School Holiday Events & Activities

These school holidays, Old Melbourne Gaol becomes the setting for a world-first immersive Billie B Brown experience, bringing one of Australia’s most loved children’s book characters to life inside Melbourne’s infamous historic goal.

A daring new mystery awaits these school holidays. Every twist in this interactive adventure brings the infamous (and at times grim) story of Pentridge Prison to life. This is history, but not as you expect to learn it.

Join Rippon Lea’s beloved bears, Elm and Willow, on a playful discovery trail through the estate’s enchanting gardens. Wander past the working windmill, explore the orchid, meet the ducks by the lake, and let imaginations run free as families follow the bears’ adventure together.

Hop along to Rippon Lea Estate this Easter for a fun-filled family day out, featuring a Makers’ Market, egg & spoon races (ages 5–16), pony rides, a visit from the Easter Bunny, plus a historic mansion and beautiful dahlias and gardens to enjoy with a picnic.

A laugh-out-loud, interactive outdoor theatre experience for the whole family. Presented by the Australian Shakespeare Company, this colourful, music-filled production is set on the lawns of Rippon Lea Estate, perfect for a relaxed picnic outing.

Ahoy there! Pirate Day invites young adventurers to dress up, parade in Fashions on the Plank, collect their washable pirate tattoo, and earn their very own pirate name. Scrub the decks, swing the ropes, and set off on a treasure hunt aboard Melbourne’s favourite tall ship.

Step behind the walls of Old Melbourne Gaol and follow the gripping final chapter of Ned Kelly’s story. Retrace his path from the moment he arrived wounded after Glenrowan to the day he faced the gallows. A vivid tour that brings Australia’s most iconic outlaw to life.