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  • People walking around a lawn in a large garden, with many plants in pots and boxes for sale.
17 – 18 Oct

Melbourne Friends Plant Sale

  • Free
  • Market

Buy from a wide range of plants propagated from Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, including many unusual plants and plants sized for balconies, indoors or small and large gardens.

The Growing Friends Plant Sale supports the work of Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, and volunteers will be on hand to share their knowledge with you on how best to care for your purchases.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 17 Oct
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sun 18 Oct
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm

Location

Tropical Glasshouse Lawn via Southern Gate
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens
Melbourne
Victoria 3004

Open in maps location for Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens

Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9650 6398
  • email address: friends@frbgmelb.org.au
  • Visit website for Melbourne Friends Plant Sale

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Selection of market goods including packets of teas and biscuits.
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Kensington Market

An eclectic mix of homewares, culinary treats, ceramics, sustainable goods and visual art.

  • Free
  • Market
Artwork featuring the back of a witch in a tall hat walking through a misty hollow surrounded by lanterns all glowing orange.
31 Oct

Witches Market

A special Halloween witches market with crystals, candles, cauldrons and much more.

  • Free
  • Market
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13 Dec

Boho Luxe Market: Christmas Edition

A design market full of handmade, ethically sourced products.

  • Free
  • Market
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12 Sep

Melbourne Record Fair

Over 20,000 records from Melbourne’s best vinyl dealers are waiting for you at Queen Vic Market.

  • Free
  • Music
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