What's on in Melbourne and the West this weekend 3-5 February? Year of the Rabbit and Lunar New Year Celebrations in St Albans and Point Cook, Speed boat racing competition in Melton, Outdoor movie night in Tarneit, live music at Point Cook Pop-Up Park, sculpture exhibition at Hanging Rock Winery and lots more. As usual there are plenty of markets on.
Year of the Rabbit celebration (St Albans)
Year of the Rabbit celebration (St Albans, Alfrieda Street Civic Plaza) Sat 4 Feb 1pm - 4pm. Lion Dancing, a Giant Puppet Show, Vietnamese Children's activities and more. Bring in the New Year!!! #westmelbourneandbeyond
More info: https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/events/tet-brimbank
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Family Games Night (Tarneit)
Family Games Night in #Tarneit, Dianella Community Centre, 6 Congo Drive, Tarneit West. Fri 3 Feb 5:30-7:30. Please RSVP. A great way to socialize and get to meet new friends. Play traditional board games with family and friends. This is a family community event. Everyone is welcome. There is no cost to attend, please RSVP to ensure sufficient space and games for everyone. Also you are welcome to bring a plate of refreshment to share. #westmelbourneandbeyond
More info: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/family-games-night
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Outdoor Movie Night (Tarneit)
Outdoor Movie Night in #tarneit (Baden Powell Reserve, Tarneit). Lego Movie 2. Sat, 4 Feb 5pm - 8pm. FREE!!! Pre movie entertainment will include Nintendo on the big screen and roving performers. There will be food trucks onsite. #westmelbourneandbeyond
More info: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/meet-me-tarneit-outdoor-movie-night-lego-movie-2
Multicultural and Lunar Festival (Point Cook)
Multicultural and Lunar Festival (Point Cook), Sat, 4 Feb, 11am - 8pm, Point Cook Town Centre. Family fun event will showcasing Chinese, Indian, Indonesian, African and Polynesian cultural performances, market stalls, food trucks, amusement rides, hand ball demonstrations and more.
More info: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/multicultural-and-lunar-festival
Live Music - Alex Langton (Point Cook Pop-up Park)
Alex Langton plays at the Pop-Up Park. Enjoy a variety of musical genres (Indie artist singer songwriter, acoustic guitars, folk vibes, originals and covers). Fri 27 Jan. 6pm-9pm.
More info: https://www.stockland.com.au/shopping-centres/centres/stockland-point-cook/offers-and-events/events/pop-up-park/live-music
Live Music - Jessica Page (Point Cook Pop-up Park)
Guitar and vocals from Jessica Page Sunday 5 February 12pm-3pm at the Point Cook Pop-Up Park. Enjoy some live music this Sunday afternoon.
More info: https://www.stockland.com.au/shopping-centres/centres/stockland-point-cook/offers-and-events/events/pop-up-park/live-music
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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: https://www.grazeland.melbourne/
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
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Art in the Vines at Hanging Rock Winery
Art in the Vines at Hanging Rock Winery exhibition of #sculpture amongst the vines. 3, 4, 5 Feb 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/
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Melton Gold Cup (Speed boat racing competition)
Melton Gold Cup (Speed boat racing) at Melbourne Runabout and Speedboat Club is some of fastest circuit boat racing in Australia. Feb 3, 4 and 5, Melton Reservoir (Melton Weir), 1219 Exford Road, Exford. Fees apply. Book ahead. Food trucks, club restaurant, enjoy an exciting afternoon of #speedboat racing.
https://www.melton.vic.gov.au/Out-n-About/Events-Activities/Melton-Gold-Cup
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!
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.
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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.
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Saturday Markets
- Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh), 8AM-1PM, Saturday.
- The Bridge Market (Ballarat), 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Yarraville Village Farmers Market, 8:30AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Yarraville Village Craft Market, 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Creswick Market, 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Woodend Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
Sunday Markets
- Daylesford Sunday Market, 8AM–3PM, Sunday.
- Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Gisborne Olde Time Market, 9AM–2PM, Sunday.
- Ballarat Market, 8AM–1PM, Sunday.
- Bendigo Showgrounds Market, 8:30AM–2:30PM, Sunday.
- Altona Cherry Lake Market, 9AM-1PM, Sunday.
- Altona Meadows Farmers Market, 8AM–1PM, Sunday.
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