Virtual Birthday Parties for Kids in Melbourne Lockdown

With Melbourne returning to self-isolation, searching for fun things to do in lockdown has once again become a priority and finding kids party ideas in Melbourne is no exception. Although amusing yourself might be easy enough, if you’ve re-entered the Melbourne lockdown with children in tow, finding ways to keep the little hands busy can be super important for both them and you! 

Engaging with arts and crafts for kids isn’t just an effective way of keeping kids' brains engaged with the world, it also allows you to take a bit of time for yourself. This is a stressful time for everyone - particularly parents - so finding fun activities for kids  is crucial for the family to survive Melbourne in lockdown once again. Here are some of ClassBento’s biggest hits, when it comes to easy crafts for kids to enjoy from home!

Virtual birthday parties for kids who are getting restless

If you’re stuck with Melbourne in lockdown with a little tyke who’ll definitely be celebrating their birthday from home, don’t despair. ClassBento has kids party ideas for them to enjoy themselves even if leaving the house isn’t an option! Thanks to ClassBento’s LiveBox workshops, you can stream some of Australia’s best artisans to ensure that your fun activities for kids in lockdown are fresh and exciting, and their birthday energy won’t go to waste. 

Suzy Spindoll runs some incredible circus classes, and thanks to her circus training, she’s flexible enough to move several of her kids party ideas into the virtual theatre! Ranging from a Virtual Circus Birthday Party all the way through to in-person Hula-Hoop Workshops, Suzie is a versatile performer and an incredible choice when looking for things to do with kids in Melbourne. 

Ideal for a small group, Suzie’s virtual classes will keep little ones entertained as they pick up fun circus tips and performance tricks they can enjoy at home! If you’re under severe lockdown restrictions, Suzie offers a Circus Props Craft Box that doesn’t require a live stream. This is one of the best choices if you’re chasing easy crafts for kids who need a creative place to put their energy. 

Not keen on the circus? Very fair. One of the most unique virtual kids birthday party ideas at home ClassBento offers comes in the form of a high-energy-high-enthusiasm K-Pop dance class! Mitchell Yee is a highly decorated dancer and runs one of the most engaging virtual workshops on ClassBento’s platform! With class sizes ranging from one to ten, you can organise a private session just for the family, or book in a dance class with like minded kids! 

By engaging with your children, you can make this one of the best kids party ideas that’ll get the family active and moving during Melbourne in lockdown, as well as keeping the kids entertained. If K-Pop isn’t their style, Mitchell Yee also runs a Tik-Tok dance class that’s ideal for younger children. Although it can be tempting to leave the kids to their own devices (and they may very much want that, in which case ignore this next bit), learning the dances alongside them can turn your virtual birthday party ideas for kids into a potentially memorable bonding moment as you create new memories together.

Kids party ideas that’ll keep them busy a little longer

If you’re planning virtual birthday parties for kids, it can be easy to fall into the pattern of simply organising just for the day. Nothing wrong with that, mind. It’s just that if you’re stuck at home for Melbourne in lockdown, it may be worth investing in arts and crafts for kids that keep them busy for longer than just their birthday!

Unlike virtual circus and dance workshops, making your kids birthday party ideas more art-focused may set them up with a hobby that’ll see them through quarantine! ClassBento is brimming with a range of art classes and honestly, they’re all fantastic. Not all are for children, and if you're chasing craft classes for kids that are a little older, book based on your own discretion. We do have art classes for kids specifically, though, and here are a few of our heavy hitters.

Chasing down girls birthday party ideas? Melbourne artist Sheena Chundee runs a Learn Pastel Painting With Mum workshop that’s perfect as a mother/daughter activity! With a craft box delivered to your door containing all your pastels and paper, the two of you can paint the day away in one of our best indoor activities for kids and parents to enjoy together! Sheena also runs a Pop Art At Home workshop that, although not explicitly for children, makes for one of the best art classes for kids who have already shown an interest in their creative side.

If you’re chasing fun things to do in lockdown that give you real bang for your buck, Jumping Creek Designs have a spectacular Clay Hand Building Workshop For Kids! No one ever expected that getting almost a kilo of clay delivered in the mail would be useful, but this virtual workshop is perfect when looking for fun activities for kids stuck at home, whilst Melbourne’s in lockdown. 

With all tools and materials contained in the craft box, your little one will learn how to manipulate and mould clay into all kinds of creative shapes and figures! After they’ve dried you’ll need to bring them to the Jumping Creek Designs pottery studios in Mordialloc for firing, but this is still one of the best craft classes for kids who are desperate for a hobby or fun things to do in quarantine. 

Whatever you choose to do for your virtual birthday party ideas for kids, ClassBento has a variety of workshops and experiences to suit both you and the little ones whilst Melbourne’s in lockdown. Whether it’s helping them discover a brand new hobby, or getting them to work out their energy in a constructive way, ClassBento’s Melbourne workshops will have them creating memories, even if they aren’t allowed to leave the house.