Some great kids activites such as Melbourne Collectors Market (Werribee Racecourse), Fruit picking in Baccus Marsh, 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: New To You Pre-Loved Fashion Market (Williamstown Town Hall), Pop-up: FREE Mother's Day photos (Altona and Williamstown), Newport Jazz Festival 2-4 May for music lovers, Sunbury Indoor market, Melbourne Collectors Market (Werribee Racecourse), Wyndham Relay for Life (Werribee), Sleepless Footscray Festival begins, TROCADERO (Footscray), Allegro Non Oppo Out West piano concert (Taylors Lakes), Great Trentham Spudfest, eWaste Drop-off (Altona), Things I Know To Be True (Williamstown Little Theatre), Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition, Fruit picking in Bacchus Marsh and more.
Once-off and intermittent Events and Festivals:
- Sleepless Footscray Festival
- TROCADERO (Footscray)
- New To You Pre-Loved Fashion Market (Williamstown)
- Melbourne Collectors Market (Werribee)
- Newport Jazz Festival
- Pop-up: free Mother's Day photos (Altona)
- Pop-up: free Mother's Day photos (Williamstown)
- Wyndham Relay for Life (Werribee)
- Allegro Non Oppo Out West (Taylors Lakes)
- Great Trentham Spudfest
- eWaste Drop-off (Altona)
- Things I Know To Be True (Williamstown)
- Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition (Williamstown)
- Fruit Picking at Paynes Orchards (Bacchus Marsh)
- Fruit Picking at Naturipe (Bacchus Marsh)
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
- Car Torque Classic Cars and Bikes (Altona)
- Altona Homestead (Devonshire Tea 1st Sunday)
- Overnewton Castle High Tea And Tour
- Werribee Open Range Zoo
- B-24 Liberator Memorial Museum (Werribee)
- Truganina Explosives Reserve (Altona)
- Eynesbury Heritage Trail Junior Parkrun
- Sunbury Music Live Sessions
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.
Saturday Markets: Western Suburbs
Saturday Markets: Western Country Victoria
- The Bridge Market (Ballarat), 9AM-1PM
- Creswick Market, 9AM-1PM
- Woodend Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM
- Wesley Hill Market (Castlemaine), 9AM-1PM
Sunday Markets: Western Suburbs
- Altona Cherry Lake Market, 9AM-1PM
- Altona Meadows Farmers Market, 8AM-1PM
- Flemington Farmers Market, 8:30AM-12PM
- Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM
- Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre Makers Market, 10AM-4PM
Sunday Markets: Western Country Victoria
- Daylesford Sunday Market, 8AM-3PM
- Gisborne Olde Time Market, 9AM-2PM
- Ballarat Market, 8AM-1PM
- Bendigo Showgrounds Market, 8:30AM-2:30PM
- Castlemaine Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM
- Winchelsea Community Market, 9AM-1PM
Sleepless Footscray Festival
Sleepless Footscray Festival 2 May - 18 May. Multiple venues and times. Explore eclectic performances in re-purposed venues, disused shop fronts and forgotten hubs as Footscray's CBD becomes the canvas for an array of cultural activity. From indie gigs to interactive art installations, discover exhibits that challenge and inspire. Celebrate the creativity and culture of the west with this dynamic and immersive festival
Image: Sleepless Footscray
TROCADERO (Footscray)
TROCADERO (Footscray) Sat 3 May 5PM-9PM (Shop 6/119 Hopkins Street, Footscray, 3011). For one night only, this free event will activate all your senses showcasing live music, art, and the premiere of the short film Trocadero Tales. Come for the art, stay for the tantalising flavours of El Salvador with the team from Say Cheese serving their iconic sandwiches in this boutique space.
Image: West Melbourne And Beyond and Say Cheese.
New To You Pre-Loved Fashion Market (Williamstown)
New To You Pre-Loved Fashion Market (Williamstown Town Hall) Sun 4 May 10AM-3PM. What s not to love about 2000sqm of wall to wall preloved fashion and accessories! 75+ stalls of pre-loved fashion and accessories. All sizes and styles, including A+. $4 entry (Kids under 12 free)
Image: New To You.
Melbourne Collectors Market (Werribee)
Melbourne Collectors Market (Werribee Racecourse), 4 May 9AM-2PM. $5 ENTRY* UNDER 10YR FREE. 120+ Stalls of Everything Pop Culture from Comics, Vintage and Modern Toys, Figures, Pop Vinyls, Books, Trading Cards Pokemon, Anime and more. Live DJ pumping out some time. A big range of merchandise from both Business and Private collectors will be on display and available for purchase.
Image: Melbourne Collectors Market.
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.
Image: Sunbury Indoor market
Newport Jazz Festival
Newport Jazz Festival 2-4 May 2025. 3 days of hot jazz. FEES apply.
Image: melbournejazzjammers.
Pop-up: free Mother's Day photos (Altona)
Pop-up: free Mother's Day photos (Logans Reserve, Altona) 10AM-12PM. FREE!!! Mums, this one s for you! Come along for a relaxed pop-up event for free photos of you and your little ones - no bookings, no stress, just a sweet moment captured for keeps.
Image: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Pop-up: free Mother's Day photos (Williamstown)
Pop-up: free Mother's Day photos (Williamstown Botanical Garden) 2PM-4PM. FREE!!! Mums, this one s for you! Come along for a relaxed pop-up event for free photos of you and your little ones - no bookings, no stress, just a sweet moment captured for keeps.
Image: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Wyndham Relay for Life (Werribee)
Wyndham Relay for Life (Werribee) 3 May 11:30AM-10pm. This Relay is to fund raise money for Cancer, it has been a yearly event in Wyndham for the past 20 years. $35 for adults to enter relay. This event is over a 10-hour period raising money for cancer. Gold donation on entry.
Image: www.relayforlife.org.au
Allegro Non Oppo Out West (Taylors Lakes)
Allegro Non Oppo Out West (Salvos Stores Taylors Lakes, 2/460 Melton Hwy) 3 May 12:30PM-3:30PM. A series of four free public piano concert series performed in four op shops in the City of Brimbank.
Image: events.brimbank.vic.gov.au
Great Trentham Spudfest
Great Trentham Spudfest 4-5 May. Trentham s annual festival celebrates our people, produce and region across 2 days of different ways to celebrate the humble spud! Sat 3 May Street Fair, Sun 4 May Discovery Day.
Image: The Great Trentham Spudfest
eWaste Drop-off (Altona)
eWaste Drop-off (Altona) 3 May 9AM-2PM at Hobsons Bay City Council Operations Centre, Sugar Gum Drive; enter from Bluegum Drive, Altona, 3018. Do you wish you could recycle all the soft plastics you throw away? Do you have electronic waste (e-waste) piling up that you don't know what to do with? Bring these tricky items to our next Drop Off Day for safe disposal and recycling.
Image: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Things I Know To Be True (Williamstown)
Things I Know To Be True (Williamstown Little Theatre) 24 April - 10 May. FEES apply. Is unconditional love absolute? Or is there a step too far? This touching, humorous and brave play is centred around that dichotomy. A family torn apart can reunite!
Image: Williamstown Little Theatre.
Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition (Williamstown)
Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition (Williamstown) at Seaworks Foundation, 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown 29 Jan10AM to 13 July 5PM. FEES apply. Immerse yourself in the Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition. Discover the breathtaking beauty and fragility of our blue planet at the exhibition. Featuring 118 extraordinary images by world-renowned photographers
Image Credit: Rafael Fernandez Caballero and Yue Hongjun
Fruit Picking at Paynes Orchards (Bacchus Marsh)
Treat yourself to a fun experience and some of the best seasonal fruit in the west. Book ahead to avoid any disappointment.
Images: westmelbourneandbeyond.com
Fruit Picking at Naturipe (Bacchus Marsh)
Treat yourself to a fun experience and some of the best seasonal fruit in the west. Book ahead to avoid any disappointment. Fruit picking is a great activity that the little ones really get into. Ring beforehand to check whether they have your favourite fruits available for harvest.
Images: westmelbourneandbeyond.com
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, caf 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.
Car Torque (Altona)
If you love classic cars and a local community feel then this monthly event might be right for you.
CAR TORQUE is a regular get together on the FIRST SUNDAY of every Month at the Hobsons Bay Men's Shed, 280 Queen St Altona, gates open 8.30am close 3pm.
Visitors are welcome, especially owners of classic vehicles or motorbikes to display and join in with Car Torque members and have a yarn.
BBQ and egg and bacon rolls, tea, coffee, water and soft drinks available.
Bring the family and the dog, enjoy the day, see some great vehicles. Shed tours are available - just ask politely!
Altona Homestead
The Altona Homestead provides visitors of all ages the opportunity to take a step back in time. The Altona Homestead is located at at 128 Queen Street, Altona, overlooking Logan Reserve and very close to the Altona foreshore and pier. The homestead is a unique and treasured part of Altona s heritage.
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On display are paintings, objects and pictures reflecting everyday life from 1840 through to the mid 1900 s.
The Altona Homestead has slightly unusual opening days and times of Tuesday 11am to 2pm, Saturday 10am to 12pm and the first Sunday of the month - 10.30am to 2.30pm. Devonshire tea is available on the first Sunday of the month with bookings essential.
Overnewton Castle High Tea and Tour
Overnewton Castle High Tea on the first Sunday of each month. Tour of the 36 room castle is also available for an additional fee. Tour starts 11AM, high tea from 1PM. Book ahead of the event.
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
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
Truganina Explosives Reserve
Truganina Explosives Reserve is on every first Sunday of the month 1PM-4PM at 276 Queen St, Altona VIC 3018 from February to December. This is opposite Kooringal Golf Course. Learn some local Melbournian history in your own backyard. Well worth a visit and even the kids enjoy it! FREE event! Learn about the history of the reserve, and the animals and plants of the area.
When: 1st Sunday of each month 1PM-4PM
Suburb: Altona
Image: www.westmelbourneandbeyond.com
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
Sunbury Music Live Sessions
The Sunbury Music Community is a group of like-minded musicians who love to come together in the local community to create live music together. Lunch from 12PM, music starts 2PM. 1st Sunday of each month.
Image: Sunbury Music Community
Laverton Market
Laverton Market, Saturday at 7AM-4PM. Click "More Info" button for market address, directions, photos and any other additional information.
Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh)
Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh), Saturday at 8AM-1PM. Click "More Info" button for market address, directions, photos and any other additional information.
The Bridge Market (Ballarat)
The Bridge Market (Ballarat), Saturday at 9AM-1PM. Click "More Info" button for market address, directions, photos and any other additional information.
Creswick Market
Creswick Market, Saturday at 9AM-1PM. Click "More Info" button for market address, directions, photos and any other additional information.
Woodend Farmers Market
Woodend Farmers Market, Saturday at 9AM-1PM. 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.
Altona Cherry Lake Market
Altona Cherry Lake Market, Sunday at 9AM-1PM. Click "More Info" button for market address, directions, photos and any other additional information.
Altona Meadows Farmers Market
Altona Meadows Farmers Market, Sunday at 8AM-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.
Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre Makers Market
Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre Makers Market, Sunday at 10AM-4PM. 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.
Gisborne Olde Time Market
Gisborne Olde Time Market, Sunday at 9AM-2PM. 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.
Castlemaine Farmers Market
Castlemaine Farmers Market, Sunday at 9AM-1PM. Click "More Info" button for market address, directions, photos and any other additional information.
Winchelsea Community Market
Winchelsea Community Market, Sunday at 9AM-1PM. Click "More Info" button for market address, directions, photos and any other additional information.
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Saturday Markets
- Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM, Saturday.
- Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh), 8AM-1PM, Saturday.
- The Bridge Market (Ballarat), 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Creswick Market, 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Woodend Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Rose Street Market (Fitzroy), 10AM-4PM, Saturday.
- Queen Victoria Market, Sat 6AM-4PM, Saturday.
- South Melbourne Market, 8AM-4PM, Saturday.
- CERES Makers and Flea Market, 9AM-2PM (Sep - May). 10AM-3 (June - Aug), Saturday.
- Fitzroy Mills Market, 9AM - 2PM, Saturday.
- Lost and Found Market (Fitzroy), 11am -5pm, Saturday.
- Melbourne Book Market, 9AM - 4PM, Saturday.
- Hunter Markets (Pre-loved fashion), 9am - 1pm, Saturday.
- Pipeworks Market, 8AM - 4PM, Saturday.
- Ferntree Gully Market, 9AM-3PM, Saturday.
- St Andrews Market, 9AM - 2PM, Saturday.
- Cockatoo Country Market, 8.30AM to 1.30PM, Saturday.
- Coburg Farmers Market, 8am - 1pm, Saturday.
- Carlton Farmers Market, 8am - 1pm, Saturday.
- Wesley Hill Market (Castlemaine), 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Rose Street Market (Fitzroy), 10AM-4PM, Saturday.
- Queen Victoria Market, Sat 6AM-4PM, Saturday.
- South Melbourne Market, 8AM-4PM, Saturday.
- Fitzroy Mills Market, 9AM - 2PM, Saturday.
- Lost and Found Market (Fitzroy), 11am -5pm, Saturday.
- Melbourne Book Market, 9AM - 4PM, Saturday.
Sunday Markets
- Altona Cherry Lake Market, 9AM-1PM, Sunday.
- Altona Meadows Farmers Market, 8AM-1PM, Sunday.
- Flemington Farmers Market, 8:30AM-12PM, Sunday.
- Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre Makers Market, 10AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Daylesford Sunday Market, 8AM-3PM, Sunday.
- Gisborne Olde Time Market, 9AM-2PM, Sunday.
- Ballarat Market, 8AM-1PM, Sunday.
- Bendigo Showgrounds Market, 8:30AM-2:30PM, Sunday.
- Castlemaine Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM, Sunday.
- Rose Street Market (Fitzroy), 10AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Queen Victoria Market, Sun 9AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Arts Centre Market, 10AM-4PM, Sunday.
- St Kilda Esplanade Market, 10AM-4PM, Sunday.
- South Melbourne Market, 8AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Lost and Found Market (Fitzroy), 11am -5pm, Sunday.
- Melbourne Book Market, 9AM - 4PM, Sunday.
- Hunter Markets (Pre-loved fashion), 9am - 1pm, Sunday.
- Pipeworks Market, 8AM - 4PM, Sunday.
- Coburg Trash and Treasure Market, 8AM to 2PM, Sunday.
- Dandenong Trash and Treasure Market, 8AM to 2PM, Sunday.
- Wantirna Trash and Treasure Market, 8AM to 2PM, Sunday.
- Ferntree Gully Market, 9AM-3PM, Sunday.
- Bentleigh Rotary Sunday Market, 7AM-12PM, Sunday.
- Bittern Rotary Community Market, 8.00am - 1:00pm, Sunday.
- Belmont Sunday Market, 8.00am - 1:00pm, Sunday.
- Akoonah Park Market, 8AM-1:30PM, Sunday.
- Camberwell Sunday Market, 7AM-12:30PM, Sunday.
- Alphington Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM, Sunday.
- Winchelsea Community Market, 9AM-1PM, Sunday.
- Rose Street Market (Fitzroy), 10AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Queen Victoria Market, Sun 9AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Arts Centre Market, 10AM-4PM, Sunday.
- St Kilda Esplanade Market, 10AM-4PM, Sunday.
- South Melbourne Market, 8AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Lost and Found Market (Fitzroy), 11am -5pm, Sunday.
- Melbourne Book Market, 9AM - 4PM, Sunday.
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Future Events
Plan ahead for these irregular or once-off markets and events.
Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival
Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival 1 - 30 April. Less than an hour from Melbourne, discover autumn-inspired food and drink adventures across nine charming regional villages, along with a month-long calendar of events, featuring destination gardens, artisanal workshops, genuine farmers markets, gallery exhibitions, and more!
When: Tuesday, 1 April
Suburb: Macedon Ranges
Image: Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival
Fairy Park (Anakie)
Anakie Fairy Park provides a whimsical journey into the world of fairy tales, myths, and legends. A perfect day trip to keep the kids entertained and bring out the inner child in you. Relive Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk and more!
When: Friday, 4 April 10AM-3PM
Suburb: Anakie
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
Kryal Castle Fairies and Goblins (Ballarat)
Kryal Castle Fairies and Goblins (Ballarat) 5 - 27 April. EASTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. Looking for a magical family day out? Kryal Castle is transforming into a fairytale kingdom for our mystical Fairies and Goblins program. Running daily until Sunday 27 April, this event is packed with family-friendly activities, including mixing potions, DIY fairy circlets and enchanted rock painting.
When: Saturday, 5 April
Suburb: Ballarat
Image: Kryal Castle.
Easter Bunny (Sunshine)
Easter Bunny (Sunshine) 16-17 April 3PM-6:30PM at RT Pollard Gardens, Sunshine. Hop into the Easter spirit! A free family-friendly Easter celebration. Meet the Easter Bunny and grab a free Easter egg, Live Trixie the Easter Pixie shows at 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM, A DJ spinning tunes on the Rotunda Lawn, Face painting and Easter craft activities, Roving butterfly and ladybug performers, The Bubble Man with dazzling bubble tricks.
When: Wednesday, 16 April 3PM-6:30PM
Suburb: Footscray
Image: Brimbank City Council
Bacchus Marsh Easterfest Good Friday
Bacchus Marsh Easterfest Good Friday 18 Apr 9:30AM at Maddingley Park, Station Road, Bacchus Marsh. Egg hunts, markets and more!!!
When: Friday, 18 April 9:30AM
Suburb: Bacchus Marsh
Image: Bacchus Marsh EasterFest
Kryal Castle Easter
Kryal Castle Easter, 18-21 April. EASTER LONG WEEKEND. Kryal Castle is open with celebrations for the whole family! Meet the Easter Bunny, join the Easter Parade, and enjoy FREE Easter eggs for kids all weekend long, from Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April. Plus Fairies and Goblins school holiday program will be running daily.
When: Friday, 18 April
Suburb: Ballarat
Image: Kryal Castle.
Animal Lands Egg Hunt (Diggers Rest)
Animal Lands Egg Hunt (Diggers Rest) 18 April 10AM-2PM. Fees apply. Face painting, animal nursery, egg hunt, market stalls, pony rides. Supporting the Good riday Appeal.
When: Friday, 18 April 10AM-2PM
Suburb: Diggers Rest
Image: Animal Lands
Easter Long Weekend at Werribee Park Mansion
Easter Long Weekend at Werribee Park Mansion 18-21 Apr 10AM-4:40PM. Mortimer Rabbit and Mary Hoppins cordially invite you to visit Werribee Mansion over the Easter long weekend for a hopping good time. Take some fun photos with our bunny props, make some cute bunny ears, and see how many bunnies you can find hiding through out the mansion. Activities are included with paid entry to Werribee Park Mansion.
When: Friday, 18 April
Suburb: Werribee
Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Good Friday Way Of The Cross (Werribee)
Good Friday Way Of The Cross (Werribee) Fri 18 Apr 11AM-12:15PM. The walk starts at Piazza, Watton and Wedge Street corner, Werribee at 11 am and finishes at St Andrew s Parish Werribee at 12:15pm. The way of the Cross provides an opportunity for a meditative reflection on Jesus' journey to the Cross. The Anglican and Catholic Churches work together to remind participants of the events of the first Good Friday.
When: Friday, 18 April 11AM-12:15PM
Suburb: Werribee
Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Wyndham Harbour Easter Festival
Wyndham Harbout Marina s Easter Festival with fun, crafts, music and more. 18-20 April 10:30am onwards.
When: Friday, 18 April 10:30AM
Suburb: Werribee South
Image: Wyndham Harbour
Easter family fun day with InChurch (Caroline Springs)
Easter family fun day with InChurch (Boathouse Reserve, Corner Garretty Rd and The Esplanade, Caroline Springs) 19 Apr 11AM-2PM. Come join in all the Easter Fun at the CS Lake Park. Entry is Free. A $5 wristband can be purchased for children aged 3-14yrs for unlimited rides and petting zoo access. A free Showbag including Easter Eggs will be given to the first 1000 children that arrive. There will be BBQ, Popcorn, fairyfloss and drinks available for purchase. Everyone is welcome to the Easter Family Fun Day hosted and organised by INChurch Melbourne.
When: Saturday, 19 April 11AM-2PM
Suburb: Caroline Springs
Image: INChurch Melbourne
Meet The Easter Bunning (Hoppers Crossing)
Meet The Easter Bunning (Hoppers Crossing Shopping Centre) Saturday 19 April 11am 2pm. Hop over to Hoppers Crossing Shopping Centre Saturday 19th April for an opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny. The bunny will be roving the centre during the following times with an egg-tra special gift for locals.
When: Saturday, 19 April 11AM-2PM
Suburb: Hoppers Crossing
Image: Hoppers Crossing Shopping Centre.
Easter (Point Cook)
Easter (Point Cook Pop-Up Park), 19 April 12PM-3PM. Easter bunny appearance, Easter activities.
When: Saturday, 19 April 12PM-3PM
Suburb: Point Cook
Original Image: Point Cook Pop-up Park
Wyndham Harbour Easter Market
Wyndham Harbour Easter Market (50 Quay Blvd, Werribee South, VIC 3030). 20 Apr 11AM-4PM. FREE entry!!!
When: Sunday, 20 April 11AM-4PM
Suburb: Werribee South
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Africa Festival (Point Cook)
Africa Festival (Point Cook Pop-Up Park) 26 April 12PM - 3PM. Live performances, Food stalls, Entertainment, Market stalls.
When: Saturday, 26 April 12PM-3PM
Suburb: Point Cook
Original Image: Point Cook Pop-up Park
Out on the Deck Summer Music (Yarraville)
Out on the Deck Summer Music (Kindred Studios, Yarraville), Saturday afternoon 26 April 2PM-4PM , there'll be free and unplugged performances from local and emerging talent. All welcome!
When: Saturday, 26 April 2PM-4PM
Suburb: Yarraville
Image: West melbourne And Beyond.
Seoul Autumn Market (North Melbourne)
Seoul Autumn Market (Ezi-streat, North Melbourne) 27 April 12PM-5PM. Seoul Autumn Market is BACK at EziStreat - and this time, we re going full Gwangjang style Teamed up with My Korean School and the Consulate General of Korea to bring you the Korean street vibes you ll find this side of Seoul. Try on a hanbok - Traditional Korean outfit, instaworthy photos guaranteed. Gonggi Game Challenge - The OG Korean game (you might ve seen it in Squid Game) win, and take home a freebie.
When: Sunday, 27 April 12PM-5PM
Suburb: North Melbourne
Image: Ezistreat
Kaleidoscope 2025: Aussie BBQ Finale (Point Cook)
Kaleidoscope 2025: Aussie BBQ Finale (Point Cook) Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:00pm - 3:00pm. oint Cook Pop Up Park proudly presents Aussie BBQ Finale on Sunday 27th of April at 12-3pm as part of Kaleidoscope 2025. Awesome Aussie fun-filled day full of family fun, food, amazing performances, and entertainment celebrating the diversity of our community.
When: Sunday, 27 April 12pm-3pm
Suburb: Point Cook
Image: Point Cook Pop-Up Park.
Mothers Day Community Market (Truganina)
Mothers Day Community Market (3 Certain Lane Truganina, VIC 3029) 10 May 10AM-1PM. Aspire Truganina s Mother's Day Community Market to support local businesses and enjoy family fun for Mother's Day! There will be a bunch of free activities including: Face painting, Balloon artists, Market stalls, Food trucks, and more! Register for FREE tickets today!
When: Saturday, 10 May 10AM-1PM
Suburb: Truganina
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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, 23 May 6PM-9PM
Suburb: Sunbury
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Aspire Manor Lakes Community Carnival
Aspire Manor Lakes Community Carnival (27 Limewood Street Manor Lakes, VIC 3024) 24 May 10AM-1PM. Aspire Manor Lakes Community Carnival for a morning filled with fun, connection, and exciting activities! There will be FREE activities including: Face painting, Jumping Castle, Market Stalls, Food Trucks, And more! Come along and celebrate the spirit of togetherness in our wonderful community. Register for FREE tickets today!
When: Saturday, 24 May 10AM-1PM
Suburb: Manor Lakes
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Samoa Independence Day (Werribee)
Samoa Independence Day (Werribee Raceourse) 1 June 2025, 12PM - 6PM. Celebrate the vibrant culture, traditions, and history of Samoa at our Samoa Independence Day event! Whether you're looking to enjoy amazing food, music, performances, or fun activities, there's something for everyone.
When: Sunday, 1 June 12PM-6PM
Suburb: Werribee
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Vegan Market (Seaworks, Williamstown)
Vegan Market (Seaworks, Williamstown) 1 June 10AM-4PM. The Vegan Market returns to Seaworks Maritime Precinct for one day only this winter! There will be 100+ stalls of vegan food, drinks, fashion, craft and skincare to explore - everything from bliss balls and cupcakes to cannabis oil and ethical clothing and even vegan cacao and delicious vegan ice cream.
When: Sunday, 1 June 10AM-4PM
Suburb: Williamstown
Image: 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, 27 June 6PM-9PM
Suburb: Sunbury
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Newport Folk Festival
Newport Folk Festival 4-5 July.
When: Friday, 4 July
Suburb: Newport
Image: Newport Folk Festival
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, 25 July 6PM-9PM
Suburb: Sunbury
Image: Sunbury Indoor market
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, 22 August 6PM-9PM
Suburb: Sunbury
Image: Sunbury Indoor market
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
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
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
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
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.
When: Wednesday, 30 March 8:30AM
Suburb: Hoppers Crossing
Logo: Espresso Lane Drive Thru Coffee
