Free things to do in Melbourne in May
Saving up for a special occasion? Feeling the budget blues? Or do you just love a bargain? Earmark these events that won’t cost a cent.
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Five Melbourne events to make you smarter
Knowledge Week is happening in Melbourne from May 20 - May 26. We've put together five events to break up your week and get you thinking.
Anzac Day in Melbourne – how to pay your respects
Anzac Day is one of Australia's most important traditions. Find out how you can take part.
What’s hot at Barring Yanabul
A highlight of the YIRRAMBOI Festival, Melbourne’s biennial celebration of First Nations arts and culture, this all-day program is all free.
What's free in Melbourne over Easter
Overspent on chocolate and Easter gifts? There’s no need to hibernate over the long weekend thanks to these fabulous free events.
Secret quiet places in the city
From lunch in a pretty park to reading a book in a nook, it’s easy to escape Melbourne’s hustle and bustle.
Where to go in Melbourne for Record Store Day
Saturday 13 April is Record Store Day and independent retailers around Melbourne are celebrating with live music, food, drink and plenty of wax.
What's on over the Easter school holidays
There’s no time for getting bored or glued to screens with all these fun, interactive and creative events happening in Melbourne.
Free things to do during Easter school holidays
Are the kids getting bored as fast as your school holiday budget is running out? Then try these fun free experiences!
Yirramboi Festival essential experiences
Welcome to Melbourne’s biennial celebration of First Nations arts and culture, on the traditional lands of the Boonwurrung and Woiwurrung peoples.
Take a tour of 10 iconic Melbourne buildings
You’ve seen the Arts Centre’s spire, the MCG and Parliament House, but have you discovered their secrets and hidden spaces?
Free things to do in Melbourne in April
As the saying goes, fools and their money are soon parted, which is why you’ll be all over these free events. Welcome to an April fool-free zone!
Twelve gardens close to the Melbourne CBD
What better way to spend the weekend than in Melbourne's beautiful parks and gardens?
Melbourne’s autumn blockbuster events
The weather may be cooling down, but Melbourne’s calendar is hotting up. Grab the diary – you’ll want to lock in every one of these major events.