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◉ Adventure Park Geelong | Open Hours & Tickets
➲ When: Saturday 21st November 2026
Adventure Park is now open for the 2026/2027 Summer Season
Saturday 21st November 2026 - Sunday 28th March 2027
Victoria's biggest and most exciting theme park is open for another supercharged summer! .. 
◉ Bellarine Railway Trips | Easter Specials 2027 - Queenscliff
➲ When: Friday 26th March 2027 - Monday 29th March 2027
Hop on board to meet the Easter Bunny!
Hop on board Bellarine Railway Easter Specials and enjoy a steam train journey from Queenscliff.
Easter Weekend - Queenscliff
GOOD FRIDAY TRIPS
Friday 26th Mar .. 
◉ Buckley's Entertainment Centre | Open
➲ Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Venue open from 8am each day & 10am on Sundays
Lunch 11am - 2pm
Dinner 5pm - 8.30pm
Buckley's Entertainment Centre renovated facilities are among the best in the region and feature stylish furnishings .. 
◉ Children's Book Week 2026
➲ When: Saturday 15th August 2026 - Saturday 22nd August 2026
Children's Book Week | 15th - 22nd August 2026
Come on an adventure with us as we travel across lands, time, and memories. .. 
◉ Day Out With Thomas @ Queenscliff
➲ When: Saturday 3rd October 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026
Pop on down to Queenscliff and spend some time with Thomas Henry Douglas those Troublesome Trucks and even Sir Topham Hatt!
The Party Tour is rolling into Queenscliff and you're invited to join the celebrati .. 
◉ Dinos at the Zoo @ Werribee Open Range Zoo
➲ When: Friday 3rd April 2026 - Sunday 12th July 2026
Step back in time and experience dinosaurs on Melbourne Zoo's brand-new Dino Trail!
This exciting adventure brings prehistoric giants to life with over 30 incredible animatronic dinosaurs waiting to be disc .. 
◉ Geelong Gaol Museum - Open Times & Tickets
➲ Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
The Geelong Gaol Museum is housed in the former H.M. Geelong Gaol.
The museum showcases the history of the Gaol which has overlooked the township of Geelong for over 170 years, and the men, women and childr .. 
◉ Giant Sky Wheel | Geelong Waterfront
➲ Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Come along and ride the largest travelling Ferris Wheel in the southern Hemisphere located at the Geelong Waterfront!
Whether you're young, or young at heart, no trip to Geelong is complete without a ride on .. 
◉ Heritage Train Rides | Daylesford
➲ Every Wednesday, Sunday
Heritage Train Rides - Every Sunday + Wednesday's during school holidays.
Come and ride a train straight out of the good old days, when life was simpler and train services were an essential part of rural lif .. 
◉ Keeper Talks at Werribee Open Range Zoo
➲ Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Meet the keepers and learn something new about your favourite animals!
Learn about our awesome animals from the people who know and love them best - their Keepers!
Every day, you can hear our staff talk a .. 
◉ Kids Movies Guide: School Holidays
➲ Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Movies for the kids these school holidays ..
It's action, comedy and excitement central these school holidays, with a supersonically awesome program of family-friendly films.
Check out the best films for .. 
◉ Kryal Castle | Open Hours & Tickets
➲ Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Open weekend's + every day during school holidays + public holidays- 10am to 4pm.
Kryal Castle Adventure Park and Resort caters to all ages from children discovering the myths legends and fairytales of the .. 
◉ MS Readathon 2026
➲ When: Saturday 1st August 2026 - Monday 31st August 2026
Every year, MS Readathon helps raise funds for those living with multiple sclerosis.
2026 is the 47th year. Read, raise funds and start making a difference.
With no known cause or cure for MS, your suppo .. 
◉ Museum of Play and Art - Open Hours & Tickets
➲ Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
MoPA: Museum of Play and Art - 51 McKillop Street Geelong
MoPA is open ALL day EVERY day
Note: Tickets must be pre-booked
Opening Hours:
Session Times
Monday to Friday:
Morning: 9.30am - 11.30 .. 
◉ National Children's Week 2026
➲ When: Saturday 17th October 2026 - Sunday 25th October 2026
Children's Week is a national celebration. It recognises the talents, skills, achievements and rights of children.
The event takes place in October every year, with thousands of Victorian children taking par .. 
◉ National Walk Safely to School Day 2026
➲ When: Friday 22nd May 2026
Primary school children across Australia will take important steps towards a healthier future when National Walk Safely to School Day returns on Friday 22 May 2026.
Now in its 27th year, the national initiat .. 
◉ Portarlington Miniature Railway | Ride Day
➲ Every Wednesday, Sunday
A ride on the Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway is an unforgettable experience.
As the train departs from Point Richards Station your are overcome with the freshness of the ocean breeze, as the train .. 
◉ RAAF Museum | Open Hours & Free Tickets
➲ Every Thursday, Sunday
The RAAF Museum is open on Thursdays and Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm.
We are also open some additional weekdays during Victorian School Holidays, or as otherwise advertised - please see our Air Force internet .. 
◉ Santaland | Myer Geelong & Werribee
➲ When: Saturday 21st November 2026 - Thursday 24th December 2026
Head to Santaland to meet Santa and his elves.
Whatever tinsels your fancy we've got you covered!
So get ready to celebrate all things jolly and make your merry meaningful at Myer.
Ride the Santaland .. 
◉ School Holiday Guide | Autumn | Geelong
➲ When: Friday 3rd April 2026 - Sunday 19th April 2026
Geelong's best guide to keep the kids entertained during the School Holidays.
Friday 3rd April 2026 - Sunday 19th April 2026
Check back regularly as new events are added daily including children's activi .. 
◉ Sovereign Hill | Open & Tickets
➲ Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Sovereign Hill is open daily from 10am to 5pm.
Victoria's Sovereign Hill allows visitors to take a journey into the gold rush period of the 1800's featuring an authentically-recreated town and plenty to see .. 
◉ Swan Bay Express: Heritage Steam Train Rides
➲ Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Take a scenic along picturesque Swan Bay from Queenscliff to Lakers Siding and back.
Enjoy a scenic journey on board our Heritage Steam trains. Travel beside Swan Bay and across the rolling hills of the Bell .. 
◉ TreeTops Challenge: Yeodene Park - Otway Forest
➲ Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
No matter your age, you'll find excitement aplenty at Trees Adventure: Yeodene.
Nestled within the pristine Otway Forest, this adventure haven offers a range of thrilling experiences.
Begin your ascent .. 
◉ Werribee Open Range Zoo | Under 16 Free Entry
➲ Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Children under 16 receive FREE entry on weekends Victorian public holidays and Victorian Government school holidays
Thanks to continued funding from the Victorian Government the Kids Go Free initiative provi .. 
