1 years and their families.

 

Fast 5 Ideas

#1 Fly High on Fun

Little aviation enthusiasts will love these aerial adventures across Melbourne

#2 Get Your Ghoul On

Get into the Halloween spirit with our favourite ideas for celebrating this spooky day at home

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​​Accidentally Wes Anderson

Ever seen a dreamy place in real life and thought, ‘That totally belongs in a Wes Anderson film’? Don't miss this best-selling book brought to life!

#3 Save Money + Space

For a yearly fee you can borrow toys as often as you like, keeping a constant rotation of amusement and novelty

#4 Kids Eat Free

Head out for a family dinner without hurting your hip pocket with these weekly offers

#5 Weekend Getaway

From trams to treasure, plan a fun family escape to this regional Gold-rush town

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