Hi there Reader

I’d just like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out the recent reader survey.

Reading through your feedback has been one of the highlights of my week, and you’ll start to notice some changes and improvements in the newsletter over the coming weeks as a result.

I also promised one lucky respondent a $100 General Assembly voucher, and that winner is Linda! Congratulations Linda – I’ll be in touch shortly. 🎉

On a (much colder) note, if this week’s temperatures are anything to go by, winter has absolutely not been shy about arriving.

So for the rest of my dear readers, I want to let you know that our Winter 2026 Guide is live, packed with the best Melbourne has to offer families this season. Consider it your cold-weather companion:

Joyce xx

🌟 Featured Event

​Harry Potter & The Chamber of Secrets in Concert (Wednesday 10 – Saturday 13 Jun) The MSO performs the full score live as the beloved film plays on the big screen. 📍 Southbank

🗓️ Melbourne CBD ➝ More CBD picks

​God Save the Queens (Saturday 6 Jun) A free all-ages Pasifika block party at Federation Square with powerhouse live performances, a crowd dance tutorial, and a stacked lineup of artists. 📍 CBD

​Street Feast Market (Saturday 6 – Sunday 7 Jun) Food trucks, street eats, and dessert vendors take over South Wharf for a weekend of loaded burgers, cultural flavours, and sweet treats. Free entry. 📍 South Wharf

🗓️ Melbourne NORTH ➝ More north-side picks ​

​Froggy Weekend at The Zoo (Saturday 6 – Monday 8 Jun) Dress up in your best froggy costume, join the daily competition, and bring your eligible drink containers for a chance to win a family membership. 📍 Parkville

​Welcome to Thornbury (Saturday 6 – Sunday 7 Jun) Two big nights for good causes — Saturday’s a live music fundraiser for injured wildlife, and Sunday celebrates small dogs and the rescues who need them. 📍 Thornbury

🗓️ Melbourne SOUTH ➝ More south-side picks ​

​Street Feast Sweet Edition (Saturday 6 Jun) Crepes, waffles, loukoumades, cannoli, and more — a one-day dessert celebration at Dandenong Market for the whole family. Free entry. 📍 Dandenong

​Seasons in the Glade: Winter (Saturday 6 Jun) Gasworks kicks off winter with live music, art markets, food trucks, kids’ workshops, and open artist studios from 5pm. Bring a picnic rug. 📍 Albert Park

🗓️ Melbourne EAST ➝ More east-side picks ​

​Dragon Boat Festival (Saturday 6 Jun) Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with Hong Kong-style street food, live performances, and market stalls supporting local Hong Kong businesses in Australia. 📍 Box Hill

​Model Railway Exhibition (Saturday 6 – Monday 8 Jun) Kids can get behind the controls at the U-Drive layout, while grown-ups geek out over everything from N Scale to 7¼ inch Live Steam. 📍 Glen Waverley

🗓️ Melbourne WEST ➝ More west-side picks ​

​Talofa! 2026 (Saturday 6 Jun) One of Victoria’s biggest celebrations of Samoan and Pasifika culture — live entertainment, traditional food, market stalls, and family activities from 12pm. 📍 Werribee

​50 Years of Deadly (Sunday 7 Jun) A powerful NAIDOC Week poster exhibition tracing five decades of First Nations pride, resistance, and resilience through design. Free to attend. 📍 Taylors Lakes