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Events in Melbourne

Sunday 29th December 2024

As well as the specific events, markets, exhibitions and attractions listed below for this particular Sunday, you may also be interested in our general suggestions for 20 Things To Do in Melbourne on a Sunday.

Dome Promenade Tours

Exhibition Building Dome with city skyline in background

Experience the magnificent Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade on a one hour guided tour. Discover the rich history of this iconic building while taking in uninterrupted views of the Melbourne city skyline.
Ticket pricings and bookings at Museum Victoria website
between 9am and 5pm daily
Royal Exhibition Building

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Markets

Markets in Melbourne

Sunday 29th December 2024

As well as the specific markets listed below for this particular Sunday, you may also be interested in the White Hat Guide to all Sunday Markets.

 

Heffernan Lane Night Market

On Friday, Satuday and Sunday evenings Heffernan Lane in Chinatown is given over to a bustling night market with a variety of Asian food stalls. This is just the place for an after-work snack before heading off to a serious Friday night of partying. More details at Chinatown Night Market >>
5.30pm to 9pm, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
Heffernan Lane, Chinatown, Melbourne

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Kingsbury Drive Community Market

(Previously known as the Greensborough Community Market) A market with 100 stalls selling fruit, veg, plants, second hand good and home made products as well as trash and treasure. After operating for over 30 years in Greensborough, the market moved to LaTrobe University. The market is located in Car Park 2 with free parking in Car Park 1. Use the North Entry to LaTrobe University on Kingsbury Drive. This is a dog-friendly market.
9am to 1pm, Sundays
LaTrobe University, Bundoora

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Queen Victoria Market

Victoria's premier market and major tourist attraction with fresh produce and general goods. More information at Queen Victoria Market.
Tue & Thur 6am - 2pm, Fri 6am - 6pm, Sat 6am - 3 pm, Sun 9am - 4pm
Cnr Elizabeth and Victoria Streets, Melbourne

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Rose Street Artists Market

Loosely based on designer markets in London, Berlin and Europe and situated only a short distance from Brunswick Street Fitzroy, this market showcases over 50 cotemporary artists and designers each week. More information >>.
11am to 5pm, Saturdays & Sundays
60 Rose Street, Fitzroy

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South Melbourne Market

A large undercover produce and general market. More information at South Melbourne Market.
Wed 8am - 4pm, Fri 8am - 5pm, Sat & Sun 8am-4pm
cnr Cecil & York Streets,, South Melbourne

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The Esplanade Market, St Kilda

An outdoor market with over 200 stalls of original art and handcrafts made by the stallholders. White Hat suggests that you can combine a visit to this market with a quiet drink at the Espy, a visit to Luna Park, a coffee in Acland Street or a meal in Fitzroy Street.
10am to 5pm, Sundays (except Christmas Day & the second Sunday in February).
Upper Esplanade, St Kilda

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CERES Organic Food & Craft Market

CERES Organic Market and Shop recently celebrated their 10th birthday. The market sells fresh organic fruit and veg with an emphais on locally grown produce. The CERES Craft Market sells a mixture of hand crafted objects and second hand bargains in a social and friendly environment." The
Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm, Sat & Sun 9am to 2pm.
CERES Community Environment Park, 8 Lee Street, East Brunswick

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Flemington Farmers' Market

(Previously known as Melbourne Showgrounds Farmers' Market) A weekly farmers market with both outdoor and undercover stalls. There is plenty of lawn space to enjoy the hearty breakfasts available. When White Hat last attended there were specialty wild mushrooms, artisan breads and specialty vegetables.
8.30am to 12noon, Sundays
Ascot Vale Primary School, 1 Tasma Street (entry via Bank St), Ascot Vale

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Melbourne Book Market

This market offering which started life in the Fed Square Atrium now occurs in the bustling Queen Victoria Market every weekend. White Hat can recommend a browse through themore than 5,000 new and second-hand titles in order to find something to while away the time at your next stop at a coffee shop or park, or to place on your coffee table at home.
10am to 4pm, Saturdays & Sundays
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne

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Prahran Market

A large suburban market with produce and general goods. More information on Prahran Market.
Tue & Sat dawn - 5pm, Thur & Fri dawn - 6pm, Sun 10am-3pm
163 - 185 Commercial Road, (near Chapel Street), South Yarra

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Bentleigh Sunday Market
The Bentleigh Sunday Market is run by the Rotary Club of Bentleigh Moorabbin Central. Since 1977, over $1.7 million has been raised to support local charities and Rotary Projects. There are about 150 stalls available, where you will find plants, clothing, cosmetics, jewellery, books, videos, tools, toys, crafts, pre loved goods, and more! Located at the Bentleigh railway station car park, Bent Street, opposite Coles supermarket. Casual and regular Stallholders wanted. Have your garage sale here! Tables and clothing racks available for hire. Enquire at the market or by email to info@bentleighmarket.org. ..
7am to 12noon, Sundays .. Railway car park, Bent Street, Bentleigh ..
Brimbank Community Market
Brimbank Community Market.is a privately owned Australian company and aims is to develop the site in Ardeer into an iconic attraction, a valuable addition to the western suburbs. It is more than a traditional weekend market. The stalls are an attraction in their own right and provide a great atmosphere where patrons will find products and services only found at weekend markets, the market will also have a huge area devoted to entertainment, with a circus, amusements, children's play area, a traditional sumo wrestling ring and other entertainment. The main objective is to provide an environment where the whole family will find something to enjoy. The entertainment and community involvement will be varied and ongoing and it is hoped that each time you visit the market you will find something new and exciting. Currently planned events include Sumo Wrestling, Dart Competitions, Basket Ball, Football and soccer shoot outs, Tug of war, Cooking competitions, Traditional folk dancing and Musical Entertainment Brimbank Community Market would welcome community groups, and the general public to participate in the events and competitions they organise. ..
Saturdays & Sundays .. 614 Ballarat Road, Ardeer ..
Caribbean Gardens Market

Permenantly closed

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Chapel Street Bazaar
A veritable Alladin's Cave of collectables, memorabilia and antiques. With over 80 independent dealers buying and selling, White Hat believes this is the largest bazaar of its type in Melbourne. ..
10am to 6pm, daily .. 217 Chapel Street, Prahran ..
Cheltenham Rotary Market & Car Boot Sale
Crafts, second hand and car boot sales in an under cover carpark.Tthe venue is the multi story car park behind the Kingston City Offices (Fujitsu Building) enty off Station Rd, Cheltenham. ..
8am to 1pm, Sundays .. , Cheltenham ..
Coburg Community Market
Community market featuring local products and produce. Hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Coburg & Moreland. Stall holders commence 7:15am, market commences 8am. ..
8am to 1pm, Sundays .. cnr Russell & Harding Streets, Coburg ..
Coburg Trash & Treasure Market
A large outdoor market selling new & second hand goods, antiques & craft. A small entry fee applies. Casual stallholders are welcome. The venue is a drive-in theatresite and can acter for cars and trailers on the site. White Hat would advise 'professional buyers' to pay the additional fee for early bird entry at7am if you want to get first pick of the stock. ..
8am - 2pm, Sundays (weather permitting) .. Village Drive In Theatre. Newlands Road, Coburg ..
Dandenong Trash & Treasure Market
A large outdoor market selling new & second hand goods, antiques & craft. A small entry fee applies. Casual stallholders are welcome. The venue can cater for cars and trailers on the site. White Hat would advise 'professional buyers' to pay the additional fee for early bird entry at7am if you want to get first pick of the stock. ..
Sun (weather permitting) 8am - 2pm .. Cnr South Gippsland Highway & Hallam Valley Road, Dandenong South ..
Docklands Sunday Market
An eclectic market overlooking the waterfront at Docklands. A perfect compliment to the restaurants & shops of Melbourne's newest tourist hub. Be pleasantly surprised with an Ever-Changing Market! With Arts, Artisans, Crafts, Beauty Products, Baby/Children's Wear, Vintage, Soy Candles, Bonsai Trees, Jewellery, Hats, Clothing, Secondhand Books, Handmade Flowers, Model Cars, Licorice; Lollipops, Kids Face Painting and Lots More! Something for everybody. Take a stroll along the promenade, find a treasure, have a meal and make a day of it. More information at www.docklandsundaymarket.com.au ..
10am to 5pm Sundays .. New Quay & Waterfront City Promenade, Docklands ..
Frankston Sunday Market
A bustling carpark market with wide variety of New Goods, Plants, Trees, Flowers, Fresh Produce, Craft, Bric-a-Brac, Great Food, Hot Donuts and a Canopy Café. Small admission charge ..
8am to 1pm, Sundays .. Young Street carpark, Frankston .. (Mel ref 100A C8)
Lost & Found Market
Lost & Found is an indoor market based in a shop just off Smith Street Collingwood. It features vintage furniture, lighting, art, posters, clothes, books, records and anything collectable. Permenant and casual stalls available. ..
10am to 6pm, Daily .. 1-5 Perry Street, Collingwood ..
Mulgrave Farmers Market

Mulgrave Farmers Market was Melbourne's first weekly farmers market and features more than 45 stallholders selling everything from seasonal fruit and vegetables to fresh-cut flowers.

Entry by gold coin donation which goes to Mulgrave Primary School>

Full details at Mulgrave Farmers Market website

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8am to 1pm, Sundays .. 23-31 Gladeswood Drive, Mulgrave ..
Oakleigh Rotary Market
An outdoor community market with produce and trash & treasure. Some carpark markets are straggly and slightly soorry affairs, but not this one. White Hat can recommend the produce - we suspect that a lot of it is grown in (largely Greek) back gardens in the Oakleigh area. ..
8am to 1pm, Sundays .. Hanover Street carpark, Oakleigh ..
Sunday Market at the Arts Centre
An undercover and outdoor market with a wide range of arts and crafts. ..
10am-5pm (6pm during summer), Sundays .. Melbourne Arts Centre,, Southgate ..
Thomastown Trash & Treasure Market
A large outdoor market with all manner of hardware, clothing, odds and ends and kitchen goods. White Hat can recommend this market for DIY enthusiasts. Parking is available and a small entry charge applies. As you can see in the photograph, if you want to buy a roll of carpet, this is the place to go. ..
8am to 4pm, Sundays .. Cnr Wood Street and Settlement Road, Thomastown ..
Wantirna Trash & Treasure Market
A large outdoor market selling new & second hand goods, antiques & craft. A small entry fee applies. Casual stallholders are welcome. The venue can cater for cars and trailers on the site. White Hat would advise 'professional buyers' to pay the additional fee for early bird entry at7am if you want to get first pick of the stock. ..
8am - 2pm, Sundays (weather permitting) .. 251 Mountain Highway, Wantirna ..
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Attractions

Attractions in Melbourne

Sunday 29th December 2024

As well as the attractions listed below as open on this day, you may also be interested in the White Hat Guide to Major Attractions and Places of Interest in Melbourne.

 

Old Melbourne Gaol

Ned Kellyat the scaffold in the Old Melbourne Gaol

A gaol built in the early days of European settlement and the site of over 100 hangings including that of the bushranger Ned Kelly. more information at Old Melbourne Gaol >>
9.30am-5pm, Daily (except Christmas Day & Good Friday)
337 Russell Street (near Victoria Street), Melbourne
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Toorak House - (The Swedish Church)

Toorak House - 1857
One of Victoria's earliest surviving mansions, Toorak House now also functions as The Swedish Church. It is open to the public daily and also features a shop selling Scandinavian crafts and Scandanavian food. Details at Toorak House - (The Swedish Church)

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Cooks' Cottage

Cooks' CottageThe original tiny cottage belonging to Captain Cook's parents which was brought to Australia and reassembled in the Fitzroy Gardens - a short walk from central Melbourne. More information at The White Hat Guide to Cook's Cottage >>.
9am to 5pm daily (except Christmas Day)
Wellington Parade, East Melbourne
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Heide Museum of Modern Art

The Heide Museum of Modern Art is a gallery, sculpture park and museum of important art and artists from Melbourne and beyond. White Hat recommends that anyone interested in Australian art, particularly that of the Heidelberg School, should pay a visit to this important site. More details at Heide Museum of Modern Art >>
10am to 5pm Tue to Fri; noon to 5pm Sat/Sun /Public Holidays
7 Templestowe Road, Bulleen
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Luna Park

Melbourne's iconic fun park.

The Esplanade, St Kilda
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Melbourne Zoo

Established in 1862, Melbourne Zoo is Australia's oldest zoo. It contains more than 350 animal species from Australia and around the world. It is a short distance from the city and can be accessed by car, train or a picturesque tram ride through Royal Park. More information at Melbourne Zoo.
Daily 9am-5pm, daily
Elliott Ave, Parkville
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Old Treasury Building

One of Australia's finest Victorian era buildings. It is open to teh public on Wednesdays and Sundays and features fine displays related to Melbourne history. More info >>
10am to 4pm, Sunday to Friday
Cnr Spring St & Collins St, Melbourne
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La Trobe's Cottage
La Trobe's cottage was the home of Victoria's first Lieutenant-Governor, Charles La Trobe. He transported the pre-fabricated dwelling with him when he came to Australia in 1839. More info>>
2pm to 4pm, Sundays (Oct to April) .. cnr Birdwood Ave & Dallas Brooks Drive, South Yarra ..
Melbourne Steam Traction Engine Club
Melbourne Steam Traction Engine Club
11am-4pm Saturdays & Sundays .. National Steam Centre, 1200 Ferntree Gully Rd.,, Scoresby .. (Mel ref 72 D9)
Australian National Aviation Museum
A collection of aeroplanes and displays relating to Australia's aviation history. The museum is at Moorabbin Airport. more info > >
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Bundoora Homestead
Bundoora Homestead is a wonderful Queen Anne style Federation mansion operating as a historic house, art gallery and licensed café. Free admission.More info >>
11am to 4pm Wed to Sun, noon to 5pm Sat & Sun .. 7-27 Snake Gully Drive, Bundoora ..
Bundoora Park
Bundoora Park
Sunrise to Sunset .. Plenty Road,, Bundoora .. (Mel ref 19 F4)
Chinese Museum
Situated in the heart of Chinatown, the Chinese Museum records the history and significant contribution of Chinese people in Victoria since their first major arrival with the gold rush. more info > >
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Ian Potter Museum of Art

The Ian Potter Museum of Art at Melbourne University is a short tram ride from the city and a short walk from Lygon Street Carlton. Entry is free but from time to time there are special exhibitions in part of the gallery which may entail an entry charge. Exhibited works are chosen from teh art clocction of the Unversity of Melbourne - the largest university art collection in Australia. More info >>
Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm; Thursday 10am to 9pm .. Swanston Street (near corner of Elgin Streets and Swanston Street), Parkville ..
Immigration Museum

Covering Victoria's immigration history from the early 1800s to the present day. More information on the Immigration Museum
Daily 10am-5pm .. 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne,, ..
Jewish Museum of Australia
Preserving and exhibiting Jewish heritage, arts, customs and religious ritual in all its diversity. It includes the significant contrbutions of Jewish people to Australian life. more info > >
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Melbourne Fire Services Museum
Australia's largest collection of fire brigade memorabilia housed in a historic fire station. More info >>
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National Gallery of Victoria - Australian Collection
National Gallery of Victoria - Australian Collection
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National Gallery of Victoria - International Collection
National Gallery of Victoria - International Collection
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Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium
The Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium features marine life from the Southern Ocean and Antarctic regions. This means that locals can learn more about our own sea life while visitors from the northern hemisphere are likely to witness creatures they have never seen before. more info >>
Daily 9.30am-6pm (last entries 5pm) .. cnr King St & Flinders St, Melbourne ..
Shrine of Remembrance
Shrine of Remembrance
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Tall Ship Enterprize
Tall Ship Enterprize
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Williamstown Historical Society Museum
Williamstown Historical Society Museum
2-5pm, Sundays .. Electra Street, Williamstown .. (Mel ref 56 C9)
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Melbourne's Outskirts

Things to do in Melbourne's Outskirts

Sunday 29th December 2024

As well as the events listed below as open on this day, you may also be interested in the White Hat Guide to Victoria's Regions.

 

Events in Melbourne outskirts

Markets in Melbourne Outskirts

Gully Market
An outdoor market at the foot of Mount Dandenong comprises of a large Fruit and Veg stall, ferns, natives, rare bulbs, statues, jewelry, arts and crafts and many more. Water and some powered sites are available both Saturday and Sunday. ..
9am – 4pm daylight saving time and 9.30am – 3pm off daylight savings , Sat & Sun .. Upper Ferntree Gully Railway Station, Upper Ferntree Gully ..
Laverton Rubble & Riches Market
A large indoor/outdoor market with trash & trasure, produce, clothes, furniture, hardware and a range of other goods. White Hat guarantees that if you are looking for a drive shaft for a 1983 Monaro or a missing pice of that Royal Doulton tea set then it will be there. We're just not quite sure where. ..
7am - 4 pm, Saturdays & Sundays .. 8-18 Leakes Road, Laverton ..

Attractions in Melbourne Outskirts

Werribee Open Range Zoo

Almost 200 hectares of grassy plains and sweeping river terraces are home to a collection of animals from the grasslands of Africa, Australia and Asia. More info >>
Daily 9am-5pm, first tour 10am & last tour 3.40pm
K Road, Werribee
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Bringalbit

Bringalbit is a country property near Mt. Macedon retaining some of its original remnant Peppermint Gums, Yellow Box and Manna Gums fail to break the winds. These have been supplemented  confers, oaks, willow and poplar thickets, Monterey pines and Osage trees, nearly all planted in the 19th century. The large trees, together with a small creek feeding a couple of dams and the garden lake before cascading down it’s rocky falls below the spillway forms a peaceful retreat in country Victoria. There is a 60metre Quince Walk that delights in Spring and Autumn. Elsewhere in the garden swathes of roses, lavender, dianthus and gaura soak up the sun on the north facing terraces with their silver foliage context of snow-in-summer edging. There is a small entry charge per person (children free). More info >>
10am to 4pm, Saturdays & Sundays .. 512 Sidonia Road, Sidonia via Kyneton, VIC ..
Forest Glade Gardens

Forest Glade Gardens is one of Australia's finest private gardens. It is short trip from Melbourne and is open to the public from September to May. It features large exotic trees, a bonsai house, a woodland section, a fern gully a blue bell patch and an impressive daffodil lawn during spring; a topiary garden, two aviaries, a laburnum arch, a peony walk highlighted with climbing roses, as well as numerous pergolas, ponds, fountains and statues. A small entry fee applies (children free)

10am to 4.30pm, daily Sept to May .. 816 Mt Macedon Rd, Mt Macedon, VIC ..
McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park
McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park
10am-5pm, Tue-Sun .. 390 McClelland Drive,, Langwarrin .. (Mel ref 103 E3)
National Rhododendron Garden
At The National Rhododendron Gardens you will find brilliantly coloured blooms of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, cherries and daffodils. Seasonal changes ensure the gardens are a delight all year around. When not in bloom, you can still soak in the beauty of rich bark textures, seed capsules, foliage shapes and beautiful fragrance as you stroll through the grounds. More information at National Rhododendron Garden
10am to 5pm daily (except Christmas Day) .. The Georgian Road, Olinda ..
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