Your Ultimate Guide to September School Holidays at The District
FREE TABLE TENNIS
Grab a bat and settle an old score. Free undercover table tennis at District Arenas, open daily through the school holidays.
FREE STREET HOCKEY
Our new street hockey arena is open, free, and a genuinely fair fight between kids and parents. Sticks provided.
FREE URBAN ART EXPERIENCE
Take a walk, look up, and find the murals and street art hidden across The District. Our free, self-guided Art Trail runs daily.
OUR TOP PICKS
Special school holidays offer
HOME OF THE IMMERSIVE
SOCIAL GAME!
BRAND NEW MAP!
Experience the thrill of Saboteurs, a real-life AmongUs-style game! Gather your friends and assume the roles of Crew and Impostors. The Crew must complete tasks around a Moon base, including Habitat, O2, Fuel, Security, and more. Impostors blend in, pretending to work while secretly eliminating the Crew.
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- 10am - 10pm
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All new pieces at art
IMMERSE YOURSELF
IN 3D ART
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN 3D ART
Strike a pose and become the artwork! ArtVo brings you an immersive experience like no other, with 15 artists, 1000 litres of paint, 800 hours and over 100+ artworks.
Come face-to-face with wild animals, scale rocky crevasses, and surf the ultimate pipelines at ArtVo, Australia’s first immersive, ‘trick-art’ gallery.
Opening Hours
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- 10am - 4pm
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HOYTS
ABOUT THE VENUE
HOYTS at The District is your go-to for an easy, big-screen escape in Melbourne’s Docklands. Settle in for the latest releases, event screenings and crowd favourites in a modern cinema experience that works for date nights, family outings and group catch-ups. It’s the perfect way to start or finish a day at The District, with plenty of dining and entertainment nearby to turn a movie into a full plan.
IMAGINATOR
ABOUT THE VENUE
IMAGINATOR Melbourne is a pioneering immersive experience where imagination and technology collide to create a stunning audio-visual experience from the future. Whether you choose to embark on a playful adventure with the family or take a moment for yourself to unwind, IMAGINATOR has both adult and child in mind.
ARCHIE BROTHERS
ABOUT THE VENUE
Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq at The District Docklands is your go-to for big, colourful entertainment with a side of friendly competition. Expect arcade classics, prize games, bowling and all the “one more round” energy that turns a quick visit into a full night out. It’s perfect for group hangs, date nights and celebrations, with food and drinks on hand to keep the good times rolling.
O'BRIEN ICEHOUSE
ABOUT THE VENUE
O’Brien Icehouse is Melbourne’s home of ice sports and skating at The District Docklands, offering a fun, all-ages experience on real ice. Lace up for public skating sessions, enjoy the buzz of the rink, and take in the action from the stands when games and events are on. It’s an easy go-to for families, friends, date nights and visitors looking for unique things to do in Melbourne and Docklands, with the added bonus of warming up afterwards with a hot drink or snack on-site.
SUPREME CONSTRUCTION
ABOUT THE VENUE
Check out Supreme Incursion Construction and building themed pop-up. Such a great budgetfriendly school holidays activity with heaps to keep the kids (and adults) entertained. From building workshops with real tools, to giant magnetic tiles, buddy house building, tubelox construction, duplo, lego, baby friendy building, dress ups and more! After 17 years of engaging and hands on incursions in schools, @supreme_incursions has created something for families. Their very first curriculum alligns, STEM based pop up shop.. And the best part- No bookings needed- just pop in and play. Save and send this post to parents that you know will love this for the school holidays
What's on around Docklands
STAYING A LITTLE LONGER?
STAY AT NESUTO
For comfort, convenience and a true local experience, Nesuto Docklands is the ideal place to stay. Located in the heart of The District Docklands, it offers modern serviced apartments with spacious living areas, full kitchens and private balconies.
Perfect for making yourself at home between shows. Guests can enjoy on-site parking, complimentary Wi-Fi, and easy access to restaurants, bars and retail all within the precinct. From your room, it’s only a short tram ride or an easy 10-minute walk to Marvel Stadium.
MELBOURNE'S ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
GETTING TO THE DISTRICT
By Car
We're located just off the Tullamarine Fwy with easy access from Footscray Road. All day undercover parking max price $18.
By Tram
Located in the Free Tram Zone on the 86 or 70 trams from Bourke and Flinders Street, or 35 City Circle for a scenic loop through Docklands.
By Bike
Coming from the North and West via the Green Serpent Bridge is easy now. Bike parking is available around The District Docklands.
By Bus
Catch Metropolitan buses 220, 232, 235, or 237, which operate routes that go to The District Docklands.