West Melbourne and Beyond: Christmas in July

After a quiet weekend in West Melbourne and Beyond last week there is a bit more going on this week. Get out and brave the elements to maintain your sanity and enjoy what all that the West has got to offer.

Open House Melbourne

Open House Melbourne fosters public appreciation for architecture and public engagement in conversations about the future of our cities. Check out some of West Melbourne's most impressive buildings on 30-31 July. Check links for specific Saturday or Sunday.

Forrest Passive House - Spotswood (Forrest-Passive-House),
Blunt's Boat Shed - Williamstown (Blunts-Boat-Shed),
Park Life - Williamstown (Park-Life),
Modscape's Modular Design Hub - Brooklyn (Modscapes-Modular-Design-Hub-Brooklyn).

Image source: www.openhousemelbourne.org

Christmas in July (Seddon Village)

Celebrate Christmas in July at Seddon Village. Live performers, entertainers, magicians, petting zoo, stalls, food and more. Keep the kids happy and visit Christmas in July!!!!

Source: www.seddon-village.com.au/

Yewers Twilight Str-Eats Night Market (Footscray)

Yewers Twilight Str-Eats Night Market is on 29 July from 6PM - 10PM. Food, drinks, shops and warmth in a lovely location and plenty of positive vibes. Worth checking out.

Source: www.fourpeople.com.au

Open Day - Werribee Park Mansion

Werribee Mansion is one of Australia’s largest and most architecturally impressive mansions. Bookings not required. Sun, 31 Jul 2022 10:00am - 4:00pm. Capacity is limited. Entry will be timed and operates on a first come, first in basis. Due to space restrictions, prams and pushers are not permitted within the mansion building. Last entry at 3.45pm. There will be a number of forms of entertainment occurring sporadically throughout, providing a lively atmosphere. More details: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/open-day-werribee-park-mansion

Image source: parks.vic.gov.au

Cooking Demonstrations (Williams Landing)

Cooking demonstrations at the Williams Landing Shopping Centre, 30 & 31 July 2022. Come along and try some of the delicious food from our fresh food stores! Source: www.williams-landing-shopping/whats-on/

Source: www.cedarwoods.com.au/williams-landing-shopping/whats-on/

Rock Agenda Live at Round Rock Taphouse (Bonny Brook)

Enjoy a delicious meal and listen to Rock Agenda presenting classic hits at Round Rock Taphouse Friday, 29 July 8PM - 11PM. Book your table ahead of the event!!!! Rock Agenda will be gracing the stage at 8pm. Address: 1491 - 1505 Melton Hwy, Bonnie Brook 3335. https://www.melton.vic.gov.au/Rock-Agenda-Live-at-Round-Rock-Taphouse

Source: rrtaphouse.com.au

Altona Homestead (Open House Melbourne, Sat 30 July 11AM to 02PM)

As part of Open House Melbourne the Altona Homestead opens Saturday, 30 July 2022 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM. 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.

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.

Source: https://www.grazeland.melbourne/

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.