Matt and Leni Purbrick have opened a neighbourhood wine bar, grocery and community space in a Northcote winery, pouring organic Minimum Wines with simple snacks and free venue hire for locals.

The East Melbourne Synagogue at 488 Albert Street is celebrating 150 years since its 1877 opening, with tours, a museum of rare books, and a remarkable story of survival as the last inner-city Jewish institution

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Williamstown Town Hall’s grand 1927 ballroom opens for one day on 26 July with free tours and live orchestra performances ahead of its centenary next year.

Ivanhoe Grammar School's Coonawarra Willam Aquatic Centre opens for Open House Melbourne tours on 26 July, with a poolside Finding Nemo JR performance, limited tickets.

Free two-hour peer support workshops for people new to disability or chronic illness are running in Flemington. Lunch is provided and no NDIS plan is needed.

A free exhibition of collaborative photographic portraits exploring migration and belonging, created by Swinburne students with migrant English learners. Closes Sunday 26 July 2026 at Swinburne Gallery, Wantirna.

Low-impact walking football for all ages at Ascot Vale Leisure Centre. Next session Monday 20 July, 1:30pm. $5.95 casual or free for MOVE members. No registration required.

Explore Fed Square's hidden tunnels, ACMI's film lab, Koorie Heritage Trust tours and MESS's open studio during Open House Melbourne Weekend on 25–26 July. Book early.

Eagle Stadium in Werribee marked its 10th anniversary on 11 July with a free family open day. Wyndham's biggest indoor sports hub has 12 courts, crèche, café, and programs for all ages.