School Holiday Events & Activities

vic 19 Sep 2026

Make every day of the school holidays a journey of discovery and excitement for the whole family.

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Hangman’s Night Tour at Old Melbourne Gaol

vic 29 Aug 2026 - 9 Oct 2026

Let the Hangman guide you through every corner of Old Melbourne Gaol and its disturbing history, with no stone left unturned.

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Ghosts! What Ghosts? Night Tour at Old Melbourne Gaol

vic 26 Sep 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Brace yourself for decades worth of bone-strumming tales of unexplained sights, sounds and encounters after dark at the Old Melbourne Gaol. Not for the faint of heart.

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Heritage Futures

vic 1 Oct 2026 - 20 Dec 2026

Heritage Futures is a travelling outdoor installation designed and developed in partnership with Petrichor Collaborative for the National Trust’s 70th Anniversary.

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Vintage finds from the wardrobes of the Raymond Sisters

vic 24 Sep 2026 - 17 Oct 2026

Explore an extraordinary collection of vintage clothing at Tasma Terrace and uncover four decades of fashion, family history and personal style.

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Guided tour of the Como Gardens

vic 13 Sep 2026 - 18 Apr 2027

Discover the rich social history and stunning heritage of Como's gardens on this 45-minute guided tour, led by our knowledgeable National Trust Guides.

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Spring Garden Day at La Trobe’s Cottage

vic 4 Oct 2026

Celebrating spring with tours of this historic cottage garden

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Victoria’s Government House Tours

vic 7 Sep 2026 - 7 Dec 2026

Discover Melbourne’s rich heritage in the grand State Rooms of Government House.

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Rippon Lea Bird Spotting Tours

vic 23 Sep 2026 - 23 Dec 2026

Rippon Lea Estate is recognised as a leading biodiversity hotspot within the City of Glen Eria. It is a haven for birds & other wildlife.

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Tours of Waller House

vic 13 Sep 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

Immerse yourself in the lives of those who lived, created, loved, and lost in Waller House.

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En Plein Air at Mulberry Hill

vic 12 Oct 2026 - 16 Nov 2026

Follow in the footsteps of Daryl Lindsay and experience en plein air painting at his former home, Mulberry Hill.

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McCrae by Lanternlight

vic 16 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2026

When darkness falls, McCrae Homestead takes on a very different atmosphere. Step inside and journey through the cottage as tales of superstitions, curious traditions and long-held beliefs unfold.

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Polly Woodside Pirate Day

vic 20 Sep 2026 - 20 Dec 2026

Come along and experience the Pirate Life aboard Polly Woodside

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Meet the Birds of Como House

vic 22 Oct 2026 - 22 Apr 2027

Get to know the birds used in the various decorative pieces throughout Como House.

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Le Festival Français at The Heights

vic 24 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2026

Inspired by all things French, Le Festival Français is a celebration of the food, wine, language and above all, the culture of France.

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Heritage Trades Day at Gulf Station

vic 25 Oct 2026

Experience Victoria's living heritage in action at one of the state's most significant historic farm complexes.

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Gulf Station Open Day

vic 27 Sep 2026 - 3 Dec 2026

Visit Gulf Station in the Yarra Valley and learn what life was like for a family living on the land in nineteenth century Australia.

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Le Langage Des Fleurs (The Language of Flowers) exhibition at The Heights

vic 25 Oct 2026 - 1 Nov 2026

Discover the language of flowers at Le Langage Des Fleurs exhibition, via guided house tour at The Heights, Geelong.

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A Spooky Escape at the Old Melbourne Gaol

vic 31 Oct 2026

Step inside the Old Melbourne Gaol this Halloween and see if your family can escape the haunted prison!

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Halloween at Labassa

vic 31 Oct 2026

Celebrate Halloween with the whole family at Labassa Mansion, one of Melbourne's most spectacular heritage homes.

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Halloween at the Old Melbourne Gaol

vic 31 Oct 2026

Visit the Old Melbourne Gaol for this special after-hours event that offers a rare chance to explore the iconic site at your own pace.

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