Events in Australia, Malaysia and Singapore.

Design and makers market at the Royal Exhibition Building with independent Australian designers, artists and food. Fri 4 to 9pm, Sat and Sun 10am to 5pm.

A weekend of runs, from the full marathon to shorter fun runs, finishing with a lap of the MCG. Enter a race or cheer from the course.

Junior Policy: Juniors (14 years and under) are entitled to free entry. All junior attendees must redeem a ticket prior to the match. Entry will not be permitted without a valid ticket. All attendees, including children of all ages, count towards venue capacity and must hold a ticket for entry.

A weekend of mango demos, free tastings and kids' activities at Prahran Market.

The 150th Caulfield Cup, a Group 1 race over 2400m and one of the big days of Melbourne's spring racing season.

Free Italian food weekend at the Royal Exhibition Building with 50+ food vendors, live music on three stages, bars and a kids' area. Sat 11am to 10.30pm, Sun 11am to 8.30pm.

Free weekend of 15+ donut makers under cover in the Queen Victoria Market sheds, with coffee and entertainment.

Junior Policy: Juniors (14 years and under) are entitled to free entry. All junior attendees must redeem a ticket prior to the match. Entry will not be permitted without a valid ticket. All attendees, including children of all ages, count towards venue capacity and must hold a ticket for entry.

Collingwood v Sydney - 12:30 PM Essendon v North Melbourne - 3:05 PM

A weekend of Filipino food stalls and live entertainment at Queen Victoria Market. Free entry.

The Cox Plate runs at Flemington for 2026 only, its first time at the course. A full Group 1 race day a week before the Cup Carnival.

Opening day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, headlined by the Victoria Derby. Black and white dress code and a big, social crowd.

Dozens of dumpling vendors at Queen Victoria Market on Cup eve, from xiao long bao to pierogi and momo. Free entry, register online.

The Melbourne Cup at Flemington, on a Victorian public holiday. Fashion, crowds and a full card of racing.

Thursday race day of the Cup Carnival, featuring the Oaks for three-year-old fillies. Usually more relaxed, with a strong fashion focus.

A ticketed coffee festival in C Shed at Queen Victoria Market. Kids under 12 free with a paying adult.

Closing Saturday of the Cup Carnival. The cheapest weekend entry of the carnival and a good day for families.

Ticketed Friday opening night of Prahran Market's Burrata Festival, with live mozzarella making, tastings and music.

Free weekend at Prahran Market with mozzarella-making demos, tastings and a Burrata Trail. Masterclasses booked separately.

Monthly farmers market at Abbotsford Convent with 45+ Victorian growers and makers. $2 entry goes to the Convent.

A one-day vintage market in C Shed at Queen Victoria Market. Free entry.

A Latin market weekend with music, food trucks and stalls in the C and D Sheds at Queen Victoria Market. Free entry.

A night T20 between Australia and England at the MCG. A short, fast game that fits into an evening. Starts 7.15pm.