Family Activities in Silvan
Parks, playgrounds and things to do with kids in Silvan, Victoria
📍 Silvan · east
blueberry picking @ the farm
The Farm Silvan is a perfect summer destination for blueberry picking, where kids can fill buckets from the low, easy-to-reach bushes. Taste as you pick, and pay by the kilogram at the end—fun, fresh, and family-friendly!
📍 Silvan · east
chappies u-pick
Chappies Berry Farm in Silvan is a family-friendly u-pick adventure where you can gather both raspberries and blackberries, tasting as you go, and also enjoy seasonal cherries from the farm gate shop.
📍 Silvan · east
blue hills berries and cherries
Blue Hills Berries and Cherries UPick in Silvan is a fantastic family-friendly spot to enjoy a sunny day picking fresh fruit. With three locations, two dedicated to cherries and the main farm offering strawberries, raspberries, and seasonal berries, it’s perfect for those who want variety. Entry for cherries is by ticket, while for other berries, check the seasonal Fruit Report for farm gate access. Arrive early for the best picking experience!
📍 Silvan · east
the blue hills cherry blossom show
Blue Hills Cherry Blossom Show – Catch the fleeting beauty of cherry blossom season in Silvan’s orchard, where fairies and magic come to life! The festival features a whimsical fairy garden, roaming fairies on weekends, face painting for a gold coin, and even unicorn ponies for extra enchantment. Dress up in wings or pick up a flower crown on the day, enjoy live music, and soak up the festival vibes. Onsite food trucks are available, but packing a picnic rug and making a day of it under the stunning blossoms is highly recommended.
📍 Silvan · east
tesselaar tulip festival
Tesselaar Tulip Festival – Head to Silvan for a vibrant celebration of tulips during the school holidays! The festival is a family-friendly feast for the senses, with perfectly maintained rows of colourful blooms, formal show gardens, Dutch games, market stalls, and plenty of photo opportunities. Kids will love Fairy Hollow, tractor rides, white rabbit hunts, and posing with clogs. During Children’s Days (Monday–Thursday of both school holiday weeks), enjoy on-stage performances featuring favourites like Elmo and Peppa Pig, hands-on workshops, and heaps of activities designed just for little ones
📍 Silvan · east
tesselaar's kabloom - festival of flowers
Kabloom Flower Festival – Perfect for the school holidays, the Kabloom Flower Festival at Tesselaar Flower Fields is a feast of colour and family fun throughout April. Expect millions of blooms, story time in the fairy garden, garden stage performances, face painting, craft activities, and a crate maze. During the school holidays, look out for Becky Bubble, Circus Oz shows, and more. The vibrant flower fields provide a stunning backdrop for family photos, with rows of colour stretching across the hillside, making it a must-visit for kids and grown-ups alike.