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19 Mar 25

What’s on in Ballarat this autumn school holidays

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Here's your guide to the best things to do with kids in Ballarat during the autumn school holidays (5-21 April 2025).

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Fairies and Goblins at Kryal Castle

Moorabool5–27 Apr

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CresFest

Hepburn4–6 Apr

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Ballarat’s Easter Display

Ballarat11–24 Apr

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Pyrenees Unearthed Festival

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AURA Sound and Light Show at Sovereign Hill

Ballarat29 Mar, 31 Mar + more

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Treasures from the Sovereign Hill Collection

Ballarat9 Apr, 11 Apr + more

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Epic Easter Holiday Fun at Ballarat Indoor Go Karts & Laserforce

Ballarat6 Apr, 8 Apr + more

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Celebrating CresFest at Creswick Mill

Hepburn5 & 6 Apr

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Bacchus Marsh Roller Disco

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Experiences

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Junior Keeper Program

Ballarat7 Apr, 10 Apr + more

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Makers Series at Sovereign Hill

Ballarat29 Mar, 30 Mar + more

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Observatory Evenings in the School Holidays

Ballarat5 Apr, 8 Apr + more

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Ride on the Ballarat Horse Tram

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Blast Off

Ballarat5 Apr, 8 Apr + more

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BMI Building Tours

Ballarat1 Apr, 8 Apr + more

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Fashion Collection Tour at Sovereign Hill

Ballarat2 Apr, 4 Apr + more

Markets

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Creswick Market

Hepburn19 Apr, 17 May + more

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Ballarat Farmers Market

Ballarat12 Apr, 26 Apr + more

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Farmers Market – Bridge Mall Ballarat Central

Ballarat5 Apr, 3 May + more

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Clunes Farmers and Makers Market

Hepburn13 Apr, 11 May + more

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Beaufort Town Market – Easter Market

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What’s on in Ballarat this autumn

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5 things to do with kids in Ballarat

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Family fun

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10 things to do within a 10-minute walk of the Ballarat Train Station

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