What's on in Melbourne and around VIC
Looking for family-friendly things to do in Melbourne? I’ve rounded up the best events, school holiday activities, free things to do, new openings and festivals across Melbourne and Victoria – all updated regularly so you can always find something fun to do with the whole family. Perfect for locals, visitors and parents needing easy ideas for today, this weekend or the next school holidays!
📍 62 Dawson St, Brunswick
📅 Until 30 Nov (closed Tuesdays)
🎟️ MWITHSIRI10 for 10% off
Cranbourne Cup 🏆
📍 Southside Cranbourne
📅 Sat 21 Nov from 11am
🎟️ Adults $25 / Kids 17 and under free
📍 Mt Martha South Beach, Port Phillip Bay
📅 Fri Sep 25, 10-2pm + Cup Day, Australia Day, Easter Monday and Kings Birthday
🛍️ 80+ makers, street food and live music
🎟️ Free entry
📍 Bicentennial Park, Chelsea
📅 Last Sat of every month (market season, excl. December)
🛍️ 100+ makers, street food and live music
🎟️ Free entry
📍 Lakeside Lake, Cardinia Cultural Centre, Pakenham
📅 First Sun of every month (market season)
🛍️ 70+ stalls, handmade goods and street food
🎟️ Free entry
📍 Peter Scullin Reserve, Mordialloc
📅 Fri 4 Sep, 5pm – 9pm
📍 Brighton Beach
📅 Fri 20 Nov, 5pm – 9pm
📍 Hastings Foreshore
📅 Fri 18 Dec, 5pm – 9pm
📍 Sorrento Beach
📅 Fri 5 Feb 2027, 5pm – 9pm
🎟️ Free entry!
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