What's on at RACV Club

Thu 19, Fri 20, Sat 21, Mon 23 & Tue 24 Dec | 10am – 2pm | Tarrant Room, City Club | Photo packs from $20 | Kids craft $10 per child

Santa is back! Bring the whole family in for a professional photo with Santa, in his wonderful gingerbread village.

Each day there will be an array of craft activities, from decoration making and gingerbread decorating.

Bookings preferred

Waitlist only | Thu 19 Dec | 12:30pm – 3pm | Wine Cellar, City Club | $395 per person

You're invited to an exclusive private lunch with legendary cricketer Sir Ian Botham. This intimate gathering offers the rare chance to enjoy fine dining, exquisite wines, and personal stories from one of cricket's greats. 

Ticket includes 3 course meal and beverages.

Thu 26 Dec – Mon 30 Dec | 10am – 5pm | RACV Club Suite, MCG | Pricing and days in booking page

One of the game’s great rivalries gets even bigger with an historic five Test series. Australia will be looking to win the Border-Gavaskar trophy for the first time in a decade, with India having won the past four series.
 

All tickets include food, beverages and entry to the Cricket.
 

Please note: members must accompany all guests attending.

Sat 4 Jan | Suite access from 6:45pm | MCG Corporate Suite | $345 per person

The Big Bash League is back, enjoy the game from our fully inclusive MCG Suite.

Includes ticket to into the suite, food and beverage

Tue 7 Jan | 9:30am – 10:30am | Tennis Courts, Healesville Country Club and Resort | $30 per child, $50 two children

Kids’ tennis is the perfect blend of fun, fitness, and skill-building! Designed for beginners, our program uses kid-sized rackets, and low-compression balls to make learning easy and enjoyable.

Your child will develop coordination, teamwork, and a love for the game while making new friends in a supportive environment.

Wed 8 Jan | 3pm – 3:45pm | Swimming Pool, Healesville Country Club and Resort | $20 per child, $35 two children

Aqua Fun is an exciting adventure with swim coach Jenny! Featuring noodle races, ball scrambles, tunnel ball, and relay challenges, promising laughter, teamwork, and splashing good times. Ages 8+

Thu 9 Jan | 10am – 12pm | Barak Room, Healesville Country Club & Resort |$30 per child, $50 two children

Melbourne's Mobile Zoo is coming to the Healesville Country Club this school holidays! Mingle with some of Australia's amazing native animals in this fun, hands-on experience. In addition to this interactive encounter, wildlife ambassadors will be joining us to educate and engage children about the fascinating world of Australia's native wildlife. 

Fri 10 Jan | 6-10 years, 10am-11am | 11+years, 11:30pm – 12:30pm | Pro Golf Shop, Healesville Country Club & Resort | $20 per child, $35 two children

Introduce your child to the exciting world of golf with lessons. Whether they’re beginners or looking to refine their skills, learn from our professional golfers with a unique opportunity to grasp the fundamentals and improve. 

Sat 25 Jan | 6pm-10pm | Level 17, City Club | $150 per person

Dust off your kilt, your sporran, and your tartan for a celebration of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, in collaboration with the Melbourne Tartan Festival.
Enjoy an evening of music, poetry and song, with ceilidh dancing, and the famous Address To A Haggis! Featuring the fabulous Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club and renowned traditional singer Fiona Ross.

Ticket includes four-course dinner, beverages, and themed entertainment. Non-haggis option available.

This is a shared table event. Suitable for singles.

Tue 28 Jan | 6pm-9pm | Level 17, City Club | $120 Adult, $65 Teen (13-17yrs), $35 Child (2-12yrs)

Celebrate Lunar New Years’ Eve on Level 17 with a seafood buffet featuring hawker-style favorites. Enjoy the traditional spectacle of lion dancers as we embrace the New Year with good fortune and great food.

Ticket includes buffet and entertainment. Beverages available at bar prices. 

Wed 29 Jan| 6pm-10pm | Members’ Dining Room, City Club | $175 per person

Celebrate Lunar New Year in the Members’ Dining Room! Welcome the Year of the Snake with a delicious 5-course set menu by guest chef Leslie Chan, returning for his 6th year at the Club. Begin the festivities with a complimentary glass of sparkling on arrival and indulge in a culinary journey that honours the traditions and flavours of the season. Optional $85 beverage package.

Includes 5-course meal and sparkling on arrival. Additional beverages available at bar prices. 

Tue 4 Feb | 10:30am-4:30pm (approx.) | Bus departs from/returns to City Club | $110 per person 
 

Embark on an unforgettable journey in one of Outback Spirit's premium Mercedes Benz 4WD Touring Coaches! Depart from the City Club in a 5-star vehicle celebrated for its comfort and safety, and journey to Healesville Country Club for a 2-course lunch with wine at Banyalla Restaurant. Afterward, indulge in a chocolate-tasting experience at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, before returning to the City Club.  
 
Ticket includes transport, 2-course lunch with wine, and chocolate tasting.  
 
Receive a bonus $220 per person saving when booking an Outback Spirit or Journey Beyond Rail journey before 4^th March 2025.  

^{Terms & Conditions apply
*Offer valid on Outback Spirit & Journey Beyond Rail Journeys only. Valid on new bookings only. Bookings must be deposited prior to 4 March 2025.} 

Fri 7 Feb | 7pm-9pm | Level 17, City Club | $40 per person

Join Comedy Hypnotist Gerard V for a fun, engaging show where the audience are the stars! Watch as Gerard V invites audience volunteers to the stage to be hypnotized right before your eyes. Gerard’s spontaneous and improvisational act guarantees laughter and entertainment that leaves lasting memories.

Ticket includes show and beverages.

Sat 8 Feb | 2:30pm-4pm | Library, City Club | $25 per person

Celebrate the Gallery Lounge exhibition Beyond Textiles with RACV Head of Visual Arts, Mardi Nowak In Conversation with exhibiting artists Tia Ansell and Tim Gresham. Enjoy the exhibition, delight upon canapes made in response to the artworks and unravel traditional notions behind textile works.

Ticket includes beverages and canapes.

_{Tim Gresham, Shift Memory, 2014, tapestry, 80 x 150cm, Courtesy the artist} 

Sat 8 Feb | 10am – 12pm or 1pm – 3pm | Level 2, City Club | $25 per person

This class is designed specifically for beginners, so you don't need any prior experience. In this two-hour workshop, our expert instructor will guide you through the basic stitches and techniques needed to create a classic Granny square. You'll also learn how to create crochet clusters and chains. Everything you need, from crochet hooks to yarn, will be provided.

Ticket includes workshop, tea and coffee.

8-week course, starting on 10 Feb | 1:30pm – 3:30pm | Level 2, City Club | $160 per person

Beginner Bridge Lessons are back! One of the Club’s largest interest groups, the RACV Bridge Club hosts sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays each week. This is the perfect opportunity to learn the game and get involved. The Beginner Bridge course comprises eight lessons and will be held on Monday afternoons.

Session dates: 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar.

Tea and coffee is provided at each session.

Thu 27 Feb | 10am-11:30am | Meet at the Visitor Centre, Royal Botanic Gardens | $55 per person 

Journey into Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, a significant cultural site for the local Kulin Nation, with a First Peoples guide. 

Gain insight into the rich history and thriving culture of the First Peoples of Australia through a journey of identifying significant native plants within the Gardens. Learn about Aboriginal plant uses, customs and ongoing connection to Country.

Ticket includes exclusive guided tour only. Minimum numbers required.

^{Image Credit: Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria}

Thu 27 Feb | 6:30pm – 9:00pm | The Pavilion, City Club | $45 per person, $340 Table of 8.

More than just Trivia Night, it's a Game Show! Game Show LIVE is the most exciting and fast paced games night you will experience, short of actually being on a Game Show yourself! An interactive multimedia event; live scoring, professional host, wireless buzzers, and questions that will journey you through our theme of music and movies.

 
Come solo or with friends, all are welcome to join in.
 
Ticket includes Game Show, drink on arrival and finger foods (Le Petit Gateau). Further drinks available at bar prices.

Wed 12 Mar | 10:30am-11:30am | Melbourne Tram Museum, 8 Wallen Rd, Hawthorn, 3122 | Gold coin donation on arrival

Since 1885, Melbourne has been renowned for its iconic tram network. Explore the history of the most authentic tramway museum in Australia: the heritage-listed Hawthorn Tram Depot.

Sat 15 Mar | 7pm-9:30pm | Doors open 6:45pm | Level 17, City Club | $90 per person

Experience an energetic evening that celebrates the remarkable musical legacies of two legendary icons. Tina Turner and Tom Jones have profoundly influenced the music scene since the 1960s.

This vibrant show reflects their essence with a fun and sassy flair, making it a memorable experience for audiences young and old!

All tickets include show, light bites, and beverages. Pre-show dining option at Members Dining Room. 

Waitlist only | Sat 22 Mar | 10am – 5pm | Meet at Healesville Country Club & Resort | $175 per person

The Healesville Country Races are back! Our marquee package includes transfers from Healesville Country Club, priority entry to our VIP area and a decadent four-course lunch with beverages. Dress to impress and don’t forget to collect your race guide on arrival to make the most of all the action!

Thu 10 Apr | 6pm-7:30pm | Robin Boyd House, 290 Walsh St, South Yarra, 3141 | $95 per person

Experience an unforgettable evening at the iconic Robin Boyd House with an exclusive Sunset Cocktail Tour. Begin with a welcome reception and a brief storytelling session, then indulge in three expertly crafted cocktails (or mocktails upon request) served on the half hour. Savour gourmet cheese and charcuterie platters while guides share intriguing insights into the house’s design and Robin Boyd’s enduring legacy. As you mingle, the smooth sounds of Boyd’s favourite jazz tracks will set the perfect atmosphere, making this a truly memorable celebration of architecture, culture, and style.

Ticket includes tour, 3 cocktails, and charcuterie platters.

Tue 15 Apr | 11am – 12pm | $20 for 1 child, $30 for 2 children | Level 2, City Club
 

A jam-packed 60-minute show of big WOW science madness!  There are giant smoke vortices, levitating beach balls, flying toilet paper, flour fireballs, hair-raising electricity, and lots of learning! The MAD SCIENCE SHOW is a science sampler to immerse students in science. It is full of demonstrations and includes some audience participation. 

Recommended Ages - Prep to year 8

Ticket includes Mad Science show and snacks. 

Wed 16 Apr | 11am – 12pm | $25 for 1 child, $35 for 2 children | Level 2, City Club

Come join us for a Slime time where kids will get the choice to make either Sanrio Slime or Volcano Slime! There will also be colouring sheets and fun dancing games to get the kids up and moving!

Each child will get to take home their big Slime in a Fizz Kidz pot for hours of endless fun!
 

Recommended ages 4 – 12 years old.

Tue 22 Apr | 9:30am-12pm | Meet at the stage near the big screen at Federation Square | $50 per person

On the Melbourne Architecture Tour, we’ll explore the city’s fascinating evolution—from its early 19th-century grid to the gold rush boom, inter-war designs, and today’s sustainable ‘carbon-neutral’ buildings. Stroll through Melbourne’s iconic civic spine, taking in heritage landmarks, innovative structures, and cutting-edge modern architecture. Discover how Melbourne transformed from a modest settlement into a global cultural hub, with architectural lessons that resonate worldwide.

The tour starts at Federation Square and winds through Swanston, Flinders, Collins, and Bourke Streets, concluding near Collins and Queen Street.

Ticket includes exclusive guided tour only.