What's on in October

What's free in Melbourne this month

Everything to see, do and enjoy in Melbourne for free this month.

What's on this weekend in Melbourne

Discover things to do in Melbourne this weekend, from free events to exhibitions.

Until 24 Jan

Ghosts? What Ghosts! Night Tour

Brace yourself for bone-strumming tales of unexplained sights after dark.

Until 1 Nov

Making Memoir of a Snail

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

17 Feb – 15 Dec

Bedtime Storytime

Hop into your pyjamas, grab your favourite teddy and enjoy bedtime stories.

Until Dec 2026

Cabaret Ridiculous

An hour of variety entertainment that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable.

From 29 Aug

G3 Game

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

1 Apr – 25 Oct

Rome: Empire, Power, People

This Melbourne-exclusive exhibition is a vibrant exploration of Ancient Rome.

2 Feb – 7 Dec

Songbirds

Visit Southbank Library on Mondays for Songbirds, with songs, rhymes and stories for littlies.

Until 1 Nov

Taste of Combat

Honouring the vital work of the Catering Corps and the evolution of military food.

4 Feb – 9 Dec

Preschool Storytime

Share the wonder of books with your children at storytime at Library at The Dock.

4 Feb – 9 Dec

Stompers

Join in the Stompers fun with your toddler every Wednesday at East Melbourne Library.

2 Feb – 7 Dec

Stompers

Enjoy fun stories, songs, rhymes and activities at Kathleen Syme Library every Monday.

24 Oct

Celestial Events Starfall Ball

A magical night where fantasy book lovers come together to celebrate in true fairytale style.

3 Feb – 8 Dec

Stompers

Bring your child to Library at The Dock on Tuesdays for a lifelong love of books.

6 Feb – 11 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to City Library on Fridays for songs, rhymes and stories.

5 Feb – 10 Dec

Preschool Storytime

Share the wonder of books with your children at narrm ngarrgu Library.

11 Jan – 27 Dec

Heartfulness Meditation and Wellness

Learn to relax, meditate and live stress-free with a simple heart-based meditation practice.

4 Feb – 9 Dec

Songbirds

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

Until Dec 2026

Swinging 60s

Did the sixties really swing in Victoria? A new exhibition from the Old Treasury Building.