Some great kids activities such as Landu Lan (Ravenhall) for PC gamers, Circus Latino (Sunshine), The Lawn Opening (Altona North), Jubilee 10 year community celebration in Wyndham Vale, Unmarked Melbourne Tour for car lovers, Plumpton Community Centre community day, Barefoot Bowls (Werribee), Bouncy Roos (Werribee), Cute and Cuddly Pony Hire (Sunbury), Animal Land Children's Farm (Diggers Rest), Elemental Coastal Park with mini-golf for the kids (Wyndham Harbour), Werribee Open Range Zoo, Sunshine Roller Skating Centre, Scienceworks.
Events and Festivals
Events and Festivals: Jubilee 10 year community celebration in Wyndham Vale, NGV French Impressionism Exhibition, Food Truck Fridays (Tarneit) inaugural event, Music in the Park (Point Cook Pop-up Park), Unmarked Melbourne Tour (Williamstown) for car lovers, Landu Lan (Ravenhall) for PC gamers (perfect for teens who love playing computer games), The Lawn Opening (Altona North), Sunshine Collective Market, Circus Latino (Sunshine), Plumpton Community Centre community day, Cars and Coffee (Sunday in Hoppers Crossing, Friday Night Barefoot Bowls (Werribee), Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition (Williamstown) and more.
Once-off and intermittent Events and Festivals:









- Music in the Park (Point Cook Pop-up Park)
- NGV French Impressionism (Melbourne CBD)
- Unmarked Melbourne Tour (Williamstown)
- Friday Night Barefoot Bowls (Werribee)
- Landu Lan (Ravenhall)
- The Lawn Opening (Altona North)
- Circus Latino (Sunshine)
- Plumpton Community Centre community day
- Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition (Williamstown)
- Tarneit Food Truck Fridays
- Jubilee 10 Year Celebration (Wyndham Vale)
Regular and semi-regular Events:
- Animal Land Children's Farm (Diggers Rest)
- Mini-golf at Elemental Coastal Park (Werribee)
- Grazeland (Spotswood)
- EziStreat (North Melbourne)
- Forest Glade Gardens (Macedon)
- Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm (Daylesford)
- Altona Homestead
- Newport Railway Museum
- RAAF Museum (Point Cook)
- Cute And Cuddly Pony Hire
- Roller Skating (Sunshine)
- Record Shops of the West
- Werribee Open Range Zoo
- B-24 Liberator Memorial Museum (Werribee)
- Eynesbury Heritage Trail Junior Parkrun
- Cars and Coffee (Hoppers Crossing)
Markets
Markets: Any once off markets plus all the recurring markets in the West. Conveniently broken into lists split by Saturday and Sunday to make it easier for you to find markets you want to visit.
ONCE-OFF Markets
Enjoy these once-off markets while you have the chance.




Saturday Markets: Western Suburbs
Saturday Markets: Western Country Victoria
- Lancefield and District Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM
- Wesley Hill Market (Castlemaine), 9AM-1PM
- Rotary Daylesford Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM
Sunday Markets: Western Suburbs
Sunday Markets: Western Country Victoria
- Ballarat Market, 8AM-1PM
- Bendigo Showgrounds Market, 8:30AM-2:30PM
- Daylesford Sunday Market, 8AM-3PM
Music in the Park (Point Cook Pop-up Park)
Music in the Park (Point Cook Pop-up Park) Sun 29 Jun 12:30PM - 4:30PM. Live piano, guitar, singing and violin performances. Brought to you by Piano Studios Point Cook.
Image: pikisuperstar on Freepik.
NGV French Impressionism (Melbourne CBD)
NGV French Impressionism (Melbourne CBD). FEES apply. French Impressionist art from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Icons such as Monet, Renoir, Degas, Fantni-Latour, Manet, Sisley and more. All presented in a bold, touching and epic manner. Don't miss out. Until 5 October.
All artworks from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Photographed on mobile phone.
Unmarked Melbourne Tour (Williamstown)
Unmarked Melbourne Tour (Seaworks, Williamstown) 28-29 June. FEES apply - kids under 12 FREE. Classics, Race, Collectibles. Offroad. The automotive exhibition not to be missed. Celebrating Automotive Craftsmanship. Classics. Collectibles. Speed. Stance.
Image: unmarked.au
Tarneit Food Truck Fridays
Food Truck Friday in Tarneit (42 Wickford Street, Penrose Place, TARNEIT) 27 June 5PM - 9PM. Gold coin entrance fee applies. Kick off your weekend with a feast of global flavours at Penrose Place, Tarneit! BYO chairs, market stalls, music and lots of food! Event organised by That's Mine Events.
Image: That's Mine Events.
Friday Night Barefoot Bowls (Werribee)
Friday Night Barefoot Bowls (Werribee Bowls Club, Chirnside Park, 237 Watton Street, Werribee) 4PM-9PM. FEES apply. Gather some family or friends and come on down to Werribee Bowls Club for dinner or a game of barefoot bowls - perhaps both? Friday Nights we serve meals in the dining room and our greens are open for barefoot bowls. Menu changes weekly. Limited seating. Don't miss out! Event organised by: werribeebowlsclub.com.
Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Sunshine Collective Market
Sunshine Collective Market (at Westend Market Hotel, 47 McIntyre Road, Sunshine Vic 3020) Sat 28 June 10AM-3PM. On the 4th Saturday of each month 10am - 3pm! utdoors but undercover, the weather will not make it an unpleasant market experience! Sunshine Collective Market is a vibrant local event bringing together small businesses, handmade goods, delicious food, and community vibes - perfect for a relaxed day out with family, friends, and even your furry companions! Disclaimer: This market is run by Sunshine Collective Market.
Original image: events.brimbank.vic.gov.au
Landu Lan (Ravenhall)
Landu Lan (10 Ravenhall Way, Ravenhall) Sat 28 June. LANdu Season 7 is here, The Season of Chaos. FREE entry. If your teens love gaming this is the place to be in the West!!! Event run by: https://landu.com.au/
Image: LANdu.
The Lawn Opening (Altona North)
The Lawn Opening (31A Poplar Street, Altona North, 3025) Sun 29 June 10:30AM - 12:30PM. FREE!!! Come celebrate the launch of The Lawn, the newest park and vibrant community space at The Fabric! Bring your friends, family, and furry companions for a fun-filled day of connection, play, and discovery. Lawn games and facepainting - Toss, play, and relax on the green, Sausage sizzle and coffee cart and lots more. Event organised by Mirvac.
Image: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Sunbury Indoor Market
Enjoy the Sunbury Indoor market (63 Vineyard Road, Sunbury VIC 3429) with around 60 stalls and food trucks onsite. Nice indoor market so you are protected from the elements all year round! Have some fun and support your local stallholders.
Image: Sunbury Indoor market
Jubilee 10 Year Celebration (Wyndham Vale)
Jubilee 10 Year Celebration (Cosmopolitan Drive Park, Cosmopolitan Drive, Wyndham Vale) Sat 28 June 12PM-3PM. FREE entry!!! Jubilee is celebrating 10 years of community, connection and growth. Everyone is invited to come along and join in the fun! A fun day of live entertainment, food trucks, games, giveaways and birthday surprises! Event by Jubilee Wyndham Vale.
Image: Jubilee Wyndham Vale
Circus Latino (Sunshine)
Circus Latino (80 Harvester Rd - Sunshine) from 27 June to 20 July. Unforgettable entertainment, jaw-dropping acts, laughter, thrills for all ages. Circus Latino is a dynamic and exciting show which aims to thrill and captivate audiences of all ages. Featuring talented performers from South America and Australia.
Image: Circus Latino.
Plumpton Community Centre community day
Plumpton Community Centre community day (19 Pear Parade, Fraser Rise, 3336) 28 June 10AM - 12PM. FREE event!!! Join in the fun at the newly constructed Plumpton Community Centre. A range of free activities on offer to entertain the whole family. No bookings necessary! Interactive wildlife display, butterfly tent, meet Minecraft Steve, Pickachu, plus other special guests! And lts more. Disclaimer: This event is NOT organised by West Mrlbourne And Beyond.
Original image: www.melton.vic.gov.au.
Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition (Williamstown)
Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition (Williamstown) at Seaworks Foundation, 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown 29 Jan 10AM to 13 July 5PM. FEES apply. CLOSING SOON. Immerse yourself in the Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition. Discover the breathtaking beauty and fragility of our blue planet at the exhibition. Featuring 118 extraordinary images by world-renowned photographers
Image Credit: Rafael Fernandez Caballero and Yue Hongjun
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.
Mini-golf at Elemental Coastal Park (Werribee)
Mini-golf at Elemental Coastal Park (Wyndham Harbour, South Werribee). Enjoy the coastal park that includes mini-golf, café and you can also just enjoy the Wyndham Harbour waterfront area or walk to South Werribee Beach.
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
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 (North Melbourne)
Ezi-Streat (EziStreat, 275 Macaulay Road, North Melbourne) open Saturday and Sundays with a hipster warehouse type feel and food from around the globe. Ezi-streat also host regular once-off events showcasing different cuisines and cultures. Live out your inner hipster at Ezi-streat and enjoy the vibes.
Original image: www.ezistreat.co
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.
Image by Freepik
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
Cute And Cuddly Pony Hire (Sunbury)
Cute And Cuddly Pony Hire is fantastic fun for the kids. Animals and children make for a perfect combination and lots of smiles. Open every weekend except for inclement weather or booked out for private functions.
Images: Cute And Cuddly Pony Hire.
Roller Skating (Sunshine)
Roller skating fun at the Sunshine Roller Skating Centre (38 McIntyre Rd, Sunshine Viv 3020). Experience the roller disco atmosphere, complete with the latest music plus a variety of games to ensure a fantastic time for everyone! Fees apply.
Image: sunshineskate.dnsalias.net
Record Shops of the West
Love searching for vinyl classics. Vinyl, posters, memoralbilia, record cleaning, dvd's and more. Find your new favourite record store.
Image: Logo's from each store. Photo's: West Melbourne And Beyond.
Werribee Open Range Zoo
Enjoy the Werribee Open Range Zoo. Take the bus ride and get up close and personal with the African animals including rhino's, giraffes, zebras and more. Walk around the rest of the enclosures and see the lions, cheetah, monkeys, meerkats as they roam about. Enjoy the cafeteria or bring your own food for a picnic lunch. Great fun for the kids!
Image by West Melbourne and Beyond.
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
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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Cars and Coffee at Espresso Lane Hoppers Crossing
Cars and Coffee at Espresso Lane Hoppers Crossing last Sunday of each month from 8:30AM. Meet at Harvey Norman Carpark 201-219 Old Geelong Road, Hoppers Crossing. Come and join the fun! It's just your regular cars and coffee meet at a place to catch up with friends and enjoy a coffee. For the first 10 cars guys and girls there is a free coffee. Open to hotrods, muscle and classics on every last Sunday of the month, rain or shine.
Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market (Spotswood)
Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market (Spotswood), Saturday at 8AM-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.
Lancefield and District Farmers Market
Lancefield and District Farmers Market, Saturday at 9AM-1PM. Click "More Info" button for market address, directions, photos and any other additional information.
Wesley Hill Market (Castlemaine)
Wesley Hill Market (Castlemaine), runs every Saturday at 9AM-1PM. Click "More Info" button for market address, directions, photos and any other additional information.
Rotary Daylesford Farmers Market
Rotary Daylesford Farmers Market, Saturday at 9AM-1PM. 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.
Laverton Market
Laverton Market, Sunday at 7AM-4PM. 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.
Daylesford Sunday Market
Daylesford Sunday Market, Sunday at 8AM-3PM. Click "More Info" button for market address, directions, photos and any other additional information.
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Saturday Markets
- Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market (Spotswood), 8AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM, Saturday.
- Lancefield and District 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.
- Bayswater Makers‚ Market, 10AM-2PM, Saturday.
- Leongatha Community Market, 8.30am - 12.30pm, Saturday.
- Coburg Farmers Market, 8am - 1pm, Saturday.
- Carlton Farmers Market, 8am - 1pm, Saturday.
- Wesley Hill Market (Castlemaine), 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Rotary Daylesford 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.
- Fitzroy Mills Market, 9AM - 2PM, Saturday.
- Lost and Found Market (Fitzroy), 11am -5pm, Saturday.
- Melbourne Book Market, 9AM - 4PM, Saturday.
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