This weekend in the West: All the events, festivals and markets on this weekend in Melbourne's west. West Melbourne and Beyond informs you as best we can of what's happening in the West every weekend.
Disclaimer: This is an information website and West Melbourne and Beyond do not manage or organise any of these events.
Kids Activities
Some great kids activities such as Bluey at Werribee Open Range Zoo, Princess On Skates (Spotswood), Eroni's Circus (Tarneit), Hot Chocolate Festival (Bellbrae, Great Ocean Road), Barefoot Bowls (Werribee), Bouncy Roos (Werribee), Cute and Cuddly Pony Hire (Sunbury), Animal Land Children's Farm (Diggers Rest), Elemental Coastal Park with mini-golf for the kids (Wyndham Harbour), Werribee Open Range Zoo, Sunshine Roller Skating Centre, Scienceworks.
Events and Festivals
Events and Festivals: Food Truck Friday in Tarneit, Cars and Coffee (Hoppers Crossing), Bluey at Werribee Open Range Zoo, Princess On Skates (Spotswood), Eroni's Circus (Tarneit), Hot Chocolate Festival (Bellbrae, Great Ocean Road), Ballarat Best Pie Trail all of August, NGV French Impressionism Exhibition, Friday Night Barefoot Bowls (Werribee) and more. There are many weekend markets on as well.
Once-off and intermittent Events and Festivals:
- Tarneit Food Truck Fridays
- Eroni's Circus (Tarneit)
- Bluey @ Werribee Open Range Zoo
- Princess On Skates (Spotswood)
- Cars and Coffee (Hoppers Crossing at Espresso Lane)
- NGV French Impressionism (Melbourne CBD)
- Hot Chocolate Festival (Bellbrae, Great Ocean Rd)
- Ballarat's Best Pie Trail (All of August)
- Friday Night Barefoot Bowls (Werribee)
Regular and semi-regular Events:
- Animal Land Children's Farm (Diggers Rest)
- Mini-golf at Elemental Coastal Park (Werribee)
- Grazeland (Spotswood)
- EziStreat (North Melbourne)
- Forest Glade Gardens (Macedon)
- Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm (Daylesford)
- Altona Homestead
- Newport Railway Museum
- RAAF Museum (Point Cook)
- Cute And Cuddly Pony Hire
- Roller Skating (Sunshine)
- Record Shops of the West
- Bouncy Roos (Werribee)
- Werribee Open Range Zoo
- B-24 Liberator Memorial Museum (Werribee)
- Eynesbury Heritage Trail Junior Parkrun
- Cars and Coffee (Hoppers Crossing)
Markets
Markets: Any once off markets plus all the recurring markets in the West. Conveniently broken into lists split by Saturday and Sunday to make it easier for you to find markets you want to visit.
ONCE-OFF Markets
Enjoy these once-off markets while you have the chance.
Saturday Markets: Western Suburbs
Saturday Markets: Western Country Victoria
Sunday Markets: Western Suburbs
Sunday Markets: Western Country Victoria
- Ballarat Market, 8AM-1PM
- Bendigo Showgrounds Market, 8:30AM-2:30PM
- Daylesford Sunday Market, 8AM-3PM
Tarneit Food Truck Fridays
Food Truck Friday in Tarneit (42 Wickford Street, Penrose Place, TARNEIT) 29 August 5PM - 9PM. Gold coin entrance fee applies. Kick off your weekend with a feast of global flavours at Penrose Place, Tarneit! BYO chairs, market stalls, music and lots of food! Event organised by That's Mine Events.
Image: That's Mine Events.
Eroni's Circus (Tarneit)
LAST WEEKEND!!! Eroni's Circus (Opposite the Tarneit Gardens Shopping Centre, Wickford Rd, Tarneit.) runs 15 - 31 August. Fridays and Saturdays at 7PM. Saturdays and Sundays at 1PM. Tight wire, juggling, aerialists, whip cracking, showgirls, horses, goats and of course clowns. We have something for everyone in a fast paced almost two hour program (with 15 minute intermission). Tickets only available onsite from one hour before each performance. No pre sales or bookings.
Image: Eroni's Circus.
Bluey @ Werribee Open Range Zoo
LAST WEEKEND!!! Bluey @ Werribee Open Range Zoo. Four shows daily until 31 August. 10AM, 10:45AM, 11:30AM and 12:15PM. Show is included in the price so don't MISS out!
Princess On Skates (Spotswood)
Princess On Skates (Donald McLean Playground, Spotswood) 31 Aug 3PM - 4:30PM. Roll to great tunes, enjoy cake, watch student demonstrations. BYO skates only (no hire available)!
Image: princess On Skates.
Cars and Coffee (Hoppers Crossing at Espresso Lane)
Cars and Coffee (Hoppers Crossing at Espresso Lane), last Sunday of the month from 8:30AM at 219 Old Geelong Road, Hoppers Crossing. Regular cars and coffee meet, catch up with friends and enjoy a coffee. Open to Hot Rods, Muscle Cars and Classics. Held every last Sunday of the month, rain or shine.
Logo: Espresso Lane Drive Thru Coffee
NGV French Impressionism (Melbourne CBD)
NGV French Impressionism (Melbourne CBD). FEES apply. French Impressionist art from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Icons such as Monet, Renoir, Degas, Fantni-Latour, Manet, Sisley and more. All presented in a bold, touching and epic manner. Don't miss out. Until 5 October.
All artworks from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Photographed on mobile phone.
Hot Chocolate Festival (Bellbrae, Great Ocean Rd)
LAST Weekend! Hot Chocolate Festival (Great Ocean Road, 1200 Great Ocean Rd, Bellbrae VIC 3228, Australia) 1 -31 August. Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery has over 450 kinds of artisan chocolates, made on-site by skilled European chocolatiers. Children and adults alike are wide-eyed at the mountains of free tastings, while giant viewing windows offer a peek into the chocolate production. Activity sheets, outdoor play spaces and gardens to explore, plus friendly chooks and guinea pigs to visit.
Image: Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery.
Ballarat's Best Pie Trail (All of August)
Last Weekend! Ballarat's Best Pie Trail (All of August). From August 1–31, choose from 36 savoury and sweet delights at Ballarat’s finest bakeries, cafés, restaurants, and bars.
Friday Night Barefoot Bowls (Werribee)
Friday Night Barefoot Bowls (Werribee Bowls Club, Chirnside Park, 237 Watton Street, Werribee) 4PM-9PM. FEES apply. Gather some family or friends and come on down to Werribee Bowls Club for dinner or a game of barefoot bowls - perhaps both? Friday Nights we serve meals in the dining room and our greens are open for barefoot bowls. Menu changes weekly. Limited seating. Don't miss out! Event organised by: werribeebowlsclub.com.
Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Community Grocer Melton
The Community Grocer Melton is held every Friday 8:30am-12:30pm at 33-35 Mowbray Cr, Kurunjang, Melton. Fresh, affordable produce, fruit and veg pop up market every week!
Original Image: The Community Grocer Melton.
Animal Land Children's Farm (Diggers Rest)
Animal Land Children's Farm (Diggers Rest) every Fri, Sat, Sun and Monday. Animal Land Children s Farm is Melbourne s premiere farm experience. For more than 30 years this unique attraction has offered visitors to the only truly authentic, first-hand experience of a working farm. Great fun for the kids. FEES apply.
Logo Image: Animal Land Children's Farm.
Mini-golf at Elemental Coastal Park (Werribee)
Mini-golf at Elemental Coastal Park (Wyndham Harbour, South Werribee). Enjoy the coastal park that includes mini-golf, café and you can also just enjoy the Wyndham Harbour waterfront area or walk to South Werribee Beach.
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
Grazeland (Spotswood)
Heaps and heaps of food stalls and live musical entertainment. Located at 20 Booker Street, Spotswood (next to Scienceworks). Friday - 5pm to 10pm, Saturday - 12 noon to 10pm, Sunday - 12 noon to 9pm.
Grazeland (Spotswood)
Ezi-streat (North Melbourne)
Ezi-Streat (EziStreat, 275 Macaulay Road, North Melbourne) open Saturday and Sundays with a hipster warehouse type feel and food from around the globe. Ezi-streat also host regular once-off events showcasing different cuisines and cultures. Live out your inner hipster at Ezi-streat and enjoy the vibes.
Original image: www.ezistreat.co
Forest Glade Gardens (Macedon)
Forest Glade Gardens (Macedon) are beautiful gardens containing manicured decorative gardens, native forest, Japanese garden, sculptures for plenty of selfies and picnic areas to chill and unwind. A real gem of a garden. Highly recommended. Entrance fee applies. This garden is perfect for families to bring their own picnic lunches so be organised and get the most out of your visit.
Image: Westmelbourneandbeyond.com
Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm (Daylesford)
Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm (Daylesford) has history, farm animals, wood fired pizza, decorative gardens, lavender and aromatherapy products and more! Open Friday - Tuesday 10AM to 5PM.
Closed following times:
- Closed Wednesday's and Thursday's.
- Closed 1 July to 1 August.
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
Altona Homestead
At the Altona Homestead, visitors of every age are afforded a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the life and times of the region's early settlers. Situated with a serene view of Logan Reserve and in close vicinity to the picturesque Altona foreshore, this homestead stands as a distinctive and valued piece of Altona's historical tapestry.
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond and Altona-Laverton Historical Society Inc.
Open the following times:
- Saturdays 10AM to 12PM (Except January).
- First Sunday of the month (Mar, Apr, Sep to Dec) 10AM to 2PM.
Devonshire Tea available on first Sunday, bookings required.
Newport Railway Museum
Newport Railway Museum, open every Saturday 12PM-5PM, 26 Champion Rd Newport. Entrance fees apply. Contains steam, diesel and electric trains as well as a host of other railway exhibits.
Image by Freepik
RAAF Museum (Point Cook)
RAAF Museum. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL! You MUST plan ahead for this event! Explore more than 100 years of Australian Air Force history. Learn about the Australian Flying Corps, the courage of Australia's Second World War aviators, and the service of thousands of men and women serving Australia at home and abroad in times of peace and war.
Original Image: www.airforce.gov.au
Cute And Cuddly Pony Hire (Sunbury)
Cute And Cuddly Pony Hire is fantastic fun for the kids. Animals and children make for a perfect combination and lots of smiles. Open every weekend except for inclement weather or booked out for private functions.
Images: Cute And Cuddly Pony Hire.
Roller Skating (Sunshine)
Roller skating fun at the Sunshine Roller Skating Centre (38 McIntyre Rd, Sunshine Viv 3020). Experience the roller disco atmosphere, complete with the latest music plus a variety of games to ensure a fantastic time for everyone! Fees apply.
Image: sunshineskate.dnsalias.net
Record Shops of the West
Love searching for vinyl classics. Vinyl, posters, memoralbilia, record cleaning, dvd's and more. Find your new favourite record store.
Image: Logo's from each store. Photo's: West Melbourne And Beyond.
Bouncy Roos (Werribee)
An exciting and safe indoor play centre located in Werribee. This vibrant inflatable park offers endless fun for children aged up to 12. With 12 thrilling attractions, including towering slides, action-packed obstacle courses, and themed bounce zones, Bouncy Roos ensures a memorable experience for every child.
Image: Bouncy Roos.
Werribee Open Range Zoo
Enjoy the Werribee Open Range Zoo. Take the bus ride and get up close and personal with the African animals including rhino's, giraffes, zebras and more. Walk around the rest of the enclosures and see the lions, cheetah, monkeys, meerkats as they roam about. Enjoy the cafeteria or bring your own food for a picnic lunch. Great fun for the kids!
Image by West Melbourne and Beyond.
B-24 Liberator Memorial Museum (Werribee)
B-24 Liberator Memorial Museum (Werribee), open Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday's 9:30AM - 3:30PM located cnr Princes Hwy & Farm Rd, Werribee Vic 3030. Learn about some of Australia's unique aviation history. The B-24 is the only remaining Liberator in the Southern Hemisphere and is one of only eight still existent in the world. This intricate restoration work is proceeding in one of the impressive World War II hangars on the old Werribee airfield.
Image: www.b24australia.org.au and Air Force Association
Eynesbury Heritage Trail Junior Parkrun
Eynesbury Heritage Trail Junior Parkrun (FREE). Free weekly 2km event that takes place at 8AM every Sunday morning in the Eynesbury forest and is open to 4 to 14-year-olds. Supervised by a team of volunteers who all hold current Working With Childrens Checks. Please register ahead of the run. Refer to website.
Image by Freepik
Cars and Coffee at Espresso Lane Hoppers Crossing
Cars and Coffee at Espresso Lane Hoppers Crossing last Sunday of each month from 8:30AM. Meet at Harvey Norman Carpark 201-219 Old Geelong Road, Hoppers Crossing. Come and join the fun! It's just your regular cars and coffee meet at a place to catch up with friends and enjoy a coffee. For the first 10 cars guys and girls there is a free coffee. Open to hotrods, muscle and classics on every last Sunday of the month, rain or shine.
Laverton Market
Laverton Market, Saturday at 7AM-4PM. Click "More Info" button for market address, directions, photos and any other additional information.
Wesley Hill Market (Castlemaine)
Wesley Hill Market (Castlemaine), Saturday at 9AM-1PM. Click "More Info" button for market address, directions, photos and any other additional information.
Flemington Farmers Market
Flemington Farmers Market, Sunday at 8:30AM-12PM. Click "More Info" button for market address, directions, photos and any other additional information.
Laverton Market
Laverton Market, Sunday at 7AM-4PM. Click "More Info" button for market address, directions, photos and any other additional information.
Ballarat Market
Ballarat Market, Sunday at 8AM-1PM. Click "More Info" button for market address, directions, photos and any other additional information.
Bendigo Showgrounds Market
Bendigo Showgrounds Market, Sunday at 8:30AM-2:30PM. Click "More Info" button for market address, directions, photos and any other additional information.
Daylesford Sunday Market
Daylesford Sunday Market, Sunday at 8AM-3PM. Click "More Info" button for market address, directions, photos and any other additional information.
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Future Events
Plan ahead for these irregular or once-off markets and events.
Oktoberfest (St Anne's Winery, Myrniong)
Oktoberfest (St Anne's Winery, Myrniong) Sat 20 Sep, the first official day of Oktoberfest. $15 entrance fee applies. Beer, music, food and fun. Kick off the season with steins high and spirits higher - Prost! Traditional Oktoberfest fare, authentic German beers.
When: Saturday, 20 September 12PM-5PM
Suburb: Myrniong
Image: St Anne's Winery.
Sunbury Indoor Market
Enjoy the Sunbury Indoor market (63 Vineyard Road, Sunbury VIC 3429) with around 60 stalls and food trucks onsite. Nice indoor market so you are protected from the elements all year round! Have some fun and support your local stallholders.
When: Friday, 26 September 6PM-9PM
Suburb: Sunbury
Image: Sunbury Indoor market
Tarneit Food Truck Fridays
Food Truck Friday in Tarneit (42 Wickford Street, Penrose Place, TARNEIT) 26 September 5PM - 9PM. Gold coin entrance fee applies. Kick off your weekend with a feast of global flavours at Penrose Place, Tarneit! BYO chairs, market stalls, music and lots of food! Event organised by That's Mine Events.
When: Friday, 26 September 5PM - 9PM
Suburb: Tarneit
Image: That's Mine Events.
Craft and Food Market (Mickleham)
Craft and Food Market (2335 Mickleham Rd, Mickleham VIC 3064) at Marnong Estate Winery 12 Oct 9AM - 2PM. Discover refined craft and design - an unmissable showcase with one of Victoria’s most picturesque backdrops. Explore 50+ stalls featuring handmade jewellery, artisan candles, boutique fashion, gourmet chocolates, hot sauces, pet treats, natural skincare, eco homewares, fresh juices, and small-batch spirits - with plenty more to discover. Here are just a few you’ll spot on the day. Event by: Craft Markets Australia and Marnong Estate Winery.
When: Sunday, 12 October 9AM - 2PM
Suburb: Mickleham
Image: Craft Market Australia.
Sunbury Indoor Market
Enjoy the Sunbury Indoor market (63 Vineyard Road, Sunbury VIC 3429) with around 60 stalls and food trucks onsite. Nice indoor market so you are protected from the elements all year round! Have some fun and support your local stallholders.
When: Friday, 24 October 6PM-9PM
Suburb: Sunbury
Image: Sunbury Indoor market
Hanging Rock Market
Hanging Rock Market 25 October 2025 - an excellent variety of both local and regional stalls offering quality Australian Made products, delicious gourmet foods and fresh home grown produce. The Macdeon Ranges is less than an hour's drive from Melbourne along the Calder Freeway and only half that time from Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport.
When: Saturday, 25 October
Suburb: Hanging Rock
Image: Craft Markets Australia.
Greekfest (Moonee Ponds)
Greekfest (1 Gladstone Street, Moonee Ponds), 26 Oct 2025, 11AM - 5PM. GREEKFEST Street Festival.
When: Sunday, 26 October 11AM - 5PM
Suburb: Moonee Ponds
Wyndham Harbour Craft Market
Wyndham Harbour Craft Market 26 October 2025 (50 Quay Boulevard, Werribee South) - an extraordinary market experience at Wyndham Harbour, a vibrant and promising destination at Melbourne's newest marina suburb. Set against a backdrop of stunning palm trees, this pristine new location offers an oasis of indulgence, where lush green lawns host an array of captivating stalls. Note this is an outdoor market only.
When: Sunday, 26 October
Suburb: Werribee South
Image: Craft Markets Australia and West Melbourne And Beyond.
Tarneit Food Truck Fridays
Food Truck Friday in Tarneit (42 Wickford Street, Penrose Place, TARNEIT) 31 October 5PM - 9PM. Gold coin entrance fee applies. Kick off your weekend with a feast of global flavours at Penrose Place, Tarneit! BYO chairs, market stalls, music and lots of food! Event organised by That's Mine Events.
When: Friday, 31 October 5PM - 9PM
Suburb: Tarneit
Image: That's Mine Events.
Sunbury Indoor Market
Enjoy the Sunbury Indoor market (63 Vineyard Road, Sunbury VIC 3429) with around 60 stalls and food trucks onsite. Nice indoor market so you are protected from the elements all year round! Have some fun and support your local stallholders.
When: Friday, 28 November 6PM-9PM
Suburb: Sunbury
Image: Sunbury Indoor market
Tarneit Food Truck Fridays
Food Truck Friday in Tarneit (42 Wickford Street, Penrose Place, TARNEIT) 28 November 5PM - 9PM. Gold coin entrance fee applies. Kick off your weekend with a feast of global flavours at Penrose Place, Tarneit! BYO chairs, market stalls, music and lots of food! Event organised by That's Mine Events.
When: Friday, 28 November 5PM - 9PM
Suburb: Tarneit
Image: That's Mine Events.
Wyndham Harbour Craft Market
Wyndham Harbour Craft Market 14 December 2025 (50 Quay Boulevard, Werribee South) - an extraordinary market experience at Wyndham Harbour, a vibrant and promising destination at Melbourne's newest marina suburb. Set against a backdrop of stunning palm trees, this pristine new location offers an oasis of indulgence, where lush green lawns host an array of captivating stalls. Note this is an outdoor market only.
When: Sunday, 14 December
Suburb: Werribee South
Image: Craft Markets Australia and West Melbourne And Beyond.
Sunbury Indoor Market
Enjoy the Sunbury Indoor market (63 Vineyard Road, Sunbury VIC 3429) with around 60 stalls and food trucks onsite. Nice indoor market so you are protected from the elements all year round! Have some fun and support your local stallholders.
When: Friday, 19 December 6PM-9PM
Suburb: Sunbury
Image: Sunbury Indoor market
Hanging Rock Market
Hanging Rock Market 14 March 2026 - an excellent variety of both local and regional stalls offering quality Australian Made products, delicious gourmet foods and fresh home grown produce. The Macdeon Ranges is less than an hour's drive from Melbourne along the Calder Freeway and only half that time from Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport.
When: Saturday, 14 March
Suburb: Hanging Rock
Image: Craft Markets Australia.
