OCTOBER MARKETS

Forage for bargains at these

FINDERS KEEPERS MARKET

Accessories, clothing, homewares and more. Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson St, Carlton 3053. www.thefinderskeepers.com. Fri 6-10pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm. $2. Oct 14-16.

MELBOURNE SHOPPING FESTIVAL

More than 30 brands will be showcased with discounts of over 80 per cent on fashion to homewares. Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf 3006. www.melbourneshoppingfestival.com.au. Fri-sun 10am-6pm. From $17. Oct 21-23.

MAKERS MARKET

Find all things arts and crafts by Melbourne artists and craftspeople. Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford 3067. www.makersmarketabbotsford.org. 10am-4pm. Sun Oct 16.

WINE AND CHEESE FEST

Feast on cheeses and stock up on kitchen essentials from over 60 exhibitors. Don’t miss the Grape Stomp Comp. Seaworks Maritime Precinct, 82 Nelson Pl, Williamstown 3016. www.seaworks.com.au. 11am-late. $23-$37. Sun Oct 23.