Federation Square

Travel to Poland this November without having to dust off your passport with the return of the Polish Festival to Fed Square on Sunday, November 16.  Kicking off at 10am, this annual celebrtion of Polish food, drinks, culture and traditions in now in its 21st year and will feature a fun line-up of dancing, live music, performance and art. But what we're most excited for is the food – think pierogi, cabbage rolls, sausages and potatoes in all their glorious forms (think potato pancakes, dumplings, soups and casseroles). Best of all, you can wash it all down with some pickle juice, which is apparently a go-to Polish remedy for hangovers, sore muscles and the occasional broken heart.  Find out more about the free, family-friendly event here.  Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Melbourne newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox. After more fun things to do in our city? Check out the best events happening in Melbourne this week.

From November 21–23, the African Music and Cultural Festival (AMCF) will enliven Fed Square with everything from fashion parades and live non-stop music to a swag of stalls selling African street food.  This year is the twelfth iteration of the beloved festival and it's set to be bigger and better than ever, with a dynamic program representing over 40 African countries. Most excitingly, Evette Quoibia – a Guinness World Record holder who once cooked non-stop for 140 hours – is serving up her signature Liberian cuisine.  There will also be spoken word performances, screenings of African-Australian short films, drumming workshops, traditional dancing and plenty of stuff for the kids, like face painting and board games. And you won't want to miss the popular Jollof Rice Wars, where Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Cameroon and Liberia will go head-to-head in an attempt to win the crown for best jollof rice. Entry is free, and you can discover more about the African Music and Cultural Festival at the website here. Looking for more fun? Here are the best things to do in Melbourne this weekend.