Things to Do

Aboriginal History Walk

Take a self-guided tour through Fitzroy and learn more about the many sites of Indigenous significance.

New Acquisitions 2013

This New Acquisitions exhibition features some of the new acquisitions recently added to Council's Contemporary Art Collection.

Season 6: Four at Six

Arcko Symphonic Ensemble comes to the Fitzroy Town Hall in June to present one of its renowned all-Australian programs of chamber and solo works.

Domino: the last game played

Domino, a performance by Attic Erratic, is the story of the endgame.

The Emerging Writer

Join us to celebrate the launch of the Emerging Writers' Festival book, The Emerging Writer.

The Emerging Writers' Festival Book Club

Join the Emerging Writers' Festival for a live book club.

Graeme Simsion and The Rosie Project

The Rosie Project by Fitzroy's own Graeme Simsion is one of the most talked about books of 2013.

Alice Pung and Growing Up Asian in Australia

Celebrated author Alice Pung discusses her edited collection Growing Up Asian in Australia at this event that is especially aimed at VCE students.

Recruiting Green Frogs

Green Frogs is a reading club for children in prep to grade three.

Koorie Stories and Songs

Council, in partnership with the Thomas, Samuel and George Ewing Trust is hosting a special evening of music at Fitzroy Library to celebrate National Reconciliation Week.

Storytime in the Park

Celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime by joining us at Edinburgh Gardens for a special outdoor event.

Walk Safely to School Day

Experience the many benefits of walking to school on National Walk Safely to School Day on Friday 24 May.

Bike courses for beginner and intermediate cyclists

Council, in partnership with Cycling Victoria, is offering a series of bike courses to help people improve their cycling skills.

Ask a Reading Question

During Library and Information Week, Carlton Library will launch a venue for readers to anonymously post their reading problems and offer advice.

Personal Writing: A workshop with Amy Han for young aspiring writers

Amy Han, author and founder of Creative Write-it! is dedicated to inspiring and encouraging young writers.

The Knitting Circle

Bring along your knitting needles and wool, and join fellow knitters for an afternoon of knitty-gritty chat.

Refugee Week morning tea: memories in the palm of your hand

Do you have a special object that holds a story for you? Perhaps something you brought with you to Australia?

Rising High studio showcase

Join us for a night of hip-hop and urban music from the young people who participate in Rising High.

Plinth Projects in Edinburgh Gardens

For their winter program, Plinth Projects presents a new work by artist Sarah crowEST in North Fitzroy's Edinburgh Gardens.

Young people speak out about gambling

Council invites our community to join in a special screening of Young People Speak Out - a documentary that captures young people’s thoughts and opinions about gambling.

Join the conversation about the development of the Melbourne’s North

Join us for coffee (or tea) over an informal, facilitated discussion aimed at identifying the needs of the Northern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne (Melbourne’s North) at the most grassroots level.

The Brooch Show at Fitzroy Library

Artists from across Australia and NZ have contributed over 300 imaginative and unusual contemporary Brooches to an exhibition at Fitzroy Library.