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.

Step into a world of song, sparkle, and fairy mischief. Tinkerbell joins the Dream Fairies from A Midsummer Night’s Dream for a magical outdoor theatre experience presented by the Australian Shakespeare Company, performed in the beautiful gardens of Rippon Lea Estate.

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.

Step inside the bluestone walls and uncover the Gaol’s dark history with our expert guides. Learn how the prison operated, hear the stories of those once held within, and explore the dark side of Melbourne’s past, from petty criminals to the infamous Ned Kelly.