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What's on in Melbourne and the West this weekend 13-15 Sep?
Some highlights are:
- Seoul Spring Market (North Melbourne)
- Riverwalk Family Fun Day (Werribee)
- Moon Festival Celebration (St Albans)
- Ganesh Utsav (Werribee)
- Hobson Bay Art Exhibition Showcase (Altona)
- Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival final weekend
- Animal Land Children's Farm (Diggers Rest)
- Altona Miniature Railway
- Bulla Hill Railway
- Banksy Art Exhibition in Docklands continues
- Grazeland for foodies in Spotswood
- Altona Homestead open on Saturday
- Newport Railway Museum
- Anakie Fairy Park for the kids
- Romsey All of Town Garage Sale
Also lots of markets going on in the West and country western Victoria:
- Wyndham Makers and Farmers Market
- Williamstown Craft Market
- Slow Food West Footscray Market
- Malmsbury Village Farmers' Market
- Kyneton Farmers Market
- Daylesford Market
- Laverton Market
- Kensington market
- Ballarat Market
- Bendigo Market
- and many more markets
Seoul Spring Market (North Melbourne)
Seoul Spring Market (EziStreat, 275 Macaulay Road, North Melbourne) 15 Sep 11AM-4PM at EziStreat. Chuseok, Korea s Mid-Autumn Festival, is all about good food, family, and fun. Korean street food, crafts, artisans, performances.
Original image: www.ezistreat.co
Riverwalk Family Fun Day (Werribee)
Riverwalk Family Fun Day (1 Exploration Avenue Werribee 3030), 14 Sep 10AM-12PM brought to you by Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten. Take part in a range of fun family activities for all ages: Farm animals, Coffee van, Market stalls, Fun arts and crafts, Guest characters.
Image: Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten
Moon Festival Celebration (St Albans)
Moon Festival Celebration (St Albans Community Centre) 14 Sep 2PM-3:30PM. Celebrate the mid-Autumn Moon Festival, featuring a bilingual orated story accompanied by the ancient guzheng music. The story will be presented in both English and Mandarin. Following the storytelling, there will be a Chinese calligraphy/watercolour demonstration. Participants will then be given the opportunity to learn and practice this ancient art form on water colour paper and a Chinese lantern.
Image: events.brimbank.vic.gov.au
Ganesh Utsav (Werribee)
Ganesh Utsav (Werribee Racecourse) 14 Sep 11AM-7:30PM. FREE entry. The event features a variety of food stalls, market vendors, rides, and entertainment performances. It will have facilities like security, first aid, police presence and Free parking. A series of dance performances and traditional music activities will enhance the festive spirit and engage attendees.
Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Romsey Whole Town Garage Sale
Romsey Whole Town Garage Sale Sat 14 Sep 8AM-2:30PM.
Image: Macedon Ranges Arts & Culture
Hobsons Bay Arts Exhibition (Altona)
Hobsons Bay Arts Exhibition (5 Sargood St, Altona 3018), 14 Sep - 3 Oct 10AM-4PM Moday to Friday. 11AM-3PM weekends. he artists of Hobsons Bay Arts Society are proud to present their latest works in the collaborative Annual Showcase art exhibition. With a diverse mix of styles and mediums, there will be something for everyone in this wonderful collection of creativity.
Image: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Wyndham Makers and Farmers Market (Werribee)
Wyndham Makers and Farmers Market (Werribee Racecourse). This is a fantastic market and if you've never been you are really missing out. 9AM-2PM. Fresh produce, jams, preserves, artisan bakery, meat, deli, plants and flowers, makers stalls, petting zoo, food trucks and more.
Image: That's Mine Farmers Market
Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market (West Footscray)
Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market (West Footscray)
Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market (West Footscray)
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.
Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival
Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival, 5-15 Sep. A wonderful country festival celebrating spring, daffodils and the arts held throughout Kyneton. Along with beautiful daffodils throughout the town and surrounding countryside, visitors can take part in the Spring Daffodil Show, the Kyneton Dog Dash, workshops, art exhibitions, open gardens, scarecrow making, and many other exclusive events
Image: www.kynetondaffodilandartsfestival.com.au
Williamstown Craft Market
The Williamstown Craft Market is at the Commonwealth Reserve on the third Sunday of the month. Includes over 50 stalls covering homegrown produce, food vendors, handmade craft and live music.
Williamstown Craft Market
Bulla Hill Railway
Bulla Hill Railway third Sunday of the month, 12PM-4PM. Enjoy the dinosaurs and take the kids for a train ride. Appropriate footwear required and fees apply for the train ride.
Bulla Hill Railway
Altona Miniature Railway
Altona Miniature Railway runs the third Sunday of each month and opens at 10AM. The kids love it here!
Altona Miniature Railway
Kensington Market
Kensington Market happens every third Sunday of the month. Kensington Market is home to lots of craft and arts products ranging from earrings, jewellery, blankets, giftcards, clothes, fresh coffee and baked goods, gin, ceramics, candles, quilts, soft toys and more.
Image: Kensington Market
Banksy Exhibition (Docklands)
Banksy Exhibition (Docklands). 440 Docklands Dr, Docklands VIC 3008. Fees Apply ($39-$41). When the topic is street art, there is no way around him: Banksy is probably the most famous and also the most mysterious graffiti artist in the world. The Art of Banksy: Without Limits shows more than 180 of the artist's works, including over 70 originals, prints on different kinds of materials, photos, sculptures, and much more. The event will take place at Level 1 (opposite H&M) (Level 1/116 Studio Lane).
Original image: artofbanksyau.com
Fairy Park (Anakie)
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!
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
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
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)
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! From 16 January 2024 open Friday - Tuesday 10:30AM to 5PM. Closed Wednesday's & Thursday's.
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
Kyneton Farmers Market
Kyneton Farmers Market
Kyneton Farmers Market
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
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. Saturdays 10AM to 12PM (Except January). First Sunday of the month (Mar, Apr, Sep to Dec) 10.00AM to 2PM. Devonshire Tea available on Sundays, bookings required.
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond and Altona-Laverton Historical Society Inc.
Daylesford Sunday Market
Daylesford Sunday Market
Daylesford Sunday Market
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.
Image: flemingtonfarmersmarket.com.au
Gamekeepers Secret Inn Market (Melton/Bonny Brook)
Gamekeepers Secret Inn Market (Melton/Bonny Brook), third Sunday of every month. Fresh Fruit & Vegetables, handmade craft, candles , clothing, hair accessories, home decor, cookies, personalised items, jewellery, pet treats and accessories and more. Perfect place to stay for lunch or visit a nearby winery.
Image: www.facebook.com/gamekeeperssecretinnmarket
Malmsbury Village Farmers' Market
Malmsbury Village Farmers' Market
Malmsbury Village Farmers' Market
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
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
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.
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Saturday Markets
- Kyneton Farmers Market, 8:30AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM, Saturday.
- Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market (West Footscray), 8AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Ballan Community Market (Ballan), 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.
- Coburg Farmers Market, 8am - 1pm, Saturday.
- Carlton Farmers Market, 8am - 1pm, Saturday.
Sunday Markets
- Williamstown Craft Market, 10AM-3PM, Sunday.
- Daylesford Sunday Market, 8AM-3PM, Sunday.
- Malmsbury Village Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM, Sunday.
- Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Ballarat Market, 8AM-1PM, Sunday.
- Bendigo Showgrounds Market, 8:30AM-2:30PM, Sunday.
- Gamekeepers Secret Inn Market (Melton), 9AM-2PM, Sunday.
- Flemington Farmers Market, 8:30AM-12PM, 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.
- Kensington Market, 10AM-3PM, 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.
- St Anne‚s Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM, Sunday.
- Wydnham Makers and Farmers Market (Werribee), 10AM-2PM, Sunday.
