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17 Mar 26

What’s on in Ballarat this autumn school holidays

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Here's the best things to do with kids in Ballarat during the autumn school holidays (3–19 April)...

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Ballarat’s Easter Display

Ballarat27 Mar–9 Apr

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Sovereign Hill Autumn School Holidays

Ballarat3–19 Apr

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Alice In Wonderland

Moorabool7–19 Apr

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Katie Chancellor – Creatures: Heart and Home

Ballarat25 Mar, 26 Mar + more

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Ballarat Outdoor Living & Caravan Expo

Ballarat10–12 Apr

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Pyrenees Unearthed Festival

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Auto Fest Ballarat

Hands-on experiences

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Junior Keeper Program

Ballarat7 Apr, 9 Apr + more

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Epic Easter Holiday Fun

Ballarat7 Apr, 8 Apr + more

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Groom and Pamper Animal Experience For April School Holidays at Creswick Mill

Hepburn4 Apr, 6 Apr + more

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Aussie Animals Scavenger Hunt

Ballarat4–19 Apr

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Kids Autumn Animal Art Class

Ballarat8 Apr & 15 Apr

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Easter school holidays at Maze House

Hepburn3–19 Apr

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Cosmic Eggstravaganza: A Family Easter Event

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Mosaic Art Classes Ballarat: Turkish Lamp Workshop

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Ceramic Painting Workshop in Ballarat

It's showtime!

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Victorian State Ballet presents The Little Mermaid

Ballarat8 & 9 Apr

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AURA Sound and Light Show at Sovereign Hill

BallaratUntil 17 Nov 27

Move to the music

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CresFest 2026

Hepburn10–12 Apr

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All The Queens Men presents Play Date

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10 places to eat out with kids in Ballarat

When you've got little ones, family-friendly cafes and restaurants are always at the top of your mind when eating out!

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Sovereign Hill

BallaratAttractions

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Ballarat Wildlife Park

BallaratAttractions

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Kryal Castle

MooraboolAttractions

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Lake Wendouree

BallaratOutdoors & nature

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Eureka Centre Ballarat

BallaratAttractions

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Art Gallery of Ballarat / Backspace Gallery

BallaratArts & culture

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Ballarat Botanical Gardens

BallaratAttractions

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Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial

BallaratAttractions

Hunger busters

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Ballarat Yacht Club Cafe

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Darrell Lea Ballarat Chocolate Experience Store

BallaratShopping

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Drive Cafe

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Pat’s Sandwiches

BallaratCasual eats

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Carboni’s Italian Kitchen

BallaratRestaurants

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Hecho En Mexico Ballarat

BallaratRestaurants

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Pancho

BallaratRestaurants

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Soldiers Woodfired Pizzeria

BallaratRestaurants

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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Bobby Three One Oh

BallaratApartments

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Sovereign Hill Hotel

BallaratPlaces to stay

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Lake Inn Ballarat

BallaratApartments

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Sovereign Park Motor Inn

BallaratPlaces to stay

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Quest Ballarat

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RACV Goldfields Resort

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