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Hi Reader,

Amy here, taking over while Joyce is overseas!

As a regular contributor to the Tot team, I’m out with my kids each week, exploring and sharing the best things happening across the city.

I have also started my own website called Seniors in Melbourne—a place dedicated to inspiring retirees to explore everything our amazing city has to offer.

Balancing activities that keep both kids and grandparents happy can be tricky, but when you find that perfect spot, it’s magic! The rise of intergenerational tourism has opened up so many possibilities.

With the Victorian Seniors Festival just around the corner in October—featuring over 2,000 events—there’s no better time to gather the whole extended family to discover Melbourne and regional Victoria.

So, why not join the fun? Check out my Victorian Seniors Festival guide for the best of what’s out there!

Amy xx

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P.S. Every week I send out a Seniors in Melbourne newsletter with Melbourne outing inspiration, jokes, useful tips, unique stories, and much more! Just head to the website to sign up.

What’s On

Little Riders Club School Holiday Activities (Daily throughout the school holidays) – Ride with ponies of all sizes, little Mini ponies for the 5 years and under, Shetland ponies for ages 5 – 9, and Welsh Mountain ponies for 9 – 11 years.
I’m A Driver! (Every Saturday and Sunday during the school holidays) – Celebrate the Heritage Week theme of transport at Schwerkolt Museum on weekends this school holidays. Read the history clues and choose your transport to complete the activity sheet!
Seize the Day! School Holiday Program (Mon 30 Sep – Fri 4 Oct) – Exploring, text, direct address, and scene work from plays such as Julius Caesar, Macbeth, Henry V, Hamlet and King Lear, participants will have the opportunity to choose their text and bring it up to performance on the last day of the workshop week. Ages 12 – 17 years.
Makers Market (Sun 29 Sep) – East Brunswick Village comes alive with local artists, makers, crafters and designers showcasing their unique creations.
Tesselaar Tulip Festival (Sat 16 Sep – Sun 15 Oct) – tulip fields, live entertainment, market stalls and tempting foods. Read our Tesselaar Tulip Festival review.
Arts Manningham School Holidays (Mon 23 Sep – Sat 19 Oct) – creative classes including painting, clay work, pottery, comic drawing and more!
Great Kids Gymnastics Holiday Fun (Mon 30 Sep & Fri 4 Oct) – Full-day clinics featuring trampolining, tumbling, circus, games, arts, and crafts. Led by qualified acrobatic coaches for a structured experience.
Sea of Light (Tue 1 Oct – Sat 5 Oct) – Embark on a journey of light and imagination. Paint your own voyage with a UV torch, and steer model ships that leave glowing paths in their wake.
RESET (Sun 1 Sept – Sun 6 Oct) – Melbourne’s iconic Fed Square is home to RESET – a month-long festival focussing on biodiversity, connecting with nature, and promoting easy and practical ways to live more sustainably.
Swiftie Singalong Cruise (Mon 1 Oct) – Dress up in your favourite Taylor Swift-inspired outfit and join the Docklands Swiftie Singalong Cruise, sailing along the Yarra River in style.