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Sophie Einfeld / June 23, 2016

School Holidays Event Guide – VIC/TAS/QLD

If you are battling for ideas to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays, we have the perfect event guide for you!

Ticketmaster Blog has taken the hard work out of planning the school holidays, compiling the ultimate list of great children’s events in all genres. Whether your kids love sport, music, theatre or comedy, we have something for every little person.

Today’s school holiday guide features events in Tasmania, Queensland and Victoria and we will post events for Western Australia and New South Wales next week.

VICTORIA

Silvers Circus

Roll up, roll up! The circus is in town. Silvers Circus has been entertaining crowds with their amazing illusions and performances for as long as I can remember, so get the kids together and get set for some good family fun.

Burnley Oval – now until July 10
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River Rink in Fed Square

What better way to embrace the chilly Melbourne winter than a day of energetic ice skating? The purpose-built ice rink will be open at River Terrace in the heart of Melbourne just in time for the school holidays. So get your skates on and don’t miss your chance to whiz around the ice beneath the beautiful Melbourne skyline.

River Terrace Federation Square – now until July 17
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Circus Oz at Birrarung Marr – Under The Big Top

Circus Oz has a new show and it will be flying into Birrarung Marr. Escape the cold under the warmth of The Big Top and enjoy Circus Oz’s amazing performance that fuses traditional circus entertainment with humour and live music. This one is definitely for the big kids as well.

Birrarung Marr – June 25 until July 10
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The Snail and the Whale

It is highly likely your kids love the classic children’s book, The Snail and the Whale. And now they can love it as it comes to life on stage at Arts Centre Melbourne. This tale is a lovely mix of adventure and friendship that celebrates storytelling and imagination.

Arts Centre Melbourne, Fairfax Studio – June 29 until July 10
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Mister Maker

Well, Mister Maker is a man who needs no introduction. If you have kids, you are no doubt very familiar with this arts and crafts hero. Tickets for this one are selling extremely quickly so get in fast if you want to catch him and the shapes live on stage during the school holidays.

Melbourne Recital Centre – June 29 until July 1
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Magcon

The Magcon family is touring Australia and they are coming to a venue near you! The young stars of social media will all be in one place and will be there to meet and greet (the MAG in Magcon) their fans.

Forum Melbourne – July 9 & 10
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Australian Ice Hockey League
Melbourne Mustangs

The ice is cold, but the competition is hot! The mighty Melbourne Mustangs will be entertaining the crowds at Docklands’ O’Brien Group Arena during the school holidays, taking on the Sydney Bears and Perth Thunder. If you love the action of ice hockey, get along to support the local side.

O’Brien Group Arena vs Sydney Bears – June 26
O’Brien Group Arena vs Perth Thunder – July 2 & 3
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Australian Ice Hockey League
Melbourne Ice

Get your skates on and get down to the ice rink at Docklands to see the amazing Melbourne Ice in action. Across two weekends of the school holidays, the side will be playing three matches against the Sydney Bears and Newcastle North Stars. It is the best show on ice!

O’Brien Group Arena vs Sydney Bears – June 25
O’Brien Group Arena vs Newcastle North Stars – July 9 & 10
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AFL

Winter in Victoria is best spent at a stadium watching footy. Is there anything better than getting the whole family together to watch your favourite team splash and crash in the cold, wet Melbourne weather? The best games will be at Etihad Stadium and Geelong’s Simonds Stadium so get your tickets now so you don’t miss out!

Various dates and venues
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Futsal Oz Live

Some of the world’s best Futsal players will be strutting their stuff at the State Netball Hockey Centre as part of Futsal Oz Live. Futsal is a fast-paced, high-energy sport, which is essentially indoor soccer. The biggest names in Futsal, including Brazil’s Falcao, Douglas Costa from Bayern Munich and the captain of Brazil’s national women’s side, Vanessa Pereira, will all be there to entertain the fans.

State Netball Hockey Centre – July 2
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Jurassic World: The Exhibition

Get up close the personal with dinosaurs at Jurassic World. OK, they aren’t exactly real dinosaurs, but believe us, this is the closest you will ever get to seeing the real thing. The highly anticipated exhibition is now showing at the Melbourne Museum. The exhibition is based on the very successful and popular movie franchise and features loads of interactive activities for kids and big kids!

Melbourne Museum – now until September
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Matilda the Musical

Not only is Matilda a musical for the little ones, it is also a musical about the little ones. Roald Dahl’s classic story comes to life brilliantly on stage and the music of Tim Minchin is something to behold. While kids will love this musical, it will also appeal to people of all ages, so get on board and enjoy a journey into the amazing imagination of Roald Dahl.

Princess Theatre – now playing
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The Sound of Music

How do you solve a problem like… entertaining the kids during the school holidays!? Well that is simple, take them along to see Maria, Captain von Trapp and the seven von Trapp children in The Sound of Music. The magical show is full of fun and the classic songs of the film version.

Regent Theatre – now until July 31
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Cosentino – Twisted Reality Reloaded

If you are looking for a way to make school holiday boredom magically disappear, you have to take the kids to see Cosentino. The acclaimed illusionist will be blowing people’s minds at The Palms at Crown Melbourne during the school holidays.

The Palms at Crown Melbourne – June 24-26
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TASMANIA

Mister Maker

Derwent Entertainment Centre – June 25
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AFL – Hawthorn v Gold Coast

OK, we know this isn’t quite within school holidays, but it close enough and the footy is a great event for the whole family. AFL footy is heading to Launceston in Round 14 with Hawthorn taking on the Gold Coast SUNS. The Hawks have made Aurora Stadium a happy hunting ground over the years and they will be looking to continue their winning ways against Gary Ablett’s SUNS.

Aurora Stadium – June 26
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Southern Tasmanian Dancing Eisteddfod

The Southern Tasmanian Dancing Eisteddfod is a nine-day event that attracts more than 2000 entrants of various dance styles. If you love to see talented young people take a spin across the dance floor, this event will be perfect for you and the little ones in your life.

Derwent Entertainment Centre – July 1-9
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QUEENSLAND

AFL – Gold Coast SUNS

It might be cold outside, but the action on the field at Metricon Stadium is sure to sizzle! The Gold Coast SUNS are playing two home matches throughout the school holidays including a Q Clash against the Brisbane Lions. The cross-town rivalry always makes these contests worth seeing so get your tickets and cheer on your boys.

Metricon Stadium vs St Kilda – July 2
Metricon Stadium vs Brisbane Lions – July 9
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Magcon

The Tivoli – July 6
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