DON’T MISS

Markets and festivals will liven up your August

HOT CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL

Yarra Valley Chocolaterie’s month-long festival is dedicated to hot choc in all its delicious forms. Every day of August, a new combination of chocolate and milk will be introduced. yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery, 35 Old Healesville Rd, Yarra Glen 3775. 03 9730 2777. www.yvci.com.au. 9am-5pm. Free. Aug 1-31.

THE WINTER NIGHT MARKET AT QUEEN VIC MARKET

The Night Market makes the cold months bearable with a line-up of street food, design stalls and performances. Sip mulled wine or hot cider by an open fire. queen Victoria Market, Cnr Queen & Therry Sts, Melbourne 3000. 03 9320 5822. thenightmarket.com.au. Wed 5-10pm. Free. Until Aug 30.

MELBOURNE CERAMICS MARKET

This event will provide retail space for more than 25 makers to sell directly to the public. Visitors can browse, buy, enjoy fresh coffee, cakes, music and good vibes. work- Shop, 195 Argyle St, Fitzroy 3065. 0401 572 633. melbourneceramicsmarket.wordpress.com. 10am-4pm. Free. Sun Aug 6.