🗓️ Melbourne CBD ➝ More CBD picks
Colours of Asia: Garden of Wonders (Friday 13 – Sunday 15 Nov + Friday 20 – Sunday 22 Nov) More than 200 Asian street food dishes, dragon and lion dances and cultural games fill Alexandra Gardens, with free entry when you register online. 📍CBD
African Music and Cultural Festival (Friday 20 – Sunday 22 Nov) Music, dance, food and culture from across the African continent make for a free, colourful celebration in the city. 📍CBD
Mrs Doubtfire the Musical (From Wednesday 25 Nov) The Robin Williams film becomes a feel-good musical about family, suited to ages 6 and up and running about two and a half hours. 📍CBD
🗓️ Melbourne NORTH ➝ More north-side picks
Glenroy Youth Take Over Night: T-Shirt & Bag Decorating (Friday 6 Nov) Young people aged 12 to 18 get Glenroy Library to themselves after hours for free T-shirt and bag decorating, with food on the night. 📍Glenroy
Malahang Festival (Sunday 29 Nov) A free community day with a stage, circus and art workshops, learn to skate, face painting and food trucks. 📍Heidelberg West
Barbie: The Exhibition (From Saturday 28 Nov) More than 250 objects – including rare and unusual dolls from 1959 to today – tell Barbie’s story at Melbourne Museum. 📍Carlton
🗓️ Melbourne SOUTH ➝ More south-side picks
Drum Theatre 20th Anniversary Celebrations (Saturday 7 Nov) A free night from 5pm to 9pm with live performances, emerging artists and local DJs marks 20 years of the Drum Theatre. 📍Dandenong
Youth Crafternoons (Wednesday 18 Nov) Cut, paste, shape and carve at this monthly craft session at Albert Park Library, with room to bring your own project, from 4pm to 5pm. 📍Albert Park
Young Writers’ Group (Thursday 5 + 19 Nov) Free creative writing sessions with author Melissa Gijsbers for writers aged 11 to 18, with feedback on your work (bookings essential). 📍Mount Waverley
🗓️ Melbourne EAST ➝ More east-side picks
Maroondah Festival (Sunday 8 Nov) A free day of live music, free rides and circus workshops from 10am to 4pm, with more than 70 market stalls. 📍Croydon
Euneva Youth Space (Mondays + Tuesdays during term) A free weekly drop-in from 3pm to 6pm for ages 12 to 18 to study, game, do art and craft, and access support. 📍Glen Waverley
Family Weaving: Christmas Wreath (Sunday 29 Nov) A family workshop for Christmas wreath weaving, using natural materials – canes, vines and leaves included ($65 for 1 adult + 1 child). 📍Box Hill
🗓️ Melbourne WEST ➝ More west-side picks
Youth for Nature (Every fortnight from Tuesday 10 Nov) Young people aged 12 to 18 join outdoor recreation and conservation activities that help the environment, from 3.30pm to 6pm. 📍Braybrook
Queer Social: Dream Catcher Making (Friday 20 Nov) Make your own dream catcher and badges at this free monthly hangout for LGBTQIA+ teens, friends and allies in high school (registrations essential). 📍Footscray
Weekly Teen Art Classes (Saturdays) Weekly art classes for teens to try new ideas and techniques, held on Saturday mornings at Iramoo Community Centre. 📍Wyndham Vale
