Activities
Expo 2026
THINGS TO DO AND SEE
All day activities
Explore hands-on activities, exciting displays and family-friendly experiences happening throughout the day.
WHATāS ON
Activities
Electric Vehicles
Explore Electric Vehicles: EV display with Australian Electric Vehicles Association
Location: Outdoor - Electric Vehicle Showcase
Age: All ages
Come and explore a range of electric vehicles from local dealers and community members. Chat with EV owners about their experiences and meet the team from the Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA). Whether you're just curious or considering making the switch, this is a great place to learn what owning an EV is really like.
All about bikes
Free bike tune up and safety check by Dr Crankyās
Location: Outdoor - Pedal Powered Fun
Age: All ages
Pedal your way to the Expo, access free bike parking plus a complimentary bike tune-up and safety check while you explore everything on offer. Whether you're cruising in solo or with the whole family, it's the perfect way to arrive energised and in a sustainable way!
All about bikes
Try before you ride: with Sparque
Location: Outdoor - Pedal Powered Fun
Age: Over 16
Experience the thrill of electric freedom with Sparque e-bike Experts! Take a test ride, explore different e-bike types, and discover how effortless and fun sustainable travel can be. Whether you're curious or ready to switch, test riding an e-bike is a great way to learn more and feel what they are all about.
Discover and learn
Ask Me Anything Hub
Location: Level 1 foyer - Ask Me Anything Hub
A welcoming drop-in space where you can speak directly with independent experts and local volunteers (who have lived experience) about all things electrification.
Approachable experts and locals will be available to answer your questions in an honest and informative way, on a range of topics.
Discover and learn
Renters Hub
Location: Level 1 foyer - Renters Hub
Whether youāre renting, looking to make your home more comfortable and energy-efficient, or planning to downsize and take your appliances with you, this interactive hub is packed with practical advice and solutions.
Discover and learn
Get to know your local community groups
Location: Ground floor - Community Groups
Discover how local community groups are helping communities reduce their energy bills, reduce emissions, and improve comfort and health outcomes.
Discover and learn
Victoria Police Electric vehicle display
Location: Outdoor - Food & Entertainment Zone
Age:All ages
Take a look at an active Victoria Police electric vehicle. Chat with local officers who can share practical advice on e-bike safety, helping riders understand the rules and stay safe on the road.
Discover and learn
Chat with a Firefighter from Fire Rescue Victoria
Location: Ground floor foyer
Age:All ages
Drop by and chat with firefighters from Fire Rescue Victoria about how to safely use, store, and dispose of batteries. Pick up practical tips to help reduce fire risks at home and keep your household safe. Kids can get hands-on and build their own cardboard electric fire truck to take home.
For the kids
Build a sustainable city with SciencePlay Kids
Location: Ground floor - Kids Activity Zone
Age: All ages
Kids can explore renewable energy using real working models with SciencePlay Kids. Build a sustainable city using mini cardboard houses and bring them to life using hand cranks, wind turbines, and solar panels. Learn how energy is generated, used, and how thoughtful design can create more sustainable communities.
For the kids
Power your own popcorn and fairy floss with Melbourne Girls College
Location: Outdoor - Food & Entertainment Zone
Age: All ages
Think you can power your own snack? Jump on a rowing machine or stationary bike and generate the energy needed to spin fairy floss or pop fresh popcorn. This fun, hands-on activity from Melbourne Girls College lets you experience human-powered energy while supporting a great cause.
For the kids
Power-up and pedal for energy at Future Spark with Bike nā Blend
Location: Outdoor - Pedal Powered Fun
Age: All ages
How much energy do you need to power up household appliances? Find out at Future Spark! Start pedalling and power lights, fans, and other devices. The faster you ride, the more energy you create. Add more appliances and feel the challenge build as it gets harder to keep everything running.
For the kids
Kids Activity Zone
Location: Ground floor - Kids Activity Zone
Age: All ages
Drop in to the Kids Activity Zone where curious and creative minds can learn through play. Activities include plant potting, eco-themed games, colouring, puzzles and interactive pedal-powered energy bikes.
Food and entertainment
EV sausage sizzle fundraiser
Location: Outdoor - Food & Entertainment Zone
Age: All ages
Enjoy a sausage in bread, cooked on an electric BBQ powered by an electric vehicle. Check out what an electric vehicle can do in a fun, delicious and practical way.
Food and entertainment
Coffee At Nola - Australiaās First Fully Electric Coffee Van
Location: Outdoor - Food & Entertainment Zone
Age: All ages
This family-owned business operates from a Japanese electric kei van, using 100% electric equipment to serve great coffee in a sustainable, quiet and environmentally friendly way.
Food and entertainment
Cornutopia Food Truck
Location: Outdoor - Food & Entertainment Zone
Age: All ages
A highly regarded Melbourne institution, specialising in authentic, eco-friendly Vegan and Vegetarian Mexican street food.
Food and entertainment
Live Jazz - powered by the sun
Location: Outdoor - Food & Entertainment Zone
Age: All ages
Take a break and enjoy live jazz music, featuring musicians from Blue Planet Entertainment and Wildliveās fully solar-powered PikiP Stage.
This setup shows how clean energy can run professional sound equipment and live events and show what is possible with solar power and batteries.
Food and entertainment
Pedal to Blend: Power your own free smoothie with Bike nā Blend
Location: Outdoor - Pedal Powered Fun
Age: All ages
Jump on the smoothie bike and use pedal power to blend a delicious drink. This fun, free and eco-friendly activity is for all ages and explores energy production, sustainability and healthy living.