The end of the year is coming at us fast, and Christmas goods have already hit the shelves at the local stores.
The weather's getting warmer and you're going to need some events to get to in order to make the most of summer.
Thanks to some help from our friends at Nando's, we've rounded up the best things happening in Melbourne this November,
Night Noodle Markets 
BIRRARUNG MARR
Melbourne is finally being reunited with the Night Noodle Markets this month. With their biggest line-up to date, including appearances from Gelato Messina, May’s Malaysian, Drumplings, Bao Brothers, Fry’D Ice Cream, Teppanyaki Noodles, Nem n Nem, Wok Master and heaps more, even if you’re a seasoned foodie, this culinary extravaganza won’t leave you disappointed.
When: Thursday 7 – Sunday 24 November, From 5 pm
Where: Birrarung Marr, Melbourne
For more info, click here.
Loaded Classic 
NANDO'S RESTAURANTS
What better way to celebrate the return of the glorious warm weather than with a mouth-watering feed? Hailed as one of the most popular limited-time offers to have ever graced Nando's menu, it’s safe to say you’ll need to scoff this one down before it’s gone and the deal ends. Brace your taste buds for grilled PERi-PERi chicken and the unbeatable combo of BBQ-basted bacon, cheddar cheese, tomato, cos lettuce and mayo in a burger, wrap or pita. Now that's summer feasting sorted.
When: Tuesday 12 November – Sunday 8 December
Where: Nando's Restaurants
To find a restaurant, click here.
Melbourne Cup Carnival 
FLEMINGTON
An event that needs no introduction, one of Melbourne’s events of the year is finally happening this month. Over four race days, the Melbourne Cup Carnival will celebrate dressing up in fancy clothes, pretending to know about horse-racing odds, and drinking a bit too much sparkling rosé, and if the Melbourne Cup isn’t your scene, you can just rejoice over the bonus public holiday.
When: Saturday 2 - Saturday 9 November
Where: Flemington Racecourse, 448 Epsom Road, Flemington
For more info and to purchase tickets, click here.
Dogapalooza
BURNLEY
With the recent news that Chapel Street has become Australia’s first pet-friendly shopping precinct, Melbourne is continuing to embrace man’s best friend with the city’s legendary dog-friendly music festival. With proceeds going to various charities, a range of live music, food and beer, it’s sure to be a treat for you and your furry friend.
When: Sunday 10 November, 11 am - 5 pm
Where: Burnley Park, Burnley
To pick up a ticket, click here.
World Vegan Day 
ASCOT VALE
Vegans unite–for the 17th year running, World Vegan Day is here to immerse you in plant-based heaven. With hundreds of exhibitor stalls, including more than 50 food and drink vendors, local and international guest speakers and stage performances, prepare to sink your teeth into all of the vegan goodness you can handle.
When: Sunday 10 November, 10 am - 6 pm
Where: Melbourne Showgrounds, Langs Road, Ascot Vale
For more info, click here.
Melbourne Music Week
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Celebrating its 10th year, Melbourne Music Week returns this month to celebrate the best tunes and melodies our city has to offer. With over 70 events, 300 acts and a bunch of installations celebrating all things music, this week is bound to put your senses into stimulation-overload.
When: Thursday 14 November - Saturday 23 November
Where: Various Locations
For more info on the program and tickets, click here.
Jamaican Music and Food Festival
WILLIAMSTOWN
Experience a day of Jamaican food, music, reggae and arts at this month’s Jamaican Music and Food Festival. With a bunch of food traders and other stallholders bringing you all of the best Jamaican-inspired jewellery, fashion and beauty products, check out this festival for a day of cultural indulgence.
When: Sunday 10 November 11 am - 8 pm
Where: Seaworks Maritime Precinct, 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown
For more info and tickets, click here.
Mate Fest
PRESTON
Moon Dog World is hosting another event this month to keep up momentum while we heard into the warmer months. The new craft brewery is bringing Mate Fest to you in what’s labelled as a Global Beer Invitational. The massive beer celebration will supply over 120 brews from 22 international breweries–many of which have never been poured in Australia. There’ll be tastings, masterclasses and tours happening, as well as brewers on-site to chat all about their liquid creations.
When: Friday 15 November - Saturday 16 November 12 pm - 11 pm
Where: Moon Dog World, 32 - 46 Chifley Drive, Preston
For tickets, click here.
Johnston Street Latin American Fiesta
FITZROY
Celebrate the best of Hispanic and Latin American culture at Johnston Street’s annual Fiesta. Live bands, vibrant performances and culinary offerings will grace the streets to give audiences a parade filled with energy and life that you won’t want to miss.
When: Saturday 16 November - Sunday 17 November, 12 pm - 10 pm
Where: Johnston Street, Fitzroy
For more info, click here.
So Freshtival Spring Tour
NORTHCOTE
Reminisce over all of your favourite bangers from the 2000s and early 2010s this month at Welcome To Thornbury’s So Fresh Spring Tour. With free fairy floss and Chupa Chups, a ball pit, jumping castle and free prizes for the best 2000s themed outfits, your 11-year-old self will love you forever for hitting up this throwback festival of the season.
When: Saturday 23 November, 3 pm - 9 pm
Where: Welcome To Thornbury, 520 High Street, Northcote
For more info and tickets, click here.
Summer Night Markets
CBD
We’re thinking the Queen Vic Market should just make their night markets a permanent fixture and save us the trouble of having to remember a new theme each month, but that doesn’t mean we’re not excited for the return of the Summer Night Market this November. With over 100 global street food and shopping stalls, some fresh summer drinks and free live local entertainment, we’d be lying if we said we’re not going to check it out when the temperature starts rising.
When: Every Wednesday From 20 November, 5 pm - 10 pm
Where: Queen Victoria Market
For more info, click here.
The Colour Run
FLEMINGTON
The Colour Run is returning this year with a “Love Tour” that aims to bring everyone together to create a healthier, happier and (much) more vibrant community. The 5 km fun-run encourages participants to wear white as they are doused in brightly coloured powder at each 1 km mark of the run. All levels of skill are encouraged to get involved, but you’ll probably want to start considering how you’ll wash that coloured powder out of your hair.
When: Sunday 24 November, 7 am - 1 pm
Where: Flemington Racecourse, 448 Epsom Road, Flemington
For more info and to register, click here.
Melbourne Cat Lovers Show
CARLTON
If you’re more of a crazy cat-lady than a dog-lover, well shame on you, but also fear not, because we have something this month for those with an affinity for felines as well. At the 2019 Cat Lovers Show there’ll be cat-related entertainment, educational talks, cat-adoption advice and more than 150 exhibitors showcasing all the best cat-based products and services around. There will even be Kitty-Cosplay competitions (yikes) which you can enter at your own risk.
When: Saturday 30 November - Sunday 1 December, 9 am - 5 pm
Where: Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson St, Carlton
For more info and tickets, click here.
Is it getting hot in here? The Nando’s story started in Jo’Burg back in 1987, when mates Robbie and Fernando walked into a PERi-PERi chicken restaurant as customers and came out owners. That’s the power of PERi-PERi. Since then they’ve been obsessing over those flavours, so today their famous PERi-PERi marinades, bastings and sauces are made with Nando’s very own African Bird’s Eye Chillies grown in Southern Africa, plus a dash of lemon, garlic, onion and herbs. There’s a flavour for everyone on Nando’s PERi-ometer, ranging from BBQ all the way up to Extra Hot!
For everything else happening around Melbourne, turn the Nando's peri-ometer right up and check out our Things To Do section for a guaranteed good time.
Image credit: Night Noodle Markets