Showing posts with label Footscray. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Footscray. Show all posts
What's On Melbourne and the West: 11-13 August

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!



What's on Melbourne and the West

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.



Slow Fashion Market (Coburg)

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.



Hip Hop Appreciation Day (Footscray)

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.



Homestead Coffee (Seabrook)

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.



Market at Wheelers (Werribee)

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.



Winter Warmers Foodie Weekend (Point Cook)

Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik


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.



Farm to Plate (Werribee)

Image by Freepik


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.



Grinwest Comedy Show (St Albans)

Image: Creative Brimbank


Footscray Art Prize 2023

Footscray Art Prize 2023 Exhibition from Saturday 15 July to Sunday 17 September.



Footscray Art Prize 2023

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)

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.



Away (Wyndham Cultural Centre)

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)

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.



Newport Railway Museum

Image by Freepik


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.



B-24 Liberator Hangar Visits (Werribee)

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.



Eynesbury Heritage Trail Junior Parkrun

Image by Freepik


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.



RAAF Museum (Point Cook)

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.



Ezi-streat Foodhall (North Melbourne)

Image: www.facebook.com/ezistreat


Castlemaine Winter Art Exhibition

Castlemaine Winter Art Exhibition from 7 June - 15 October, 9AM-5PM.



Castlemaine Winter Art Exhibition

Image by Freepik


Daylesford Sunday Market

Daylesford Sunday Market



Daylesford Sunday Market

Daylesford Sunday Market



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Bushwalks in West Melbourne and Beyond

If the weather is good why not go on a walk in West Melbourne and Beyond. Plan ahead so you can leave early enough!


Newport
Creswick
Trentham
Heathcote
Werribee Gorge
Mt. Buangor
Macedon
Port Fairy
Lake Elizabeth
Lerderderg
Grampians
You Yangs
Ballarat

Waterfalls in West Melbourne and Beyond

Why not visit a waterfall in West Melbourne and Beyond.


Phantom Falls
Currawong Falls
Triplet Falls
Nigretta Falls
Turpin Falls
Silverband Falls
Mackenzie Falls
Sailors Falls
Lal Lal Falls
Trentham Falls
Moorabool Falls
Stanley Park Waterfall
Ferntree Falls
Raglan Falls
Hopkins Falls

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Saturday Markets

Kyneton Farmers Market
Laverton Market
Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market (West Footscray)
Ballan Community Market (Ballan)
Sunbury Village Market
Rose Street Market (Fitzroy)
Queen Victoria Market
South Melbourne Market
Daylesford Sunday Market
Laverton Market
Footscray Finds Market
Maldon Market
Ballarat Market
Bendigo Showgrounds Market
Flemington Farmers Market
Williamstown Farmers Market
Rose Street Market (Fitzroy)
Queen Victoria Market
Docklands Sunday Community Market
Arts Centre Market
St Kilda Esplanade Market
South Melbourne Market

Sunday Markets

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



Future Events

Plan ahead for these irregular or once-off markets and events.

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



Wyndham Art Prize Gala Event (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



Altona Beach Film Festival

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



Yewers St Twilight Str-eats (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

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



Art of the Symphony (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



Pre-Loved Fashion Market (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



Family Games Night (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



Kyneton Antique Fair

Image by macrovector on Freepik



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



Agnes Of God (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



Superhero Weekend (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



Market at Wheelers (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



Homestead Coffee (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



Hamlet Prince of Skidmark (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



Homestead Coffee (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



Market at Wheelers (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



Soho Village Market (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



Children’s Week Picnic (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



I Me She Him (St Albans and Footscray)

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



Homestead Coffee (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



Footscray Community Arts Centre Makers Market

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



Soho Village Market (Point Cook)

Image: www.instagram.com/p/CuQZffGrMvq/