The best kids’ attractions and events across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in October
From learning about the life cycles of bees in Montrose to spooky fun in Croydon, there’s plenty to keep young eastern Melburnians entertained this month.
Matthew Sims
October 03, 2025
Here are some of the best family-friendly events and activities over the next few weeks.
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Holy Spirit Fete
For more than 40 years, the Holy Spirit Fete has been held at the Holy Spirit Community School in Ringwood North.
This year’s activities and attractions include more than 30 stalls selling various local wares, food vans, amusement rides, entertainment on the main stage and a petting zoo.
When: Saturday October 11, 11am-6pm
Where: Holy Spirit Community School, 120 Oban Road, Ringwood North
Cost: $65 for unlimited rides and animal farm access
Montrose Flower Festival
Organised by the Montrose Township Group and Montrose Community Cupboard, with support from Yarra Ranges Council, this free event includes flower crown and posy making workshops from 10am-12.30pm, a performance from bee education group Friends with Honey from 10-11am and a “Meet the Beekeeper” session from 11am-12.30pm.
When: Saturday October 18, 10am-12.30pm
Where: Montrose Town Centre, Unit 2/935 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Montrose
Cost: Free
St Luke’s Community Fete
Bring your family and friends and try your luck on the chocolate and soft drink bottle toss, test your luck raffles, and bid on silent auction items.
There will be plenty of food and treats, including egg and bacon rolls, sausages, pork rolls, Indian curry, hot jam donuts, hot chips, fairy floss, slushies, dim dims and pizza.
Other activities include live entertainment, a spinning wheel, rides, face painting, hair braiding, lucky dips and pony rides.
When: Sunday October 19, 11am-4pm
Where: St Luke’s Primary School, 25 Stokes Road, Wantirna
Cost: $45
Orchard Grove Primary School Fiesta
Starting at 2pm and ending with a fireworks display at dark, activities include food, amusement rides and entertainment.
When: Saturday October 25, 2pm until dark
Where: Orchard Grove Primary School, 101 Orchard Grove, Blackburn South
Cost: Major wristband $60, minor wristband $50
Halloween - Wyreena Community Arts Centre
The gardens at Wyreena will be open for free from 4.30-7.30pm, with roaming ghouls and ghosts providing family-friendly scares throughout the evening. The Conservatory Cafe is open until 7.30pm.
Families with children aged between five and 12 are also encouraged to check out the Halloween House experience at the historic Silver Birches building.
When: Friday October 31, 4pm to 8pm
Where: Wyreena Community Arts Centre, 13-23 Hull Road, Croydon
Cost: Entry free, $20 per person for entry to the Halloween House
Knox Children’s Week
Knox Council’s Children’s Week free event features a performance from Paul “The Musicman” Jamieson, a storytime session, a road safety lesson, Knox Toy Library and a book swap meet.
When: Thursday October 23 from 9:30-11:30am
Where: Ferntree Gully Community Arts Centre, 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully
Cost: Free
Gumnuts Playland
This new indoor play area at Westfield Knox has a ball pit, an obstacle course, trampolines, a maze and a cafe.
When: Saturday to Wednesday, 10am-7pm; Thursday to Friday, 10am-8pm
Where: Westfield Knox, 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Cost: $44.80 for an all-day pass for children under 14, $5 for an all-day pass for adults