Moonee Valley City Council hosts its biggest-ever community planting at Boeing Reserve, Strathmore Heights, on Sunday 26 July for National Tree Day's 30th anniversary.

Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Alice Kolasa carried the ceremonial flame from Camp Sovereignty to Federation Square as Melbourne opened NAIDOC Week 2026.

Ziebell's Farmhouse in Thomastown, a bluestone dairy homestead from 1850, opens free during Open House Melbourne 24-26 July with descendant tours, German storytime and kids' activities.

Melbourne-exclusive ROME exhibition features over 150 original artefacts, immersive projections, and AI-powered Then and Now imagery at Melbourne Museum until 25 October 2026.

Free tours of the Altona Recycled Water Plant July 25-26 offer a rare look at wastewater treatment and Agnes Denes's spiral forest artwork. Only 160 spots - book fast.

Free monthly Pasifika night market with food, music, and stalls at Penrose Place, Tarneit. Island mix plates, live performances, and family fun on first Saturdays until November.

Former Socceroo Craig Foster AM leads a one-off Football & Belonging panel at the Immigration Museum on 11 July 2026, exploring migration and community through soccer. Tickets from $20 include museum entry.

Family-authored children's series Johnny, The Inventor completes its four-book run with a week-long signing event at Watergardens Town Centre, 29 June to 5 July 2026.

Suzie Hutchins' pie business goes permanent at 336 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, opening August 2026 with American-style sweet pies and local Victorian produce.