Kids Area
Kids workshops, face painting, interactive games, educational activities, Italian language activities, amusement rides and attractions.
Italian Festa · Melbourne
A festival made for little Italians
Workshops, face painting, school showcases, mini soccer and an animal farm — all included with free festival entry.
Everything you need to know in four icons
Family essentials at a glance
Free entry
No tickets needed for any family activities. Walk-up access.
All ages
Programming from toddlers through to teens across both days.
Indoor & outdoor
Move freely between weather-protected halls and outdoor zones.
Supervised activities
All workshops and activations staffed by trained operators.
WHAT TO DO
Four family zones
Pick and mix — most activities are walk-up and run on rotation.
School Performances
Choir performances, student showcases, educational segments and talent competitions across the weekend.
ZONE E
Kids Sport Activities
Mini soccer, interactive games, family-friendly sport activities. All-day rotating program.
TBC
Animal Farm
Family activation area with interactive animal experiences. Confirmation pending — keep an eye on the program.
/ Programme highlights
Sample workshops
A taste of the hands-on activities running each day.
KIDS AREA
Pasta-making workshop
Roll, cut and shape simple fresh pasta with a guided chef.
KIDS AREA
Italian for little ones
A 30-minute taste of Italian through songs, games and storytelling.
KIDS AREA
Face painting & crafts
Drop-in face painting and craft tables running throughout the day.
/ Stay connected
Make a family day of it
Build a route that mixes activities, food breaks and rest stops. Use Plan Your Day to scope opening hours and the family-friendly zones.