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5:00 PM - Instant Thunder by Beautiful Minds - Dad & Son Adventure Weekend

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11:00 AM - Local Disability Expo

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10:00 AM - Somers Art Fair

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7:00 PM - Halloween Spooky Weekend at Sk8house

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12:00 PM - COOLART COMMUNITY PICNIC

Instant Thunder by Beautiful Minds - Dad & Son Adventure Weekend

Instant Thunder by Beautiful Minds - Dad & Son Adventure Weekend

October 2, 2026 - October 4, 2026

5:00 pm - 10:00 am

Mornington Peninsula

Free Activities
School Holidays

Give him the one thing he’ll remember long after the weekend is over — your time. Instant Thunder is an unforgettable Dad + Son adventure [...]

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Art in the Garden Festival

Art in the Garden Festival

October 3, 2026 - October 4, 2026

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dromana Community Garden

Festival/Expo

03 & 04 OCT ART IN THE GARDEN FESTIVAL DROMANA COMMUNITY GARDEN Celebrate creativity and community. Enjoy vibrant local garden art, quirky scarecrows and family [...]

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Introducing Solids

Introducing Solids

October 14, 2026

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Frankston North Community Centre

Workshop/Class

When should we start? What should we offer first? How much should a baby actually eat? And where does breastfeeding fit once solids begin? Join [...]

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Local Disability Expo

Local Disability Expo

October 17, 2026

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mt Erin Secondary College

Festival/Expo

Join us for a fantastic day of connection, community and inclusion at the 2026 Local Disability Expo. This family-friendly event brings together disability providers, allied [...]

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Orizome Workshop: The Japanese art of folding and dyeing paper

Orizome Workshop: The Japanese art of folding and dyeing paper

October 17, 2026

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery

Family Activity
Free Activities
Workshop/Class

Discover the colourful art of Orizome at MPRG with artist Jacky Cheng from Yawuru Country, Broome. Using simple paper-folding and dyeing techniques, create striking geometric [...]

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Somers Art Fair

Somers Art Fair

October 25, 2026

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Somers Primary School

Family Activity
Free Activities
Markets

In its 23rd year, the Somers Art Fair is one of the Mornington Peninsula's much-loved community events, bringing more than 5,000 people to Somers Primary School for [...]

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Returning to Work

Returning to Work

October 28, 2026

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Frankston North Community Centre

Workshop/Class

Thinking about returning to paid work or study while you're still breastfeeding can raise a lot of questions. Do you need to express? How much [...]

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Halloween Spooky Weekend at Sk8house

Halloween Spooky Weekend at Sk8house

October 30, 2026 - October 31, 2026

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sk8house

Family Activity

Halloween at Sk8house is back and bigger than ever, with TWO huge nights of spooky skating fun! Friday 30 October, 7pm–10pm Saturday 31 October, 6pm–9pm [...]

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Halloween Festival & Bonfire

Halloween Festival & Bonfire

October 31, 2026

5:30 pm

Hillview Community Reserve

Festival/Expo
Free Activities
Free for kids
Fundraiser

Halloween night is looking spooky in Dromana! The Rotary Club of Dromana is bringing the community together for a Halloween Festival & Bonfire on Saturday [...]

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COOLART COMMUNITY PICNIC

COOLART COMMUNITY PICNIC

November 1, 2026

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Coolart Homestead

Festival/Expo

COOLART COMMUNITY PICNIC 2026 Sunday 1 November | 12.00–4.00pm Coolart Homestead & Wetlands, Somers | FREE ENTRY The Coolart Community Picnic is back! Bring a [...]

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Events on October 2, 2026

Instant Thunder by Beautiful Minds - Dad & Son Adventure Weekend

Instant Thunder by Beautiful Minds - Dad & Son Adventure Weekend

2 Oct 26

Events on October 3, 2026

Art in the Garden Festival

Art in the Garden Festival

3 Oct 26

Dromana

Events on October 14, 2026

Introducing Solids

Introducing Solids

14 Oct 26

Frankston

Events on October 17, 2026

Local Disability Expo

Local Disability Expo

17 Oct 26

Frankston South

Orizome Workshop: The Japanese art of folding and dyeing paper

Orizome Workshop: The Japanese art of folding and dyeing paper

17 Oct 26

Mornington

Events on October 25, 2026

Somers Art Fair

Somers Art Fair

25 Oct 26

Somers

Events on October 28, 2026

Returning to Work

Returning to Work

28 Oct 26

Frankston

Events on October 30, 2026

Halloween Spooky Weekend at Sk8house

Halloween Spooky Weekend at Sk8house

30 Oct 26

Carrum Downs

Events on October 31, 2026

Halloween Festival & Bonfire

Halloween Festival & Bonfire

31 Oct 26

Dromana

Events on November 1, 2026

COOLART COMMUNITY PICNIC

COOLART COMMUNITY PICNIC

1 Nov 26

Somers

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Our Mornington Peninsula brings together the creative talents of This Artful Life @Thisartfustudents aged 7–16 in a collaborative exhibition celebrating the Peninsula through art.

Opening October 5 at Mornington Library until Nov 24, selected works will be auctioned via https://www.thisartfullife.com.au/ to raise funds for Southern Peninsula Community Support and Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation.

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Our Mornington Peninsula brings together the creative talents of This Artful Life @Thisartfustudents aged 7–16 in a collaborative exhibition celebrating the Peninsula through art.

Opening October 5 at Mornington Library until Nov 24, selected works will be auctioned via https://www.thisartfullife.com.au/ to raise funds for Southern Peninsula Community Support and Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation.

@thisartfullife.com.au

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Our Mornington Peninsula brings together the creative talents of This Artful Life @Thisartfustudents aged 7–16 in a collaborative exhibition celebrating the Peninsula through art. Opening October 5 at Mornington Library until Nov 24, selected works will be auctioned via https://www.thisartfullife.com.au/ to raise funds for Southern Peninsula Community Support and Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation. @thisartfullife.com.au

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Every child deserves a safe, caring place to call home.

MacKillop Family Services is seeking foster carers to support vulnerable children and young people in the community.
With training, ongoing support and 24/7 assistance provided, fostering is open to people from all walks of life.

Learn more at https://www.mackillop.org.au/get-involved/become-a-foster-carer?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=peninsula-kids

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Every child deserves a safe, caring place to call home. MacKillop Family Services is seeking foster carers to support vulnerable children and young people in the community. With training, ongoing support and 24/7 assistance provided, fostering is open to people from all walks of life. Learn more at https://www.mackillop.org.au/get-involved/become-a-foster-carer?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=peninsula-kids

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Bring a friend... skate for just $10 each!!

These Spring school holidays, @sk8houseau in Carrum Downs is offering 2-for-$20 entry to selected sessions on weekday afternoons. The perfect excuse for a fun day out with the kids, cousins or mates.

Spend less and skate more these school holidays - thanks to Sk8house!

Online bookings only & conditions apply

Find out more: https://www.sk8house.com.au/

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Bring a friend... skate for just $10 each!! These Spring school holidays, @sk8houseau in Carrum Downs is offering 2-for-$20 entry to selected sessions on weekday afternoons. The perfect excuse for a fun day out with the kids, cousins or mates. Spend less and skate more these school holidays - thanks to Sk8house! Online bookings only & conditions apply Find out more: https://www.sk8house.com.au/

3 days ago

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3/9

Grass stains and giant games - a school holiday day done right. Lancemore
Lindenderry Red Hill rolls out lawn games for its Little Explorers package, and
hungry tummies are covered: under-12s stay and eat free, daily breakfast included.
Parents, take the terrace - kids in sight, nothing to plan.

Book via @lancemorehotels

Grass stains and giant games - a school holiday day done right. Lancemore
Lindenderry Red Hill rolls out lawn games for its Little Explorers package, and
hungry tummies are covered: under-12s stay and eat free, daily breakfast included.
Parents, take the terrace - kids in sight, nothing to plan.

Book via @lancemorehotels

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Grass stains and giant games - a school holiday day done right. Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill rolls out lawn games for its Little Explorers package, and hungry tummies are covered: under-12s stay and eat free, daily breakfast included. Parents, take the terrace - kids in sight, nothing to plan. Book via @lancemorehotels

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4/9

Spring adventures are even better when you can do them again and again.

From Tube Slides and mazes to Tree Surfing and garden exploring, there’s always more to discover. Upgrade to an annual membership and turn one brilliant day out into a whole year of family adventures.

@enchantedadventure

Spring adventures are even better when you can do them again and again.

From Tube Slides and mazes to Tree Surfing and garden exploring, there’s always more to discover. Upgrade to an annual membership and turn one brilliant day out into a whole year of family adventures.

@enchantedadventure

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Spring adventures are even better when you can do them again and again. From Tube Slides and mazes to Tree Surfing and garden exploring, there’s always more to discover. Upgrade to an annual membership and turn one brilliant day out into a whole year of family adventures. @enchantedadventure

1 week ago

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5/9

School holidays are better when you get to spend them together. ❤️

Round up the kids, family and friends and make a day of it at @baysidecentre
Jump and climb at @BOUNCE, hit the arcade at @iPlay, challenge the family to mini golf at Holey Moley or bowling at Strike. Add lunch, dinner or a movie and let the day unfold.

See link for kid’s activities: https://www.baysidesc.com.au/entertainment-and-leisure

#Baysidecentre #frankston #morningtonpeninsula #peninsulakids #schoolholiday

School holidays are better when you get to spend them together. ❤️

Round up the kids, family and friends and make a day of it at @baysidecentre
Jump and climb at @BOUNCE, hit the arcade at @iPlay, challenge the family to mini golf at Holey Moley or bowling at Strike. Add lunch, dinner or a movie and let the day unfold.

See link for kid’s activities: https://www.baysidesc.com.au/entertainment-and-leisure

#Baysidecentre #frankston #morningtonpeninsula #peninsulakids #schoolholiday

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School holidays are better when you get to spend them together. ❤️ Round up the kids, family and friends and make a day of it at @baysidecentre Jump and climb at @BOUNCE, hit the arcade at @iPlay, challenge the family to mini golf at Holey Moley or bowling at Strike. Add lunch, dinner or a movie and let the day unfold. See link for kid’s activities: https://www.baysidesc.com.au/entertainment-and-leisure #Baysidecentre #frankston #morningtonpeninsula #peninsulakids #schoolholiday

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Looking for a way to keep your child moving during the school holidays? 🏀

Melbourne United's Mornington Junior Basketball Camp delivers fun games, exciting skills and the chance to make new friends. Suitable for children aged 6-12 years old.

Book as a group of 3+ to get a 20% discount.

Register: https://bit.ly/MorningtonMU

Looking for a way to keep your child moving during the school holidays? 🏀

Melbourne United's Mornington Junior Basketball Camp delivers fun games, exciting skills and the chance to make new friends. Suitable for children aged 6-12 years old.

Book as a group of 3+ to get a 20% discount.

Register: https://bit.ly/MorningtonMU

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Looking for a way to keep your child moving during the school holidays? 🏀 Melbourne United's Mornington Junior Basketball Camp delivers fun games, exciting skills and the chance to make new friends. Suitable for children aged 6-12 years old. Book as a group of 3+ to get a 20% discount. Register: https://bit.ly/MorningtonMU

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7/9

School holiday fun just got a whole lot better!

@sk8houseau is running a 2-for-$20 deal entry to selected sessions on weekday afternoons these Spring school holidays, perfect for keeping the kids active without stretching the budget.

More skating, more laughs, more value.

Online bookings only & conditions apply

Find out more: https://www.sk8house.com.au/

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School holiday fun just got a whole lot better! @sk8houseau is running a 2-for-$20 deal entry to selected sessions on weekday afternoons these Spring school holidays, perfect for keeping the kids active without stretching the budget. More skating, more laughs, more value. Online bookings only & conditions apply Find out more: https://www.sk8house.com.au/

2 weeks ago

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Two new reasons to put Bayside on your school holiday list 👀

BOUNCE and iPlay have landed bringing new challenges, arcade action, bumper cars and plenty more to discover.
Jump, play, compete, grab something to eat and make a day of it with the family.
There’s more waiting at Bayside these school holidays.

See link for kid’s activities: https://www.baysidesc.com.au/entertainment-and-leisure

#Baysidecentre #frankston #morningtonpeninsula #peninsulakids #schoolholiday #kidsactivities

Two new reasons to put Bayside on your school holiday list 👀

BOUNCE and iPlay have landed bringing new challenges, arcade action, bumper cars and plenty more to discover.
Jump, play, compete, grab something to eat and make a day of it with the family.
There’s more waiting at Bayside these school holidays.

See link for kid’s activities: https://www.baysidesc.com.au/entertainment-and-leisure

#Baysidecentre #frankston #morningtonpeninsula #peninsulakids #schoolholiday #kidsactivities

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Two new reasons to put Bayside on your school holiday list 👀 BOUNCE and iPlay have landed bringing new challenges, arcade action, bumper cars and plenty more to discover. Jump, play, compete, grab something to eat and make a day of it with the family. There’s more waiting at Bayside these school holidays. See link for kid’s activities: https://www.baysidesc.com.au/entertainment-and-leisure #Baysidecentre #frankston #morningtonpeninsula #peninsulakids #schoolholiday #kidsactivities

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