Welcome to the ultimate school holiday guide at Westfield Southland! Discover the best kids’ activities, family-friendly restaurants, and the latest movie releases all in one place. From fun-filled experiences to delicious lunch options, our guide has everything you need to plan unforgettable school holiday adventures.

Events and fun for the whole family

Mark your calendars - here are some exciting school holiday events and offers coming your way these holidays.

Fun for kids and families

Thanks for joining us for the autumn school holidays. Check back closer to the winter school holidays for details on what's on at Westfield Southland.

Football For Fans

From Friday 12th June – Monday 20th July, Westfield Southland will be streaming the FIFA World Cup 2026™, in partnership with SBS, live and free from North America. In celebration of this iconic event, Westfield Southland will also have exclusive football-themed events and giveaways.

Find out more HERE.

Celebrate NAIDOC WEEK 2026 with Aboriginal art workshops with Merindah-Gunya
Join us at Southland this NAIDOC Week as we celebrate the 2026 theme "50 Years of Deadly", celebrating five decades of NAIDOC Week - a powerful celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, history, and resilience.

During the art workshops, participants will be immersed in the ancient tradition of storytelling, learning Aboriginal symbols creating their own masterpiece - facilitated by Merindah-Gunya herself.

Find out more HERE.

Playtime galore: Fun games & activities for kids

Shake up the school holidays and wow the kids with your skills at Timezone and Zone Bowling and Totally Game Express be the hero of holiday fun! Your kids can also run wild and burn off energy at Little Amigos, or Dreamskape and get creative at Build-A-Bear Workshop or Lightning Planet, or let off some steam just steps away at one of our centre playgrounds, Level 1, outside Best&Less or Level 3, near Myer.

Popcorn Ready? Catch the latest movie releases

Chill out and leave the entertaining to the big screen and catch up on the latest releases for kids at Village Cinemas. Popcorn for them, plus downtime for you; everyone wins.

Find the full list of the latest releases > here

Book your tickets now > here

Refuel & refresh: Top spots for kid-friendly food and drinks

Keep the kids (and yourself) fuelled up for more adventures around the centre and beyond. From juicy burgers to the ultimate babycino, there’s a treat for everyone!

Getting thirsty

Bubble Tea: Sharetea or Chatime.

Smoothies: Boost Juice

Cafe: Degani Bakery Cafe, Velvet Bean or Cafe Galliano

Lunch options

Burgers: Betty's Burgers , Grill'd or Schnitz

Sushi: Sushi Jiro, Sushi Sushi or Sushi Izo

Food court favourites: Si Mamma, Little Spice or Sandwich Chefs.

Sweet treats

Frozen Yogurt: Yo-Chi.

Ice-cream: Augustus Gelatery

Donuts: Walker's Doughnuts.

After some more kid friendly options? Check out our guide to dining at Westfield Southland - here

Looking for more ideas to entertain the kids these school holidays > Top 10 things to do with kids at Westfield>

Explore the best parking option for your visit here

Find out what’s happening at Westfield Southland here

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Make the most of every shopping trip with Westfield membership

Become a Westfield member to enjoy amazing benefits including being the first to know about the latest offers, events and extended free parking. Unlock your member benefits by downloading the free Westfield membership app.

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Accessibility

We're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment at Westfield Southland. Westfield is a proud participant in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme which helps to support and raise awareness for people living with a hidden disability.

We offer quiet time every Tuesday between 10.30am - 11.30am with our centre lights dimmed and music volume adjusted, find out more here. You can also find our sensory friendly map here to assist customers who are sensitive to sounds, lights and smells and may benefit from low-sensory shopping experiences.

Find a full list of our accessible services including parking, amenities and mobility hire here.