The best kids’ events and attractions across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in April
There’s plenty to keep young people entertained this month.
Matthew Sims
March 30, 2026
Here are some of the best family-friendly events and activities to burn up excess energy this month.
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Easter Model Train Show
Hosted by the Yarra Valley Model Railway Club and held over the Easter weekend, the expo will feature interactive displays and trade stalls.
When: Saturday April 4 (Easter Saturday), 9.30am-5pm and Sunday April 5 (Easter Sunday), 10am-4pm
Where: Lilydale Basketball Stadium, 26 Hutchinson Street, Lilydale
Cost: $20 adults, $5 children
School Holidays @ SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
SkyHigh’s school holiday program kicks off with photo opportunities and a chance to receive two chocolate eggs from the Easter Bunny – 11.30am to 1pm on Sunday April 5 (Easter Sunday).
The main program begins on Wednesday April 8 and runs every weekday to Thursday April 16, with highlights including face painting, mini golf and cooking classes.
When: Sunday April 5 (Easter Sunday), 11.30am to 1pm and every weekday from Wednesday April 8 to Thursday April 16, 11am to 5pm
Where: SkyHigh Mount Dandenong, 26 Observatory Road, Mount Dandenong
Cost: Free with a $5 parking fee
The Box Show
Junkyard Beats use everyday household items as instruments in a performance combining drumming, dance, theatre and comedy.
When: Wednesday April 8, 11am-12.10pm and 2pm-3.10pm
Where: Knox Community Arts Centre, corner of Mountain Highway and Scoresby Road, Bayswater
Cost: $22 adults, children $20
Splash Test Dummies Circus
Circus performers Splash Test Dummies mix slapstick comedy with aerobatics, juggling and stunt displays.
When: Thursday April 9, 11am-noon and 2-3pm
Where: Karralyka Centre, 22A Mines Road, Ringwood East
Cost: $28
Melbourne Tram Museum
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Built and opened in 1916, the former Hawthorn Tram Depot now operates as the Melbourne Tram Museum, featuring 20 fully-restored trams you can jump in and a range of memorabilia and historical displays.
When: Saturday April 25 – ANZAC Day – 11am-4pm
Where: 8 Wallen Road, Hawthorn
Cost: Gold coin donation
Studley Park Boathouse Explorers Program
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Every Sunday, the Studley Park Boathouse – the oldest public boathouse on the Yarra River – opens its doors to youngsters for a range of arts and crafts activities.
When: Every Sunday from 9am, 10.15am and 2pm
Where: 1 Boathouse Road, Kew
Cost: $5
Tesselaar KaBloom Festival
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As part of the KaBloom Festival celebrations, you can take a tractor ride around the Tesselaar Flower Farm or stroll along the large fields of multicoloured flowers.
Other attractions include regular performances from Circus Oz and kids events.
When: Every day to Sunday April 19, 10am-5pm
Where: Tesselaar Flower Farm, 357 Monbulk Road, Silvan
Cost: $36