What's on in Melbourne and the West this weekend 11-13 August? Watch the live theatre production of 'Away' at the Wyndham Cultural Centre (fees apply), enjoy Winter Warmers Foodie Weekend at Point Cook (book ahead for kids tickets to avoid disappointment), Farm to Plate event in Werribee, enjoy the Grinwest Comedy Show at St Albans on Saturday (fees apply). Also, first Homestead Coffee Cart event in Seabrook this Saturday, Market at Wheelers on Saturday in Werribee with food trucks and live music, Slow Fashion Market in Coburg on Sunday. Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market in West Footscray and other regular markets!
Slow Fashion Market (Coburg)
Slow Fashion Market (Coburg), Sun 13 August at Coburg Town Hall from 10am-4pm. Entry is $4. The Slow Fashion Market is a sustainable and ethical fashion market for new clothing. The Slow Fashion Market is held indoors and showcases over 40 handpicked independent Australian brands, offering high-quality fashion and accessories for women, men and children.
Image: slowfashionmarket.com.au
Hip Hop Appreciation Day (Footscray)
Hip Hop Appreciation Day (Footscray), Fri 11 August 4PM-8:30PM, Nicholson Street Mall, Footscray. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop in style with an evening of FREE entertainment.
Image: loveyourwest.com.au
Homestead Coffee (Seabrook)
Homestead Coffee (Seabrook) is happening once a month at the Homestead Run commencing Sun13 August. Enjoy a morning brew with friends and locals at the new monthly coffee cart. Bring a cup, or buy a cup, bring a friend and also a fold out chair. Cost of coffee or other beverage is $3. Limited seating, so bring a fold out chair. Homestead Run is located at Homestead Run Reserve, Seabrook, 3028.
Image: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Market at Wheelers (Werribee)
Market at Wheelers (Werribee), 12 August 5PM-9PM, food trucks, live music, market stalls, cocktails and beers.
Image: www.facebook.com/thatsmineevents
Winter Warmers Foodie Weekend (Point Cook)
Winter Warmers Foodie Weekend (Point Cook), 12-13 August 10AM-2PM. Discover your inner masterchef with free masterclasses and kids foodie workshops. Bookings for the kids foodie workshops are recommended. Walk-ins welcome, subject to availability.
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Farm to Plate (Werribee)
Farm to Plate (Werribee), FREE event, Sat 12 Aug 11AM-1PM. Tour the gardens at Werribee Park Community Farm (WPCF) and enjoy a beautiful lunch with fresh produce from the garden made by the (WPCF) garden volunteers. Learn new gardening skills and connect with community passionate about growing food. At Werribee Park Community Farm, 320 K Road Gate 5 Werribee South, VIC 3030.
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Grinwest Comedy Show (St Albans)
Grinwest Comedy Show (St Albans), Sat 12 August at The Bowery Theatre, 6:30PM-8PM. Fees apply. Grinwest brings together some of the best experienced and upcoming comedians with disabilities for a one night show.
Image: Creative Brimbank
Footscray Art Prize 2023
Footscray Art Prize 2023 Exhibition from Saturday 15 July to Sunday 17 September.
Original image: https://footscrayarts.com/
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)
Away (Wyndham Cultural Centre)
Away (Wyndham Cultural Centre), a beloved play by Michael Gow. Fri, 11 Aug 2023, 7:30PM. At the peak of summer 1967 the Vietnam War continues, Christmas celebrations brings things to a head. Fees apply.
Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market (West Footscray)
Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market (West Footscray)
Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market (West Footscray)
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.
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B-24 Liberator Hangar Visits (Werribee)
B-24 Liberator Visits to the Hangar. Admission is only a $10 donation per person. Attendance at an engine run is an extra $10. Restoration work visit. No entry charge for visitors under 16 years of age. Enjoy celebrating part of Australia's aviation history.
Image: www.b24australia.org.au
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.
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RAAF Museum (Point Cook)
RAAF Museum. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL! 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
Ezi-streat Foodhall (North Melbourne)
Street food hall, beer garden and community space in North Melbourne, Fri-Sat 8AM-11PM, Sun 8:30AM-9PM. A celebration of street food and community spirit! Features a number of pop-up stalls, multicultural comfort food for locals and new visitors.
Image: www.facebook.com/ezistreat
Castlemaine Winter Art Exhibition
Castlemaine Winter Art Exhibition from 7 June - 15 October, 9AM-5PM.
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Daylesford Sunday Market
Daylesford Sunday Market
Daylesford Sunday Market
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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.
- Sunbury Village Market, 9AM–2PM, Saturday.
- Rose Street Market (Fitzroy), 10AM and 4PM, Saturday.
- Queen Victoria Market, Sat 6AM-4PM, Saturday.
- South Melbourne Market, 8AM-4PM, Saturday.
Sunday Markets
- Daylesford Sunday Market, 8AM–3PM, Sunday.
- Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Footscray Finds Market, 9AM–1PM, Sunday.
- Maldon Market, 9AM–1:30PM, Sunday.
- Ballarat Market, 8AM–1PM, Sunday.
- Bendigo Showgrounds Market, 8:30AM–2:30PM, Sunday.
- Flemington Farmers Market, 8:30AM-12PM, Sunday.
- Williamstown Farmers Market, 9AM-2PM, Sunday.
- Rose Street Market (Fitzroy), 10AM and 4PM, Sunday.
- Queen Victoria Market, Sun 9AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Docklands Sunday Community Market, 10AM to 3PM, Sunday.
- Arts Centre Market, 10AM to 4PM, Sunday.
- St Kilda Esplanade Market, 10AM to 4PM, Sunday.
- South Melbourne Market, 8AM-4PM, Sunday.
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Future Events
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Wyndham Art Prize Gala Event (Werribee)
Wyndham Art Prize Gala Event (Werribee). More than 550 works were entered and 71 were shortlisted for the exhibition, 9 being local artists. Gala opening event will be held on Wed 16 August, 6.30PM to 8.30PM. All entrants, art-lovers and community members are welcome to the FREE event.
When: Wednesday, 16 August 6:30PM-8:30PM
Suburb: Werribee
Original image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Altona Beach Film Festival
Altona Beach Film Festival is a short film competition. The competition is open to the world and committed to encouraging creativity and building community in the inner western suburbs of Melbourne.
When: Saturday, 19 August 7PM
Suburb: Altona
Image: www.altonabeachfilmfestival.com.au
Yewers St Twilight Str-eats (Footscray)
Twilight Str-eats returns to Footscray at 2 Yewers st, 5:30PM-10:30PM select Fridays May through August 2023. Live music, great food, fantastic atmosphere during Melbourne's colder months. Make an effort and you will be rewarded. 25 August.
When: Friday, 25 August 5:30PM-10:30PM
Suburb: Footscray
Image: www.fourpeople.com.au
Footscray Community Arts Centre Makers Market
Footscray Community Arts Centre Makers Market plays only three times a year. Sat 26 August and Sat 9 Dec from 9AM-3PM. Hand-made goods, stalls with a vibrant, bespoke product range. Locally produced. Support your community makers and artisans!
When: Saturday, 26 August 9AM-3PM
Suburb: Footscray
Footscray Community Arts Centre Makers Market
Art of the Symphony (Werribee)
Art of the Symphony (Werribee), Sat 26 August 7:30PM at Wyndham Cultural Centre. Five different symphonies from across 350 years. Fees apply.
When: Saturday, 26 August 7:30PM
Suburb: Werribee
Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Pre-Loved Fashion Market (Williamstown)
Pre-Loved Fashion Market (Williamstown), 27 August 10AM-3PM. Look for that special bargain and help save the environment at the same time!
When: Sunday, 27 August 10AM-3PM
Suburb: Williamstown
Image: www.newtoyoumarkets.com/
Family Games Night (Tarneit)
Family Games Night in Tarneit, first Friday of the month 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Dianella Community Centre, 6 Congo Drive, Tarneit West. A great way to socialize and get to meet new friends. Play traditional board games with family and new friends. This is a family community event. Everyone is welcome. FREE event but please RSVP to ensure sufficient space and games are available for everyone. Also you are welcome to bring a plate of refreshment to share.
When: Friday, 1 September 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Suburb: Tarneit
Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Kyneton Antique Fair
Celebrating 25 years the Kyneton Antique Fair. Indulge yourself in antiques for every taste, with a focus on SILVER, fine china, jewellery, linen, glassware, militaria, furniture and much more. There will be around 25 dealers from far and wide. Admission: $8 Adults, Children Free.
When: Saturday, 2 September
Suburb: Kyneton
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Agnes Of God (Williamstown)
Agnes Of God (Williamstown) 6 -23 September at Williamstown Little Theatre. Three women are forced to re-examine the meaning of faith and the power of love.
When: Wednesday, 6 September
Suburb: Williamstown
Image: oldacademyplayers.org
Superhero Weekend (Sanctuary Lakes)
Superhero Weekend (Sanctuary Lakes), 9-10 Sep, 11AM-2PM. FREE activities including meet and greets with superheroes, face painting and even superhero outfit making. Pose for a photo and test your strength to see if you could be the next member of the Avengers!
When: Saturday, 9 September 11AM-2PM
Suburb: Sanctuary Lakes
Original image: www.sanctuarylakessc.com.au
Market at Wheelers (Werribee)
Market at Wheelers (Werribee), 9 September 5PM-9PM, food trucks, live music, market stalls, cocktails and beers.
When: Saturday, 9 September 5PM-9PM
Suburb: Werribee
Image: www.facebook.com/thatsmineevents
Homestead Coffee (Seabrook)
Homestead Coffee (Seabrook) is happening once a month at the Homestead Run. Enjoy a morning brew with friends and locals at the new monthly coffee cart. Bring a cup, or buy a cup, bring a friend and also a fold out chair. Cost of coffee or other beverage is $3. Limited seating, so bring a fold out chair. Homestead Run is located at Homestead Run Reserve, Seabrook, 3028.
When: Sunday, 10 September 10AM-12PM
Suburb: Seabrook
Image: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Hamlet Prince of Skidmark (Werribee)
Hamlet Prince of Skidmark (Werribee), Sat 16 Sep 10AM and 1PM. A very cheeky, very clever, utterly irreverent riff on Hamlet – made especially for children.
When: Saturday, 16 September 10AM and 1PM
Suburb: Werribee
Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Homestead Coffee (Seabrook)
Homestead Coffee (Seabrook) is happening once a month at the Homestead Run. Enjoy a morning brew with friends and locals at the new monthly coffee cart. Bring a cup, or buy a cup, bring a friend and also a fold out chair. Cost of coffee or other beverage is $3. Limited seating, so bring a fold out chair. Homestead Run is located at Homestead Run Reserve, Seabrook, 3028.
When: Sunday, 8 October 10AM-12PM
Suburb: Seabrook
Image: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Market at Wheelers (Werribee)
Market at Wheelers (Werribee), 14 October 5PM-9PM, food trucks, live music, market stalls, cocktails and beers.
When: Saturday, 14 October 5PM-9PM
Suburb: Werribee
Image: www.facebook.com/thatsmineevents
Soho Village Market (Point Cook)
Soho Village Market (Point Cook), Sat 21 Oct 10AM-2PM. October market, petting zoo, facepainting, kids activities, food, stalls, live music.
When: Saturday, 21 October 10AM-2PM
Suburb: Point Cook
Image: www.instagram.com/p/CuQZffGrMvq/
Children’s Week Picnic (Werribee)
Children’s Week Picnic at Werribee Park, Sun 22 Oct 10AM-4PM. Get ready for a day of fun, fantastic interactive activities with a focus on education and learning. The Children's Week Picnic provides an opportunity for children to explore new experiences. There'll also be much loved favourites for all the family including music, games, sport, market stalls, food trucks and more!
When: Sunday, 22 October 10AM-4PM
Suburb: Werribee
Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
I Me She Him (St Albans and Footscray)
I Me She Him (St Albans and Footscray) theatre production with dates to be confirmed in November 2023.
When: Wednesday, 1 November
Suburb: Footscray and St Albans
Image: www.witinc.com.au
Homestead Coffee (Seabrook)
Homestead Coffee (Seabrook) is happening once a month at the Homestead Run. Enjoy a morning brew with friends and locals at the new monthly coffee cart. Bring a cup, or buy a cup, bring a friend and also a fold out chair. Cost of coffee or other beverage is $3. Limited seating, so bring a fold out chair. Homestead Run is located at Homestead Run Reserve, Seabrook, 3028.
When: Sunday, 12 November 10AM-12PM
Suburb: Seabrook
Image: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Footscray Community Arts Centre Makers Market
Footscray Community Arts Centre Makers Market plays only three times a year. Sat 9 Dec from 9AM-3PM. Hand-made goods, stalls with a vibrant, bespoke product range. Locally produced. Support your community makers and artisans!
When: Saturday, 9 December 9AM-3PM
Suburb: Tarneit
Image: www.facebook.com/Footscrayarts
Soho Village Market (Point Cook)
Soho Village Market (Point Cook), Sat 20 Jan 10AM-2PM. January market, petting zoo, facepainting, kids activities, food, stalls, live music.
When: Saturday, 20 January 10AM-2PM
Suburb: Point Cook
Image: www.instagram.com/p/CuQZffGrMvq/
