What's on in Melbourne and the West this weekend 2-4 December? There are some great events including the Chrstmas festival in Hoppers Crossing, Footscray Night Market, Christmas Movie night in Tarneit, Hoppers Junction Chrismtas Market, Board games in Point Cook, Christmas at the Lakes in Point Cook sculpture exhibition at Hanging Rock Winery and lots more. As usual there are plenty of markets on as the first weekend pf the month.
Christmas Festival and Market (Hoppers Crossing)
Christmas Festival and Market (Hoppers Crossing) Sat, 3 Dec, 4-10PM, 147-155 Hogans Road, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029. Christmas Carols (2 shows - 4pm & 7pm), Car Show and Shine, Kids Entertainment including Petting Zoo, Jumping Castles, Craft, Face Painting, Popcorn, Fairy Floss.
https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/christmas-festival-2022
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Family Games Night (Tarneit)
Family Games Night in #Tarneit, Dianella Community Centre, 6 Congo Drive, Tarneit West. TONIGHT!!!!! 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.
More info: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/family-games-night
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Footscray Night Market
Footscray night market TONIGHT!!!! Friday, 2 Dec, 5 PM - 9PM. Railway Reserve, 3 McNab Avenue, Footscray. World-class cuisine, entertainment and music! Also roving performers, FREE face painting and a bouncy castle for the kids.
More info: https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/festivalcity/Activations/Footscray-Night-Market
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Christmas Carols (Melton)
Enjoy some Christmas Carols in #melton this Sat 3 Dec, 6PM-9:30 PM. Also includes Face Painting, Craft Activities, Food Trucks, Stage Entertainment.
More info: https://www.melton.vic.gov.au/Out-n-About/Events-Activities/Carols-by-Candlelight-2022
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Christmas At The Lakes (Point Cook)
Christmas At The Lakes (Point Cook), Sat, 3 Dec, Breezewater Reserve, 25 The Breezewater, Point Cook. Entertainment that includes Christmas carols and local talent and low cost rides and thrills for the kids.
More info: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/christmas-lakes
Outdoor Movie Night (Tarneit)
Christmas Outdoor Movie Night in Tarneit Sat, 3 Dec, 5pm - 8pm, Baden Powell Reserve, Tarneit. Enjoy a special outdoor movie screening of Arthur Christmas. Pre movie entertainment includes Nintendo on the big screen and face painting elves! Food trucks onsite.
More info: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/meet-me-tarneit-christmas-outdoor-movie-night-arthur-christmas
Boardgames In The West (Point Cook)
Love boardgames. Boardgames In The West. Love being competitive and making new friends? This just might be your thing. 6-11PM in #pointcook Friday 2 December. Small fees apply. www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/board-west
More info: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/board-west-1
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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. 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/
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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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