What's on in Melbourne and the West this weekend 28-30 April? Kaleidoscope Multicultural Festival (Pointcook) ends with BBQ Family Day on Sunday 30 April, Festival of Food continues in Altona with bookings required, Indian Market comes to Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre, Bonsai Exhibition in Footscray, Cycle event in Truganina, Ezi-streat Food Hall in North Melbourne, Irish Festival returns to Koroit for those organised and willing to make the trip out there (tickets required), Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival ends this weekend, sculpture exhibition at Hanging Rock Winery and lots more.
Lucky Loops Bike Event (Truganina)
Lucky Loops Bike Event, Sun 30 April, 10:30 AM to 2 PM, Mt Atkinson Community Centre, 121-179 Greigs Road, Truganina. Get on your bike and get cycling. Fees apply. Food stalls with food from all around the world. There will be Middle Eastern, Somalian, Indian, English and more. Come for the ride and stay for the food.
Bonsai Exhibition (Footscray)
Bonsai Exhibition (Footscray) Sat 29 April 10AM to Sunday, 30 April 4PM at the Footscray Community Arts, 45 Moreland St, Footscray 3011. Experience the world of bonsai. You can learn growing tips and advice and find out about upcoming demonstrations and workshops. They'll be bonsai and supplies for sale too. Fees apply ,Adults $5, Children U15 Free.
Festival of Food (Hobson Bay)
Festival of Food in Hobson Bay continues, Sunday 30 April 1PM-3PM with pickling, kimchi and produce swap at Altona Community Garden (Somers Parade Altona, VIC 3018). FREE!!! But please reserve your spot by booking an eTicket.
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Ezi-streat Foodhall (North Melbourne)
Street food hall, beer garden and community space in North Melbourne, Fri-Sat 8AM-11PM, Sun 8:30AM-9PM. A celebration of street food and community spirit! Features a number of pop-up stalls, multicultural comfort food for locals and new visitors.
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Buddhists of the West Multicultural Festival
Buddhists of the West Multicultural Festival, Sat 29 April 9am - 5pm at St Albans Community Centre, 33 Princess Street. Activities include lion dance, multicultural dance and performances, animal petting farm, kids activities, vegetarian street food and more!
Kaleidoscope Festival Finale and BBQ (Point Cook)
Kaleidoscope Multicultural festival (#pointcook) ends with a big family BBQ!, Sun, 30 Apr 2023, 12:30PM-5PM. The finale of the Kaleidoscope Festival. The Barbecue Fun Day includes BBQ hosted by Pacific Favour, Fergusson Plaire donut and coffee stand, Live showcase of Music Valley talent and other local bands, live performances and activities from Persian, African, Latino, Greek, Filipino and Tamil groups, Face painting, Drum workshop, kids crafts and more! #westmelbourneandbeyond
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Live music by ‘In the Mood’ (Deer Park)
Live music by ‘In the Mood’ at Deer Park Plaza, Sat 29 April 11am. An eclectic range of music that moves the heart, soul and feet. There is something for everyone.
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Koroit Irish festival
Koroit Irish festival returns 28-30 April. Fees apply. All things Irish, potatoes, music, Irish stew, Guiness and lots more!
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SoHo Village April Maker's Market (Point Cook)
SoHo Village April Maker's Market, Adelphi Blvd, Point Cook 3030, Sat 29 April, 12PM–4PM. FREE event. Handmade jewelry, unique clothing, artisanal foods, and much more. Come discover new treasures and support local makers and artisans. Live music and entertainment throughout the day.
Indian Market (Sanctuary Lakes)
Indian Market at Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre, Sun 30 April 10AM-5PM. Various market stalls will be set up throughout the Centre, showcasing authentic and traditional Indian crafts, gifts, apparel, jewellery and more.
Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival
Get organised, get out into the country and enjoy the #macedonranges Autumn Festival during April. FINAL weekend!!! #westmelbourneandbeyond
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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.
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Multicultural New Year (Boishakhi ) & Dragon Boat Festival
Multicultural New Year (Boishakhi ) & Dragon Boat Festival, Saturday, May 6 in Hoppers Crossing (Encore Events Centre, 80 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing), 10AM-8PM. FREE Event!!!! Live music by international performers, singers from Bangladesh and Mumbai, India, dances, face painting, poetry recitation, and a variety of stalls selling jewellery, jewelleries, boutiques, apparel, and other products. The celebration will also have multi-cultural shows, kids' activities. A celebration of the South Asian New Year known as Baisakhi (Boishak).
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24 Festival (Werribee)
24 Festival (Werribee) from 6pm, Sat 6 May to 6pm, Sun 7 May, Chirnside Park, 220 Watton Street, Werribee. FREE Event!!! 24 hours of art, live music, movies and more! Tunes from the alluring UKI, giant robotic insect on wheels with its own DJ decks, live action painting project turning an old car into a dazzling neon artwork! Lots more! 24 hours of non-stop movies!
Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Firefly Night Market (Tarneit)
Firefly Night Market (Tarneit), Sat 24 June, 3PM – 9PM. More detail to come.
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Woodend Winter Arts Festival
Woodend Winter Arts Festival, 9-12 June. Music and Words and Ideas events, each Woodend Winter Arts Festival offers many events throughout the town which are free to attend, including our annual Fireworks & Entertainment show on Friday night. Free and paid events. Book ahead for paid events and performances.
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Ballarat Heritage Festival
Ballarat Heritage Festival, 19-28 May. The festival highlights Ballarat's golden past and evolving future over its ten day program. Concerts, car show, craft and folk art, poetry, pin-up pageant and more. Includes FREE and paid events.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 (Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre)
Cheeky Monkey Market returns to Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre, 7 May.
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!
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.
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