Free Nature Play at Melbourne Zoo for Early Learning Week
For one week in August, Melbourne Zoo’s award-winning Keeper Kids team runs free Nature Play and Storytime sessions, backed by research showing real gains for little ones.
Location: Inner North
Minimum Wines Opens Community Wine House in Northcote
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.
Free disability workshops launch in Flemington with lunch and no NDIS needed
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.
Immersive Rome Exhibition Brings Ancient Empire to Melbourne Museum
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.
American Pies Find a Home on Brunswick Street
Suzie Hutchins’ pie business goes permanent at 336 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, opening August 2026 with American-style sweet pies and local Victorian produce.
Build a Gladiator Mask at Melbourne Museum
During the winter school holidays, Melbourne Museum’s Creative Lab lets kids 6-12 step inside a Roman armoury and build their own gladiator mask. $12 per child, bookings essential.
Nani Puspasari’s ‘Things I Carried Quietly’ at Counihan Gallery
Nani Puspasari’s ‘Things I Carried Quietly’ at Counihan Gallery blends ceramics, painting and a growing community memory project, free until 19 July 2026.
Robbie Thorpe doco screens in Richmond with community art
Free screening of the documentary “Our Warrior: The Story of Robbie Thorpe” in Richmond on 3 June, preceded by community films from North Richmond estate residents and The Deadlys, followed by a talk with the activist.
Free seniors’ dance at Collingwood Town Hall returns 31 May
Around 60 seniors filled the heritage ballroom last month for Dancing from the Heart, a free monthly dance session. The next one is 31 May 2026 – here’s how to book.
Daybaker Opens in Abbotsford: Pastries Sell Out by 9:30am
Charlie Duffy’s new Abbotsford bakery Daybaker is selling out of its laminated pastries by 9:30am daily, bringing a fiercely local and technique-focused approach to the inner north.