03 Dec Dec 5-7 Break it down with a freestyle Dance Battle, Flavour Exchange and Tropfest
Gingerbread Village by EPICURE
DATE: Now – Wed 24 Dec
TIME: 10am-6pm (1st -12th) 10am-8:30pm (13th-24th)
LOCATION: Melbourne Town Hall (90-120 Swanston st)
COST: Gold coin donation
WEBSITE: http://www.epicure.com.au/about/gingerbread-village-by-epicure
INCLUDING: Show your support for Make a Wish Australia by visiting the iconic Gingerbread Village, showcasing Melbourne’s most famous venues constructed all from delicious gingerbread.
The Big Design Market
DATE: Fri 5– Sun 7 Dec
TIME: Fri 10am-9pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm
LOCATION: Royal Exhibition Building (Nicholson St, Carlton Gardens)
COST: $2 entry (kids free)
WEBSITE: http://thebigdesignmarket.com/index.html
INCLUDING: A unique shopping event not to be missed! Bringing together the best independent Australian and international designers across fashion and accessories, homewares and interior design, lifestyle and stationary and more – showbags, workshops and prizes for all!
Melbourne’s Start Up POP UP party
DATE: Fri 5 Dec
TIME: 4pm-7pm
LOCATION: NAB Village (700 Bourke Street)
COST: Free
WEBSITE: http://theclassicfuture.com/pages/what-onf610-4016-a478-027a1205245f.aspx
INCLUDING: Come along to this pop up shopping event and get a first look at emerging jewellery and fashion designers
Flavour Exchange
DATE: Fri 5Dec
TIME: 4:30pm-8:30pm
LOCATION: The Atrium (Federation Square)
COST: $32.50 via Ticketek / $37.50 at the door
WEBSITE: http://www.flavourexchange.com.au/summer/
INCLUDING: Sample Melbourne’s best brewers, bakers, growers and makers in one location. Tickets include 14 tasting vouchers and a tasting glass to take home.
Spartan race – HURRICANE Workout of the Day
DATE: Sat 6th Dec
TIME: 7am – 11am
LOCATION: Royal park, Flemington Road, Parkville
COST: $25
WEBSITE: http://spartanrace.com.au/eventtype/hurricane-wod
INCLUDING: Some of Australia’s most experienced trainers will whip your butt into shape combining an intense mix of cardio and strength training. Expect the ultimate test of mind, body and spirit!
City Sessions Freestyle Dance Battle Grand Final
DATE: Sat 6 Dec
TIME: 2pm-5pm
LOCATION: Section 8. 27-29 Tattersalls Lane, CBD
COST: FREE
WEBSITE: http://www.freestyleacademy.com.au/#!tour/cxd8
INCLUDING: Held at Section 8, City Sessions Freestyle Dance Battle Grand Final will feature a crowd-judged 2 VS 2 dance battle as well as emcee, street art and DJ performances and battles.
Adelphi Rooftop Pop Up Bar and Pool Party
DATE: Sun 7 Dec
TIME: 2pm to sunset
LOCATION: The Adelphi Hotel. 187 Flinders Lane
COST: Free entry. BYO Towel or $5 to hire
WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/events/362592283915471/
INCLUDING: The iconic Adelphi Rooftop on Flinders Lane will host a rooftop pool party on Sunday evenings, cocktails and all!
Tropfest
DATE: Sun 7 Dec
TIME: Gates open 7pm, screenings starts 8:30pm
LOCATION: Moonlight Cinema (Royal Botanic Gardens)
COST: Free entry
WEBSITE: http://tropfest.com/au/attend/melbourne/
INCLUDING: Australia’s largest and most prestigious film festival celebrating short films with BIG stories!