Picklepalooza (Friday 8 Aug - Sunday 10 Aug) Three days of free pickleball fun with casual games, skill clinics, and challenges for all skill levels across Melbourne. Docklands
Lightscape (Daily until Sunday 10 Aug) An after-dark botanical garden light show with over 20 illuminated installations creating a magical journey through the Royal Botanic Gardens. Melbourne CBD
Get Scientwisted Science Show (Saturday 9 Aug) Interactive 60-minute science experience with amazing demonstrations covering vacuums, chemical reactions, and static electricity for ages 4-104. Frankston
Heavy Body History Exhibition Opening (Saturday 9 Aug) Celebrate Wurundjeri Week by experiencing a moving image exhibition by a proud Lardil writer and curator—shown in the heart of Brunswick for the Winter Night Screen annual program. Brunswick
Science Studio (Saturday 9 Aug) Six hands-on family science activities exploring static electricity, forces, and density, plus take-home experiment booklets. Spotswood
The Artistry (Saturday 9 Aug - Sunday 10 Aug) Melbourne's ultimate celebration featuring global food, live performances, and cultural experiences from Greek gyros to drone shows. Melbourne CBD
Swan Lake Ballet (Saturday 9 Aug - Sunday 10 Aug) Victorian State Ballet presents Tchaikovsky's timeless tale of love, magic, and transformation through graceful classical choreography. Dandenong
Dare to Dream Jr: Disney Musical Revue (Daily until Sunday 10 Aug) Young performers aged 8-18 present 20+ Disney favourites from Frozen, Encanto, and more in this magical production. Altona
St Andrews Landcare Bird and Orchid Walk (Sunday 10 Aug) A friendly bushland stroll to spot small birds and native orchids along undulating tracks to wrap up Landcare Week. St Andrews
Step into the beloved world of Sesame Street with characters coming alive in a spectacular circus fusion. Featuring acrobatics, juggling, and motorcycle daredevils under the big top! Opening this weekend for a very limited season.