Keen for an autumn adventure? Lerderderg State Park is a rugged pocket of nature just outside of the city, home to sheer rock walls, winding rivers, native wildlife and magical walking tracks. It's wild, raw and – if you ask us – pretty underrated.
Have you been before? Get more info to help you plan your trip at the link in comments 🔗 #lerderdergstatepark #thingstodomelbourne #hikingmelbourne
📸: Parks Victoria | Tatjana Plitt
[ID: People hiking through Lerderderg State Park.]
Steak and bottomless fries - is there a better combo?! 🙌 We’ve rounded up a couple of our fave spots in Melbourne serving up this epic deal. You’re welcome! More details below…
🥩 Allegro: Tuesdays
🍟 Godby Hotel: Mondays from 12pm
🥩 Fargo & Co: Thursdays 4-9pm
🍟 No Biggie: Wednesday - Saturday 5.30-9.30pm
🥩 Railway Hotel: Saturdays 12-4pm
PSA: The Docklands Waterfront Farmers’ Market is relaunching at a brand new location on Sunday, May 17 from 10am-3pm. Head down to Harbour Esplanade for fresh seafood (hello, lobster rolls and fish burgers! 🦞), activities for the kids, a bar boat serving sparkling wine, live music and plenty of fresh, seasonal produce. It will continue to be held on the third Sunday of every month – how good!
📸: Supplied
[ID: Kids playing at Docklands.]
No plans for the weekend? If you're looking for inspo we’ve got you covered for all the best things to do in Melbourne - you’re welcome!
Check out our full weekend guide at the link in bio 🔗
📸: Leah Glynn
To celebrate National Burger Day on Thursday, May 28, TGI Fridays is giving away 100 free OG cheesy smash burgers at each location 🍔 But be warned: it’s first in, best dressed. For more info on how you can score a free burg, head to the link in bio 🔗 P.S. Head to Melbourne Central TGI Fridays if you want to play a game of Shufflr 😉
Queen Vic Market's renowned sheds will transform into a wintery oasis for 13 weeks starting on June 3, with loads of scrumptious food, warming drinks and roving entertainment 🙌 From piping hot soup served in a bread roll to mulled wine and hot jam doughnuts, there are plenty of delicious goodies to enjoy. And we can't wait to browse stalls selling locally sourced and handmade products. Get more details at the link in bio 🔗 #qvm #winternightmarket #thingstodomelbourne
📸: Supplied
[ID: People walking under a glowing neon sign that says 'Winter Night Market'.
We held our very first Time Out Social Club event for readers at Zareh, the winner of Best Restaurant 2026 in the Time Out Melbourne Food & Drink Awards 🙌 And took the chance to talk to chef Tom Sarafian, who named the restaurant in honour of his grandfather ❤️
Thanks to all those who came and made our Time Out Social Club a wonderful night, thanks to Tom and the team for your delicious food and hospitality – and keep your eyes out for info on our next Social Club 👀
After surveying 24,000 locals from around the world, Melbourne came out as one of the world’s greatest for arts and culture on Time Out's annual ranking – the 6th top city in the world after some heavy-hitters including London, Paris and New York City. Not bad, Melbs!
Melbourne's arts scene earned a whopping 92 per cent approval rating from locals – and Melbourne also topped the global charts for comedy and street art.
Our city's had a stellar year on the global stage, after ranking best city in the whole world on Time Out's annual list of great cities to live in and visit.
Find out more about this result – and get some of our recommendations on the best arts and culture on in Melbourne this year – at the link in bio 🔗
PSA: Australia’s first-ever NBA House lands in Melbourne today, with a jam-packed program that will unfold across the next four days 🏀 Expect live NBA playoff viewings, a 3-on-3 celebrity game, top-notch food and drink offerings, and the chance to show off your b-ball skills. Plus, the stacked music line-up includes Baker Boy, Tye Turner and more.
It's taking place at the Timber Yard until Sunday. Get more details at the link in bio 🔗 #nbahouse #thingstodomelbourne #basketballmelbourne
📸: Supplied
[ID: People playing basketball.]
Remember the days when you just could stroll into a Yo-Chi and load up on swirls of the good stuff? Now, there are long lines to queue in and more people than ever using it as a space to hang - forget coffee and cocktails, it’s all about how many bougie toppings you can add. So, have you joined the craze, and how long are you willing to wait in line to get your Yo-Chi fix? 🫣
It's back! The Big Design Market is returning to the Royal Exhibition Building from May 22-24 for its 'Almost Winter' edition – aka your excuse to shop up a storm, with more than 250 independent designers in attendance 🛍️
Expect everything from ceramics and jewellery to fashion, homewares and lifestyle products, with 55 new brands joining returning favourites, each championing ethical production, quality craftsmanship and original design. Plus, there will be plenty of food and drink stalls to keep you fed and watered 🙌
Get more info at the link in bio 🔗 #bigdesignmarket #melbournemarket #thingstodomelbourne
📸: Blake Walshe
[ID: People at the Big Design Market.]
Melbourne, are you ready for a travel extravaganza? 🌏✨
Singapore Airlines' Kris+ pop-up is landing at Melbourne Central, and it’s packed with goodies. May 15-17 will be filled with fun experiences, from claw machines overflowing with prizes to an opportunity that could win you a whopping 144,000 KrisFlyer miles (AKA enough for a business class ticket to Singapore). Plus some jaw-dropping $380 flight discounts.
Find out all the deets at the link in bio.
![Keen for an autumn adventure? Lerderderg State Park is a rugged pocket of nature just outside of the city, home to sheer rock walls, winding rivers, native wildlife and magical walking tracks. It's wild, raw and – if you ask us – pretty underrated.Have you been before? Get more info to help you plan your trip at the link in comments #lerderdergstatepark #thingstodomelbourne #hikingmelbourne : Parks Victoria | Tatjana Plitt[ID: People hiking through Lerderderg State Park.]](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6727281961663867145830_0_2d8d04b7b6dbef55ccdaaebab4a29aba.jpg?o=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&h=874a75a8c1f803ab23756e39a9000c97)
![PSA: The Docklands Waterfront Farmers’ Market is relaunching at a brand new location on Sunday, May 17 from 10am-3pm. Head down to Harbour Esplanade for fresh seafood (hello, lobster rolls and fish burgers! ), activities for the kids, a bar boat serving sparkling wine, live music and plenty of fresh, seasonal produce. It will continue to be held on the third Sunday of every month – how good! : Supplied[ID: Kids playing at Docklands.]](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6727276241406938415364_0_6aac75db9c3ba6afa22f3478c1e5383e.jpg?o=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&h=23f4a480c0875aebd3ca0502369e9e24)
![PSA: Australia’s first-ever NBA House lands in Melbourne today, with a jam-packed program that will unfold across the next four days Expect live NBA playoff viewings, a 3-on-3 celebrity game, top-notch food and drink offerings, and the chance to show off your b-ball skills. Plus, the stacked music line-up includes Baker Boy, Tye Turner and more.It's taking place at the Timber Yard until Sunday. Get more details at the link in bio #nbahouse #thingstodomelbourne #basketballmelbourne : Supplied[ID: People playing basketball.]](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6727581833445038565613_0_06fb151578110786fb1160053f6b23e2.jpg?o=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&h=eeb1c209d78f92967c9b7e747126d112)
![It's back! The Big Design Market is returning to the Royal Exhibition Building from May 22-24 for its 'Almost Winter' edition – aka your excuse to shop up a storm, with more than 250 independent designers in attendance ️Expect everything from ceramics and jewellery to fashion, homewares and lifestyle products, with 55 new brands joining returning favourites, each championing ethical production, quality craftsmanship and original design. Plus, there will be plenty of food and drink stalls to keep you fed and watered Get more info at the link in bio #bigdesignmarket #melbournemarket #thingstodomelbourne : Blake Walshe[ID: People at the Big Design Market.]](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6727201146562668164636_0_deb3119ebbb7767f68a8c800ab796765.jpg?o=aHR0cHM6Ly9zY29udGVudC1vcmQ1LTMuY2RuaW5zdGFncmFtLmNvbS92L3Q1MS44Mjc4Ny0xNS82OTg3MDYyMDRfMTg1ODU5OTY3MzAwNDg1MTlfNTkxMzM5MjY0NjUyMTMxMTMzN19uLmpwZz9zdHA9YzAuMTM1LjEwODAuMTA4MGFfZHN0LWpwZ19lMzVfczY0MHg2NDBfc2gyLjA4X3R0NiZfbmNfaHQ9c2NvbnRlbnQtb3JkNS0zLmNkbmluc3RhZ3JhbS5jb20mX25jX2NhdD0xMDcmX25jX29jPVE2Y1oyZ0VBOEhMZlMyMVZrcEJiU3YtckxjbGRnS1picnRBeUhiaEVWcFJwYzhxa0RWcUhxY1M4cjNQQXNMRmU3U28wZ3VpYmZfZVNHdVRFejZKbnE5RHppZzYzJl9uY19vaGM9WTZIa0U1aEhvZVVRN2tOdndIWWItUFYmX25jX2dpZD0tUDBXOFZjdVBfZWg2dEZGTVFhcjB3JmVkbT1BUFU4OUZBQkFBQUEmY2NiPTctNSZvaD0wMF9BZjRjUzRMVXRsTFdCdko1el9TVEUxVE9YRjlJbXVNUVptNDBLcEtrZVIzX3V3Jm9lPTZBMEVGNjFBJl9uY19zaWQ9YmMwYzJj&h=3965d702d537d30efc91463d53883938)
