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Picnic at the Border

September 20 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free

Join us at the edge of the map of the City of Melville for our Melville Storylines Festival closing celebration. Picnic at the Border is a fun, family-friendly day of exciting activities in Douglas Freeman Park.

Bring a picnic and sprawl out on the grass, discover a storybook trail, interactive games, scavenger hunts and a curious response to the border by acclaimed artists Jessee Lee Johns and Nelson Mondlane.

This event is part of Melville Storylines Festival 2026. To view the full program, visit melvillecity.com.au/storylines

Venue accessibility & parking

Douglas Freeman Park is accessible via pathway. General and ACROD parking available at Emperor’s Kitchen Leeming/ Shell Petrol Station, a short distance from park. Accessible toilet on site at park.

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