Things to do with kids in Carlton

6 places for kids in and around Carlton, added and checked by local parents.

🛝 Playgrounds

🛝 Carlton Gardens Playground, Carlton

Carlton · Open all day · Free

FreeClimbingFlying foxToddler area☕ 290m to coffee

👶 Playgroups

👶 St Jude's Music Playgroup, Carlton

Carlton · Tuesdays 10 to 11:30am, school terms · Cost not listed, email via the church's kids page

☕ 80m to coffee

🎡 What's on

🖼️ Barbie: The Exhibition at Melbourne Museum

Carlton · Daily 28 Nov 2026 to 16 May 2027, 9am to 5pm · Adult $30, concession $25, child $20 (includes museum entry)

☕ 60m to coffee

⭐ Dino Days for 3 to 5 year olds at Melbourne Museum

Carlton · Wednesdays 11 Nov to 30 Dec 2026, 10am to 2pm · Free

Free☕ 60m to coffee

⭐ Tiny Tours for little explorers at Melbourne Museum

Carlton · Tuesdays 10 Nov to 22 Dec 2026, 10am to 11am · Free to $22

☕ 60m to coffee

🎡 Attractions

🎡 Melbourne Museum and the Children's Gallery

Carlton · Daily 9am to 5pm. Children's Gallery runs in 50 minute sessions · Kids 16 and under free. Adults $18, seniors $12. Children's Gallery is free with entry but needs a timed session booked

☕ 60m to coffee