Things to Do in Melbourne Today!

Looking for things to do in Melbourne today? Whether you’re after a family-friendly adventure, a last-minute outing, or just wondering what to do in Melbourne today, thereโ€™s always something exciting happening.

From interactive museum exhibits to pop-up markets, live performances, and hidden gems, Melbourne is packed with experiences for all ages.

Not sure what’s on in Melbourne today? We’ve rounded up the best events, activities, and must-see spots to make the most of your day. Whether itโ€™s rain or shine, there are plenty of things to do today that will keep both kids and adults entertained. Letโ€™s explore!

What’s on Today

CURIOSITY: Building Breakthroughs in LEGOยฎ Bricks

3 March @ 10:00 am - 29 November @ 4:00 pm AEDT

Play School: Come and Play!

4 March @ 10:00 am - 12 July @ 5:00 pm AEDT

Top Arts 2026

13 March @ 10:00 am - 19 July @ 5:00 pm AEDT

BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness

27 March @ 10:00 am - 31 August @ 8:00 pm AEDT

ROME: Empire, Power, People

1 April @ 9:00 am - 25 October @ 5:00 pm AEDT

K-Publishing: Korean Art and Book Making for All Kids

11 April @ 1:30 pm - 20 June @ 3:30 pm AEST

Spark Play!

17 April @ 12:00 am - 30 June @ 12:00 am AEST

Prison Island Melbourne

1 May @ 10:00 am - 31 July @ 9:30 pm AEST

Frozen In Time

7 May @ 10:00 am - 28 June @ 2:00 pm AEST

Sky Country Tours

14 May @ 5:30 pm - 20 August @ 7:30 pm AEST

Fondue Chalet Melbourne 2026

15 May @ 12:30 pm - 25 July @ 8:30 pm AEST

Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City

20 May @ 10:00 am - 31 July @ 6:00 pm AEST

Cirque du Soleil KOOZA

20 May @ 1:00 pm - 19 July @ 9:00 pm AEST

Casa Della Nonna by Bippi x LaManna

22 May @ 8:00 am - 4 July @ 6:00 pm AEST

RISING: The Vinyl Factory – REVERB

22 May @ 11:00 am - 31 August @ 7:00 pm AEST

Furby Chorus and Friends

27 May @ 10:00 am - 21 June @ 9:00 pm AEST

World Play Day – LEGOLANDยฎ Discovery Centre Melbourne

1 June @ 10:00 am - 20 June @ 3:30 pm AEST

RISING: First Peoples Melbourne Art Trams, Melbourne, 2026

2 June 2026 @ 12:00 am - 30 June 2027 @ 12:00 am AEST

RISING: EMERGENCE(Y) by Various, Melbourne, 2026

5 June @ 11:00 am - 5 December @ 5:00 pm AEST

Childrenโ€™s International Film Festival

6 June @ 8:00 am - 5 July @ 5:00 pm AEST

Make a splash with SEA LIFE Melbourne’s NEW Family Ticket!

11 June @ 8:00 am - 15 July @ 5:00 pm AEST

Light To Night

11 June @ 9:00 am - 12 July @ 7:00 pm AEST

MDMS: Disneyโ€™s Beauty and the Beast

12 June @ 1:30 pm - 21 June @ 10:00 pm AEST

Maidstone Community Playgroup (Term 2)

17 June @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am AEST

Bundoora Bush Kids Forest School ~ Wednesdays

17 June @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am AEST

Bush Babies Keilor East ~ Wednesdays

17 June @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am AEST

Kidworks @ Brickworks

17 June @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am AEST
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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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