Whether you're a local or visitor, Boroondara is bursting with events, destinations and opportunities for children of all ages. From indoor crafts to outdoor recreation, for active toddlers and adventurous teens, discover what you can do with kids in Boroondara year-round.
Family-friendly events
Browse our always-changing listing of events and activities in Boroondara suitable for families and young children.
Playgrounds in Boroondara
With more than 100 playgrounds to visit in Boroondara, from bona fide icons to hidden gems, your kids will have plenty of fun exploring them all.
Join a local toy library
Toy libraries are a great way to provide stimulating toys for your children, meet other parents and children and save money. Find a toy library near you.
Your child’s reading and learning journey
Boroondara Library Service has the largest lending collection of any public library in Victoria! Our libraries encourage a love of stories from birth to primary school. Friendly staff are on hand to help your little one develop literacy skills in a fun and enriching environment. Your library membership is the gateway to thousands of curated, inspiring and age-appropriate physical and online resources that are completely free to use with your library card.
Sport and recreation
From basketball courts and public swimming pools to skate parks and riding paths, find outdoor recreation and sports facilities near you.
Outdoor markets
Kew Traffic School
A much-loved destination for Melbourne families, the fully-fenced site in Kew has been open since 1957. It has a small-scale road environment where kids can learn about road safety and feel more confident on their bikes, tricycles or scooters.
Arts and crafts
School holiday activities
From craft workshops and outdoor activities to arts events and entertainment, you'll find school holiday programs in Boroondara to suit all interests.
