Tag: Free - What's On

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

6 Dec

Wellness and Lifestyle Expo

Discover a vibrant celebration of wellness, lifestyle, creativity and community all under one roof.

Shrine of Remembrance

The national war memorial of Victoria, honouring all Australians who have served their country.

Hand painting a Christmas fir tree card with paints.

12 – 13 Dec

Youth Arts Fun Festival

Two days of live performances, handmade stalls, hands-on art and cultural discovery.

Light grey textured bark fragments placed on a warm, golden-brown metallic or painted surface.

18 Nov – 10 Jan

Jessica Row: If a tree falls in the urban forest

An exhibition by Jessica Row inspired by the trees in naarm/Melbourne.

Oil painting of a still life featuring red flowers in a dark vase, paired with ceramic jars, a red book, and scattered red apples on a red tabletop.

16 Dec – 17 Jan

The Victorian Artists Society Studio

Showcase of the range of artistic practices that continue to be taught in the historic VAS Studio.

A woman holding a teddy about toe read a picture book in a library story area.

Until 7 Dec

Songbirds

Visit Southbank Library on Mondays for Songbirds, with songs, rhymes and stories for littlies.

Kids on the grass outside the Shrine of Memorial, holding kit bags and smiling.

Until 20 Jul

Shrine Kids

Embark on a family adventure with this engaging program designed for discovery at every turn.

Empty park benches next to a pond at dusk.

Secret gardens and majestic parks

Take a walk through Melbourne’s lush parks and gardens.

Painting of a large brick building on a corner with a tree in the foreground and some parked cars.

2 Dec – 3 Jan

Victorian Artists Society Christmas Salon

This showcase celebrates small and affordable artworks perfect for holiday gifting.

The Australian Native Garden in Royal Park, with a body of water surrounded by tall grasses and trees under a clear blue sky.

18 Nov

Australian Native Garden Walk

Discover the Australian Native Garden in Royal Park on this guided walk.

A person wearing a light blue suit jacket speaking at the Pillars of Light Chanukah celebration at Federation Square in Melbourne, he stands at a lectern in front of a banner which displays an image of a lit Menorah and the words 'Pillars of Light'.

4 – 11 Dec

Pillars of Light Festival

This festival invites people of all backgrounds to come together, celebrate, and connect.

An oil painting of a woman with a kimono draped around her shoulders.

2 – 13 Dec

Send Nudes

A knowing wink at a modern cliché, and a celebration of the oldest subject in the history of art.

SoyToy Club

An independent streetwear brand merging Japanese culture with Melbourne street style.

4 Dec

Maireener Speaks: Play Reading

A play reading for Maireener Speaks, a new play by John Harding.

Artwork showing a composite of illustrations of heads and portraits with wooden planks.

Until 14 Nov

5/6: A Celebration of Friendship Through Art

Five individuals working in different ways, showing their distinct views of the world through art.

A woman walking through an arbour in a park.

Top after-work walks in Melbourne

Take advantage of summer’s extended daylight and catch some rays after work while you can.

Two friends are walking down a path through a cactus garden

Rare gardens in Melbourne

Discover hard-to-find plants, secret oases, historic sculptures and more.

Wide shot of people sitting on grass hill watching the sunset over city skyline.

Melbourne's best free date ideas

Swipe right without maxing your debit card and try these free date ideas

What's on and what's open over the Labour Day long weekend

Kick off the long weekend with Moomba, awesome free events, street art walks and more.

People sitting down in Federation Square at sunset.

6 Feb

Nongkrong Festival: Pasar Senja

A twilight fair of Indonesian culture with performances, food, a design market and arts workshops.