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What’s On – Friday 26 July to Thursday 1 August 2019

We are now officially in the depths of winter with the start of August!  Whether you love it or hate it, make the most of winter fun this week with the fun events below or my updated top 21 indoor play centres in Melbourne.

This weekend I’m going to be admiring Gertrude Street Projection Festival, exploring the city’s best architecture at Open House Melbourne (make a plan with these top tips on how to visit Open House Melbourne with kids), running at Run Melbourne (my first mass participation run eek!) and recovering with a screening of The Lion King. Can you believe it’s been 25 years since the original film??

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WHAT’S ON – MELBOURNE CBD/DOCKLANDS

  • European Night Market (Fri 26 Jul) – Drawing inspiration from Christmas markets in countries like Switzerland and Germany, there’s food, drink, stalls and entertainment.
  • Winter Garden at Fed Square (Fri 26 Jul – Mon 26 Aug) – a joyous and playful profusion of handcrafted flowers in a riot of glorious colour to brighten our midwinter days!
  • The Greatest Showman Singalong (Sat 27 Jul) – Set in a secret location in Melbourne this event is a must if you’re a fan of the movie. Get ready to witness acrobats, aerialists and join PT Barnum and his motley crew in what is set to be his Greatest Show!
  • See You In the Soup (Fri 26 Jul – Sun 17 Aug) – See You in the Soup is a surreal animated exploration of the Melbourne epicurean landscape, seen through the eyes of a small and curious duck.
  • Marvel: Journey of Heroes (Fri 26 Jul – Sun 29 Sep) – free exhibition showcasing each of Marvel’s eight decades, starting with its origins as Timely Comics.
  • Terracotta Warriors and Cai Guo-Qiang (Fri 26 Jul – Sun 13 Oct) – Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality is a large-scale presentation of the Qin Emperor’s Terracotta Warriors. Presented in parallel, Cai Guo-Qiang: The Transient Landscape, will see contemporary artist, Cai Guo-Qiang, create all new art works inspired by his home country’s culture and its enduring philosophical traditions. Read my review.
  • A Fairy Tale in Red Times NGV (Fri 26 Jul – Sun 6 Oct) – free exhibition of contemporary Chinese art from Sydney’s White Rabbit Gallery. Read my review.
  • Open House Melbourne (Sat 27 Jul – Sun 28 Jul) – a two day extravaganza of architecture, design and art all around the city. Best Open House Melbourne buildings for families.
  • Indian Festival (Sat 27 Jul – Sun 28 Jul) – Feast on authentic tastes like parathas and spicy curries, enjoy acoustic tunes and see the Market come to life with Bollywood and Bhangra dancing.
  • Ping Pong WOW (Sat 27 Jul – Sun 28 Jul) – See what happens when you enter our space with 2,000+ ping pong balls, PVC piping and more…
  • Under 8s Ice Fun at Medibank Icehouse (Sun 28 Jul) – unique toddler experience in shoes or skates.
  • Christmas in July SEA Life Melbourne Aquarium (Sun 28 Jul) – Families looking for a Christmas in July celebration and an Antarctic adventure can tuck into a festive feast.
  • The Winter Village (Fri 26 Jul – Sat 31 Aug) – ice rink, food & drink pop up bars, a mega igloo dining hall and an Igloo Village of 21 cosy igloos. Read my review.
  • Alexander Calder Workshop for Kids (Fri 26 Jul – Sun 4 Aug) – Incorporating hands-on activities that explore the artist’s interest in inventing and constructing new artistic forms, this installation draws inspiration from Calder’s unique exploration of space using line, objects, scale and movement. Read my review
  • The District Makers Market (Sun 28 Jul) – creative and colourful market stalls showcasing a variety of art, craft, jewellery, homewares, gifts and artisanal produce last Sunday of the month.
  • Riverslide Skate Park Learn2Ride (Sun 28 Jul) – Riverslide Skate Park runs regular skateboard, BMX and scooter lessons for beginners as well as more experienced riders.
  • Winter Night Market Queen Victoria Market (Wed 31 Jul) – crackling fires, mulled wine and a revolving line-up of roving entertainers and live music, over 30 street vendors and designer and artisan stalls.  Read my review.
  • Ned Kelly Tour (Wed 1 Aug) – Discover the story of Victoria’s infamous bushranger Ned Kelly, read pages from the Jerilderie letter and see photos and historic objects related to his life.

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WHAT’S ON – MELBOURNE’S NORTH / NORTH-EAST

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WHAT’S ON – MELBOURNE’S EAST

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About Joyce Watts

Joyce Watts is a former intellectual property, IT and media lawyer turned serial entrepreneur.

As well as being the founder of TOT: HOT OR NOT she helps businesses with their SEO, email marketing & social media as BrightSmart.com.au; she owns an online bike store CycleStyle.com.au and develops and produces creative experiences for families via WheelieGoodFun.com. She used to publish another popular lifestyle and food blog called MEL: HOT OR NOT The decisive guide to Melbourne.

She lives in inner-city Melbourne with her husband, two children and seven bikes.

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