saturday in melbourne's NORTH
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What’s happening this Saturday, April 18th
Sunbury Music Festival
Autumn Festival, Macedon Ranges
Dinos @ Melbourne Zoo, Parkville
The Amazing Drumming Monkeys @ CERES, Brunswick East
Thomastown Neighbourhood Family Festival
Star Wars FREE Kids Activities, Westfield Plenty Valley
The Fritz Magic(ish) Show, Artrise Sunbury
MARKETS
The Makers and Shakers Market, Carlton
Melbourne Market Epping - FINAL DAY!
Younghusband x The Rose Street Artists’ Market, Kensington
Leamington Makers Market, Reservoir
St Andrews Market, St Andrews
Carlton Farmers Market, Carlton North
Preston Market, Preston
Joe’s Market Garden, Coburg
Rose St Market, Fitzroy
Coburg Farmers Market, Coburg
Make sure you keep an eye out for these special events
Yassas The Greek Way at Craigieburn - Kids Eat Free on weekdays! 💙
Looking for a family-friendly, weekday dinner option?
At Yassas the Greek Way in Cragieburn, Kids 12 and under eat FREE with every paying adult main, Monday to Thursday. Eligible adult meals include Mains or Traditional Plates (for 1 adult) · Sharing Platters or Feed Me (for 2 or more adults).
Also available at Docklands and Eastland - offer for dine-in only.
Billie B Brown and the Case of the Missing Treasure
📍Old Melbourne Gaol
Step into a real-life Billie B Brown mystery these school holidays. Follow clues, decode hidden messages and help the Secret Mystery Club uncover a long-lost treasure hidden within historic cells. A fun, interactive adventure for curious kids aged 6–12.
📅From 4–19 April,
⏰10am–5pm.
🎟Free Family Tickets for National Trust Members.
PrisonBreak Explorers 2
Pentridge Prison
Head inside H-Division for a thrilling, family-friendly mystery these school holidays. Take part in PrisonBreak Explorers 2 to crack clues, solve puzzles and uncover the real crook before time runs out. Perfect for curious kids aged 6–12.
📅 From 4–19 April-Select session times.
🎟Free Family Tickets for National Trust Members.
Two weeks of pirate-themed fun is taking over Williamstown these school holidays, with cruises, ships, Piratefest and waterfront adventures for the whole family.
⚓️ What’s on from 4 - 19 April 2026
⛴️ 40% off Melbourne River Cruises
🏴☠️ Piratefest at Seaworks
🚢 Tall Ship Enterprize (selected dates)
⚓️ HMAS Castlemaine warship
🏛️ Seaworks Maritime Museum
🚶♀️ FREE walking tours
👻 Ghost tours for older kiddos
Click here for more info
Autumn School Holiday Planner!
It’s here! With school holidays right around the corner you’ll want to start planning the fun! Check out Mamma’s planner to see all of the events, eats, and adventures to be had across the North.
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