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What's on in Melbourne and the West this weekend 19-21 September?
Some great kids activities such as Dinofest (Werribee Mansion), Anakie Fairy Park, Kryal Castle (Ballarat), 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: Oktoberfest (St Anne's Winery, Myrniong), Dinofest (Werribee Mansion), Tarneit Firefly Night market, Battle of the Bands (Hoppers Crossing), Anakie Fairy Park, Kryal Castle (Ballarat), Durga Utsav 2025 (Altona North), Man Ray and Max Dupain at Heidi Museum of Modern Art (way out east in Bulleen), Ballarat International Foto Bienalle for art and photography fans, NGV French Impressionism Exhibition, Friday Night Barefoot Bowls (Werribee) and more. As always check out our list of all the markets each Saturday and Sunday.
Once-off and intermittent Events and Festivals:
- Dinofest (Werribee)
- Anakie Fairy Park
- Durga Utsav 2025 (Altona North)
- Oktoberfest (St Anne's Winery, Myrniong)
- Firefly Night Market (Tarneit)
- Battle of the Bands (Hoppers Crossing)
- Man Ray and Max Dupain Exhibition (Bulleen)
- NGV French Impressionism (Melbourne CBD)
- Ballarat International Foto Biennale
- Friday Night Barefoot Bowls (Werribee)
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
- Bouncy Roos (Werribee)
- Altona Miniature Railway
- Werribee Open Range Zoo
- B-24 Liberator Memorial Museum (Werribee)
- Eynesbury Heritage Trail Junior Parkrun
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
- Yarraville Village Craft Market, 9AM-1PM
- Yarraville Village Farmers Market, 8:30AM-1PM
- Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM
- Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh), 8AM-1PM
Saturday Markets: Western Country Victoria
- Creswick Market, 9AM-1PM
- Trentham Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM
- Leonards Hill Hall Market, 9AM-2PM
- Riddell's Creek Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM
- Wesley Hill Market (Castlemaine), 9AM-1PM
Sunday Markets: Western Suburbs
- Williamstown Craft Market, 10AM-3PM
- Kensington Market, 10AM-3PM
- Essendon Farmers Market, 8AM-1PM
- Flemington Farmers Market, 8:30AM-12PM
- Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM
- Wyndham Makers and Farmers Market (Werribee), 10AM-2PM
Sunday Markets: Western Country Victoria
- Daylesford Sunday Market, 8AM-3PM
- Malmsbury Farmers and Artist Market, 9AM-1PM
- Ballarat Market, 8AM-1PM
- Bendigo Showgrounds Market, 8:30AM-2:30PM
- St Anne's Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM
Dinofest (Werribee)
Dinofest (Werribee Mansion) from Sat Sept 13 - Oct 12. Fees apply. Ticketed event. Step into a world from 66 million years ago, when colossal dinosaurs dominated the planet. Trace the incredible journey of tiny, dog-sized tyrannosaurs as they evolved into the most formidable predator the earth has ever seen. Come face to face with the herd - Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Spinosaurus, Pachycephalosaurs, and Ankylosaur - alongside a playful group of baby dinosaurs ready to steal the spotlight.
Image: dinofest.com
Anakie Fairy Park
Anakie Fairy Park open this weekend 19-21 Sep. Great family friendly fun and surprisingly close Werribee, Manor Lakes, Wyndham Vale, Tarneit, Hoppers Crossing, Williams Landing, Laverton, Melton, Eynesbury, Truganina, Rockbank.
Image: West Melbourne And Beyond.
Durga Utsav 2025 (Altona North)
Durga Utsav 2025 (Westgate Indoor Sports Complex, Altona North) 20-21 Aug from 10AM. Indoor Kids Play Zone, cultural performances – music, dance & drama by top community talents, delicious Food Stalls -from Kolkata-style street food to sweets. Free Registration (Required): www.wmdurgautsav.org.
Image: www.wmdurgautsav.org
Firefly Night Market (Tarneit)
Firefly Night Market (Tenrose Place, Tarneit) 20 Sep 4PM-9PM. FREE event!!! Firefly Night Market brings together local artisans, makers and performers for one huge night of entertainment and supporting local. There will be more than 70 market stalls, food trucks, light installations, cultural performances, fire shows, roving performers and more. You’re encouraged to bring the family, catch up with friends and enjoy a vibrant night of entertainment while supporting local.
Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Oktoberfest (St Anne's Winery, Myrniong)
Oktoberfest (St Anne's Winery, Myrniong) Sat 20 Sep, the first official day of Oktoberfest. $15 entrance fee applies. Beer, music, food and fun. Kick off the season with steins high and spirits higher - Prost! Traditional Oktoberfest fare, authentic German beers.
Image: St Anne's Winery.
Firefly Night Market (Tarneit)
Firefly Night Market (Tenrose Place, Tarneit) 20 Sep 4PM-9PM. FREE event!!! Firefly Night Market brings together local artisans, makers and performers for one huge night of entertainment and supporting local. There will be more than 70 market stalls, food trucks, light installations, cultural performances, fire shows, roving performers and more. You’re encouraged to bring the family, catch up with friends and enjoy a vibrant night of entertainment while supporting local.
Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Battle of the Bands (Hoppers Crossing)
Battle of the Bands (86 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing) 20-21 Sep 4PM-8:30PM. Fees apply. $8 + booking fee. $12 at the door. Battle of the Bands Heats 1 and 2 over two evenings. Top 3 artists make from each heat make it to the final. Event by: Paradox FreeZa. Smoke, drug and alcohol free event. Management reserves the right to refuse entry.
Man Ray and Max Dupain Exhibition (Bulleen)
Man Ray and Max Dupain Exhibition (Heidi Museum of Modern Art, Bulleen). It's far from the west but this is an exhibition worth the effort. Make the most of your trip and pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the Heidi sculpture park or walk straight through to Banksia Park while you are here. From 6 August to 9 November 2025.
Image: Heidi Museum of Modern Art.
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.
Ballarat International Foto Biennale
Ballarat International Foto Biennale is a Ballarat-wide celebration of photography that pulses with this year’s curatorial theme, “Lifeforce.” Running from 23 August to 19 October 2025, the eleventh edition turns Ballarat into an immersive, walkable gallery. Paid and FREE options.
Image: Ballarat International Foto Biennale.
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
Community Grocer Melton
The Community Grocer Melton is held every Friday 8:30am-12:30pm at 33-35 Mowbray Cr, Kurunjang, Melton. Fresh, affordable produce, fruit and veg pop up market every week!
Original Image: The Community Grocer Melton.
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.
Bouncy Roos (Werribee)
An exciting and safe indoor play centre located in Werribee. This vibrant inflatable park offers endless fun for children aged up to 12. With 12 thrilling attractions, including towering slides, action-packed obstacle courses, and themed bounce zones, Bouncy Roos ensures a memorable experience for every child.
Image: Bouncy Roos.
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.
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.
Image by Freepik
Yarraville Village Craft Market
Yarraville Village Craft Market, Saturday at 9AM-1PM. Click "More Info" button for market address, directions, photos and any other additional information.
Yarraville Village Farmers Market
Yarraville Village Farmers Market, Saturday at 8:30AM-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.
Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh)
Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh), Saturday at 8AM-1PM. Click "More Info" button for market address, directions, photos and any other additional information.
Creswick Market
Creswick Market, Saturday at 9AM-1PM. Click "More Info" button for market address, directions, photos and any other additional information.
Trentham Farmers Market
Trentham Farmers Market, Saturday at 9AM-1PM. Click "More Info" button for market address, directions, photos and any other additional information.
Leonards Hill Hall Market
Leonards Hill Hall Market, Saturday at 9AM-2PM. Click "More Info" button for market address, directions, photos and any other additional information.
Riddell's Creek Farmers Market
Riddell's Creek 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), Saturday at 9AM-1PM. Click "More Info" button for market address, directions, photos and any other additional information.
Williamstown Craft Market
Williamstown Craft Market, Sunday at 10AM-3PM. Click "More Info" button for market address, directions, photos and any other additional information.
Kensington Market
Kensington Market, Sunday at 10AM-3PM. Click "More Info" button for market address, directions, photos and any other additional information.
Essendon Farmers Market
Essendon Farmers Market, Sunday at 8AM-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.
Wyndham Makers and Farmers Market (Werribee)
Wyndham Makers and Farmers Market (Werribee), Sunday at 10AM-2PM. 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.
Malmsbury Farmers and Artist Market
Malmsbury Farmers and Artist Market, Sunday at 9AM-1PM. 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.
St Anne's Farmers Market
St Anne's Farmers Market, Sunday at 9AM-1PM. Click "More Info" button for market address, directions, photos and any other additional information.
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Saturday Markets
- Yarraville Village Craft Market, 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Yarraville Village Farmers Market, 8:30AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM, Saturday.
- Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh), 8AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Creswick Market, 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Trentham Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Leonards Hill Hall Market, 9AM-2PM, Saturday.
- Riddell's Creek 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.
- Park Orchards Market, 9am - 1pm, Saturday.
- Ferntree Gully Market, 9AM-3PM, Saturday.
- Longbeach Anglican Church Market, 9AM - 12.30PM, Saturday.
- St Andrews Market, 9AM - 2PM, Saturday.
- Gasworks Farmers‚ Market, 8AM to 1PM, Saturday.
- Coburg Farmers Market, 8am - 1pm, Saturday.
- Carlton Farmers Market, 8am - 1pm, Saturday.
- Wesley Hill Market (Castlemaine), 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.
- Gasworks Farmers‚ Market, 8AM to 1PM, Saturday.
Sunday Markets
- Williamstown Craft Market, 10AM-3PM, Sunday.
- Kensington Market, 10AM-3PM, Sunday.
- Essendon Farmers Market, 8AM-1PM, Sunday.
- Flemington Farmers Market, 8:30AM-12PM, Sunday.
- Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Wyndham Makers and Farmers Market (Werribee), 10AM-2PM, Sunday.
- Daylesford Sunday Market, 8AM-3PM, Sunday.
- Malmsbury Farmers and Artist Market, 9AM-1PM, Sunday.
- Ballarat Market, 8AM-1PM, Sunday.
- Bendigo Showgrounds Market, 8:30AM-2:30PM, 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 and Treasure Market, 8AM to 2PM, Sunday.
- Dandenong Trash and Treasure Market, 8AM to 2PM, Sunday.
- Wantirna Trash and 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.
- St Anne's Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM, 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.
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Future Events
Plan ahead for these irregular or once-off markets and events.
Fruit Picking at Paynes Orchards (Bacchus Marsh)
Treat yourself to a fun experience and some of the best seasonal fruit in the west. Book ahead to avoid any disappointment.
When: Saturday, 1 March
Suburb: Bacchus Marsh
Images: westmelbourneandbeyond.com
Fruit Picking at Naturipe (Bacchus Marsh)
Treat yourself to a fun experience and some of the best seasonal fruit in the west. Book ahead to avoid any disappointment. Fruit picking is a great activity that the little ones really get into. Ring beforehand to check whether they have your favourite fruits available for harvest.
When: Saturday, 1 March
Suburb: Bacchus Marsh
Images: westmelbourneandbeyond.com
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.
When: Friday, 26 September 6PM-9PM
Suburb: Sunbury
Image: Sunbury Indoor market
Tarneit Food Truck Fridays
Food Truck Friday in Tarneit (42 Wickford Street, Penrose Place, TARNEIT) 26 September 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.
When: Friday, 26 September 5PM - 9PM
Suburb: Tarneit
Image: That's Mine Events.
Festival of Festivals - Durga Puja 2025 (Ardeer)
Festival of Festivals - Durga Puja 2025 (100 Forrest Street, Ardeer). FREE event. 27 Sep 10AM-9PM. 28 Sep 10AM-3PM. Everyone is welcome to join in the festivities and enjoy our cultural themed programs, tradition, pandal, rituals, food stalls, trinket stalls and lots more. Strength, peace, happiness, and endless prosperity this Durga Puja.
When: Saturday, 27 September 10AM-9PM
Suburb: Ardeer
Image: Utsav Melbourne Association.
Cars and Coffee (Hoppers Crossing at Espresso Lane)
Cars and Coffee (Hoppers Crossing at Espresso Lane), last Sunday of the month from 8:30AM at 219 Old Geelong Road, Hoppers Crossing. Regular cars and coffee meet, catch up with friends and enjoy a coffee. Open to Hot Rods, Muscle Cars and Classics. Held every last Sunday of the month, rain or shine.
When: Sunday, 28 September 8:30AM
Suburb: Hoppers Crossing
Logo: Espresso Lane Drive Thru Coffee
Bolobek Garden Fair
Bolobek Garden Fair 4-5 October at 370 Mount Macedon Road, Macedon Victoria 3440. Ticketed event. Fees apply. The Fair has grown to be one of the most popular garden Fairs in Victoria. With some 50 specialist and unique stall holders and over 3,500 people attending. In addition to the wonderful array of stalls and engaging speakers, exploring the grounds at Bolobek is an experience within itself! Note: dogs not permitted.
When: Saturday, 4 October 10AM-4PM
Suburb: Macedon
Craft and Food Market (Mickleham)
Craft and Food Market (2335 Mickleham Rd, Mickleham VIC 3064) at Marnong Estate Winery 12 Oct 9AM - 2PM. Discover refined craft and design - an unmissable showcase with one of Victoria’s most picturesque backdrops. Explore 50+ stalls featuring handmade jewellery, artisan candles, boutique fashion, gourmet chocolates, hot sauces, pet treats, natural skincare, eco homewares, fresh juices, and small-batch spirits - with plenty more to discover. Here are just a few you’ll spot on the day. Event by: Craft Markets Australia and Marnong Estate Winery.
When: Sunday, 12 October 9AM - 2PM
Suburb: Mickleham
Image: Craft Market Australia.
Spotswood Primary School Twilight Fete
Spotswood Primary School Twilight Fete (600 Melbourne RoadSpotswood, VIC, 3015) Tues 14 Oct 3:30PM - 8PM. Enjoy their biggest fundraiser of the year with rides, games, entertainment, stalls, food and drinks and a very special silent auction with incredible giveaways from local traders.
When: Tuesday, 14 October 3:30PM - 8PM
Suburb: Spotswood
Image: Spotswood Primary School
Be Bold Festival (St Albans)
Be Bold Festival (Bowery Theatre, 33 Princess Street, St Albans) Sat 18 Oct 3PM - 7PM. FREE event! A family friendly arts and culture festival in Melbourne's western suburbs and celebrate our diverse, multicultural and bold community. Live performance: multicultural dance and music including Kud Dukat Bosnian Folklore, Maidens of Polynesia, Pearl Afrikulture Rhythms and Nga Matai Purua, Senes Flemenco and more! Silent disco, roving entertainment and more!
When: Saturday, 18 October 3PM - 7PM
Suburb: St Albans
Image: creativebrimbank.com.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.
When: Friday, 24 October 6PM-9PM
Suburb: Sunbury
Image: Sunbury Indoor market
Hanging Rock Market
Hanging Rock Market 25 October 2025 - an excellent variety of both local and regional stalls offering quality Australian Made products, delicious gourmet foods and fresh home grown produce. The Macdeon Ranges is less than an hour's drive from Melbourne along the Calder Freeway and only half that time from Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport.
When: Saturday, 25 October
Suburb: Hanging Rock
Image: Craft Markets Australia.
Greekfest (Moonee Ponds)
Greekfest (1 Gladstone Street, Moonee Ponds), 26 Oct 2025, 11AM - 5PM. GREEKFEST Street Festival.
When: Sunday, 26 October 11AM - 5PM
Suburb: Moonee Ponds
Wyndham Harbour Craft Market
Wyndham Harbour Craft Market 26 October 2025 (50 Quay Boulevard, Werribee South) - an extraordinary market experience at Wyndham Harbour, a vibrant and promising destination at Melbourne's newest marina suburb. Set against a backdrop of stunning palm trees, this pristine new location offers an oasis of indulgence, where lush green lawns host an array of captivating stalls. Note this is an outdoor market only.
When: Sunday, 26 October
Suburb: Werribee South
Image: Craft Markets Australia and West Melbourne And Beyond.
Tarneit Food Truck Fridays
Food Truck Friday in Tarneit (42 Wickford Street, Penrose Place, TARNEIT) 31 October 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.
When: Friday, 31 October 5PM - 9PM
Suburb: Tarneit
Image: That's Mine Events.
Australia's Biggest Garage Sale
Australia's Biggest Garage Sale across mulitple locations 8-9 Nov and 15-16 Nov. The garage sale hits the streets of Hobsons Bay this November. From unit blocks to school halls, front yards to carparks, anyone can get involved. Link here: https://www.garagesaletrail.com.au/Hobsons-Bay
When: Saturday, 8 November
Suburb: Hobson Bay
Image: Hobsons Bay City Council
Australia's Biggest Garage Sale
Australia's Biggest Garage Sale across mulitple locations 15-16 Nov. The garage sale hits the streets of Hobsons Bay this November. From unit blocks to school halls, front yards to carparks, anyone can get involved. Link here: https://www.garagesaletrail.com.au/Hobsons-Bay
When: Saturday, 15 November
Suburb: Hobson Bay
Image: Hobsons Bay City Council
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.
When: Friday, 28 November 6PM-9PM
Suburb: Sunbury
Image: Sunbury Indoor market
Tarneit Food Truck Fridays
Food Truck Friday in Tarneit (42 Wickford Street, Penrose Place, TARNEIT) 28 November 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.
When: Friday, 28 November 5PM - 9PM
Suburb: Tarneit
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Macedon Village Farmers Market
Macedon Village Farmers Market Sat 29 Nov 9AM - 1PM
When: Saturday, 29 November 9AM - 1PM
Suburb: Macedon
Image: Macedon Village Farmers Market.
Wyndham Harbour Craft Market
Wyndham Harbour Craft Market 14 December 2025 (50 Quay Boulevard, Werribee South) - an extraordinary market experience at Wyndham Harbour, a vibrant and promising destination at Melbourne's newest marina suburb. Set against a backdrop of stunning palm trees, this pristine new location offers an oasis of indulgence, where lush green lawns host an array of captivating stalls. Note this is an outdoor market only.
When: Sunday, 14 December
Suburb: Werribee South
Image: Craft Markets Australia and West Melbourne And Beyond.
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.
When: Friday, 19 December 6PM-9PM
Suburb: Sunbury
Image: Sunbury Indoor market
Hanging Rock Market
Hanging Rock Market 14 March 2026 - an excellent variety of both local and regional stalls offering quality Australian Made products, delicious gourmet foods and fresh home grown produce. The Macdeon Ranges is less than an hour's drive from Melbourne along the Calder Freeway and only half that time from Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport.
When: Saturday, 14 March
Suburb: Hanging Rock
Image: Craft Markets Australia.
