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Run the Tan: Run Club

Start the weekend off on the right foot with a run around the Tan.

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Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

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Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu

Each month, watch a movie on the big screen, including contemporary, classic and documentary films.

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Koorie Heritage Trust

An Australian First Peoples arts and cultural centre.

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The Melbourne Cheer Challenge

Be part of the world’s biggest cheer event, led by the San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush Cheerleaders.

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Planting Party

A celebration of community-led environmental action, art and plants, marking the start of spring.

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Remake + Repair Workshop

Learn practical repair and upcycling skills while transforming old textiles into something new.

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Drip Splash: Creative Night Out

Unleash your inner artist with a night of drinks, paint, music and friends.

Melbourne Institute of Technology housed in heritage-listed Argus Building.

Melbourne Institute of Technology

Melbourne Institute of Technology is located in the heritage listed Argus Building.

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LGBTIQA+ History Walk

Join a free, guided walk uncovering Melbourne's rich and remarkable LGBTIQA+ history.

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Local Lunch Club

Live well, eat well, together at Kathleen Syme Library.

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Metro Tunnel HQ

Discover the future of rail in Victoria, with activities and interactive games for all ages.

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Book Doof: A Daytime Rave for Readers

A no-pressure shared space for book lovers and creatives to relax, read, write or make – with music.

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Forest Therapy

Unwind with forest therapy (shinrin-yoku) and immerse your senses in nature.

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Japanese Storytime

Visit City Library for immersive Japanese language storytime.

A group of friends playing the board game dungeons and dragons at Fortress Tavern Melbourne, with a Dungeon Master dressed in a witch's costume leading the game.
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Dungeons and Flagons

Forge friendships through adventure at Dungeons and Flagons at Fortress.

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RESET: A Festival for Grounding and Growing

Slow down, find joy in the hands-on and discover creative ways to live more sustainably this spring.

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Romance, Glamour and Migrants: An Italian Food History Walk

Find out why Melbourne is obsessed with Italian food on this cultural and culinary walking tour.

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Kings Artist-Run Initiative

Space for contemporary art practice and gallery showcasing experimental projects.

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Play: Melbourne Fringe Radical Access Movie Nights

Film screenings and panel discussions that embed accessibility at the core of creative process.

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English Learners' Book Club

A place where English learners connect to discuss books and share ideas.

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Badass Women of Melbourne: Women's History Walking Tour

Take a guided walk to uncover the hidden stories of everyday women who shaped Melbourne.

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Chunky Move

Chunky Move nurtures contemporary dance by hosting an in-house program of dance classes.

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Strattegee Board Game Launch

Learn the new tactical sensation board game of Strattegee at the game launch.

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St Michael's Uniting Church

Notable for its striking architecture, progressive outlook and wellbeing programs.

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Parkville Tennis Club

Small, friendly tennis club on Royal Parade with three synthetic clay courts available for hire.

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Our Words, Our Way

Join Our Words, Our Way for a four-part creative workshop series exploring zine-making.

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Taste Journaling: In Conversation with No Plexus

Embracing subjectivity and reconnecting with the reason we engage with music.

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Story Studios Australia

Devoted to story writing, with magic in mind.

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The Big Toy Swap

Give your child’s toy box a sustainable refresh at The Big Toy Swap. 

Bright artwork by Trevor Brown features bold, energetic portrayal of pelicans, water and trees.

Dementia-Friendly Open Studio at NGV

A free open studio session for people living with dementia, their families, friends and carers.

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Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio

A unique, world-class collection of electronic instruments all available for public use.

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Run Like A Pirate

Melbourne's most outrageous social fun run where pirate attire is encouraged and pirates run free.

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Twist, Shout and Loco with Me

Swing, jive and dance to the Rock and Roll classics of the 1950s and '60s with live music.

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Queer Stitch Meetup

Inviting anyone from 18 to 118 years old to come and make stuff, all skill levels are welcome.

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NAIDOC Week events in Melbourne

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with the best free events, markets and unmissable performances.