Surprise Christmas Holiday Activity
Enjoy a free Christmas activity when stopping by at the Melbourne Visitor Hub.
Cheese and Wine Matching with Chef or Sommelier
Explore seven artisan cheeses and learn how to match them to back-vintage wines.
Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners
Create your mini plant world while enjoying a soothing cuppa and a calming environment.
Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop
Make beautiful mosaic lamps at this Turkish lamp workshop in Melbourne!
Best of NGV International Tour
Join an expert for a guided tour to uncover the unexpected and overlooked within the NGV Collection.
Nell Zink: Sister Europe
Nell Zink brings the hedonistic spirit of a big night out in Berlin as she discusses Sister Europe.
Kathy Lette: The Sisterhood Rules
Join Kathy Lette as she returns with another riotously entertaining tale.
English Reading Circle
Join a free, fun program to improve your English reading skills at North Melbourne Library.
Folded Forest
Fold by fold the forest grows – one crease, one creature, one colourful creation at a time.
Lego Robotics and Coding Holiday Program
A workshop for kids aged 6-12 years, providing fun coding challenges to learn Scratch-based coding.
Aled Jones: My Story, My Songs
Aled Jones returns to Melbourne for the first time since 2018, performing songs and telling stories.
The History of Printed Textiles
Join Janet O'Dell for a lecture on the origins and challenges of printed textiles in Europe.
Shrine Kids
Embark on a family adventure with this engaging program designed for discovery at every turn.
Up Late: Dispatches from The Paris End
Join the perceptive chroniclers behind The Paris End for a gossip and a dash of cultural irreverence
Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners
Learn the art of creating beautiful mosaics from start to finish.
The History of Quilting in Australia
Join Janet O'Dell for a lecture on the tradition of patchwork and quilting in Australia.
Summer Sketching with Alissa Duke
Learn to sketch on location in the historic exhibition house of Fairhall.
Status, Scandal, and Home Decoration in 18th-Century Paris
Join Dr Belinda Scerri for an exploration into the lives of widowed noblewomen.
Summer Snaps Photography Walk
Bring your camera or phone and enjoy a photography walk, with beginners welcome.
Songbirds
Visit Southbank Library on Mondays for Songbirds, with songs, rhymes and stories for littlies.
School Holiday Street Art Workshops
Learn spray-painting techniques from a renowned street artist this school holidays.
The Words of Regency Fashion with Hilary Davidson
Join Hilary Davidson for a lecture and afternoon tea about regency fashions.
Polly Woodside Open Day
Climb aboard and roam the decks of one of Australia’s last surviving 19th-century tall ships.
Tiny Tours: Ant to Apple
See how ants, bees and other insects help grow our food and keep ecosystems healthy.
Learn to Cook Thai: Green Curry Prawns and Thai Roti
Make and eat a green curry and Thai roti at this cooking masterclass.
An Evening with Sir Salman Rushdie
Salman Rushdie returns to Melbourne to discuss the transformative power of literature.
Cocktail Making Class
Mix, shake and sip your way through the ultimate cocktail class in a hidden Melbourne bar.
Learn to Cook Thai: Pad Thai and Papaya Salad
Join a hands-on cooking class, featuring two of Thailand’s favourite dishes.
Best of NGV Australia Tour
Join an expert for a guided tour to uncover the unexpected and overlooked within the NGV Collection
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Japanese Tea Ceremony with Harumi Oshitani
Quiet your mind and immerse your senses in this Zen practice, one sip at a time.
New Year Manifestation Journaling: Write Your 2026
Reflecting on the past year, and setting realistic goals for the year ahead.
The Needle's Excellency with Janet O'Dell
Join Janet O'Dell for a lecture on needlework and its significant role in the lives of women.
Vita Sackville West and her Garden at Sissinghurst
Explore the extraordinary life of Vita Sackville West and her famous garden at Sissinghurst in Kent.