Finding activities in Melbourne that teenagers actually want to do is a challenge. Finding activities in Brunswick that cater to teens on a weekend evening is even harder. Many of the suburb's best entertainment venues and minigolf courses operate primarily as bars, meaning strict age lockouts apply after 5:00 PM. So, what can you do with teens in and around Brunswick that won't result in eye rolls?
Thrift Shopping on Sydney Road
Brunswick is the vintage capital of Melbourne. Spending an afternoon browsing the massive Savers on Sydney Road, along with the independent vintage stores and record shops, is a guaranteed hit for fashion-conscious teenagers.
Check Out the Local Markets and Cafes
Depending on the weekend, the CERES Makers Market offers a great daytime activity. You can also grab an incredible hot chocolate or pastry at Wild Life Bakery or Code Black Coffee to keep everyone happy.
The Evening Solution
No-Lockout Entertainment
The biggest hurdle for families and teens in Brunswick is the evening lockout.
Venues like What The Putt have strict rules regarding under-18s and responsible adults, while other CBD minigolf venues ban minors entirely after 5:00 PM.
The solution? Head over to BattleKart Melbourne. We believe world-class entertainment should be accessible to everyone, which is why we have zero age lockouts. Your family or teen group can book an evening session on a Friday or Saturday night without issue. With our Ultimate 3-for-1 Group Deal ($110pp), teenagers get 30 minutes of augmented reality BattleKart racing, 18 holes of incredible 3D minigolf, and 40 minutes of unlimited arcade access. It is the ultimate teen-approved night out, completely stress-free for parents