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15–21 October

Worth leaving the house for.

15–21 October 2026 in Melbourne. 8 things on that we can vouch for, 2 of them free. If you do one thing, make it Gabriella Cilmi.

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Updated 14 October 2026 · Next update 21 October

If you only remember three things

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Food & culture

[VIC] The Big LAN October 17th Tickets - BYO PC $20 (Was $30), Spectator $5 @ THE BIG LAN

Via OzBargain — check the fine print.

Worth it.

Free

Aboriginal Melbourne walk

3.9km, self-guided, from the council's own set.

Worth it.

Food & culture

[VIC] Free $5 Wild Turkey Voucher (No Minimum Spend) by Playing Wild Turkey Racing Game…

Via OzBargain — check the fine print.

If Saturday were mine…

I'd do this.

A flexible day in Melbourne

  1. MorningAboriginal Melbourne walkCheck the weather and route before leaving.
  2. LunchFind lunch near your walkCheck current opening hours and booking requirements.
  3. AfternoonKeep the afternoon flexibleChoose a listed event only after confirming its date and session time.

One walk, lunch nearby, and room to change your mind.

Before you leave home

The stuff you'll be annoyed nobody told you.

  • Dates are from the organisers and the fixture; hours and tickets change, so check the link before you go.

The week, properly

The good stuff, with a reason.

Friends at a rooftop table with the city lights behind

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If you want a proper night out

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Candlelit pasta in a cosy bistro

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If you're eating out

A quiet week for deals and openings. Tell me the area and what you feel like, and I will find you something worth the trip.

A family strolling through the Royal Botanic Gardens

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If you're spending nothing

  • Aboriginal Melbourne walkFree3.9km, self-guided, from the council's own set.
  • Classic Icons and Architecture walkFree5.3km, self-guided, from the council's own set.

A short free list this week. Ask me and I will dig up the parks, walks and rooms near you that never make a list.

Where I'd eat this week

Book something good.

[VIC] The Big LAN October 17th Tickets - BYO PC $20 (Was $30), Spectator $5 @ THE BIG LAN. Via OzBargain — check the fine print.

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