Whats On Melbourne and the West: 28-30 October 2022

What's on in Melbourne and the West this weekend 28-30 October? There are some great events including the West Set Festival in Footscray if you love live music, Kiwi Fest in Footscray, many halloween events, sculpture exhibition at Hanging Rock Winery and lots more.



What's on Melbourne and the West

Kiwi Fest (Footscray)

#Kiwi Fest 2022 this Saturday in #Footscray. 11AM– 9:30PM. Fees apply. Hangi, music, culture and more. LADI6, House of Shem and more. #westmelbourneandbeyond

More info: https://www.kiwifest.net/

Kiwi Fest (Footscray)

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Multicultural Women Victoria’s Market (Point Cook)

#Multicultural #Women Victoria’s #Market. Home-based women in business selling: crafts, food, clothes, jewellery, home and garden and henna stalls. FREE public event. Sat, 29 Oct, 10am-4pm, 153 Saltwater Promenade, Point Cook.

More info: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/multicultural-womens-market

Multicultural Women Victoria’s Market (Point Cook)

Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au


Halloween Magic (St Albans)

#Halloween Magic on 75 Leslie Street, St Albans. Enjoy some great live music by 'In The Mood'. Enjoy a family night out and celebrate Halloween. 29 Oct 4pm.

More info: https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/events/halloween-magic-leslie-street-st-albans

Halloween Magic (St Albans)

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Halloween Fiesta (Deer Park)

Halloween Fiesta on Dumfries Street, #deerpark. Entertainment including Kids Halloween Costume Prizes, Children's Crafts, Face Painting, Live music. Sat 29 Oct, 4pm.

More info: https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/events/halloween-fiesta-dumfries-street

Halloween Fiesta (Deer Park)

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Watergardens Street Party

Watergardens street party. The new-look Watergardens Town Square is due to be unveiled Sat 29 Oct, with a weekend-long Street Party on the 29, 30, and 31 of October. A jam-packed weekend full of free fun for the whole family. A packed program.

More info: https://watergardens.qicre.com/Promotions/2022/10/Street-Party

Watergardens Street Party

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Art in the Vines at Hanging Rock Winery

Art in the Vines at Hanging Rock Winery exhibition of #sculpture amongst the vines. 28-29 Oct 10am-5pm. 88 Jim Rd, Newham VIC. Working with over 26 local and national artists to thrill, mesmerise, excite and intrigue.

More info: https://www.visitmacedonranges.com/events/art-in-the-vines-at-hanging-rock-winery-2/

Art in the Vines at Hanging Rock Winery

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Los Cojones and The Seben Brothers at the WestSet Festival (Footscray)

Live music at the #WestSet Festival in #Footscray. The SEBEN BROTHERS, LOS COJONES. Sun, 30 Oct 11AM-2PM. A bit of mambo and some central African music from the 1960’s and 1970’s. Las Palmas 56 Paisley Street, Footscray.

https://www.westsetfestival.com/2022-program/the-seben-brothers
Los Cojones and The Seben Brothers at the WestSet Festival (Footscray)

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West Set Festival

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 28 - 30 October 2022. Final weekend. West Set is a FREE Festival of live music produced by the City of Maribyrnong and presented by ‘On The Road Again’, an initiative to support the return of live music events across Victoria. Check the program for lots of great music for this weekend.

More info: https://www.westsetfestival.com/

West Set Festival

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Halloween pumpkin hunt for kids (Sanctuary Lakes)

Halloween pumpkin hunt for kids at Sanctuary Lakes, outside ALDI on Sat and Sun, 29-30 Oct between 11am-2pm. Great for kids! Use the map to find and collect all the pumpkin head stickers, which can be collected from participating stores and come back to the craft area to receive a spooky surprise!

More info: https://www.sanctuarylakessc.com.au/events/halloween-pumpkin-hunt-for-kids

Halloween pumpkin hunt for kids (Sanctuary Lakes)

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Vintage Dress Exhibition - Castlemaine

The 'Heavenly' exhibition celebrates fashion and ephemera from life's great occasions. At 24 Hargraves St, Castlemaine 8.30am - 3.30pm. FREE entry. From the high Victorian era through to the 1970's, strapped up Edwardians, the roaring 20's, the sleek lines of the 1930's, the austerity of the war years and beyond into the reemergence of luxury through the 60's and 70's.

More info: www.creativebrimbank.com.au/bbf

Vintage Dress Exhibition - Castlemaine

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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.

More info: www.creativebrimbank.com.au/bbf

Grazeland (Spotswood)


Victorian Farmers' Markets Association accredited farmers’ markets

Enjoy farmers' markets? The #Victorian Farmers' Markets Association accredited farmers’ markets on this weekend

More info: vfma.org.au

Victorian Farmers' Markets Association accredited farmers’ markets

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Arts in West Melbourne and Beyond

Arts in West Melbourne and Beyond
Bowery Theatre
WIT Incorporated
Wyndham Theatre Company
Williamstown Musical Theatre
Williamstown Little Theatre
Altona City Theatre
Wyndham Cultural Centre
Footscray Community Arts
Grazeland
Substation
Louis Joel Arts
Western Arts Theatre
Whats On Melbourne and the West: 21-23 October 2022

What's on in Melbourne and the West this weekend 21-23 October? There are some great events including multiple Diwali Festival of Light celebrations, the West Set music festival in Footscray, Eynesbury Garage Sale, Seaworks Bizaar, Ugandan Independence Day and Cultural Festival and more. As usual there are plenty of markets on . Because of forecast rain please check for cancellations.



What's on Melbourne and the West

Seaworks Bizarre Bazaar Twilight Market (Williamstown)

#Seaworks hosts Bizarre Bazaar Twilight #market 21 October 5-9PM. Food, Fun, Entertainment, Performances, fine crafts.

More info: https://www.westmelbourneandbeyond.com/2022/05/review-seaworks-twilight-market.html

Seaworks Bizarre Bazaar Twilight Market (Williamstown)

Image: seaworks.com.au


Diwali Celebration (Seabrook)

Love Seabrook, a local community group of members, invites you to a celebration of colour and lights. Sunday, 23 Oct 11AM-2PM. Homestead Run Park, Homestead Run Drive, Seabrook.

More info: https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/visit/Experience/Whats-On/Diwali-Celebration-Seabrook

Diwali Celebration (Seabrook)

Image: hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au


Diwali Festival of Lights (Point Cook, Stocklands)

Join the FREE Diwali festivities at the Point Cook Pop Up Park (Murnong St). 11:30am-2pm, Sat 22 October. There will be dance performances, a DJ spinning tunes and even a fashion show! Fashion show registration starts at 12pm. Enter for a chance to win one of two $150 Stockland gift cards.

More info: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/diwali

Diwali Festival of Lights (Point Cook, Stocklands)

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Flavour Fest (Aintree)

Located at Woodlea Boulevard &, Frontier Ave, Aintree VIC. Discover a delicious blend of fiery, sweet and smoky sensations at Flavour Fest. A music and food festival celebrating community, culture and cuisine. Some of the best bands, food trucks and restaurants and more including cooking demonstrations , International food, a dedicated zone for the sweet tooth in mind, Brew Zone, ferris wheel and rides, Fireworks finale. Register for FREE ticket. Tickets required for entry.

More info: https://www.melton.vic.gov.au/Out-n-About/Events-Activities/Flavour-Fest

Flavour Fest (Aintree)


Eynesbury Garage Trail

Eynesbury Garage Trail, 23 Oct 8AM to 2PM, 487 Eynesbury Road, Eynesbury, 3338. October is 'Buy Nothing New' month, and Eynesbury residents are helping you find a second-hand bargain! Re-use and help save the environment. Start your Christmas shopping early while helping to save the planet. Eynesbury residents are opening their garages to bargain hunters, selling everything from quality used furniture to Christmas decorations. Save the date and save your coins and come along to a fun day out.

More info: https://www.melton.vic.gov.au/Out-n-About/Events-Activities/Eynesbury-Garage-Trail

Eynesbury Garage Trail

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Ugandan Independence Day and Cultural Festival

Ugandan Independence Day (9 October) celebrates Uganda's independence as a free nation and a republic. 3PM, Glengala (Castley) Hall, 10 Simmie St, Sunshine West VIC 3020. Celebrate Ugandan cultural heritage through traditional cuisines, cultural dress, cultural dance, cultural poetic recitations, and music.

More info: https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/events/ugandan-independence-day-cultural-festival

Ugandan Independence Day and Cultural Festival


CHIKCHIKA, SYNTHOTRONICA (Family Friendly) - West Set Festival (Footscray)

Sun Oct 23, 11AM-2:30PM, Las Palmas, 56 Paisley Street, Footscray. Enjoy some great family friendly music. Chikchika is a five-piece band featuring Tigrinya vocalists Anbessa Gebrehiwot, Haftu Reda, renowned Oromo singer-songwriter Mulu Baqqalaa, multi-instrumentalist Dale Gorfinkel and Michael McNab on drums.

https://www.westsetfestival.com/2022-program/chichika
CHIKCHIKA, SYNTHOTRONICA (Family Friendly) - West Set Festival (Footscray)

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West Set Festival

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 14 - 30 October 2022. West Set is a FREE Festival of live music produced by the City of Maribyrnong and presented by ‘On The Road Again’, an initiative to support the return of live music events across Victoria. Check the program for lots of great music for these final two weekends.

More info: https://www.westsetfestival.com/

West Set Festival

Image: www.westsetfestival.com


Vintage Dress Exhibition - Castlemaine

The 'Heavenly' exhibition celebrates fashion and ephemera from life's great occasions. At 24 Hargraves St, Castlemaine 8.30am - 3.30pm. FREE entry. From the high Victorian era through to the 1970's, strapped up Edwardians, the roaring 20's, the sleek lines of the 1930's, the austerity of the war years and beyond into the reemergence of luxury through the 60's and 70's.

More info: www.creativebrimbank.com.au/bbf

Vintage Dress Exhibition - Castlemaine

Image: www.bendigoregion.com.au/


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.

More info: www.creativebrimbank.com.au/bbf

Grazeland (Spotswood)


Victorian Farmers' Markets Association accredited farmers’ markets

Enjoy farmers' markets? The #Victorian Farmers' Markets Association accredited farmers’ markets on this weekend

More info: vfma.org.au

Victorian Farmers' Markets Association accredited farmers’ markets

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Saturday Markets

Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market (Spotswood)
Lancefield and District Farmers Market
Bendigo Showgrounds Market
Laverton Market
Eynesbury Market
Ballarat Market
Bendigo Showgrounds Market

Sunday Markets

Arts in West Melbourne and Beyond

Arts in West Melbourne and Beyond
Bowery Theatre
WIT Incorporated
Wyndham Theatre Company
Williamstown Musical Theatre
Williamstown Little Theatre
Altona City Theatre
Wyndham Cultural Centre
Footscray Community Arts
Grazeland
Substation
Louis Joel Arts
Western Arts Theatre