What's on in Melbourne and the West this weekend 31 Oct - 3 Nov? For the kids: Many many Halloween events, Animal Land Children's Farm (Diggers Rest), Circus Latino in Altona and Elemental Coastal Park with mini-golf for the kids (Wyndham Harbour).
Events and Festivals: If you are also taking Monday off as a holiday then it's a perfect time to get into country Victoria. Hide and Seek Festival around Bacchus Marsh, Duneira Bluebell Festival for garden lovers in Macedon, Daylesford Art Show, Maldon Folk Festival, Baby Market in Ballarat and a whole lot more.
Diwali Festival in Wyndham Vale, Victoria Spring Festival in Melton, Banksy continues in Docklands.
Plenty of other regular events as the first weekend of the month alwayshas the most going on.
- Banksy Exhibition (Docklands)
- Halloween Events in the West
- Circus Latino (Altona)
- Daylesford Rotary Art Show
- Halloween Party (Yarraville)
- Spooktakular Park Party (Hoppers Junction)
- Yarraville Village Halloween
- Watergardens Halloween Savenger Hunt
- Watergardens Halloween Spooky Street Party
- Halloween Monster Hunt (Sanctuary Lakes)
- Trick Or Treat (Williamstown)
- Newports Halloween Family Fun Zone
- Halloween (West Footscray)
- Darley Halloween Market (Bacchus Marsh)
- Halloween Party (Werribee)
- Maldon Folk Festival
- Library Halloween Celebration (Tarneit)
- Hide And Seek Festival (Moorabool Shire)
- Altona Repair Cafe
- Duneira Annual Bluebell Festival (Macedon)
- Diwali - Festival of Lights (Point Cook)
- RAAF Museum (Point Cook)
- Truganina Explosives Reserve
- Eynesbury Heritage Trail Junior Parkrun
- Victoria Spring Festival (Melton)
- Diwali Festival (Wyndham Vale)
- Animal Land Children's Farm (Diggers Rest)
- Grazeland (Spotswood)
- Forest Glade Gardens (Macedon)
- Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm (Daylesford)
- Altona Homestead
- Newport Railway Museum
- Car Torque Classic Cars and Bikes (Altona)
- Altona Homestead (Devonshire Tea 1st Sunday)
- Overnewton Castle High Tea And Tour
- B-24 Liberator Memorial Museum (Werribee)
Markets: Any once off markets plus all the recurring markets in the West.
- Station Place Mini Pop-Up Market (Werribee)
- Ballarat Baby and Children's Market
- Cheeky Monkey Market (Sanctuary Lakes)
Recurring Markets: All the recurring markets organised by Saturday or Sunday and location are shown below:
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
- Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM
- Altona Cherry Lake Market, 9AM-1PM
- Altona Meadows Farmers Market, 8AM-1PM
- Flemington Farmers Market, 8:30AM-12PM
- 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
Diwali Festival (Wyndham Vale)
Diwali Festival (Wyndham Vale) Sat 2 Nov 1:30PM-9:30PM. FREE event!!! Kids rides, fire works, food stalls, performances, market stalls and more.
Image: Wyndham Diwali
Victoria Spring Festival (Melton)
Victoria Spring Festival (Melton) 2-3 Nov 10AM-10PM. FREE entry!!! Fireworks, animal shows, animal riades food stalls, clothing, kids toys, jumping castle, fairly floss and more.
Image: Australian Multicultural Community Centre
Halloween Events in the West
PLAN AHEAD for Halloween in the West with multiple events across many suburbs.
Diwali - Festival of Lights (Point Cook)
Diwali - Festival of Lights (Point Cook Pop-Up Park) Sat 2 Nov 6pm-11pm. Cultural performances, Fashion show, Market stalls, Art workshops' Dance workshops, DJ and dance party.
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Circus Latino (Altona)
Circus Latino (Apex Park, Altona) 18 Oct - 3 Nov. FEES apply. Clowns, Acrobats, Aerial acts, Hand Balancing, Jugglers, Hula hoops, and the amazing Ring of Death.
Image: www.circuslatino.com
Daylesford Rotary Art Show
Daylesford Rotary Art Show from 31 Oct 5 Nov featuring over 250 artists - local, regional and beyond Venue: Daylesford's Stanbridge Hall and Church, 54 Central Springs Rd.
Image: Daylesford Rotary Art Show
Maldon Folk Festival
Maldon Folk Festival 1-4 Nov 2024. Maldon Folk Festival has been held annually for more than five decades. An abundance of music, and dance in the historic, Maldon township. Folk, bluegrass, a little jazz, a little blues music, and dance and interactive workshops. FEES apply.
Image: www.maldonfolkfestival.com
Hide And Seek Festival (Moorabool Shire)
Hide And Seek Festival (Moorabool Shire) 1-10 Nov. Musicians, live performance, exhibitions, workshops and more.
Image: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au
Ballarat Baby and Children's Market
Ballarat Baby and Children's Market, 9AM-1PM Doug Dean Stadium, Nandiriog Drive, Delacombe, Ballarat. Market dates (2 Nov 2024, 22 Feb 2025, 24 May 2025, 23 Aug 2025, 22 Nov 2025). Shop for anything and everything for your little ones whether it s handmade, brand new, or preloved items, plus business services and more.
Image: Ballarat Baby and Children's Market.
Duneira Annual Bluebell Festival (Macedon)
Duneira Annual Bluebell Festival (Macedon), 2-3 Nov. Live music. Local market stalls. CWA food stall. Rovers sausage sizzle. Coffee van. Wine and Gin Tasting. FEES apply. Guided garden tours and house entry included in ticket price. Dogs on leads welcome! Book tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/bluebell
Image: Duneira.
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.
Altona Repair Cafe
Altona Repair Cafe, Sat 2 November at Louis Joel Arts & Community, 5 Sargood St, Altona, 3018. Got an item that needs repairing or mending? Bring it along to Altona Repair Cafe! Repairable items include electrical appliances, non-electrical homewares, clothing and textiles, toys and furniture. Repairs are FREE! If you need something fixed, send us an email so we can match you with the right repairer. Repair Cafes run on the first Saturday of the month between February and November, 12pm to 3pm.
Image: Louis Joel Arts & Community
Halloween Party (Yarraville)
Halloween Party (Yarraville Club, 135 Stephen St, Yarraville), Thursday 31 Oct from 5PM. After your Trick-or-Treating adventures, swing by for a ghoulishly good time. Ticket includes: A Kid's Snack Pack, A Haunted House experience, Dress-up prizes for the best costumes, A Kids DJ spinning the spookiest tracks!
Image: Yarraville Club.
Spooktakular Park Party (Hoppers Junction)
Spooktakular Park Party (Hoppers Junction) Thurs 31 Oct 4PM-7PM. FREE Wyndham City event. Come on down to Powell Reserve, Thursday 31 October, for a spook-tacular evening of fun! Dance the night away with the incredible DJ Phantom Groove and Beat Freakz Dancers, and master Thriller and Zombie walks. Be amazed and entertained by Count Von Boogie's thrilling show, packed with magic, tricks, and spooky fun! Transform with spooky face painting and hair colour spray.
Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Yarraville Village Halloween
Yarraville Village Halloween Thurs 31 Oct 4PM-6PM. There will be Trick or Treating , live music and storytelling in the pop-up park, as well as roving entertainment. Afterwards, enjoy a scary movie from the Sun Theatre, or a meal from one of Yarraville s many incredible restaurants.
Image: Yarraville Village
Watergardens Halloween Savenger Hunt
Watergardens Shopping Centre Halloween 31 Oct. Halloween scavenger hunt (10am - 1pm & 4pm - 7pm), where eerie surprises and haunting tricks lurk around each corner. Visit the starting station, located near TK Maxx. Dress up for a spooky scavenger hunt through Watergardens Shopping Centre.
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Watergardens Halloween Spooky Street Party
Watergardens Shopping Centre Spooky Street Party, 31 Oct from 4PM. Get ready for a Fright Fest at our Halloween Station Street Party. Dress your best to win giveaways! Sesame Street characters in their Halloween best, a live DJ spinning hauntingly good tunes, and a wicked selection of sweet tricks and treats to give away.
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Halloween Monster Hunt (Sanctuary Lakes)
Halloween Monster Hunt (Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre) Thurs 31 Oct 4PM-7PM. Visit the Halloween station outside ALDI on Thursday, 31 October; between 4pm - 7pm to go on a monster hunt! Kids will be given a haunted map of the Centre, which they will use to find all the monster stickers, which can be collected from participating stores. Once they've found them all, come back to the map collection point to receive a spooky surprise!
Image: www.sanctuarylakessc.com.au
Trick Or Treat (Williamstown)
Trick Or Treat (Williamstown) 31 Oct 5PM. Williamstown traders are hosting their very own 'Trick or Treat' this Halloween! Get that costume ready!
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Newports Halloween Family Fun Zone
Newports Halloween Family Fun Zone Thurs 31 Oct 4:30PM-8PM. Rides, snags and more!
Image: Rotary Club of Williamstown
Halloween (West Footscray)
Halloween (594 Barkly Street West Footscray) 31 Oct 4PM-9PM. The most unique Halloween in the West! Haunted Helhouse walkthrough, best dressed, trick or treating, BBQ & Mr Whippy, Free Face Painting! Sausage Sizzle / Hot Jam Doughnuts Halloween Hot foods! Are you up for a walk-through of Wefos Haunted Hell House? Not for the faint hearted! An array of Halloween props but be warned it might be full on for some! Every year it gets bigger and better!
Image: www.eventbrite.com.au
Darley Halloween Market (Bacchus Marsh)
Darley Halloween Market (Bacchus Marsh) 31 Oct 5PM-8PM at Darley Park. Facepainting, food and spooky stalls!Bring a picnic chair or rug and relax with family and friends or have a look around with your kids and all dogs on leads. *Weather Permitting* Our stall fees contribute to the Darley Football Netball Club; supporting the kids and local community.
Image: Darley Market.
Halloween Party (Werribee)
Halloween Party (Werribee) 31 Oct 4PM-6PM by Bumblebeez Indoor Playcentre and Caf . FEES apply. This early Halloween session will be specific to put younger children. Great for our ASD children. $12 entry per child. $3 per adult. Games, Plaster painting, crafts, games and more.
Image: Bumblebeez Indoor Playcentre & Caf
Library Halloween Celebration (Tarneit)
Library Halloween Celebration (Julia Gillard Library Tarneit) Fri 1 Nov 6PM-8:30PM. FREE event!!! Do you like scary movies? Celebrate and socialise with like-minded young people at the haunted library party this Halloween! Hosted by our Library Youth Collaborative, this Halloween party movie night features spooky selfies, all set to the best music tracks in our Supernatural movie theatre... for one night only!
Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Banksy Exhibition (Docklands)
Banksy Exhibition (Docklands). 440 Docklands Dr, Docklands VIC 3008. Fees Apply ($39-$41). When the topic is street art, there is no way around him: Banksy is probably the most famous and also the most mysterious graffiti artist in the world. The Art of Banksy: Without Limits shows more than 180 of the artist's works, including over 70 originals, prints on different kinds of materials, photos, sculptures, and much more. The event will take place at Level 1 (opposite H&M) (Level 1/116 Studio Lane).
Original image: artofbanksyau.com
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
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.
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.
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Cheeky Monkey Market (Sanctuary Lakes)
Cheeky Monkey Market (Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre) 3 November. Cheeky Monkeys pop-up collective markets have anything ranging from Kids Clothing and Accessories, Home Decor, Jewellery, Shoes, Women's and Men's Accessories, Toys, Hand Made items, Small Business Advertising, Party Plan and more.
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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.
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.
Daylesford Sunday Market
Daylesford Sunday Market, Sunday at 8AM-3PM. 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.
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.
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.
Castlemaine Farmers Market
Castlemaine Farmers Market, Sunday at 9AM-1PM. 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.
Winchelsea Community Market
Winchelsea Community Market, Sunday at 9AM-1PM. Click "More Info" button for market address, directions, photos and any other additional information.
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.
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)
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.
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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.
Source: https://alhs.com.au/ |
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.
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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
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- 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.
- Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM, Saturday.
- Wesley Hill Market (Castlemaine), 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
Sunday Markets
- Daylesford Sunday Market, 8AM-3PM, Sunday.
- Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Gisborne Olde Time Market, 9AM-2PM, Sunday.
- Ballarat Market, 8AM-1PM, Sunday.
- Bendigo Showgrounds Market, 8:30AM-2:30PM, Sunday.
- Altona Cherry Lake Market, 9AM-1PM, Sunday.
- Altona Meadows Farmers Market, 8AM-1PM, Sunday.
- Flemington Farmers Market, 8:30AM-12PM, Sunday.
- Castlemaine Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM, Sunday.
- Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre Makers Market, 10AM-4PM, 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.
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Future Events
Plan ahead for these irregular or once-off markets and events.
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, 30 August 10AM-3PM
Suburb: Anakie
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Keilor Night Market
Keilor Night Market is a lovely local community market with a great friendly and welcoming vibe. Support local. Support community! Approx. 35 stalls with donations helping support a charitable cause for each month.
When: Wednesday, 6 November 6PM-9PM
Suburb: Keilor
Image: The Village Night Market
SpringFest Carnival (Point Cook)
SpringFest Carnival (Point Cook Pop-Up Park), Sat 9 Nov 12pm-4pm. Aerial acrobatics, Roving circus performances, Vintage carousel, Amusement arcade games.
When: Saturday, 9 November 12PM-4PM
Suburb: Point Cook
Image: www.stockland.com.au
Strawberry and Cherry Festival (Bacchus Marsh)
Strawberry and Cherry Festival (Bacchus Marsh), 14 Nov 5PM to 17 Nov 4PM. A weekend brimming with community spirit, live music, fresh produce, and endless fun from November 14th to 17th! Celebrate the start of the Victorian growing season in the heart of Bacchus Marsh. Delight in the vibrant colors and sweet aromas of strawberries and cherries while supporting local Bacchus Marsh farmers. With carnival rides and market stalls featuring artisanal goods, there s something for everyone to enjoy.
When: Thursday, 14 November
Suburb: Bacchus Marsh
Image: strawberrycherryfestival.com.au
Cheeky Monkey Market (Caroline Springs)
Cheeky Monkey Market (CS Square, Caroline Springs) 16 November. Cheeky Monkeys pop-up collective markets have anything ranging from Kids Clothing and Accessories, Home Decor, Jewellery, Shoes, Women's and Men's Accessories, Toys, Hand Made items, Small Business Advertising, Party Plan and more.
When: Saturday, 16 November
Suburb: Caroline Springs
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Budburst Wine Festival (Macedon Ranges)
Budburst Wine Festival (Macedon Ranges) 16-17 Nov. Once-a-year opportunity to step behind the vines and truly discover the Macedon Ranges wine region. Discover the cool wines and warm hearts of Macedon Ranges winemakers. Across the weekend, more than 25 Macedon Ranges winemakers will open their wineries and cellar doors to wine enthusiasts. From 11am till 5pm Saturday and Sunday, you can enjoy wine tastings, curated food menus championing local produce, art shows, sculptor walks and live music.
When: Saturday, 16 November
Suburb: Macedon Ranges
Images: www.macedonrangeswineandfoodfest.com.au/
Bulla Hill Railway
Bulla Hill Railway third Sunday of the month, 12PM-4PM. Enjoy the dinosaurs and take the kids for a train ride. Appropriate footwear required and fees apply for the train ride.
When: Sunday, 17 November 12PM-4PM
Suburb: Bulla Hill
Bulla Hill Railway
That's Mine Farmers Market (Werribee)
That's Mine Farmers Market (Werribee). This is a fantastic market and if you've never been you are really missing out. 9AM-2PM. Fresh produce, jams, preserves, artisan bakery, meat, deli, plants and flowers, makers stalls, petting zoo, food trucks and more.
When: Sunday, 17 November 9AM-2PM
Suburb: Werribee
Image: That's Mine Farmers Market
Cheeky Monkey Market (Bacchus Marsh)
Cheeky Monkey Market (Bacchus Marsh) 21 November. Cheeky Monkeys pop-up collective markets have anything ranging from Kids Clothing and Accessories, Home Decor, Jewellery, Shoes, Women's and Men's Accessories, Toys, Hand Made items, Small Business Advertising, Party Plan and more.
When: Thursday, 21 November
Suburb: Bacchus Marsh
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Inner West Art Fair (Newport)
Inner West Art Fair (Newport), 22-24 Nov at The Substation, Newport. FEES apply. A celebration of creativity, uniting artists from diverse backgrounds in a vibrant display of artistic expression that you won't want to miss.
When: Friday, 22 November
Suburb: Newport
Image: www.innerwestartfair.com.au
Cheeky Monkey Market (Stockland Point Cook)
Cheeky Monkey Market (Stockland Point Cook) 23 November. Cheeky Monkeys pop-up collective markets have anything ranging from Kids Clothing and Accessories, Home Decor, Jewellery, Shoes, Women's and Men's Accessories, Toys, Hand Made items, Small Business Advertising, Party Plan and more.
When: Saturday, 23 November
Suburb: Point Cook
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Kid's Fun Day (Point Cook)
Kid's Fun Day (Point Cook Pop-Up Park) 23 Nov 12PM-4PM. Come dressed in your favourite costume. Kids activities, DJ, Roaming characters, Food stalls.
When: Saturday, 23 November 12PM-4PM
Suburb: Point Cook
Image: www.stockland.com.au
Christmas Dance Party (Point Cook)
Christmas Dance Party (Point Cook Pop-Up Park), Sat 30 Nov 6pm-9pm. Christmas Dance Party - DJ, Local entertainment, Food
When: Saturday, 30 November 6PM-9PM
Suburb: Point Cook
Image: www.stockland.com.au
Seddon Fun and Games Fair
Seddon Fun and Games Fair Sat 30 Nov 12PM-5PM, Greig St and Reserve. Dog show, Santa, Face painters, live music, community stalls, kids activities and more.
When: Saturday, 30 November 12PM-5PM
Suburb: Seddon
Image: Seddon Village.
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: Sunday, 1 December 1PM-4PM
Suburb: Altona
Image: www.westmelbourneandbeyond.com
Cheeky Monkey Market (Sanctuary Lakes)
Cheeky Monkey Market (Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre) 1 December. Cheeky Monkeys pop-up collective markets have anything ranging from Kids Clothing and Accessories, Home Decor, Jewellery, Shoes, Women's and Men's Accessories, Toys, Hand Made items, Small Business Advertising, Party Plan and more.
When: Sunday, 1 December
Suburb: Sanctuary Lakes
Original Image: melbournecheekymonkeymarket.com
Keilor Night Market
Keilor Night Market is a lovely local community market with a great friendly and welcoming vibe. Support local. Support community! Approx. 35 stalls with donations helping support a charitable cause for each month.
When: Wednesday, 4 December 6PM-9PM
Suburb: Keilor
Image: The Village Night Market
Christmas Twilight Market (Point Cook)
Christmas Twilight Market (Point Cook Pop-up Park), Fri 6 Dec 6pm-9pm. Handmade jewellery, Knitwear, Crafts, Candles and so much more.
When: Friday, 6 December 6PM-9PM
Suburb: Point Cook
Image: www.stockland.com.au
Carols in the Park (Point Cook)
Carols in the Park (Point Cook), Sat 14 December 6pm-9pm. Carols in the Park brought to you by Lightpoint Church and CrossCulture Church with carols in Pop Up Park. Roving entertainment, Food stalls, Kid's activities.
When: Saturday, 14 December 6PM-9PM
Suburb: Point Cook
Image: www.stockland.com.au
Bulla Hill Railway
Bulla Hill Railway third Sunday of the month, 12PM-4PM. Enjoy the dinosaurs and take the kids for a train ride. Appropriate footwear required and fees apply for the train ride.
When: Sunday, 15 December 12PM-4PM
Suburb: Bulla Hill
Bulla Hill Railway
Cheeky Monkey Market (Bacchus Marsh)
Cheeky Monkey Market (Bacchus Marsh) 19 December. Cheeky Monkeys pop-up collective markets have anything ranging from Kids Clothing and Accessories, Home Decor, Jewellery, Shoes, Women's and Men's Accessories, Toys, Hand Made items, Small Business Advertising, Party Plan and more.
When: Thursday, 19 December
Suburb: Bacchus Marsh
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Cheeky Monkey Market (Caroline Springs)
Cheeky Monkey Market (CS Square, Caroline Springs) 20 Dec - 22 Dec. Cheeky Monkeys pop-up collective markets have anything ranging from Kids Clothing and Accessories, Home Decor, Jewellery, Shoes, Women's and Men's Accessories, Toys, Hand Made items, Small Business Advertising, Party Plan and more.
When: Friday, 20 December
Suburb: Caroline Springs
Original Image: melbournecheekymonkeymarket.com
Cheeky Monkey Market (Stockland Point Cook)
Cheeky Monkey Market (Stockland Point Cook) 21 Dec - 22 Dec. Cheeky Monkeys pop-up collective markets have anything ranging from Kids Clothing and Accessories, Home Decor, Jewellery, Shoes, Women's and Men's Accessories, Toys, Hand Made items, Small Business Advertising, Party Plan and more.
When: Saturday, 21 December
Suburb: Point Cook
Original Image: melbournecheekymonkeymarket.com
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: Sunday, 5 January 1PM-4PM
Suburb: Altona
Image: www.westmelbourneandbeyond.com
Bulla Hill Railway
Bulla Hill Railway third Sunday of the month, 12PM-4PM. Enjoy the dinosaurs and take the kids for a train ride. Appropriate footwear required and fees apply for the train ride.
When: Sunday, 19 January 12PM-4PM
Suburb: Bulla Hill
Bulla Hill Railway
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: Sunday, 2 February 1PM-4PM
Suburb: Altona
Image: www.westmelbourneandbeyond.com
Multicultural Lunar New Year Festival (Point Cook)
Multicultural Lunar New Year Festival (Point Cook), Sun 9 Feb. Featuring all your favorite food trucks, Live bands, amusement rides, cultural parades, stage performances, fireworks, and the famous Lion Dance.
When: Sunday, 9 February 11AM-9PM
Suburb: Point Cook
Image: Stockland Point Cook and Freepik
Bulla Hill Railway
Bulla Hill Railway third Sunday of the month, 12PM-4PM. Enjoy the dinosaurs and take the kids for a train ride. Appropriate footwear required and fees apply for the train ride.
When: Sunday, 16 February 12PM-4PM
Suburb: Bulla Hill
Bulla Hill Railway
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: Sunday, 2 March 1PM-4PM
Suburb: Altona
Image: www.westmelbourneandbeyond.com
Bulla Hill Railway
Bulla Hill Railway third Sunday of the month, 12PM-4PM. Enjoy the dinosaurs and take the kids for a train ride. Appropriate footwear required and fees apply for the train ride.
When: Sunday, 16 March 12PM-4PM
Suburb: Bulla Hill
Bulla Hill Railway