Across two action-filled days this weekend (Saturday, September 21 to Sunday, September 22), Queen Victoria Market will be taken over for family-friendly Moon Festival celebrations. Follow your nose along the sizzling street food stalls, be mesmerised by acrobatic dancers and be sure to bring the kids for a whole swag of interactive fun to celebrate. Stages will be dotted through the market so you can enjoy live music and roaming performers will bring the show to you. qvmmoonfestival.com.au.

Taking over Adelaide a little later than the Moon Festival, OzAsia sees the southern capital flooded with dance performances, gigs, pop-up food stalls and more from October 24 till November 10. Highlights include the always-popular (and free) Moon Lantern Trail along the banks of the River Torrens and the Lucky Dumpling Market, which takes over Elder Park with many, many food stalls every Tuesday to Sunday throughout the festival. While some events (like the lanterns) are free to attend, others are ticketed and sell out quick. Find more information and tickets here: ozasia.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au

Moon Festival has hit Brisbane early this year, with festivities kicking off on Saturday, September 14 and rolling right through the week. Chinatown Mall and Brunswick Street Mall have both transformed into a bustling Moon Festival precinct and the city is dotted with pop-ups of food, culture, art and dance. Hosted by Brisbane City Council, festival goers can expect live performances, festive stalls, mooncake workshops and – most importantly – a taste of the best Asian eateries Fortitude Valley has on offer. Entry is free, and be sure to keep an eye out for roaming dragons! myvalley.com.au.

Darling Square always gets lit during the Moon Festival, and this year will be no exception. From September 6-22, visitors can take selfies under the rainbow lanterns, eat tonnes of yummy treats, and enjoy live music. Local food vendors include Chinta Ria, XOPP, Gelato Messina, Dopa and IIKO Mazesoba, as well as a pop-up mooncake stall. Festivities will run from 6pm to 9pm – perfect for the whole family. darlingsq.com.

Until September 22, Haymarket will be bustling with captivating installations, cultural performances, traditional Chinese art workshops and, of course, more mooncakes than you can poke a stick at. The climax of the Moon Festival will unfold over its final weekend, with a mesmerising lion dance performance at Market City and the City of Sydney’s Sydney Streets event of local pop-up retail stores, entertainment and alfresco dining. visithaymarket.com.au.