What's on in Melbourne and the West this weekend 1-3 December? Christmas Market in Point Cook, live theatre with 'I Me She Him' at The Bowery in St Albans, Footscray Friday Night Market, Christmas deLights in Sunshine, Eynesbury Christmas Party, Jaimaican Music and Food Festival in Williamstown, High Tea and Tour at Obernewton Castle in Keilor, Christmas Maze returns to Docklands, visit the Altona Homestead and treat yourself to scones.
Get out into country Victoria for the Grapes and Gasoline Festival (Myrniong near Bacchus Marsh), visit Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm (Daylesford), Anakie Fairy Park for the kids, Mica Grange Gardens or Forest Glade Gardens (Macedon). Other regular markets including Darley Market in Bacchus Marsh, Bridge Market in Ballarat, Gisborne Olde Time market and many more.
Grapes and Gasoline Festival in Myrniong is now CANCELLED. Please inform any friends who may have been going.
Christmas Market (Point Cook)
Christmas Market at Point Cook Pop-Up Park has THREE markets this year. All start at 4PM-9PM on Fridays 1 Dec, 8 Dec and Sat 9 Dec Over 30 fabulous local maker stalls, live music and entertainment, kids crafts and activities, Christmas movies from 4.30pm - 6pm.
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Christmas at the Lakes (Point Cook)
Christmas at the Lakes (The Breezewater Reserve, Point Cook), 2 Dec 4PM-10:30PM. Gold coin donation. Rides and amusements for the children and a visit from Santa plus a firework display. Many of the food stalls are provided by local Community groups. Includes Christmas carols and local talent performing on the stage.
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I Me She Him (St Albans and Footscray)
I Me She Him (St Albans and Footscray) theatre production final weekend at The Bowery Theatre l(St Albans) Fri 1 Dec - Sat 2 Dec l 7.30pm.
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Footscray Friday Night Market
Footscray Friday Night Market (Asian Night) Fri 1 Dec 5PM-9PM at Railway Reserve. Live entertainment and music. Enjoy the food, music and vibe!
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Christmas deLights (Sunshine)
Christmas deLights in Sunshine Fri 1 Dec 3PM-6:30PM. Get your Santa photo, face painting, stilt walking Christmas beetles, roller skating elf, Christmas music. PLAN AHEAD and get your photo!
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Eynesbury Christmas Party
Eynesbury Christmas Party, Sat 2 Dec 4:40PM-10:30PM. FREE event!!! Pony rides, balloon art, awesome rides, face painting, jumping castle, animal farm, and tasty food trucks. Santa will making an appearance! Alive performance by Radio City. DJ Joseph will be mixing up tunes from the 50s to today, even throwing in some Italian jams.
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Jamaican Music and Food Festival (Williamstown)
Jamaican Music and Food Festival (at Seaworks, Williamstown), Sat 2 Dec. Performance art, street food and an explosion of culture! FEES apply.
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Overnewton Castle High Tea and Tour (Keilor)
Overnewton Castle High Tea and Tour. Bookings essential and fees apply. First Sunday of the month. Tour starts 11AM, High Tea from 1PM-3PM. Travel back in time and enjoy the high life!
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Footscray Finds Market
Footscray Finds Market is back! Vintage lovers rejoice! The much loved once-a-month Trash & Treasure market of the West is finally back. 10AM-4PM at The Line, 2 Yewers St, Footscray.
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Grapes and Gasoline Festival (Myrniong)
CANCELLED due to poor weather. Please inform any of your friends who may have been going. Grapes and Gasoline Festival, Myrniong Sun 3 Dec 10AM-4PM. Classic and Muscle car show. Perfect day out with Summer vibes, winery, show cars, food, stalls, live music and of course wine. Bring the entire family and have a cracker day.
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Santa and Friends (Werribee)
Santa and Friends (Werribee) at Werribee City Centre every Friday night 4pm-7pm, and Saturday morning, 9am-12pm, in December. Support local and enjoy some festive spirit. Say hello to Santa and friends, take a break in Station Place to admire the big tree and visit the Wedge St Piazza for your perfect Selfie Spots and play in the Elf House. Fri 1 Dec, Fri 8 Dec, Fri 15 Dec, Fri 22 Dec.
Live music at The Rotunda (Williamstown)
Live music at The Rotunda (Williamstown), FREE series of music and song curated by the Newport Fiddle and Folk Club. Enjoy live music from a fantastic line-up of local artists and musicians this summer. Sat 2 Dec1pm 4pm, Aneta Graham, All That Jazz Jazz Swing Afternoon.
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Festive Family Fun Day (Keilor Downs)
Festive Family Fun Day (Keilor Downs) 2 Dec 11AMGreen Gully Reserve. There will be live musical performances, giant candy cane stilt walkers, kids activities such as face painting, storytime and a meet and greet with the big guy Santa himself.
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Carols by Candlelight (Melton)
Carols by Candlelight (Melton), Sat, 2 Dec 6pm to 9.30pm at Hannah Watts Park, High Street, Melton. Santa will be making a special appearance. Bring your loved ones, pull up a patch of grass and get ready to sing. Also Face Painting, Craft Activities, Food Trucks and Stage Entertainment.
Santa & Festive Entertainment (Williams Landing)
Santa & Festive Entertainment at Williams Landing Shopping Centre between 10.30am - 1.30pm on Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 December (Christmas Roller Skater and Face Painter); Sat 9 & Sun 10 Dec (Elf Balloon Twister and Festive Band); Sat 16 & Sun 17 Dec (Christmas Stilt Walker and Face Painter), Sat 23 & Sun 24 Dec (Roller Skating Baubles)
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Mica Grange Gardens
Mica Grange Gardens offers a delightful blend of horticulture and art, making it a must-visit for garden enthusiasts, art lovers, and anyone looking to experience a slice of tranquility in Victoria's scenic countryside. Beautiful decorative gardens, sculptures to view and for sale, have a bite to eat and enjoy the panorama. Get out into Country Victoria.
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Christmas Maze (Docklands)
Christmas Maze (Docklands), Free entry. Open 11am to 5pm, 29 Nov to 24 Dec. Massive free Christmas maze returns to Docklands! Explore the colourful present-themed pop-up, play games and find those elves!
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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.
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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.
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!
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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.
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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.
Grazeland (Spotswood)
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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Anakie Fairy Park
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!
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Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh)
Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh)
Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh)
The Bridge Market (Ballarat)
The Bridge Market (Ballarat)
The Bridge Market (Ballarat)
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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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.
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Gisborne Olde Time Market
Gisborne Olde Time Market
Gisborne Olde Time Market
Cheeky Monkey Market (Sanctuary Lakes)
Cheeky Monkey Market at Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre. Caricatures, Korean cosmetics, baby clothes, crafts and more.
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Makers Market Sanctuary Lakes
Sanctuary Lakes Makers Market on the first Sunday of the month. Meet Artisans, Makers and Crafters throughout Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre as they showcase their unique custom offerings. From candles and jewellery to homewares, apparel and more. Perfect for gift shopping!
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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.
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Flemington Farmers Market
Flemington Farmers Market runs every Sunday between 8:30AM and 12pm at Ascot Vale Primary School. The Flemington Farmers Market has everything from pasta sauce, dog treats, coffee and more. The market has fresh produce, fruit and nuts, meat, poultry, fish, eggs, honey, olive oil, baked goods and is home to many specialty producers.
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Catacombs Tour (State Library, Melbourne CBD)
Catacombs Tour at State Library (Melbourne CBD). FREE but PLAN ahead!!! Bookings required and often booked two months in advance. Multiple dates and times every week. Tour includes the highest point of The Dome to the hidden areas below the Library, known as 'the catacombs'. Visitors discover spaces usually closed to the public. Find out about the Pendulum Staircase, Card Catalogue room and the Elephant Lift.
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Saturday Markets
- 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 & 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.
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 & Treasure Market, 8AM to 2PM, Sunday.
- Dandenong Trash & Treasure Market, 8AM to 2PM, Sunday.
- Wantirna Trash & 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.
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Future Events
Plan ahead for these irregular or once-off markets and events.
Kingsville Carols
Kingsville Carols, Thurs 7 Dec 6PM-8:30PM. Grab your picnic rugs and blankets, and pack a picnic for an evening with family and friends at the Kingsville Carols. Sing along to your favourite local choir and musicians and get yourself filled with the Christmas spirit.
When: Thursday, 7 December 6PM-8:30PM
Suburb: Kingsville
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Anakie Fairy Park
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, 8 December 10AM-3PM
Suburb: Anakie
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Footscray Friday Night Market
Footscray Friday Night Market (African-Latin Night) Fri 8 Dec 5PM-9PM at Railway Reserve. Live entertainment and music. Enjoy the food, music and vibe!
When: Friday, 8 December 5PM-9PM
Suburb: Footscray
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Christmas in Williamstown
Christmas in Williamstown event on Fri 8 Dec 3PM-7PM (Douglas Parade, Ferguson St and Nelson Place). An unforgettable night of activities and entertainment. Enjoy a number of in-store deals, giveaways, kids activities, live music and entertainment, and of course, Santa Claus himself!
When: Friday, 8 December 3PM-7PM
Suburb: Williamstown
Image: Visit Williamstown
Newport Carols on the Green
Newport Carols on the Green Sat 9 Dec 6:30-8:30PM at Paine Reserve 7 Market Street, Newport. Hosted by Newport Fiidle and Folk Club. A community Christmas event for the whole family. Local performers, orchestra, choir and an open invitation to join in the carol singing. Bring a rug to sit on, a picnic dinner - and your singing voice!
When: Saturday, 9 December 6:30PM-8:30PM
Suburb: Newport
Image: Newport Fiddle & Folk Club
Santa Drive-By (Tarneit and Truganina)
Santa Drive-By (Tarneit and Truganina), 9-10 Dec. Block party, Santa Drive, selfies and gifts and more. Register using barcode. Get in quick. BOOK FOR FREE - Limited for 100 families. Brought to you by Wyndham Arts & Events.
When: Saturday, 9 December 11AM-5PM
Suburb: Tarneit
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Footscray Community Arts Centre Makers Market
Footscray Community Arts Centre Makers Market plays only three times a year. Sat 9 Dec from 9AM-3PM. Hand-made goods, stalls with a vibrant, bespoke product range. Locally produced. Support your community makers and artisans!
When: Saturday, 9 December 9AM-3PM
Suburb: Tarneit
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Wyndham Carols by Candlelight
Wyndham Carols by Candlelight Sat 9 Dec 7PM-10PM at Werribee Park Mansion, K Road, Werribee South. Fees apply. Heart-warming renditions of classic carols and contemporary hits, all while taking in the ambiance of the historic Werribee Park Mansion. Carols from local choirs and performers along with musical theatre powerhouse (Wicked, Evita, Frozen the Musical), Jemma Rix!
When: Saturday, 9 December 7PM-10PM
Suburb: Werribee South
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Always Live (Williamstown)
Always Live End of the Line Festival (at Commonwealth Reserve, Nelson Place, Williamstown), 9 Dec 2PM-8PM. Celebrate the spirit of community through music by bringing the best local talent together in Williamstown for a FREE family-friendly festival. Enjoy food and non-alcoholic drinks from local vendors. Performances from Alex Lahey, Alice Skye, Meghna and Philly. Uniting the community and celebrating all things local.
When: Saturday, 9 December 2PM-8PM
Suburb: Williamstown
Image: Hobson Bay City Council
Merry Christmas (Yarraville Village)
Merry Christmas (Yarraville Village) Sat 9 Dec and Sat 16 Dec 3PM-4PM Santa and Helper will be roving through Yarraville Village, Sat 16 Dec Pitchface Choir singing live at the Pop Up Park 4PM-5PM, Sat 23 Dec 5PM-6PM late night shopping with The Grinch and Belle on Skates!
When: Saturday, 9 December
Suburb: Yarraville
Image: Yarraville Village
Carols in the Park (Altona)
Carols in the Park (Altona), Sun 10 Dec 6PM at Logan Reserve Altona. FREE, family friendly event with the WestGate Band jand lots of surprise guests - bring your chair or picnic rug, and snacks to enjoy as we welcome the season with singing and music.
When: Sunday, 10 December 6PM
Suburb: Altona
Image: Rotary Altona
Hoppers Crossing Fire Brigade Open Day
Hoppers Crossing Fire Brigade Open Day Sun 10 Dec 10AM - 1PM. A great day out for the family. Come meet your local volunteers and learn all about the CFA. Free Sausage Sizzle and drinks for $1.50. Meet your local volunteers, with tours of the station and fire trucks. Free activities for the kids.
When: Sunday, 10 December 10AM-1PM
Suburb: Hoppers Crossing
Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Werribee Cup (Horse Racing)
Werribee Cup (Horse Racing), Sun 10 Dec 11:30AM-5PM at TAB Park Werribee, 2-10 Bulban Road, Werribee. The TAB Werribee Cup offers lots of children's activities, food trucks, Fashions on the Field, and live entertainment available for all to enjoy at this family friendly event. Fees apply.
When: Sunday, 10 December 11:30AM-5PM
Suburb: Werribee
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Anakie Fairy Park
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, 15 December 10AM-3PM
Suburb: Anakie
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
Footscray Friday Night Market
Footscray Friday Night Market (Christmas Night) Fri 15 Dec 5PM-9PM at Railway Reserve. Live entertainment and music. Enjoy the food, music and vibe!
When: Friday, 15 December 5PM-9PM
Suburb: Footscray
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Twilight Bazaar (Hoppers Junction)
Twilight Bazaar (Hoppers Junction, Hoppers Junction, 1-39, Old Geelong Road) Fri 15 Dec 4PM-8PM. Finish off your Christmas shopping and get into the festive spirit. Special offers, live music, lots of yummy delights and plenty of outdoor dining for you to enjoy the festive fun. You can catch Santa between 5pm 7pm. Don t miss the opportunity to grab a selfie with Santa. There will be more than 20 market stalls to browse featuring locally made treasures, perfect for all your festive gifting needs.
When: Friday, 15 December 4PM-8PM
Suburb: Hoppers Junction
Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Fun Run (Point Cook)
Fun Run (Point Cook), 16 Dec at the Point Cook Pop Up Park, 11AM-4PM. Gold coin donation. Face painting, arts and craft, BBQ, fairy floss!
When: Saturday, 16 December 11AM-4PM
Suburb: Point Cook
Image: Point Cook Pop Up Park
Aus Triathlon (Werribee South)
Aus Triathlon (Werribee South) 16 Dec from 9AM at Wyndham Harbour. Registrations now open. For spectators you can enjoy some chill time at the cafe and mini-golf, or take the kids to the other fun activities.
When: Saturday, 16 December 9AM
Suburb: Werribee South
Image: www.facebook.com/wyndhamharbour
Anakie Fairy Park
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, 22 December 10AM-3PM
Suburb: Anakie
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
Anakie Fairy Park
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: Tuesday, 26 December 10AM-3PM
Suburb: Anakie
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
That s Mine Makers Market (Werribee)
That s Mine Makers Market (Werribee), Sat 20 Jan 10AM-2PM. January market, petting zoo, facepainting, kids activities, food, stalls, live music.
When: Saturday, 20 January 10AM-2PM
Suburb: Point Cook
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