Explore unusual things to do in Melbourne: we reveal the secret places to visit, quirky sights to see, cool neighbourhoods to try, and guides to making the most of the city all year round. It’s your must-read guide to Melbourne, for visitors and locals alike.
If you’re having a ruff week, this news should cheer you up. The Melbourne Dog Lovers Show is making its long-awaited return in just a few months. The Southern Hemisphere’s largest dog-dedicated event has gr...
Feel transported to one of Thailand’s famous Full Moon Parties at this new, monthly event series in Melbourne CBD. Head to the upper level of Longrain, and into the cocktail bar Longsong for their first Full Moon...
Christmas in July might be over soon, but that just brings us that little bit closer to the magic of Christmas itself. Follow the sound of sleigh bells to Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland, a new Christmas event co...
Get ready for Drag Me Home, a shoe-tapping country drag extravaganza. Feel blown away by spectacular lip-sync and comedy performances from some of the finest drag queens and kings around the city. All proceeds from this...
If you’ve signed up to be an organ and tissue donor, you can grab a free coffee at Fed Square on Wednesday. The free coffee is all about celebrating DonateLife Week, a public awareness initiative that encourages A...
Put on some double denim and get ready to relive your childhood at The Throwback Lounge. This walk down memory lane is all about the ’90s, with iconic arcade games, performances, a cereal bar and much more! Find T...
Take a step back in time and wander around Spotswood Pumping Station. In this adults-only walking tour, you’ll explore the shadowy nooks and crannies of this heritage-listed building. Listen to your expert guides,...
After hibernating for two years, Springvale Snow Fest is coming back to Melbourne’s east this month. Frolic about in play areas with real snow all the way from Mt Buller, browse through market stalls, see roving p...
Celebrate the changing of the seasons, and see summer and winter come together at Urbnsurf, Australia’s first surf park. Prepare yourself for the Boost Mobile Winter Jam, which will see some of Australia’s l...
Stargazing in Melbourne is becoming more and more popular. And, although light pollution will hamper many efforts to get out and marvel at the huge “balls of gas burning billions of miles away”, there are quite a few ph...