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Date = Monday 12th October 2026
Today: 290+ fun things to do



#Activity | 26 today


1000 Steps | Kokoda Track Memorial Walk - Open Times
1000 Steps | Kokoda Track Memorial Walk - Open Times
The Kokoda Track Memorial Walk (incorporating the 1000 Steps) is open 7 days: Daylight hours. The 1,000 Steps located in the Dandenong Ranges National Park is Melbourne's most p..
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A Maze'N Things | Open Hours & Tickets
A Maze'N Things | Open Hours & Tickets
Opening Hours 7 Days a week (Last admission 3pm) 9am til 6pm / Summer Long weekends, school & public holidays (Last admission 4pm) 10am til 5pm / Autumn, Winter & Spring Lon..
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Adventure Fun Park Gippsland | Open Hours
Adventure Fun Park Gippsland | Open Hours
10am to 5pm Weekdays | 9:30am to 5pm Weekends Entry to the Park is FREE. Come and experience the amusement's and excitement of Gippslands best amusement and fun park! Ba..
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Archie Brothers Arcade - Chadstone - Tickets & Hours
Archie Brothers Arcade - Chadstone - Tickets & Hours
Step into the world of Archie Brothers in Chadstone, where the fun never stops and the smiles come easily! Perfect for families and couples, this vibrant wonderland is your go-t..
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#Children | Family Events | 3 today


Aqua Fun Park @ Melbourne Cable Park
Aqua Fun Park @ Melbourne Cable Park
Weekdays - Closed | Weekends - 10am to 4pm (last aqua 3pm) Melbourne's Aqua Fun Park located at the Melbourne Cable Park in the southern suburb of Bangholme (Patterson Lakes). ..
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Kids: Indoor Climbing, Ropes, Zip Line & GameWall @ Berwick
Kids: Indoor Climbing, Ropes, Zip Line & GameWall @ Berwick
Indoor Climbing, SkyTrail High Ropes, Zip Line and GameWall - Berwick Overload your senses and dial up the fun at this mammoth indoor climbing theme park, boasting over 60 verti..
MelbourneMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday,
Maru Koala Park and Pirate Pete's Mini Golf | Open & Tickets
Maru Koala Park and Pirate Pete's Mini Golf | Open & Tickets
Open every day from 9:30am except for Christmas Day Get in touch with wildlife at Maru where you can pat and hand feed many of the animals. Pat a koala and feed the albino k..
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#Comedy | 2 today


Carl Barron: Just Wondering Why | October 2026
Carl Barron: Just Wondering Why | October 2026
The brand-new show from Australia's most popular live comedian!! One thing Carl has heard his whole life is that he thinks too much. He thought about it considered it and then r..
Melbourne
Comedy Monday's @ Spleen
Comedy Monday's @ Spleen
Comedy at Spleen is the longest-running CBD comedy show in Melbourne... and one of the absolute best in the city! It's the home of the famous-name surprise drop in (we've had Ar..
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#Competitions | Challenges & Games | 2 today


Quiz Room Melbourne - Australia's 1st Immersive Quiz Game
Quiz Room Melbourne - Australia's 1st Immersive Quiz Game
The new buzz in town! Hit the buzzer on a real-life game show that's better than TV! Australia's first immersive game-show style quiz where anyone can win - it's not just w..
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Street Art Outdoor Exploration Game
Street Art Outdoor Exploration Game
Discover the secret stories behind Melbourne's colourful laneways in a thrilling outdoor exploration game. You're a runaway teen in search of a lost connection, and the city's ..
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#Concert | Music | 2 today


Live @ The Toff
Live @ The Toff
Come dance to our DJ residents & make the most of what's on offer. Disco, House & Spicy Marg? Featuring live music Monday to Saturday, the room transforms into a nightclub later..
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XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE IN AUSTRALIA
XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE IN AUSTRALIA
Global sensation XG (Xtraordinary Genes) return to Australia this October with the XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE bringing their biggest shows here yet. After making a strong impressio..
Melbourne

#Dining & Drink Experiences | 18 today


Bavarian Bier Course and 2 Hour Guided Tasting
Bavarian Bier Course and 2 Hour Guided Tasting
Bavarian Bier Course And 2 Hour Guided Tasting Date: Selected Sundays Venue: The Hof Downtown - Docklands Duration: 2.5 hours Experience a new age of Bavarian cuisine and..
MelbourneMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday,
BearBrass - Happy Hour
BearBrass - Happy Hour
Get into BearBrass for a Happy Hour special.. THURSDAYS HAPPY HOUR. BearBrass Happy Hour Monday - Friday 3-6pm $11 Pints $11 Wines $1 Wings 150ml Rothbury Wines Selec..
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Beverly Caulfield Social 2026
Beverly Caulfield Social 2026
Beverly Returns to the 2026 Sportsbet Caulfield Cup Carnival After Sold-Out Debut Following a sold-out debut at the 2025 Sportsbet Caulfield Cup Carnival, Melbourne Racing Club..
Melbourne
Cookie: Happy Hour
Cookie: Happy Hour
In the CBD after work? Gather the crew and head to Cookie for Happy Hour! Happy Hour After-work drinks in Melbourne CBD? Enjoy Happy Hour at Cookie - $10 Pints, $10 Wines..
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#Exhibition | Expo & Show | 109 today


600 Million Years
600 Million Years
The origin of life in Victoria told through fossils models animatronics and animations. @ Melbourne Museum Starting with the explosion of life in the sea you'll see how life..
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Abbotsford Convent | Heritage Garden and Grounds
Abbotsford Convent | Heritage Garden and Grounds
Open daily 7.30am - 10.30pm Cost Free entry In addition to the iconic buildings at Abbotsford Convent, are the stunning Heritage Garden and grounds. A beautiful place to picni..
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Adam Elliot: Making Memoir of a Snail
Adam Elliot: Making Memoir of a Snail
ACMI presents Making Memoir of a Snail Free 8th August 2024 - 1st November 2026 @ Australian Centre for the Moving Image | ACMI Discover the magic behind Adam Elliot's ..
Melbourne
Australian Music Vault | The Exhibition: Open Hours
Australian Music Vault | The Exhibition: Open Hours
The Australian Music Vault is open daily 10am - 5pm - no booking required Entry is free into the Australian Music Vault at Arts Centre Melbourne. Music Bar Hours: From 4 pm..
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#Exhibition | Expo & Show - Online | 1 today


Victorian Archives Centre: Online Exhibitions
Victorian Archives Centre: Online Exhibitions
Public records, or government state archives, are a preserved record of Victoria's development. These online exhibitions and galleries tell some of Victoria's most significant ..
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#Exhibition | Visual Art | 25 today


Always Moderm: Personal Effects
Always Moderm: Personal Effects
Drawing on artefacts from John and Sunday Reed's Personal Effects Collection. The exhibition places everyday belongings and the tangible traces of life at Heide in dialogue with..
Melbourne
ArtVo | Trick Art - Open Hours & Tickets
ArtVo | Trick Art - Open Hours & Tickets
Become part of the artwork at ArtVo Melbourne. The interactive trick art gallery is your chance to touch the art and strike a pose in front of the mind boggling themed zones. ..
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Australian Art @ NGV Australia
Australian Art @ NGV Australia
Level 2 - The Ian Potter Centre - NGV Australia Fed Square Free entry Explore the history and many styles and stories of Australian art through paintings sculpture decorativ..
MelbourneMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, ,
Brassai: Secret Paris
Brassai: Secret Paris
This exhibition will present the most comprehensive survey of the work of the eminent Hungarian-born, French photographer Brassaï yet to be seen in Australia. With a focus on t..
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#Experience | 27 today


Aquadonut BBQ Boat Hire @ Docklands
Aquadonut BBQ Boat Hire @ Docklands
Aqua Donut is a floating device with a barbeque station to enable a unique dining experience as one sways along the picturesque area of Docklands. Back in countries like Dubai,..
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Arthurs Seat Eagle + Family Lunch for 4
Arthurs Seat Eagle + Family Lunch for 4
Gondola Ride on Arthurs Seat Eagle and Family Lunch for Four Experience the very best of the Mornington Peninsula on a family day out to Arthurs Seat Eagle gondola plus a delic..
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Arthurs Seat Eagle Cable Car Ride and Farmer's Lunch - For 2
Arthurs Seat Eagle Cable Car Ride and Farmer's Lunch - For 2
Enjoy a scenic cable car ride over the Mornington Peninsula taking in interrupted views of the bay and city. After a delightful morning of sightseeing, sit down for lunch at a loca..
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Bellarine Peninsula Helicopter Winery Tour with Lunch
Bellarine Peninsula Helicopter Winery Tour with Lunch
Discover the exquisite flavours of the Bellarine Peninsula on an all-inclusive helicopter winery tour. Buckle up and take off to taste a selection of wines from two of the most..
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#Farm: Zoological & Wildlife | 1 today


Collingwood Children's Farm | Open Hours & Tickets
Collingwood Children's Farm | Open Hours & Tickets
Collingwood Children's Farm is open most days of the year from 9.30am. We are open every day of the year, including public holidays. Opening hours are 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. ..
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#Festivals | Fairs | 1 today


Victorian Seniors Festival 2026
Victorian Seniors Festival 2026
The festival runs from 1-31 October every year, with free and low-cost events right across Victoria. Victoria's largest seniors' festival is returning with thousands of opportun..
Melbourne

#High & Traditional Tea | 10 today


Buckingham High Tea
Buckingham High Tea
Bayside high tea afternoon tea near Brighton. Grab your friends and family and book a high tea event with us Royal High Tea Kids High Tea Minimum of 30 pax Price on..
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High Tea Cruise on the Yarra River
High Tea Cruise on the Yarra River
All aboard for high tea! Be welcomed on board with a glass of sparkling wine before taking a seat at a beautifully set table. Revel in gorgeous views of Victoria Harbour as..
MelbourneMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, ,
Italian Sparkling High Tea in King Valley
Italian Sparkling High Tea in King Valley
Step into the world of Italian food with this sparkling high tea, set against the stunning backdrop of the King Valley. This experience invites you and your partner to savour a..
MelbourneMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, ,
Mary Eats Cake: High Tea with Champagne & Tea Gift - Brunswick - For 2
Mary Eats Cake: High Tea with Champagne & Tea Gift - Brunswick - For 2
A perfect experience for those who appreciate the finer things in life; this elegant High Tea is the ultimate treat! Head to Mary Eats Cake in Brunswick and indulge in a bounty..
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#Markets | Art Craft & General | 1 today


Whittlesea Monday Market
Whittlesea Monday Market
Every Monday at the Whittlesea Showgrounds 8 am to 1 pm - Rain, Hail or Shine Over 120 stalls Located not far from the city, the Whittlesea Monday Market attracts stallholde..
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#Markets | Food & Produce | 1 today


Coburg Market | Open Hours
Coburg Market | Open Hours
Coburg Market in Sydney Road Coburg is one of Melbourne's longest running traditional markets. TRADING HOURS: Monday- Thursday: 7am- 6pm Friday: 7am- 7pm Saturday: 7am- 2pm ..
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#Motor Sports | Auto | 2 today


Charlie's Arthur's Seat Auto Museum | Open
Charlie's Arthur's Seat Auto Museum | Open
Charlie's Auto Museum is open 10.30am to 4.30pm daily. The Museum is open every day of the year except Christmas Day. Admission costs Adults: $15.00 Children: $8.00 Fami..
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Lamborghini Joyride Experience
Lamborghini Joyride Experience
Get behind the wheel of a powerful Lamborghini with this 30-minute driving experience Experience the thrill of riding in a Lamborghini. The experience starts in the Dromana area..
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#Open Day | 1 today


Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary | Open & Tours
Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary | Open & Tours
La Trobe University in Bundoora is the caretaker of over 30 hectares of bushland and wildlife sanctuary and well recognised for it's natural landscapes at all campuses. Nangak T..
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#Remembrance | 1 today


Remembrance Services @ The Shrine
Remembrance Services @ The Shrine
Remembrance Services held at the Shrine of Remembrance. Remembrance Services on a Sunday, honour all units no longer able to make the pilgrimage to the Shrine. Monthly weekd..
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#Sporting Fixtures | 2 today


Country Horse Racing | Today
Country Horse Racing | Today
Country racing plays a prominent role in the heart and soul of Victoria. When you hear the thundering hoofs of the thoroughbred meet the fresh country turf racing truly comes a..
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Sandown Greyhound Racing
Sandown Greyhound Racing
SandownPark is the home of greyhound racing every Thursday and Monday nights. Sandown Park has been a cornerstone of greyhound racing history, providing thrilling entertainment ..
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#Tours | Trips & Excursions | 49 today


Aboriginal Heritage Walk @ Royal Botanic Gardens
Aboriginal Heritage Walk @ Royal Botanic Gardens
See the Royal Botanic Gardens through ancient eyes on this guided walk learning about local food and healing sharing stories and wisdom. Womin djeka! Journey into the ancestral ..
MelbourneMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, ,
Around the Bay Sightseeing Cruise - Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas
Around the Bay Sightseeing Cruise - Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas
Explore the Bellarine and Mornington peninsulas on a full-day tour from Melbourne that includes a boat cruise. Take in highlights including the Geelong Waterfront, Narana Abori..
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Como House | Guided Tours
Como House | Guided Tours
Join us for a guided tour of the house for a glimpse into the opulent lifestyles of former owners, including the Armytage family, who lived there for over a century. Famous amo..
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Free Melbourne Walking Tour | imfree.com.au
Free Melbourne Walking Tour | imfree.com.au
2.5 to 3 hour walking tour starting at 10:30am + 2.30pm daily Tour starts at the State Library of Victoria FREE (Pay what you think it's worth) I'm Free Walking Tours o..
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#Trivia and Quiz | 6 today


Fame Trivia
Fame Trivia
Fame Trivia runs trivia nights Monday through Thursday full of questions, music and audience participation that creates a competitive and fun-filled environment. Fame Trivia cre..
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Original Bingo and Trivia Company
Original Bingo and Trivia Company
The Original Bingo and Trivia Company has been proudly operating unique Bingo and Trivia shows in a variety of venues throughout Melbourne and Interstate for over 25 years. We d..
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Q1 - Question One - Melbourne Quiz Nights
Q1 - Question One - Melbourne Quiz Nights
Question One - The Pub Quiz Champions Question One has been offering popular and entertaining pub quiz events to venues since our inception way back in 2003. Our job is ente..
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Quiz Meisters Trivia
Quiz Meisters Trivia
No other trivia company offers content that so perfectly captures the essence of pub culture. Nor will you find a bunch of guys anywhere in Australia who'll work as hard as we ..
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