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What's On Melbourne and the West: 31 March - 2 April March 2023

What's on in Melbourne and the West this weekend 31 March - 2 April? Easter egg hunt at Sanctuary Lakes, Stony Creek Music Festival in Yarraville, Easter fun and hedge maze in Werribee, Lakeside Alive Festival in Carline Springs, Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival, Outdoor movie nights at Point Cook Pop-up Park with screenings of Jilel and Clifford The Big Red Dog, Kaleidoscope Multicultural Festival (Pointcook) continues with Pasifika Festival, Outdoor movie night in Tarneit screens the Easter movie Hop, Truganina Explosives Reserve Tour for history buffs, Cheeky Monkey Market returns to Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre, sculpture exhibition at Hanging Rock Winery and lots more. And as always there are plenty of markets on.

Outdoor movie night (Point Cook) - Puss in Boots the Last Wish

FREE Event!! Outdoor movie night in #pointcook shows Puss in Boots the Last Wish at 6:30PM, Sat 8 April.

Outdoor movie night (Point Cook) - Puss in Boots the Last Wish

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

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

Easter Fun Day (Point Cook)

Kaleidoscope multicultural festival (#pointcook) continues with the Easter Fun Day Sat 8 Apr 1PM-4PM. Grab a picture with the Easter Bunny, Face Painting 1-4pm, 1pm - 1.45pm Kids Crafts colouring Bunny masks, 1.45pm - 2.30pm Songs and Dance, 2.30pm - 3.30pm Family Games, Catching Eggs with Egg catchers, Egg and Spoon relay race, Matching Eggs race, Musical chairs, 3.30pm - 4pm Egg Hunt in the park. FREE screening of Puss in Boots the Last Wish at 6:30PM. #westmelbourneandbeyond

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Outdoor movie Night (Tarneit)

Outdoor movie night, Sat, 1 Apr 5pm - 8pm, Baden Powell Reserve, Tarneit. Sit back and relax with the family to enjoy a special outdoor movie screening of Hop. The Easter Bunny will drop by for a visit with a basket full of eggs and there will be craft activities to keep the kids entertained prior to the movie. Bring a picnic rug, relax and be entertained in your local park. Food trucks onsite.

Lakeside Alive Festival (Caroline Springs)

Lakeside Alive Festival (Lake Caroline, Caroline Springs), Sat 1 April 12PM-8PM. FREE family-friendly-fun-filled day. Grab your buddies and don't forget your furry friends for a lap around the lake. Great music, food, entertainment and street performers at every turn!

Lakeside Alive Festival (Caroline Springs)

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Stony Creek Music Festival (Yarraville)

Stony Creek Music Festival (Yarraville), Sat 1 April 4PM - 9PM, McNish Reserve, 5 Court Street, Yarraville. Dance the afternoon away with a great line up of local entertainment. Rebecca Barnard, Nick Barker, Rob Craw and the Wildflower Band and others pay tribute to Tom Petty. A great afternoon and evening of Rock music.

Image: www.facebook.com/StonyCreekMusicFestival

Cheeky Monkey Market (Sanctuary Lakes)

Cheeky Monkey Market returns to Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre, Sun 2 April. Enjoy the Easter Market.

Original image: www.melbournecheekymonkeymarket.com

Sanctuary Lakes Easter Egg Hunt

Sanctuary Lakes Easter Egg Hunt, Sat 1 April, 11AM-2PM outside Aldi as Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre. Kids will create their own Easter bonnet. Once their masterpiece is complete, they will receive a special map used to collect all the Easter egg stickers. Once they find them all, visit the craft area to receive a chocolate surprise.

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Pre-Easter Fun Day (Eynesbury)

Pre-Easter Fun Day, Sunday 2 April (starting at 1PM) at Ms Peacock in #melton. ENORMOUS hunt(s) with 10,000 eggs to find and best of all it’s completely FREE! Enjoy the movie ‘Hop’ on the lawn (from 2PM) with a special appearance from the Easter Bunny! Register for the Easter Egg Hunt at https://eynesbury.com.au/whats-on/pre-easter-sunday-kids-funday/

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Dream Big Festival (Melton South)

Dream Big Festival, Sunday 2 April from 1PM in Melton South. FREE event!!! The festivals focus is on young people doing music, dance, art, puppetry, film-making and circus to explore what they are capable of. Live music, games, circus, dance, kite flying and more! #westmelbourneandbeyond

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Outdoor movie night (Point Cook) - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

FREE Event!! Outdoor movie night in #pointcook Pop-up Park shows Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Thursday 6 April from 6:30PM.

Outdoor movie night (Point Cook) - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Family Games Night (Tarneit)

Family Games Night in Tarneit, Fri, 7 Apr 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

Easter Show (Wyndhamvale)

Easter Show (Wyndhamvale) at the Presidents Park, Sat, 8 Apr -Sun, 9 Apr 10AM - 6PM. Fees Apply. Easter Carnival 2023, Melbourne includes Easter Egg Hunt, Animal Feeding, patting and holding, Reptile Farm, Face Painting, Pony Rides, Train Ride, Magic Shows, Meet and Greet with Superheroes, Easter Bunny Setup for Photos, Egg and Spoon Race, access to purchase showbags, Amusement Rides and Jumping Castles and more!

Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au

Set Me Free Drama (Sunshine West)

Set Me Free drama production in Sunshine West, 7 April - 7PM, 8 April 6PM, - 9 April - 6PM (Level 1, 121 Callaway Blvd, Sunshine West VIC 3020). FREE entry but seats are limited. True stories of self-harm, depression and suicidal tendencies and the hope that saved them in a powerful dramatic presentation. Three shows only! Email: Melbourneone80@gmail.com.

Image: https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/events/set-me-free

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!

Facebook link here.

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.

Source: https://alhs.com.au/

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.