Things to Do in Melbourne, VIC This Weekend (Fri 16 – Sun 18 Oct)
Published October 14, 2026 · All events in Melbourne
This weekend guide highlights a range of activities across Melbourne. You can join volunteer meal prep at Meals for the Mob Kitchen or explore community art at Noble Park Community Centre. Music options include workshops at Calabria Club and live performances at Singing Bird Studio.
Community & Social
Local gatherings focus on connection and shared purpose. You can attend the Storytelling & Expression session at 2 Kendall St to explore voice and identity. The Noble Park Community Centre Art Show also features diverse local artwork.
- MELBOURNE -Meals for the Mob Kitchen sessionMi., 21. Okt. · 13:15 · 1-7 S Audley St · AU$2500 +Volunteers join SecondBite | FareShare to prepare and pack nutritious meals for First Nations communities. Participants wear custom aprons, receive a spice mix, and…
- 2026 Garden Volunteering Experience - MelbourneFr., 23. Okt. · 9:00 · 2-6 Lulie St · KostenlosCorporate volunteers work in Abbotsford's Kitchen Garden under supervision. Groups weed, plant, and harvest vegetables and herbs to cook nutritious meals for people in…
- Storytelling & ExpressionFr., 23. Okt. · 9:00 · 2 Kendall St · KostenlosA community-based storytelling and expression pathway for young people explores voice, identity and connection through tactile, visual, sensory and digital methods on…
Wellness & Mindfulness
Sessions aim to support physical and mental well-being. Carers Sound Therapy and Relaxation Oct at Dandenong Connect 51 Robinson St offers a one-hour class. Parents can explore the Less Reacting, More Connection course at Stanthorpe Mansion.
- Yoga Nidra with Beyond The WaveFr., 23. Okt. · 9:30 · The Phoenix Room Mordialloc · AU$30 +A guided Yoga Nidra session invites participants into a restorative practice between wakefulness and sleep. Attendees lie comfortably while gentle prompts lead…
- Less Reacting, More Connection - A Nervous System-informed Parenting Course.Fr., 23. Okt. · 10:00 · Stanthorpe Mansion · AU$149.85 +This three-week workshop helps parents understand their children's behaviors through a nervous system lens. Participants explore stress patterns in themselves and their…
- 2026 Zumba Gold - Term 4Mo., 19. Okt. · 10:30 · Cheltenham Hall · AU$15 +Zumba Gold offers a friendly dance fitness class with low-impact movements for all fitness levels. Participants enjoy upbeat music and easy choreography to improve…
Sports & Fitness
Active options include group fitness and social play. Lesbian Lift Club at New U Health hosts a strength session with beginner-friendly choices. Social Pickleball at Keilor Basketball Netball Stadium welcomes players of all skill levels.
- GameOnGolf Hampton Primary before school golf - Term 4 2026Fr., 23. Okt. · 8:00 · Hampton Primary School · AU$140 +This program brings golf to schools for games-based learning. It builds athletic foundations through fast-paced, fun activities designed for every ability.
- Social PickleballMo., 19. Okt. · 9:00 · Keilor Basketball Netball Stadium · KostenlosParticipants play pickleball at Keilor Basketball Netball Stadium on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Staff assist beginners and experienced…
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