indoor adventures in melbourne's north
Rain, hail and well....more rain! Over the wintry months a little indoorsy action can help everyone through the day, Mamma included. These indoor places to go in Melbourne's North will hit their mark when it comes to blowing off steam and your troops are welcome to bounce and climb walls to their hearts content at these fab places. There are plenty to choose from plus we are adding to this page all the time so Mamma says save it for a rainy day!
You can search here for indoor adventures in Melbourne's North by your suburb or playground here or browse away
Baby, it’s cold inside! Mamma says you better ‘get your skates on’ and head to the coolest ice skating rink in the north!
Eden play is not like other play centres! This unique new space in Mill Park offers a range of play experiences for kids under 5 and has been set up to give parents more of a chance to relax and socialise while supervising. The play equipment here is mainly made of soft play materials and the minimalist style makes for a calmer space compared to regular play centres.
The NEWEST independent cinema has opened in the north and it’s serving up some delicious food for a perfect night out.
All the indoor favourite features are here - Jumping castle, speed slide, mini bike track and cars, a toddler play zone (all nice and squishy) and mini play structure.
If you’re wanting to take your little one for a swim but worry an indoor pool might be too overwhelming or stressful, then head to Coburg Leisure Centre. There’s only 3 pools available to use here, for varying ages and abilities, and they are all heated! The baby splash pool has walk-in access and tipping buckets for water fun (If you’d like them on, just ask the staff). Next to it you’ll find a small learner pool and for the confident swimmers there’s a 25m lap pool.
Moreland Toy Library is located across two locations, Brunswick and Pascoe Vale, within the Merri-Bek Council prescient and is home to hundreds of toys that families can borrow.
Lollipop's Playland in Bundoora is the ultimate destination for fun and excitement. This indoor playcentre offers the perfect opportunity for kids to let their hair down while you sit back and unwind.
Skaterz in Eltham is for people of all ages and is a fun activity for the whole family to enjoy.
Playshed Thomastown is the perfect little retreat for toddlers and parents
This place is unique! The minimalist aesthetic had Mamma feeling nice and relaxed from the minute she arrived!
Looking for a fun indoor activity that's perfect for the whole family? Just Kids Play Centre in Tullamarine is a must-visit!
This bookstore is far from ordinary. It's a place filled with love for community and books!
The building has been an institution in Brunswick from way back. Some of us older folks will remember it as Bombay or Beaches but this institution has a new purpose, a venue made for the whole family.
There’s nothing quite like a family trip to tenpin bowling! And Oz Tenpin in both Epping and Greensborough is really cool - bowling by blue light with the classic nostalgic feel of bowling alleys when Mamma was little!
Attention Mammas! Brimbank has a new Aquatic and Wellness Centre, and our verdict is in - it’s AMAZING!
NEW! NEW! NEW! A re-imagined vintage bowling alley in the heart of Preston!
Ever feel like you just want to HURL an axe at a wall sometimes? No me neither, but wow it’s FUN!
Who knew smashing up #^%$ was so much fun! This is the place to come to have a smashing good time, and turns out it’s a little therapeutic too!
Indoor skydiving has arrived in Essendon Fields and Mamma just had to give it a go!
This indoor adventure and trampoline centre has got it ALL and the kids will be bouncing all the way back out to the car!
Car, bike, bus and truck enthusiasts brace yourselves! MOVE Museum of Vehicle Evolution is such a treat.
This hands on science experience is one that will totally blow you - and the kids - away!
The world’s most complete Triceratops, which we now know by the name Horridus, has arrived and is on display at Melbourne Museum. This is the forever home of this incredibly well preserved specimen and we are so lucky to have it right here in Melbourne.
Toy libraries are just one of Mamma’s favourite inventions!
We head to Thomastown Recreation & Aquatic Centre when it’s raining or when it’s too hot to be outside and everything in between!
A new indoor play centre is always a winner! The new ocean-themed Lollipops Playland and Cafe in Preston has it all!
It’s no secret that Mamma loves the library! And there’s nothing better than one that’s all fresh and new!
Wow, talk about worth the wait! The transformed State Library is OPEN and wait till you get a load of the kids area!!
You gotta BOUNCE baby! Bounce Inc in Essendon Fields is a HUGE trampoline park and it is home to the Super Tramp and giant 5m x 5m trampoline - perfect for learning those new tricks and jumps!
Mamma doesn’t like to pick favourites, so let’s just say this library is pretty special!
Attention all emergency services appreciators!
The Fire Services Museum of Victoria is located in the original headquarters of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade and amongst many other things they have vintage fire engines!
Mamma loves independent cinema and this theatre is a real treat! The building was originally a service station built in 1912.
Can you imagine this for a kids party - Step through the secret wardrobe and you enter a world of wonder - with hidden passages, trap doors, an enchanted forest, a wizards chamber, an undersea dining room and a magical garden where you can make a wish in the wishing well.
An indoor playspace made for children aged between 1 - 12 years and ALL abilities.
It's a jungle out there! This place is HUGE! And has everything Mamma needs to keep her little one occupied and Mamma relaxed.
Have you taken the kids here yet?
Staff begin with getting you familiar with the equipment. You learn how to hold, load and aim the bow and arrow - aiming for the target is loads of fun but is only the start. Then it's game time! The games is a combination of Archery and Dodgeball. These guys call it - Arrow Tag!
Perfect for when you need some quiet time away from the hustle and bustle of life.
The Eltham Library resembles somewhat like a treehouse, surrounded in old, tall trees that have been around for years. Mamma says it's just an adventure walking to the front door!