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Spring into life at Harvest Square: What's On around Brunswick this Season

As the days get longer and the sun finally sticks around, there’s no better time to explore the vibrant local lifestyle that makes Harvest Square in Brunswick West such an exciting place to live. Whether you’ve just moved in, are preparing to settle, or are considering making your first home at Harvest Square, this spring is the perfect time to discover just how much there is to see and do — right on your [future] doorstep.

18 September 2025
A bustling scene outside a Middle Eastern bakery, where several people are seated at small tables on the footpath, enjoying their meals. The atmosphere is lively, with a mix of locals and tourists savouring aromatic dishes. The street is lined with shops and cafes, creating a vibrant urban backdrop under a clear blue sky.

Here’s a roundup of some of the best events, local haunts and activities happening in and around Harvest Square this spring.

🌳 Local Parks & Places to Unwind

Living at Harvest Square means you’re surrounded by beautiful green spaces — perfect for picnics, walks, or a morning coffee outdoors.

• Dawsons Reserve (just a short walk away)

• Brunswick Park

• Coburg Lake Reserve

• Queens Park, Moonee Ponds

• CERES Community Environment Park – with its organic café and nursery

• FoMo Cinemas – an intimate cinema experience just around the corner

🛒 Coburg Farmers Market – Every Saturday

Skip the grocery store and pick up fresh, seasonal produce from Victorian growers at this popular weekend market. Grab a coffee, enjoy the live music, and stock up on:

• Fresh fruit and vegetables

• Artisanal baked goods

• Free-range eggs and local cheese

• Beer, wine, and preserves

🕗 Every Saturday, 8am–1pm

📍 92 Bell Street, Coburg

👗 Round She Goes Vintage Fashion Market

Love a wardrobe refresh with a sustainable twist? Don’t miss Melbourne’s favourite preloved and vintage fashion market.

Expect over 50 curated stalls offering vintage fashion, designer labels, and handmade accessories.

🗓️ Sunday 21 September, 10am–3pm

📍 Coburg Town Hall

💸 Entry: $4

💃 Twilight Together Celebration – A Cultural Community Night

As part of the Merri-bek Seniors Festival, this lively evening is open to all ages. Come together to share a meal, enjoy live performances, and celebrate the diversity of our community.

🗓️ Wednesday 1 October, 5–9pm

📍 Reggio Calabria Club, 476 Brunswick Rd, Parkville

✂️ Upcycle Paper Sewing Workshops

Get creative and learn how to hand-make cards, bookmarks, and gift tags using recycled materials. A fun and relaxing way to spend an afternoon.

🗓️ Fridays (12–2pm) & Sundays (2:30–4:30pm)

📍 24 Hope Street, Brunswick

💸 From $20–$45

🎟️ Next class: Friday 17 October

🏛️ Take a Tour: Local History + Architecture

🔐 Pentridge Prison Tours

Explore the stories behind one of Australia’s most infamous prisons with a family-friendly walking tour.

🗓️ 20 Sept – 5 Oct

📍 1 Champ Street, Coburg

💸 $25 Adult | $80 Family

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🏡 Walsh Street Architecture Tour

Design lovers will appreciate this guided tour of Robin Boyd’s iconic South Yarra residence.

🗓️ Various dates: 15/9, 20/9, 4/10, 13/10, 25/10

💸 $25–$45

🌙 After-Hours Events in the CBD

🎶 Nocturnal at Melbourne Museum

Experience the museum after dark, with live DJs, food, drinks and interactive exhibitions. A great midweek night out with friends.

🗓️ 18 Sept, 9 Oct, 13 Nov

🕕 6–9:30pm

📍 Melbourne Museum, Carlton

💸 $25 | $20 Concession

🎬 Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu

Catch a film in one of Melbourne’s newest library spaces – a cosy, low-key evening right in the city.

🗓️ Same dates as Nocturnal

🕓 4:15–6:15pm

📍 141 Therry Street, Melbourne

Why This All Matters

Spring is a season of fresh starts — and for many home buyers at Harvest Square, it’s the beginning of an exciting new chapter. This local lifestyle isn’t just about events — it’s about connection, creativity, and community.

From organic markets to architectural tours and everything in between, Harvest Square Brunswick West offers the kind of rich, diverse, and walkable lifestyle that makes inner-city living both exciting and sustainable.

Ready to be part of it?

Call Garrick for information about the apartments still available and arrange an appointment to view and get ready to make your move this spring.