Correction (4 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 4 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
Looking for something to do near Macleod? This page lists six places within reach: one in Heidelberg West, one in Rosanna, two in Greensborough, one in Bundoora and one in Heidelberg. None is in Macleod itself, so each heading shows the real suburb and address.
Prices come first, because that is how a weekend gets planned. Where a venue prints a price, it sits beside the item it belongs to. If a price was unreadable to us, the table notes that.
Each place was checked against two independent sources. Opening hours and session times change, so use the official page before you head out.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Listed | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor trampolines for kids | BOUNCE Heidelberg | see below | not printed here |
| Community theatre night out | Heidelberg Theatre Company | PLAYS Adult | $32 |
| Cinema with promo tickets | HOYTS Greensborough | any movie before noon on Sundays | from just $12* |
| Farm day with the family | Bundoora Park Farm | Adult Over 16 years of age | $13.00 |
| Pool, slides and gym | WaterMarc Banyule | Joining Fee | $0 |
| Playground, BBQ and walks | Warringal Parklands | see below | not printed here |
BOUNCE Heidelberg — 590 Waterdale Road, Heidelberg West VIC 3081
BOUNCE Heidelberg sits in Heidelberg West, not Macleod. Its site lists miniBOUNCERS, which it describes as a safe, dedicated area for toddlers and preschoolers to learn fundamental movement skills. It also lists a Dine in Café with an elevated viewing area, and hosted birthday parties. The site lists Saturday as 9am to 7pm and Sunday as 9am to 6pm, but public-holiday hours differ, so check before you go.
Rain backup: The site lists a Dine in Café with an elevated viewing area, so a wet day can still work for the non-jumpers; ticket prices sit on a Venue Pricing tab we could not read.
Heidelberg Theatre Company — 36 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna VIC 3084
Heidelberg Theatre Company is in Rosanna. Its site calls it a non-professional theatre company based in Melbourne. Its site lists CLUE: ON STAGE from 13 NOV to 28 NOV 2026, and the session times are set out there. It also lists an HTC Youth December production for 2026, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, running December 4 to 12. Its booking page says it is quite common for performances to be booked out, so book ahead.
Listed prices (copied from htc.org.au on 4 October 2026):
- PLAYS Adult: $32
- PLAYS Concession: $30
- PLAYS Groups of 10+: $26
Get there: The theatre is on Turnham Avenue in Rosanna, so put the address into the PTV journey planner before you pick a session.
HOYTS Greensborough — 25 Main St, Greensborough VIC 3088
HOYTS Greensborough is in Greensborough, not Macleod. The cinema’s page lists two ticket promotions, set out in the price lines below. Those are promotional prices, terms apply. The cinema also lists Recliners, Daybeds and Open Caption session types.
Listed prices (copied from hoyts.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- tickets all Tuesday long: $13.50*
- any movie before noon on Sundays: from just $12*
Plan it: Pick your film and session on the HOYTS page rather than relying on a printed list, because the cinema’s session lineup changes.
Bundoora Park Farm — 1069 Plenty Road, Bundoora VIC 3083
Bundoora Park Farm is run by the City of Darebin. The council says it is open every day from 10am to 4pm, and describes play spaces, picnic areas and a café for a day out with the whole family. It also says the buildings date back to 1899. The council lists Adult Over 16 years of age at $13.00, and a Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children) at $34.60. The council notes that dogs are not allowed other than service dogs, and that, at the time we checked, avian influenza rules meant visitors could not access the chicken and duck enclosures.
Listed prices (copied from darebin.vic.gov.au on 4 October 2026):
- Adult Over 16 years of age: $13.00
- Child 2–15 years, children under 2 years are free: $8.60
- Family 2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children: $34.60
- Concession (with a valid government health care card – seniors cards are not accepted): $8.60
Plan it: The council says refunds cannot be given for booked entry tickets, so lock in your day before you book.
WaterMarc Banyule — 1 Flintoff Street, Greensborough VIC 3088
WaterMarc Banyule is in Greensborough. Its site describes an Olympic-sized 50-metre pool, leisure and warm water pools, a spa, sauna and steam room. It also lists a splash park and two giant waterslides. OpenStreetMap lists weekends as 07:00-19:30, and that tag may be out of date. The site prints a $0 Joining Fee, which is a site promotion, not an entry price; its 24/7 access is for gym members.
Listed prices (copied from watermarcbanyule.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- Joining Fee: $0
Free first: The $0 Joining Fee is a site promotion, not free entry, so check the pool admission details on the site before you leave.
Warringal Parklands — 2 Beverley Road, Heidelberg VIC 3084
Warringal Parklands is at Beverley Road in Heidelberg. Banyule Council calls Possum Hollow a large regional playground that is fenced, with a flying fox, BBQs and picnic facilities. The council also says the parklands provide recreational facilities for walkers, cyclists, dog owners, bird watchers and families. It adds that dogs and cats are prohibited from entering the environmentally sensitive swamplands. We could not read an entry price on the council page.
Get there: The address is 2 Beverley Road, Heidelberg, so check the PTV planner for a route.
Quick answers
What can kids do near Macleod this weekend?
BOUNCE Heidelberg lists miniBOUNCERS, a dedicated area for toddlers and preschoolers. Bundoora Park Farm describes play spaces and picnic areas, and Warringal Parklands has Possum Hollow, a fenced regional playground per Banyule Council. WaterMarc Banyule lists a splash park and two giant waterslides.
Is there a cheap cinema option near Macleod?
HOYTS Greensborough lists two promotional ticket prices, which are set out in the price lines under its heading. These are promotional prices and terms apply, so read the fine print on the HOYTS page.
Is there somewhere free to go near Macleod?
Warringal Parklands is the likely pick: Banyule Council describes a fenced playground, a flying fox, BBQs, picnic facilities and recreational facilities for walkers and cyclists. We could not read an entry price on the council page, so confirm with the council before you assume it costs nothing.
Where can I see a play near Macleod?
Heidelberg Theatre Company in Rosanna is a non-professional theatre company, per its own site. It lists PLAYS Adult at $32, with a run from 13 NOV to 28 NOV 2026. Its booking page says performances are often booked out, so book early.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 4 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the places’ own websites and council pages. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 4 October 2026. Facilities and opening hours change, so check the official page before you go.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- BOUNCE Heidelberg: openstreetmap.org/10104598429, bounceinc.com.au/heidelberg
- Heidelberg Theatre Company: openstreetmap.org/712451325, htc.org.au/season2026.html, htc.org.au, htc.org.au/5clue.html
- HOYTS Greensborough: openstreetmap.org/2187836680, hoyts.com.au/greensborough
- Bundoora Park Farm: openstreetmap.org/1042088586, darebin.vic.gov.au/Visit-the-farm-and-cafe, darebin.vic.gov.au/Book-your-next-farm-visit, darebin.vic.gov.au/Bundoora-Park-Farm
- WaterMarc Banyule: openstreetmap.org/190680157, watermarcbanyule.com.au
- Warringal Parklands: openstreetmap.org/94670107, banyule.vic.gov.au/Warringal-Parklands
