Playbound! 2025

Where play, nature, science and imagination ignite

Playbound is a 16-day family festival taking over the City of Melbourne during the winter school holidays, from Saturday 5 July to Sunday 20 July. Designed for children aged 0 to 12, the program features a vibrant mix of performances, workshops, exhibitions, crafts and activities.

The festival invites children to explore the world through joyful, interactive experiences grounded in Playbound’s pillars of play, nature, science and imagination. Championing the value of play-based learning, the program supports children’s development while sparking curiosity, wonder, and meaningful moments of connection for kids and their families. With fun at its core, Playbound offers something for every family seeking playful adventures during the holiday break.

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Sunday 20 July

Playbound! Brought to you by Museums Victoria with ACCA, City of Melbourne, Global Play Lab, Gowrie Victoria, Orchestra Victoria, Road to Zero, State Library of Victoria and The Wheeler Centre.

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