Discover things to do in Melbourne in March, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.

Moomba

Moomba

An annual free festival held along the banks of the Yarra River.

Mystery Sidedoor City: Wine and Asian Fusion Bites
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Mystery Sidedoor City: Wine and Asian Fusion Bites

Enjoy off-menu bites and paired drinks at a hidden Melbourne venue on this guided tasting adventure.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River
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G3 Game

Experience gaming like never before, with state-of-the-art facilities.

Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways
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Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways

Go on a unique foodie adventure, solving clues, tasting and collecting pre-paid gourmet food.

DIY Craft Workshops
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DIY Craft Workshops

Unleash your creativity at these workshops where everyone is a designer.

Westwood | Kawakubo

Westwood | Kawakubo

NGV’s summer exhibition pairs two icons of the fashion world, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo.

Mystery Picnic with Self Drive Boat: Melbourne Laneways
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Mystery Picnic with Self Drive Boat: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.

The Game Expo

The Game Expo

The Game Expo is the event that celebrates the culture and creativity of gaming.

Let's Party: NGV Fashion for Kids

Let's Party: NGV Fashion for Kids

Step into a vibrant world of colour, creativity and celebration.

Mystery Sidedoor: 5 Plate South East Asia Tasting Menu
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Mystery Sidedoor: 5 Plate South East Asia Tasting Menu

Enjoy off-menu bites and paired drinks at a hidden Melbourne venue on this guided tasting adventure.

Making Memoir of a Snail
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Making Memoir of a Snail

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

Chocolate Family Adventure Day
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Chocolate Family Adventure Day

Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.

Family Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways
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Family Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.

Mystery Picnic Date: Melbourne Laneways
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Mystery Picnic Date: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues and riddles to collect your special gourmet picnic on a unique foodie adventure.

Mystery Rooftop Bar Hop
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Mystery Rooftop Bar Hop

Solve clues to unlock rooftop bars, cocktails, snacks and stunning Melbourne city views.

The Grand Tour
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The Grand Tour

An exhibition exploring the history and impact of the 18th-century cultural right-of-passage.

Eucalypts of Hodogaya
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Eucalypts of Hodogaya

An exhibition that reflects on a remarkable story of post-war reconciliation and remembrance.

Rewind Forward: Creative in Residence Group Exhibition
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Rewind Forward: Creative in Residence Group Exhibition

Drawing from state archives, artists create works that reawaken Victoria’s historical narrative.

Punting on the Lake
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Punting on the Lake

Glide between the bays and islands of Ornamental Lake on a guided boat cruise.

The Jam
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The Jam

The Jam is a high-energy, full-venue jam with live music, DJs and unstoppable vibes.

Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market

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

Mesa Verde

Mesa Verde

A contemporary Mexican restaurant and home to the country's largest collection of agave spirits.

Sweet Canteen

Sweet Canteen

A desserts, pastries, and coffee shop hidden in the colourful Driver Lane.

Marameo

Marameo

Marameo is a fun, easy-going Italian eatery offering a range of pasta and mains.

The Flour Melbourne

The Flour Melbourne

A French patisserie and cafe serving a mouth-watering selection of cakes, biscuits and pastries.

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

A picturesque haven for recreation and a key botanical resource for research and conservation.

Hidden Secrets Tours

Hidden Secrets Tours

Indulge and discover the city's hidden charm with Melbourne's original laneway walking tours.

Le Yeahllow

Le Yeahllow

This second Lt Bourke St branch serves artisan cake and coffee every day, for dine-in or to-go.

Tori’s

Tori’s

Artisan bakery in a hidden laneway.

Beneath Driver Lane

Beneath Driver Lane

A basement bar serving a wide range of cocktails, French bistro-style bar food with live music.

Melbourne Skydeck

Melbourne Skydeck

This 300m high public observation deck captures everything that is special about Melbourne.

Baby Driver

Baby Driver

Vinyl spun jazz and funk, bold cocktails, wine and rotating guest chefs in a hidden laneway bar.

City Gallery

City Gallery

City Gallery presents free exhibitions from City of Melbourne’s art and heritage collection.

NGV International

NGV International

NGV International houses a whole world of international art.

Austro Bakery

Austro Bakery

A sweet little neighbourhood bakery in North Melbourne.

Melbourne Museum

Melbourne Museum

Explore history, culture, science, and nature at this popular Melbourne attraction.

Koorie Heritage Trust

Koorie Heritage Trust

An Australian First Peoples arts and cultural centre.

Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade

Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade

The Royal Exhibition Building opens its doors to a unique view unseen for 100 years.

Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia

Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia

The world’s first major gallery dedicated exclusively to Australian art.

Melko

Melko

Bringing unique South American designs to the streets of Melbourne.

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What's on in April

What's on in April

Things to do in Melbourne in April, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.

Family and kids

Family and kids

Find things to do with the kids, from family-friendly events to fun attractions and workshops.

Melbourne for free

Melbourne for free

Discover free things to do in Melbourne, including galleries, museums, events and festivals.

Major events

Major events

From the Australian Open to the Melbourne Cup, major events take centre stage throughout the year.