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Family things to do around Maroondah
Find verified ongoing places and activities, then browse dated workshops, shows, community days and school-holiday sessions on the same page.
Community Support · Plan ahead
Croydon Community Day
Saturday 5 December 2026 · 10am–12pm · Free entry
Christmas photographs, children’s activities and a chance to see the new Village Early Education Croydon centre. The organiser also advertises face painting and a petting zoo.
65–67 Beaufort Road, Croydon. Coffee and market purchases are separate. Check the organiser’s current details before attending.
The Maroondah Exchange is providing this event promotion at no charge.
Two kinds of family plan
The directory below is for ongoing places and activities. Dated events appear separately on this page from the live event database so cancellations, bookings and schedule changes can be handled in one place.
The guide covers Bayswater North, Croydon, Croydon Hills, Croydon North, Croydon South, Heathmont, Kilsyth South, Ringwood, Ringwood East, Ringwood North and Warranwood, plus the Maroondah parts of Kilsyth, Park Orchards, Vermont and Wonga Park. Any selected nearby option will be clearly labelled.
Details can change. Check the provider or organiser’s current information before visiting or booking.
School holiday planning
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The September 2026 School Holiday Guide covered 12 September–4 October and has finished. For a plan now, explore the places and upcoming events on this page. The guide page keeps the past edition clearly labelled for reference and will link to new editions when they are ready.
Places and ongoing activities
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Search verified local providers by activity, category or suburb. Each listing includes its source-check date and a route to current details.
MX Family Life Browse verified local places and ongoing activities. Details can change, so check the provider's current information before visiting or booking. 51 verified places Sport, lessons and activities Croydon 3136 Swimming lessons and aquatic-survival instruction for children and adults, delivered through a dedicated swim-school program. Information checked 30 August 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Croydon 3136 An indoor aquatic and leisure centre with pools, swimming lessons, gymnastics, ninja activities, fitness facilities and a café. Information checked 30 August 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Ringwood 3134 An indoor aquatic and leisure centre with pools, swimming lessons, water slides, an aquatic playground, fitness facilities and children’s parties. Information checked 30 August 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Croydon Dance classes including Kinder Dance, ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop and acrobatics. Information checked 22 October 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Ringwood Dance classes including Tiny Tots, ballet, jazz and tap at the Ringwood venue. Information checked 22 October 2026. Community and learning Ringwood 3134 A community centre offering classes, workshops and activities across creative, learning, fitness and social interests. Information checked 30 August 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Kilsyth South 3137 A local dance school offering children’s classes, timetables, parties and bookable sessions. Information checked 30 August 2026. Play and entertainment Ringwood 3134 An indoor play centre offering casual family visits and children’s party bookings. Information checked 30 August 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Kilsyth South 3137 An indoor sports and inflatable venue offering activities including netball, cricket, soccer, parties and venue hire. Information checked 30 August 2026. Community and learning Croydon 3136 A Your Library branch providing books, digital resources and a changing program of community events and activities. Information checked 30 August 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Ringwood 3134 A Ringwood gymnastics school offering children’s classes from age two. Information checked 30 August 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Bayswater 3153 A Bayswater martial-arts club offering karate and self-defence classes for children and adults from age three. Information checked 30 August 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Bayswater North Karate classes for children and adults at the Bayswater North dojo. Information checked 22 October 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Ringwood 3134 A Ringwood aquatic centre providing swimming programs and pool-based activities. Information checked 30 August 2026. Play and entertainment Ringwood 3134 A Ringwood indoor inflatable venue for family play, children’s parties and group activities. Information checked 30 August 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Kilsyth South 3137 A local swim school offering swimming programs for children and adults in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Information checked 30 August 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Bayswater North Swimming lessons from baby classes through stroke development. Information checked 22 October 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Croydon 3136 A local dance school offering children’s dance classes across several styles, plus party options. Information checked 30 August 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Kilsyth 3137 A basketball centre supporting grassroots programs, competitions and development opportunities across age groups. Information checked 30 August 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Ringwood East Children’s martial arts classes, alongside adult MMA, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai programmes. Information checked 22 October 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Croydon Traditional karate with separate children’s, teenage and adult programmes. Information checked 22 October 2026. Play and entertainment Croydon 3136 A Croydon indoor play centre and café offering casual play and children’s party bookings. Information checked 30 August 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Heathmont 3135 A multi-sport venue offering court hire, netball and volleyball competitions, racquet activities and school-holiday programs. Information checked 30 August 2026. Family retail and resources Ringwood North 3134 A community toy library where members can borrow toys for children. Information checked 30 August 2026. Play and entertainment Ringwood North 3134 A Ringwood North reserve with space for picnics, play and leisurely walks. Information checked 30 August 2026. Play and entertainment Bayswater 3153 A Bayswater obstacle and movement venue offering casual play, children’s classes, parties and school-holiday camps. Information checked 30 August 2026. Community and learning Ringwood North 3134 A neighbourhood house offering workshops, learning activities and community programs across varied interests. Information checked 30 August 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Ringwood 3134 Music lessons for students of all ages, including guitar, drums, piano, singing and violin. Information checked 30 August 2026. Play and entertainment Bayswater 3153 A Bayswater indoor playground offering family play and children’s party bookings. Information checked 30 August 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Ringwood 3134 A Ringwood music academy offering personalised lessons in piano, guitar, singing, choir and drums for varied ages and skill levels. Information checked 30 August 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Kilsyth South Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes for children, alongside adult martial arts programmes. Information checked 22 October 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Croydon Singing lessons for early teens and older students. Younger students aged 10–12 are considered by audition. Information checked 22 October 2026. Community and learning Ringwood 3134 A Ringwood Your Library branch providing books, digital resources and a changing program of community events and activities. Information checked 30 August 2026. Parties and hire Kilsyth 3137 Parkour and ninja-style classes for children from kindergarten age through to teenagers. Information checked 30 August 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Bayswater North Circus classes with preschool and school-age programmes, alongside classes for adults. Information checked 22 October 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Croydon 3136 A Croydon art studio offering creative classes designed for young artists. Information checked 30 August 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Bayswater North 3153 A Bayswater North karate club offering martial-arts programs for children and other age groups. Information checked 30 August 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Bayswater 3153 A Bayswater pickleball venue offering court bookings, programs, coaching and membership options. Information checked 30 August 2026. Play and entertainment Ringwood 3134 An Eastland entertainment venue with bowling, karaoke and escape rooms. Information checked 30 August 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Ringwood Swimming lessons with Wonder Years classes for younger children and Swim and Survive classes for school-age children. Information checked 22 October 2026. Play and entertainment Ringwood 3134 A Ringwood escape-room venue with three 75-minute private games for groups of 2-6, with room-specific age guidance. Information checked 4 September 2026. Play and entertainment Ringwood 3134 An Eastland entertainment venue offering arcade games, bumper cars, parties and other bookable activities. Information checked 30 August 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Ringwood 3134 A Ringwood gymnastics centre offering classes for toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. Information checked 30 August 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Heathmont Martial arts programmes for children and teenagers, with age-specific classes. Information checked 22 October 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Kilsyth South Dance and cheer classes for preschool and school-age children. Information checked 22 October 2026. Parks and playgrounds Wonga Park 3115 A community reserve with sporting facilities, walking and jogging areas, BMX, a playground, barbecues and picnic spaces. Information checked 30 August 2026. Community and learning Croydon 3136 A Croydon arts centre supporting artistic, social and cultural activities in a garden setting. Information checked 30 August 2026. Play and entertainment Croydon 3136 A Croydon reserve with a sensory playground near Wyreena Community Arts Centre and the Conservatory Café. Information checked 30 August 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Bayswater 3153 A Bayswater gym offering children’s martial arts alongside jiu-jitsu and kickboxing programs. Information checked 30 August 2026. Sport, lessons and activities Kilsyth 3137 A local dance academy offering classes for varied ages across jazz, ballet, tap, hip hop, contemporary and other styles. Information checked 30 August 2026. Community and learning Croydon Hills 3136 A Croydon Hills community centre offering exercise, training and social-group programs. Information checked 30 August 2026.Family things to do around Maroondah
Afloat Swim Croydon
Aquahub
Aquanation
Beat 87 Dance Academy
Careen Dance Studio Ringwood
Central Ringwood Community Centre
Count me in Dance School
Crocs Playcentre Ringwood
Croydon Indoor Sports Centre
Croydon Library
ECLIPSE GYMNASTICS RINGWOOD P/L
Firestorm Martial Arts
GKR Karate Bayswater Prime
Healthways Aquatic Centre
Inflatable World & Ringwood Indoor Sports Centre
John Sugden Swim School
JUMP! Swim Schools Bayswater
KayCees Academy Of Dance
Kilsyth Sports Centre
Kings MMA
KSK Dojos Croydon
Lollipop's Playland & Cafe Croydon (Vic)
Maroondah Nets
Maroondah Toy Library
McAlpin Reserve
Ninja Parc Bayswater
North Ringwood Community House
Pathfinder Music Lessons Ringwood
Peppy Planet Kids Indoor Playground Bayswater
Percy's Music Academy
Precision MMA
Rachel Pietsch Vocal Studio
Realm
Risky Kids Maroondah
RUCCIS
Sahera art studio
Sakura Karate Club
State Pickleball Centre
Strike Bowling Eastland
Swim Like A Fish
Time Is Key Escape Rooms : Escape The Ordinary
Timezone Eastland
Trident Gymnastics
Ultimate Martial Arts & Fitness
Vibe Studios
Wonga Park Reserve
Wyreena Community Arts Centre
Wyreena Playspace
XFC Gym
Yarra Heights Dance Academy
Yarrunga Community Centre
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