A book lover's guide to Melbourne
Melbourne's love affair with books has a long history. Browse these city bookstores to find something to curl up with.
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Everything you need to do at the Dog Lovers Show
Move over, cats! Melbourne’s celebrating all things canine. If we had tails, we’d wag them about these highlights from the Dog Lovers Show.
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.
Easter treats you need to try
Try our favourite ‘naughty but nice’ options for gifts or self-indulgence during chocolate (and hot-cross bun!) season.
Top trends from VAMFF and where to buy them
Here are our top six trends to take away from the Melbourne Fashion Festival, and where you can shop for them.
A guide to autumn markets in Melbourne
What better way to find that perfect something to cosy up with than exploring Melbourne’s distinctive markets?
Discover Melbourne’s quirky shops
Rare, playful and curious treasures like fossils and procrastination pencils await in stores that are often as unusual as their wares.
Hidden spaces in Melbourne
Melbourne is crammed with hidden spaces, nooks and crannies. Here's some gems you might have missed.
Summer markets you need to visit
Make the most of the warmer weather with these nine Melbourne markets you absolutely need to visit.
Melbourne’s coolest ice-cream shops
Artisan, hand-made, nitro and old-school gelato - taste your way through these delectable city scoop shops.
What’s open on Christmas Day in Melbourne
Melbourne’s pulse never truly stops so although Christmas Day is quieter, there’s still things to see, do …
What's open between Christmas and New Year's Eve
If you're in Melbourne after Christmas Day and keen to get out and about, there's plenty open from Boxing Day onwards.
Where to eat and drink between Harry Potter shows
You've booked for Harry Potter and need to fit in a meal between theatre sessions? This go-to guide covers all tastes, time and budgets.
Things to do in Melbourne before Harry Potter
You've booked for Harry Potter and have hours to spare between sessions? Read our guide of all the things to do in the city.