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08 Sep 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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Steamrail Victoria – Eureka Express

Ballarat28 Sep
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Name the furry babies these school holidays

Hepburn20 Sep–5 Oct
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11th Ballarat International Foto Biennale

BallaratUntil 19 Oct

It's showtime!

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Three Happy Tricks with Martin Heppell

Ballarat23 Sep
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Pillowland – a play for little audiences

Hepburn2–4 Oct
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AURA Sound and Light Show at Sovereign Hill

BallaratUntil 30 Sep

Hands-on fun

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Adopt a pet workshop

Ballarat25 Sep & 2 Oct
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Makers Series at Sovereign Hill

Ballarat13 Sep, 14 Sep + more
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Casual Canvas Sessions

Ballarat13 Sep, 20 Sep + more
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Extreme Space

Ballarat20 Sep, 25 Sep + more
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....

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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

Nature warriors

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Djuwang Baring (Creswick Trails)

HepburnOutdoors & nature
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Lake Wendouree

BallaratOutdoors & nature
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Ballarat Botanical Gardens

BallaratAttractions
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Mount Buninyong

BallaratOutdoors & nature
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Black Hill Reserve and Mountain Bike Trails

BallaratOutdoors & nature
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Woowookarung Regional Park

BallaratOutdoors & nature
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Dementia-friendly Forest and Sensory Trail

BallaratOutdoors & nature

Hunger busters

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Ballarat Yacht Club

BallaratCafes
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Hecho En Mexico Ballarat

BallaratRestaurants
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The Forge Pizzeria

BallaratRestaurants
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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

BallaratCafes
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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

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11 things to do at Lake Wendouree

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9 unexpected Ballarat moments

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Acknowledgement of Country

Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities. These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.

We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years. As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.

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