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Your winter bucket list at the V&A Waterfront
Aquarium sleepover, cruises, parties & 10+ food specialsLast updated: Monday, 13 July 2026
The V&A is where winter comes to play, with a host of experiences for every budget. The precinct is packed with school holiday adventures: There’s a sleepover at the aquarium and a chance for your kids to meet the Minions in July. Plus, in the Mini Explorers Kids’ Club (now free to join), your kids collect stamps for the activities they do, which they can trade for treats.
Add free parking from Monday to Thursday and the dozens of winter restaurant specials, including at Spur and the food court, and it makes sense. For adults, there is a plethora of free live events, date night specials from sunset cruises to the Tuna Fight Club at Time Out Market and a safari party at Cabo Beach Club. Here’s our pick of the V&A Waterfront’s things to do this winter.
