Spring in Melbourne – Things to See and Do

Longer days make spring a great time to explore Melbourne outdoors. Here are some ideas based on confirmed City of Melbourne listings and recent openings.

Gardens and parks

• Fitzroy Gardens – Wonder and Whimsy. A kids' activity exploring the gardens, listed until 4 October.
• Design X Nature. A free outdoor exhibition of artworks exploring how natural systems inform creative practice, until 18 October.
• ACCA forecourt, Southbank. A new green space of more than 900 square metres, with lawn, seating, native trees and wildflowers, has opened at the corner of Sturt and Grant streets.

For families

• Birrarung Marr playground has reopened after a City of Melbourne upgrade, with new slides, a basket swing, climbing nets, a log trail and more than 40 new trees.
• The City's What's On site also has a regularly updated list of free and low-cost family activities.

After dark

• Stellar Nights – guided tours at the Observatory exploring time and space, listed until 30 November.
• NGV Friday Nights – live music, film, food and drink, listed until 2 October.

Spring tips

• Melbourne weather can change quickly in spring — pack a layer.
• Check opening times and bookings before you head out.
• Use the City of Melbourne's What's On site to filter events by date and location.