Family Activities in Thomastown
Parks, playgrounds and things to do with kids in Thomastown, Victoria
📍 thomastown · north
oz ekarts
Oz EKarts is Melbourne’s first electric drift karting venue, featuring an indoor track with high-torque karts and timed races. Junior karts are available for children from around 4 years (minimum 100cm), with separate adult sessions, group bookings, party options, and weekly specials offered.
📍 thomastown · north
wyncity bowling and entertainment
Wyncity Bowl and Entertainment in Thomastown offers a family-friendly day out with bowling, arcade games, and a café serving food and drinks. The venue also provides all-inclusive packages and party options, making it suitable for casual visits or special celebrations.
📍 thomastown · north
mopa (museum of play and art)
MoPA Thomastown is an interactive play and art space for children of all ages, featuring craft rooms, dress-up areas, multi-sensory and water play, climbing structures, a flying fox, and a giant soft play area for under-2s, along with private party rooms, a licensed café, and fully accessible spaces, providing a creative and engaging environment for families to play, learn, and spend quality time together.
📍 thomastown · north
thomastown recreation & aquatic centre
Mamma absolutely loves Thomastown Recreation & Aquatic Centre (TRAC), with its perfect mix of indoor and outdoor options for any weather. The outdoor area features a huge Splash Park with shooting cannons, waterfalls, a giant tipping bucket, play equipment, and shaded grassy spaces for relaxing. Indoors, the Leisure Pool offers fun water features like a mist ring, water-tunes piano, shooting cannons, and a green frog slide, alongside a very warm 34°C pool. There’s also a spa, sauna, steam room, and a 25-metre lap pool, making TRAC a fantastic destination for families, fitness lovers, and anyone who loves water fun!
📍 thomastown · north
the smoke pit
If you're craving authentic American BBQ, The Smoke Pit in Thomastown is the place to be! With a Texas-inspired menu featuring melt-in-your-mouth brisket, pulled meats, and ribs, every bite is a smoky, tender delight. Pair it with sauces, sausages, onion rings, fries, and Mamma’s favourite—Mac n Cheese—for the ultimate BBQ feast. They also serve up delicious burgers and shareable sides. This family-friendly spot has high chairs, a kids' menu, and even a function space for events. Plus, keep an eye on their socials for exciting deals like all-you-can-eat nights and $1 wing specials!
📍 thomastown · north
that's amore cheesery
That’s Amore Cheesery in Thomastown is one of Mamma’s absolute favourites, and it’s easy to see why. With fresh cheese made on-site, a deli full of sliced meats, cheeses, dips, breads, and snacks, plus a café serving incredible breakfast and lunch options—like Ricotta Calda, Porchetta Plate, Ricotta Gnocchi Sorrentina, and Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe—it’s a foodie’s dream. You can also grab take-away paninis, ready-made meals, and a huge range of Italian delicacies and gifts, not to mention their famous rotating-flavour Cannoleria ricotta cannoli. With indoor and outdoor seating, plenty of parking, and walk-ins welcome, it’s the perfect spot to indulge in all things cheesy and delicious.