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20 Aug 25

What’s on in Ballarat this spring school holidays

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Find out what's happening in Ballarat during the spring school holidays (20 September – 5 October 2025)...

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Tuff Nutterz Inflatable Adventure Ballarat

Ballarat20–24 Sep

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Three Happy Tricks with Martin Heppell

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Steamrail Victoria – Eureka Express

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Name the furry babies Competition

Hepburn20 Sep–5 Oct

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11th Ballarat International Foto Biennale

Ballarat23 Aug–19 Oct

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Makers Series at Sovereign Hill

Ballarat23 Aug, 24 Aug + more

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Casual Canvas Sessions

Ballarat23 Aug, 30 Aug + more

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AURA Sound and Light Show at Sovereign Hill

BallaratUntil 30 Sep

Choose your own adventure

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Ballarat Wildlife Park

BallaratAttractions

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Sovereign Hill

BallaratAttractions

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Kryal Castle

MooraboolAttractions

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Eureka Centre Ballarat

BallaratAttractions

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Xtreme Bounce

BallaratAttractions

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Creswick Woollen Mills – A Very Fine Yarn

HepburnAttractions

Mum, I'm hungry!

10 places to eat out with kids in Ballarat

Our guide to some of the best places to dine with youngsters in Ballarat....

Hunger busters

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Ballarat Yacht Club

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Hecho En Mexico Ballarat

BallaratRestaurants

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The Forge Pizzeria

BallaratRestaurants

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Il Piccolo Gelato

BallaratCasual eats

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Saigon Allee

BallaratRestaurants

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1816 Bakehouse

BallaratCasual eats

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Darrell Lea Ballarat Chocolate Experience Store

BallaratShopping

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Carboni’s Italian Kitchen

BallaratRestaurants

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Hideaway

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Pat’s Sandwiches

BallaratCasual eats

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Buninyong Hotel

BallaratPubs & bars

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Fu Man Lou Dumpling Bar

BallaratRestaurants

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The Red Lion

BallaratPubs & bars

Family-friendly stays

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Quest Ballarat Station

BallaratApartments

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BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

BallaratCaravan parks & camping

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Mercure Ballarat Hotel

BallaratPlaces to stay

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NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

BallaratApartments

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Mingara Park Cottage

BallaratCottages

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RACV Goldfields Resort

HepburnPlaces to stay

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Sovereign Park Motor Inn

BallaratPlaces to stay

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Bobby Three One Oh

BallaratApartments

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What’s on in Ballarat this spring

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5 things to do with kids in Ballarat

Family-friendly

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11 things to do at Lake Wendouree

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9 unexpected Ballarat moments

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