Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at the wonderfully vibrant Lunar New Year Festival in Richmond.

Victoria Street is the centre of these celebrations, where road closures between Hoddle and Church streets see the popular restaurant and shopping strip come alive for a day-long street party.

Enjoy the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of traditional and contemporary Vietnamese culture.

19 November to 20 November 2011

The Johnston Street Fiesta showcases the culture, heritage and traditions of Spanish-speaking nations.

This annual two-day street event is a feast for the senses, featuring the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of these vibrant communities.

Dance off those churros to Latin grooves on Saturday night and Sunday, and don’t miss the colourful street performers’ parade.

3 November to 6 November 2011

This year’s Village Festival in Edinburgh Gardens will be an explosion of music, performance, visual arts, fashion, dance and film, all gathered within the lovely collection of handmade theatres, tents, and installations.

For further information on accessibility at The Village, call Sandra on 9205 5109.

Entry is free, shows dirt cheap, music gratis

25 October 2011

Celebrate International Children's Week at a picnic at the Collingwood Children's Farm.

Bring along your picnic goodies and join in making damper, milking a cow (10am and 4pm), feeding the farm animals and having your face painted! Entry to the farm is free on this day.