What's on in Melbourne and the West this weekend 14 April - 16 April? The Kaleidoscope Multicultural Festival (Pointcook) continues with Tamil New year celebrations, take the kids for a train ride at Altona Miniature Railway or Bulla Hill Railway, get out into the country and take the kids to the Unicorn Festival at Kryal Castle in Ballarat, enjoy some live acoustic music at the Darley market in Bacchus Marsh, enjoy the Macedon Ranges Autumn festival in multiple locations, sculpture exhibition at Hanging Rock Winery. And as always there are plenty of markets on.
Williams Landing Makers Market
Williams Landing Makers Market, Sat 15 April. The Williams Landing Makers' Market is a mix of art, design, handcrafted goods and tasty treats. Support your local makers and artisans!
Image: www.cedarwoods.com.au
Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival
Get organised, get out into the country and enjoy the #macedonranges Autumn Festival during April. #westmelbourneandbeyond
Image: https://www.visitmacedonranges.com
Art at Cherry Lake (Altona)
Sea Flowers and Lake Stories Art at Cherry Lake, #altona. FREE Event! View fourteen Sea Flowers floating in the waters of Cherry Lake with the skyline of Altona in the background (just off the Millers Road carpark) through April 2023 (1st – 23rd April 2023). Bring a picnic to the lush grass next to the lake. Discover the history of the lakeThis event is free.
Image: http://artandindustryfestival.com.au/
Tamil New Year Festival (Point Cook)
Kaleidoscope Multicultural festival (#pointcook) continues with the Tamil New Year Festival, Sun 16 Apr 2PM-6:30PM. An afternoon of culture, dance, music and more! Timetable: 2-4pm Rangoli Competition with prizes from Sri Murugan, 4-5pm Traditional Drum Music, 5-6:30pm Tamil Cultural Dances. #westmelbourneandbeyond
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Unicorn Festival (Ballarat)
Unicorn Festival at Kryal Castle in #ballarat Great kids entertainment for the holidays. Until 22 April.
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Bulla Hill Railway
Bulla Hill Railway this Sunday 12PM-4PM. Enjoy the dinosaurs and take the kids for a train ride. Appropriate footwear required and fees apply for the train ride.
Live Music (Bacchus Marsh)
Live acoustic music by Yunn at Darley Market, Bacchus Marsh, Sat 15 April, 9-11AM. Enjoy the Darley Market while you are there.
Altona Miniature Railway - Public Open Day
The Altona Miniature Railway is open on every 3rd Sunday of the month between 10am and 3pm (last train). Fees Apply.
Original image created by altonaminiaturerailway.com.au
Altona Miniature Railway is a hobby club run by railway enthusiasts that provide miniature train rides on scaled steam and diesel engines (5" and 7 1/4" gauge), on a 1.5 km length track. Great fun for kids and the young at heart.
For more information head to the official website here: https://altonaminiaturerailway.com.au/
The Altona Miniature Railway is located at 1/21 Blenheim Rd, Newport VIC 3015.
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.
Victorian Farmers' Markets Association accredited farmers’ markets
Enjoy farmers' markets? The #Victorian Farmers' Markets Association accredited farmers’ markets on this weekend
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Saturday Markets
- Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM, Saturday.
- Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh), 8AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Creswick Market, 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Yarraville Village Farmers Market, 8:30AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Trentham Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Leonards Hill Hall Market, 9AM-2PM, Saturday.
- Riddell's Creek Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
Sunday Markets
- Williamstown Craft Market, 10AM-3PM, Sunday.
- Daylesford Sunday Market, 8AM–3PM, Sunday.
- Malmsbury Village Farmers’ Market, 9AM-1PM, Sunday.
- Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Ballarat Market, 8AM–1PM, Sunday.
- Gamekeepers Secret Inn Market, 9AM-2PM, Sunday.
- Flemington Farmers Market, 8:30AM-12PM, Sunday.
- Pop-up Makers Market (Footscray) by The Urban Creatives, 10AM-3PM, Sunday.
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Future Events
Plan ahead for these irregular or once-off markets and events.
Arts, Craft, Hobbies, Destash Market (Werribee)
Destash Market in Werribee, Sat 27 May, 10AM-2PM at Masonic Hall Werribee, 223 Watton St. A place to sell (and buy) your excess sewing, craft and hobby items. Anything sewing, knitting, crochet, painting or any other craft or hobby items. However no completed items are allowed. Half made items are fine.
Image: www.facebook.com/CraftDestash
Baby and Kids market (Tarneit)
Baby and Kids market in #tarneit Sat 27 May 10AM-2PM. Pre-loved, raffle, stalls, handmade, new and old, indoor venue so great even on cold and wet days. Clothing, toys, baby baths, books, shoes, sleeping bags, prams, gift items and more! #westmelbourneandbeyond
Image: www.facebook.com/babyandkidsmarketmelbourne/
Festival of Food (Hobson Bay)
Festival of Food, five month celebration of community, food and culture running February to June 2023 in Hobson Bay.
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Truganina Explosives Reserve Tour
Truganina Explosives Reserve Tour in #altona (Truganina Explosives Reserve, 274 Queen Street, Altona, 3016). FREE event! Tours run on the first Sunday of every month from February to December. Learn about the history of the reserve, and the animals and plants of the area.
Image: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Setting Sun Film Festival (Yarraville)
Setting Sun Film Festival (Yarraville), Thurs 11 May to Sun 21 May. The Sun Theatre, Yarraville and online. Award winning films from independent film makers around Australia and the world.
Original image: twitter.com/SettingSunFest
Music in the Park (Tarneit)
Music in the Park (Tarneit) presents Sienna Katelyn, grand finalist of Australia’s Got Talent and more, Sat, 22 Apr 5pm - 8pm, Baden Powell Reserve, Tarneit! Bring a picnic rug, relax and be entertained. There will be food trucks onsite. Head over to the ‘come and try’ activity space where there will be light-up hula hoops, poi balls, LED wings, giant bubbles wands, twirling ribbons and spinning plates to play with.
Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
The Boy From Oz (Williamstown)
The Boy From Oz (Williamstown) from 5-23 May at Williamstown Centenary Theatre. The dazzling, funny and heartbreaking story of the great Australian entertainer peter allen. From his humble beginnings in outback Australia through a meteoric rise to fame and international stardom.
Image: wmtc.org.au
Keilor Village Night Market
Keilor Village Night Market, Wed, 3 May, 6PM – 9PM at he Keilor Bowls Club. Gold coin donation entrance fee applies.
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Cheeky Monkey Market (Bacchus Marsh)
Cheeky Monkey Market returns to The Village, Bacchus Marsh, Thursday 20 April.
Original image: www.melbournecheekymonkeymarket.com
That’s Mine Makers Market (Werribee)
That’s Mine Makers Market (Werribee), Sat 2 July, 10AM-2PM, Werribee Racecourse, 2-10 Bulban Road VIC 3030. Two level, all indoors Makers Market with 60+ stalls. Come rain or shine! Gold coin entry fee applies.
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Footscray Community Arts Centre Makers Market
Footscray Community Arts Centre Makers Market plays only three times a year. Sat 6 May, Sat 26 August and Sat 9 Dec from 9AM-3PM. Hand-made goods, stalls with a vibrant, bespoke product range. Locally produced. Support your community makers and artisans!
The Makers and Shakers Market (Williamstown)
The Makers and Shakers Market at Seaworks, Williamstown 22-23 April, 10AM-4PM. Over 100 stalls, Australian made homeware, fashion, food and lots more. Entry fee applies. $4, kids $2 (can be pre-purchased or paid at the door).
Family Games Night (Tarneit)
Family Games Night in Tarneit, Fri, 5 May 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Dianella Community Centre, 6 Congo Drive, Tarneit West. A great way to socialize and get to meet new friends. Play traditional board games with family and new friends. This is a family community event. Everyone is welcome. FREE event but please RSVP to ensure sufficient space and games are available for everyone. Also you are welcome to bring a plate of refreshment to share.
Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Koroit Irish festival
Koroit Irish festival returns 28-30 April. Fees apply.
Image: https://www.koroitirishfestival.com.au/
Death of a Salesman (St Albans)
Death of a Salesman By Arthur Miller at the Bowery Theatre in St Albans. Rediscover one of the great plays of the 20th Century, the masterpiece Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller. A montage of memories, dreams, confrontations, and arguments, that make up the last 24 hours of Willy Loman's life.
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