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 sessionwo 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 - Melbournevr 23 okt · 9:00 · 2-6 Lulie St · GratisCorporate 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 & Expressionvr 23 okt · 9:00 · 2 Kendall St · GratisA community-based storytelling and expression pathway for young people explores voice, identity and connection through tactile, visual, sensory and digital methods on…
- Friday Farm Entry With Guided Tour @ 1:30pmvr 23 okt · 9:30 · Collingwood Children's Farm · GratisVisitors enter the farm for a full day. An experienced team member leads a guided tour of the grounds. Guests gain unique insights into farm operations during the visit.
- Noble Park Community Centre Art Showza 17 okt · 10:00 · Noble Park Community Centre · GratisThe Noble Park Community Centre Art Show features a diverse exhibition of community art, showcasing over 450 pieces from local artists, including first-time exhibitors…
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 Wavevr 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.vr 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 4ma 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 2026vr 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 Pickleballma 19 okt · 9:00 · Keilor Basketball Netball Stadium · GratisParticipants 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…
- Seniors Festival - Social Pickleballvr 23 okt · 12:30 · Keilor Basketball Netball Stadium · GratisFriday sessions at Keilor Basketball Netball Stadium offer social pickleball games for all skill levels. Friendly staff provide equipment and guidance while…
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