Hello May!
If you’re a Star Wars fan – May the 4th be with you! And if you’re Mexican – Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Don’t forget that this year Mother’s Day is on Sunday 10 May. Get organised by booking a high tea in Melbourne, treating yourself (or someone else) to a luxurious experience for a day spa in Melbourne or taking a day trip to visit the best day spas in Victoria.
Other dates to note:
- Throughout May – support Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea to raise money for cancer research.
- Friday 22 May is Walk Safely to School Day.
- Wednesday 27 May is National Simultaneous Storytime. This year the book is Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller by Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd, illustrated by Jake Minton and published by Little Book Press. Look out for events happening at your local library, school and council locations.
This page is updated regularly so check back in to see what’s on in Melbourne today, this weekend as well as what’s happening for the whole month.
Melbourne Events in May 2026
Melton Night Markets
1 May @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm AEST
127th Lake Goldsmith Steam & Vintage Rally
2 May @ 8:30 am - 3 May @ 5:00 pm AEST
St Andrews Market
2 May @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm AEST
Hill & Ridge Community Market
2 May @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm AEST
Mahasuara Rhythms
2 May @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm AEST
Heroes and Monsters Children’s Concert
2 May @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm AEST
Melbourne Water Lantern Festival
2 May @ 2:30 pm - 3 May @ 6:30 pm AEST
Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre – Free Guided Walks
3 May @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm AEST
Easter Egg Hunt at Mt Buller 2026
4 May @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm AEST
Regional Farmers Market at Abbotsford Convent
9 May @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm AEST
Classic Kids: Beethoven’s Gaming Quest
9 May @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm AEST
Royal Exhibition Building Open Day
9 May @ 12:00 pm - 10 May @ 4:30 pm AEST
Best Melbourne Bookshops for Kids
Visit Triceratops: Fate of the Dinosaurs
Best Family Experience Gifts
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