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Showing posts with label Altona. Show all posts
Whats On Melbourne and the West: 25-27 November 2022

What's on in Melbourne and the West this weekend 25-27 November? There are some great events including the closing party of the Neighbourhood Festival in Footscray, Macedonian Cultural festival in Altona, Eynesbury Foodtrucks, FIFA soccer world cup pop-up parks in Williams Landing and Yarraville, Western Jingles Multicultural Fesgtival at Ravenhall, Finnish Christmas Bazaar in Altona, sculpture exhibition at Hanging Rock Winery and lots more. As usual there are plenty of markets on.



What's on Melbourne and the West

Finnish Christmas Bazaar (Altona)

The Finnish Society's Christmas Bazaar Sat 26 Nov 10AM-2PM at the Finnish Hall, #altona. Traditional Finnish baked goods, such as Karelia Pies, Carrot Casserole, Cinnamon Buns, Christmas Stars and more. Get a little piece of Finland!

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1174161793203819

Finnish Christmas Bazaar (Altona)

Image: Finnish Society of Melbourne


Fifa World Cup (Williams Landing)

Fifa World Cup at #williamslanding shopping centre, 100 Overton Road , Williams Landing. Fri 25 Nov 5PM-7PM. Get into the #football world cup. Face painting, ice cream, live music.

More info: https://www.cedarwoods.com.au/williams-landing-shopping/whats-on/pop-up-park/

Fifa World Cup (Williams Landing)

Image: www.cedarwoods.com.au/


FIFA World Cup (Yarraville)

FIFA World Cup Yarraville Yarravillevillage Pop-up Park (Yarraville Pop Up Park, 2-6 Ballarat St, Yarraville), Friday, 25 Nov 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM (Tunisia vs Australia), Sat 26 Nov 8:30PM-11:30PM (Japan vs Cost Rica). Cheer the Socceroos on as they compete in the FIFA World Cup 2022. Fun, family event in Yarraville Village. Alcohol-free zone.

More info: https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/festivalcity/Activations/FIFA-World-Cup-in-the-Pop-Up-Park

FIFA World Cup (Yarraville)


Neighbourhood Festival (Footscray)

Neighbourhood Contemporary Arts Festival continues. Final day and closing party, Sat 26 Nov, 2pm-11:55pm An afternoon of music, performance and visual arts. Enjoy the closing party from 7PM.

More info: https://thesubstation.org.au/program/open-station

Neighbourhood Festival  (Footscray)


Western Jingles Syro-Malabar Multicultural Festival (Ravenhall)

Western Jingles Syro-Malabar #multicultural #festival Sat 26 Nov at St Mary's Syro Malabar Parish (68 Katherine Drive, Ravenhall, 3023) 10AM-7PM. A showcase of traditional Indian and other ethnic art forms such as dance, music, and stage shows, kite flying, multi-ethnic food stalls, entertainment, and carnival rides. An animal farm will also be held.

More info: https://www.melton.vic.gov.au/Out-n-About/Events-Activities/Western-Jingles

Western Jingles Syro-Malabar Multicultural Festival (Ravenhall)


Macedonian Cultural Festival (Williamstown)

Macedonian Cultural #melbournefestival #festival in #Williamstown, Sun 27 Nov 10AM to 5PM. Commonwealth Reserve, 181A Nelson Place. A showcase of Macedonian culture. Music featuring both singers and Macedonian folkloric dancing groups. Also plenty of #Macedonian traditional food. Image by Freepik

More info: https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/visit/Experience/Whats-On/Macedonian-Festival

Macedonian Cultural Festival (Williamstown)

Image by Freepik


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.

More info: www.creativebrimbank.com.au/bbf

Grazeland (Spotswood)


Victorian Farmers' Markets Association accredited farmers’ markets

Enjoy farmers' markets? The #Victorian Farmers' Markets Association accredited farmers’ markets on this weekend

More info: vfma.org.au

Victorian Farmers' Markets Association accredited farmers’ markets

Image: vfma.org.au


Art in the Vines at Hanging Rock Winery

Art in the Vines at Hanging Rock Winery exhibition of #sculpture amongst the vines. 28-29 Oct 10am-5pm. 88 Jim Rd, Newham VIC. Working with over 26 local and national artists to thrill, mesmerise, excite and intrigue.

More info: https://www.visitmacedonranges.com/events/art-in-the-vines-at-hanging-rock-winery-2/

Art in the Vines at Hanging Rock Winery

Image: www.visitmacedonranges.com


Food Truck Festival (Eynesbury Homestead)

Food Truck Festival at Eynesbury Homestead, 487 Eynesbury Road. An array of local and international cuisines. Sat 26 Nov. Family friendly with fun and entertainment, as well as a round-up of some of Melbourne’s best food trucks.

https://eynesbury.com.au/whats-on/food-truck-festival-2/
Food Truck Festival (Eynesbury Homestead)

Image: eynesbury.com.au


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Saturday Markets

Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market (Spotswood)
Lancefield and District Farmers Market
Bendigo Showgrounds Market
Laverton Market
Eynesbury Market
Ballarat Market
Bendigo Showgrounds Market

Sunday Markets

Arts in West Melbourne and Beyond

Arts in West Melbourne and Beyond
Bowery Theatre
WIT Incorporated
Wyndham Theatre Company
Williamstown Musical Theatre
Williamstown Little Theatre
Altona City Theatre
Wyndham Cultural Centre
Footscray Community Arts
Grazeland
Substation
Louis Joel Arts
Western Arts Theatre
Whats On Melbourne and the West: 14-16 October 2023

What's on in Melbourne and the West this weekend 14-16 October? There are some great events including the Festival of Lights in Footscray, Battle of the Bands final in Hoppers Crossing, Mayoral Fun Run in Wyndham Vale and lots more. As usual there are plenty of markets on but because of the deluge please check for cancellations.



What's on Melbourne and the West

Battle of the Bands (Hoppers Crossing)

Battle of the Bands 2022. Two heats and the FINAL!!!! Sat, 15 Oct 6pm-11pm at the Youth Resource Centre, 86 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029. Support young artists and enjoy some great live music. Fees apply. #westmelbourneandbeyond #westisbest #melbswest #whatsonmelbourne #ItsMyWyndham #melbournemusic #hopperscrossing #werribee #tarneit #truganina #williamslanding #laverton #pointcook #stalbanstowncentre

More info: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/battle

Battle of the Bands (Hoppers Crossing)

Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au


Diwali Festival of Lights (Footscray)

Festival of Lights #Melbourne #Diwali. Multicultural performances, children’s entertainment, food trucks, carnival rides, market stalls, a Bulldogs fan zone, DJs , lots of dancing and FIREWORKS!!! FREE!!! This is an event to celebrate our spirit of cultural diversity and to celebrate the brightness of light in everyone's life. #Footscray Park, Sat 15 Oct from 4PM–9:30PM. #westmelbourneandbeyond #westisbest #melbswest #melbournefestival #whatsonmelbourne #melbourne #maribyrnong

More info: https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/festivalcity/Festivals/Footscray-Festival-of-Lights

Diwali Festival of Lights (Footscray)

Photo by Udayaditya Barua on Unsplash


Multicultural Women Victoria’s Market (Point Cook)

#Multicultural #Women Victoria’s #Market. Home-based women in business selling: crafts, food, clothes, jewellery, home and garden and henna stalls. FREE public event. Sat, 15 Oct, 10am-4pm, 153 Saltwater Promenade, Point Cook. #westmelbourneandbeyond #westisbest #melbswest #whatsonmelbourne #stalbanstowncentre #ItsMyWyndham #pointcook #melbournemarket

More info: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/multicultural-women-victorias-market

Multicultural Women Victoria’s Market (Point Cook)

Image: wyndham.vic.gov.au


Community Bank Altona & Laverton Community Fair

#Altona and #Laverton Community #Fair brought to you by Bendigo Bank. FREE sausage sizzle, face painting, giveaways, petting zoo, stalls and more. Sat 15 Oct, Logan Reserve, Altona. #westmelbourneandbeyond

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/logan-reserve-altona/community-bank-altona-laverton-community-fair/1681977168852240/

Community Bank Altona & Laverton Community Fair

Image: wyndham.vic.gov.au


Mayoral Fun Run (Wyndham Vale)

Love fun runs? Get in quick. Register now for the Mayoral Fun Run in Wyndham City. Sun, 16 Oct 8am - 12pm. Three distances – a 5km walk or run, 10km run, or 21.1km run. All proceeds going to support diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mood disorders such as depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder. #westmelbourneandbeyond #westisbest #melbswest #whatsonmelbourne #ItsMyWyndham #werribee #tarneit, #wyndhamvale #hopperscrossing #williamslanding #laverton #stalbanstowncentre

More info: https://raceroster.com/events/2022/62935/wyndham-mayoral-run

Mayoral Fun Run (Wyndham Vale)

Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au


Victorian Farmers' Markets Association accredited farmers’ markets

Enjoy farmers' markets? The #Victorian Farmers' Markets Association accredited farmers’ markets on this weekend

More info: vfma.org.au

Victorian Farmers' Markets Association accredited farmers’ markets

Image: vfma.org.au


Bulla Hill Railway

Bulla Hill Railway is open to the general public from 12PM-4PM on the THIRD Sunday of each month. You can ride behind Bulla Hill Railways steam or diesel locomotives on the scenic 1.5km track. The ride takes approximately 10 minutes and during the ride, you will pass over bridges, enjoy scenic views of Mt Macedon and you might even see a dinosaur or three! WARNING: Bare feet or thongs are not allowed on the trains. $4 per ticket. A great family activity! 15 Green Street, Bulla, Victoria, 3428.

More info: https://bullahillrailway.org.au/

Bulla Hill Railway

Image: bullahillrailway.org.au


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.


Altona Miniature Railway

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.


Vintage Dress Exhibition - Castlemaine

The 'Heavenly' exhibition celebrates fashion and ephemera from life's great occasions. At 24 Hargraves St, Castlemaine 8.30am - 3.30pm. FREE entry. From the high Victorian era through to the 1970's, strapped up Edwardians, the roaring 20's, the sleek lines of the 1930's, the austerity of the war years and beyond into the reemergence of luxury through the 60's and 70's.

More info: www.creativebrimbank.com.au/bbf

Vintage Dress Exhibition - Castlemaine

Image: www.bendigoregion.com.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.

More info: www.creativebrimbank.com.au/bbf

Grazeland (Spotswood)


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Saturday Markets

Williamstown Craft Market
Daylesford Sunday Market
Malmsbury Village Farmers’ Market
Laverton Market
Ballarat Market
Laverton Market
Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh)
Creswick Market
Yarraville Village Farmers Market

Sunday Markets

Arts in West Melbourne and Beyond

Arts in West Melbourne and Beyond
Bowery Theatre
WIT Incorporated
Wyndham Theatre Company
Williamstown Musical Theatre
Williamstown Little Theatre
Altona City Theatre
Wyndham Cultural Centre
Footscray Community Arts
Grazeland
Substation
Louis Joel Arts
Western Arts Theatre