15 Top Easter Activities for Kids and Families in Victoria (2025)

Searoad Ferries takes you on a scenic cruise that is as exciting as the destination itself. With first-class amenities onboard and stunning views all around, Searoad Ferries ensures your journey across Port Phillip Bay is as memorable as your itinerary for the rest of the day.

What You Can Look Forward To:

• Sit back and relax while the little ones entertain themselves in the kids' playground and colouring corner.
• Indulge in freshly prepared drinks and treats in the onboard café, which offers a view of Port Phillip Bay's surrounding waters.
• Have a brew with a view on the top deck bar while your little one enjoys hot chocolate or juice.
• Let your young explorers use the binoculars located on the viewing decks and see which marvels of nature they can spot.

When: Open daily, with ferries departing every hour from 7 AM to 6 PM
Where: Esplanade, Sorrento VIC 3943, Australia (to Queenscliff) | 1 Wharf St E, Queenscliff VIC 3225, Australia (to Sorrento)
Price: Standard and online fares vary, see Fare Timetable for more details

This Easter, Rosalind Park and its surrounding streets will transform into a vibrant hub of culture as Bendigo celebrates its Chinese heritage in the Bendigo Easter Festival. With an extensive program of Easter weekend events, this festival offers something for everyone, from exciting carnival rides to family-friendly entertainment. The highlight of the festival is the iconic dragon parade, with the sounds and sights of musicians, traditional lion dancers, and performers filling the streets of Bendigo with colour and culture.

What You Can Look Forward To:

• Be on the hunt for 80,000 Easter eggs, experience the kid-friendly and thrill-inducing rides of Carnival Central, and find a treasure at the Rotary Market.
• Get in the festive atmosphere as the world’s longest Imperial Dragon, Dai Gum Loong, weaves his way through the historic streets of Bendigo in the iconic Sherridon Homes Gala Parade.
• Rock along to live music and keep the kids busy with hands-on activities and performances.

When: April 18 to 21, 2025
Where: Different events in various locations around Bendigo. See the event map for more details.
Price: The majority of activities are free to visitors. However, some activities require paid tickets to enter or participate. Check the program guide for more details.

The charming historical gold and ironbark town of Rushworth celebrates Easter with a delightful blend of heritage and festivity. At the Rushworth Easter Heritage Festival, more than 75 market stalls line the main street’s historic median strip, with plenty of Easter activities for kids and families to enjoy.

What You Can Look Forward To:

• Watch the spectacular annual street parade, featuring a diverse array of vintage and historic vehicles, from steam-powered marvels to people- and horse-drawn carriages.
• Dress up your furry friend and let them strut their stuff in the Paw-Some Dog Show.
• Make your best Easter bonnet and wear it with pride for a chance to win the coveted Best in Show award in the Children's or Adults' categories.

When: April 19, 2025
Where: High Street, Rushworth, Victoria, 3612
Price: Free

Let the kids burn off their Easter energy at Nimble Kidsz, an interactive play centre filled with Easter-themed games and activities. Perfect for children 6 weeks and older, Easter at Nimble Kidsz promises more than an hour full of fun, laughter, and creative play.

What You Can Look Forward To:

• Various play stations that engage the kids’ sensory, motor, and creative skills.
• Explore different activities with your kid and make friends with other young explorers in a welcoming playgroup feel.

When: April 14, 2025
Where: 96-102 Furner Ave, Bell Park VIC 3215, Australia
Price: $30

Each year, the Good Friday Appeal raises funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital, helping to provide world-class care for children in need. This Easter, families from across Melbourne and Victoria come together to support this meaningful cause while enjoying an array of entertainment in Kids Day Out. With plenty of Easter events in the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, everyone will leave with smiles on their faces and hearts full of joy.

What You Can Look Forward To:

• Bring your teddy bear along for a check at the world’s largest teddy bear hospital. You can also find and buy a brand new teddy bear at Build-a-Bear with a special naming ceremony for your new fuzzy friend.
• Unleash your creativity with Easter craft activities at the Family Fun Zone.
• Test your thrill limits at the Carnival Zone, where you can ride Chair-O-Plane, Pirate Ship, Atomic Drop Slide, Wrecking Ball, and more.

When: April 18, 2025, from 10AM to 5PM
Where: 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006, Australia
Price: Free entry with select activities requiring tickets from $5 to $20 and others by gold coin donation.

Are you looking for unique and fun things to do on Easter Monday? Head to House Down Under and be ready to boggle the minds of your social media friends once you start snapping pictures of yourself upside down! Every room of this house is flipped on its head, so you’ll find endless opportunities for fun photos and laughter.

What You Can Look Forward To:

• Pose for hilarious photos that look like you’re walking on the ceiling or floating in mid-air.
• Explore rooms where everyday objects are defying gravity and experience a space that makes you question reality.
• No need to bring a tripod or a selfie stick—there’s always a staff member willing to assist you with some poses and snap a few photos of you and your group.

When: Open daily, from 12PM to 6PM (Weekdays) and 10AM to 6pm (Weekends)
Where: 101 Waterfront Way, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
Price: $19 per person | $17 per person in a group of 3 or more | Free for kids under 4 years old