Hello, November: family events worth planning for
November highlights worth planning for: festivals, family shows, spring fairs and a new museum exhibition across Melbourne and regional Victoria. This is a handpicked selection, not every November event — browse all family events for more. Check each listing for dates, age guidance, prices and booking details.
18 events for Melbourne families
Diwali Festival of Lights
Glen Eira City Council
Sat, 7 Nov · Glen Huntly
Djerriwarrh Festival
Melton City Council
Sat, 7 Nov · Melton
Whittlesea Show 2026
Whittlesea Agricultural Society
Sat, 7 Nov – Sun, 8 Nov · Whittlesea
Maroondah Festival 2026
Maroondah City Council
Sun, 8 Nov · Croydon
Skipton Spring Festival 2026
Skipton Progress Association
Sun, 8 Nov · Skipton
Colours of Asia: Garden of Wonders
Asia Oasis
Fri, 13 Nov – Sun, 22 Nov · Melbourne CBD
St Kilda Primary School Twilight Fete
St Kilda Primary School
Fri, 13 Nov · St Kilda
Rolling Shows – Rippon Lea Estate
Glen Eira City Council
Sun, 15 Nov · Elsternwick
Christ Our Holy Redeemer Primary School Fete 2026
Parents Association of Christ Our Holy Redeemer Primary School
Fri, 20 Nov · Oakleigh East
The Trumpet of the Swan
Opera Australia
Selected dates · Nov · Melbourne
Lilydale & Yarra Valley Show 2026
Lilydale Agricultural & Horticultural Society Inc.
Sat, 21 Nov – Sun, 22 Nov · Lilydale
Welcome to Northborne: FREE Family Fun Day in Wollert!
YourLand Developments
Sat, 21 Nov · Wollert
Marvellous Machines
The Basin Primary School Parents & Friends Association
Sun, 22 Nov · The Basin
Mrs. Doubtfire – The Musical
Marriner Group
Selected dates · Nov–Jan · Melbourne
The Railway Children
The Basin Theatre
Selected dates · Nov–Dec · The Basin
Barbie®: The Exhibition
Museums Victoria
Sat, 28 Nov – Sun, 16 May · Carlton
Frankston’s Christmas Festival 2026
Frankston City Council
Sat, 28 Nov · Frankston
The Wiggles: Sparkle! BIG SHOW
The Wiggles
Selected dates · Nov · Melbourne