Tag: Free

9 – 10 Apr

Little Food Festival

Australia's first food festival created especially for kids.

2 – 4 May

Buddha's Day and Multicultural Festival

Explore a Lotus Sanctuary, Mindfulness Forest and Children's Corner in the heart of Melbourne.

21 Jan

Game Making

Make your own games at this fun activity at City Library.

5 Feb – 10 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to Library at The Dock on Wednesdays for Songbirds: songs, rhymes and stories.

21 Jan – 1 Feb

Ned Brook: What Lies in the Underneath

Ned Brook’s first solo exhibition showcases drawings, paintings, and sculptures.

Until 19 Jan

Linda Studena: Head of State

Head of State is an assembly of custom flags, each presented with cabbage and gardening motifs.

23 Feb

Asia TOPA: Nongkrong – Sarapan

A free, all-day event of sarapan (breakfast) and performances presented by Nongkrong Festival.

Until 31 May

Tony Clark: Unsculpted

A multifaceted overview of one of Australia’s most respected artists.

Until 31 Jan

Ribbon of Reflection

A garden installation inspired by the vibrant colours of Australian military medal ribbons.

24 Jan

Lion Dance Workshop

Learn about the origins, myths and legends of the lion dance at City Library.

What's free and what's open on the King's Birthday long weekend

Free events, winter markets, family-friendly activities and more.

23 Jan

Lion Dance Workshop

Learn about the origins, myths and legends of the lion dance at Southbank Library.

29 – 30 Mar

Baker's Dozen

A celebration of caking and baking including favourite bakers from Australia and the world.

18 Jan

Kids Tennis Day

Sessions will be run throughout the morning for juniors aged four to 16.

Classic icons and architecture walk

Take a walk through Melbourne's classic icons and architecture.

Until Nov 2026

Making Memoir of a Snail

Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.

27 Feb – 1 Mar

Sonik Ekologies

Step into Sonik Ekologies, an intimate listening room curated by Liquid Architecture.

Aboriginal Melbourne walk

Discover Melbourne's Aboriginal heritage and culture on this walking tour of significant sites.

Until 27 Apr

Int. Spaceship – Night

An immersive, text-based role-playing game experience inspired by cinema and ACMI's exhibitions.

Until 27 Feb

Outdoor Cinema

Enjoy a program of free outdoor cinema on the Big Screen, from blockbusters to Dolly Parton faves.