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³Ô¹ÏÍø's best free date ideas
Swipe right without maxing your debit card and try these free date ideas
The best free museums and art galleries in ³Ô¹ÏÍø
Explore world-class museums, edgy artist-run spaces and blockbuster exhibitions for free.
Walks and itineraries
These self-guided walks and itineraries will help you discover ³Ô¹ÏÍø's best sights.
Free things to do with kids in ³Ô¹ÏÍø
Get the kids out and explore these free events and adventures for an awesome day of fun.
Free things to do in ³Ô¹ÏÍø every day
Have a grand day out on a budget at ³Ô¹ÏÍø's best free experiences, attractions and exhibits.
Bourke Street Mall Busking
Meet ³Ô¹ÏÍø's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking program.
Five free must-do ³Ô¹ÏÍø walks
It’s time to get out and about in the city. Have a wander with these free guides.
³Ô¹ÏÍø Book Market
³Ô¹ÏÍø Book Market is a curated collection of more than 5,000 new and pre-loved titles.
Queen Victoria Market
This beloved ³Ô¹ÏÍø landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.
Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
The world’s first major gallery dedicated exclusively to Australian art.
Holi Festival ³Ô¹ÏÍø
Immerse yourself in Indian culture, music, dance, food and drinks at the Festival of Colours.
Lunar New Year at NGV
Celebrate Lunar New Year at NGV with a whole day of festivities, food and fun.
The Story of the Moving Image
A permanent exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.
Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu
Each month, watch a movie on the big screen, including contemporary, classic and documentary films.
Things you can only see in the city
Uncover secret rooms, historic architecture and iconic landmarks found only in the city.
Yarra: Stories of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's River
Explores the chequered history of the stream we call the ‘city’s river’.
Crush, Melt, Recycle
Drop by the Library at The Dock Makerspace and discover what really happens to plastic waste.
Babies and Barking Dogs: Keith Haring and ³Ô¹ÏÍø
A talk about the late artist's 1984 ³Ô¹ÏÍø works, now on display at NGV International.
Fitzroy Gardens walk
If you’re looking for an iconic ³Ô¹ÏÍø garden walk, this is an excellent place to start
English Reading Circle
Join a free, fun program to improve your English reading skills at North ³Ô¹ÏÍø Library.
Piotr Sobiesiak: The Night When Clouds Had Dreams
The exhibition presents sculptures from the Polish-born artist’s acclaimed series Nubes Formales.
Festival of Veterans Arts
Enjoy this veteran-led arts festival with exhibitions, performances, workshops and family events.
ANZAC Day Commemoration March
Watch and thank veterans, descendants and service members marching to the Shrine of Remembrance.
English Learners' Book Club
A place where English learners connect to discuss books and share ideas.
Free attractions
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
A picturesque haven for recreation and a key botanical resource for research and conservation.
Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
The world’s first major gallery dedicated exclusively to Australian art.
State Library Victoria
Australia's oldest public library and one of the first free public libraries in the world.
Victoria Police Museum
Explore the social history of policing through interactive displays and over 300 collection items.
Free and cheap
The best things to do under $20 in ³Ô¹ÏÍø
The best cocktail deals, cheap eats and low-cost activities in ³Ô¹ÏÍø.
³Ô¹ÏÍø’s best dinners under $20
Find ³Ô¹ÏÍø's best cheap eats and pub deals for your next dinner out.