1. New Year's Eve in the Light Garden

Come and enjoy a truly illuminating line-up of live music, roving entertainers, interactive activities, picnic dinners and much more in the delightful Giant Games Garden.

2. Free entry: New Year's Eve in the Square

If you're looking for family-friendly entertainment to celebrate the coming of 2018, then look no further than Harmony Square in Dandenong.

3. Splashland - Inflatable Waterslide Pop-Up

Come down with the whole family and slip, slide and splash into summer with 8 amazing rides, including three NEW rides and last year's favourite, the towering Trippo!

4. New Year's Eve at Sea Life Melbourne

With your welcome cocktail on hand, view the magnificent floor-to-ceiling display of tropical marine life in the Coral Atoll as you journey to the Upper Deck for an evening of festivities.

5. New Year's Eve at Left Bank

Left Bank is celebrating the New Year in the ultimate style - with DJ Lionette and Soundcheck, prime views of the CBD skyline, drinks and food stations until late!

6. Celebrate Christmas New Year's Eve at Holiday Inn Melbourne

Sirocco Restaurant Bar at Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders is offering all your festive favourites and so much more this Christmas and New Year's Eve!

7. The Little Mermaid at Frankston Arts Centre

This timeless love story follows Ariel, who is King Triton and Queen Athena's youngest daughter; a mermaid.

8. Free: Melbourne Social Christmas Day Picnic Lunch

Join in the festive spirit and make new friends whilst enjoying some fun and games.

9. Free: VOLVO Ocean Race @ Docklands

Australia's involvement with the Volvo Ocean Race goes back to 1973/74 and since then has hosted the race 7-times, coming to Melbourne for the first time in 2005/06.