What's on in Melbourne and the West this weekend 22-24 September? Inaugural River Festival in Wrribee, Kookaburra Market in Werribee, Space Station Street at Watergardens Shopping Centre, Anakie Fairy Park for the kids, Woods Street Arts Space program launch in Laverton on Friday night, Cooking demonstrations at Williams Landing Shopping Centre, Agnes of God continues at Williamstown Little Theatre for live performance buffs.
Wyndham Art Prize Exhibition continues. Get out into country Victoria for the Dragons at Kryal Castle, BALLARAT INTERNATIONAL FOTO BIENNALE. Enjoy some hiking in the West, Slow Food Spotswood market, Eynesbury Sunday Market and other many other regular markets.
Woods Street Arts Space program launch (Laverton)
Event launch of the latest Woods Street Arts Space program (Laverton), Fri 22 Sep, 5PM-7PM. Check out the space, enjoy performances, participate in some creative workshops from our program partners, and grab a bite to eat. All for FREE and all are welcome.
Image: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
River FEST (Werribee)
The Werribee River Association presents the inaugural River FEST on Sunday 24 Sep 12PM-5PM. Commemorating World River's Day, the festival celebrates the Werribee River. Live music, workshops, kids activities, educational stalls, and roving performances.
Image: werribeeriver.org.au
Space Station Street (Watergardens)
Town square is transformed into a Space Station Street at Watergardens Shopping Centre (Station Street)! A night of fun, food and FREE entertainment, an intergalactic adventure that will transport you to the cosmos. Live DJ spinning stellar tunes, meet out of this world extraterrestrial characters, astronomical prizes and giveaways. Fri 22 Sep, Sat 23 Sep 5:30PM-8:30PM.
Image: watergardens.qicre.com
Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market (Spotswood)
Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market (Spotswood)
Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market (Spotswood)
Anakie Fairy Park
Anakie Fairy Park provides a whimsical journey into the world of fairy tales, myths, and legends. A perfect day trip to keep the kids entertained and bring out the inner child in you. Relive Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk and more!
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
Dragons at Kryal Castle
Dragons at Kryal Castle, 16 Sep - 1 Oct and 7-8 Oct.
Image: kryalcastle.com.au/
Cooking Demonstrations (Williams Landing)
Cooking Demonstrations (Williams Landing) at the Williams Landing Shopping Centre, 100 Overton Road , Williams Landing , VIC 3027. Come along and try some of the delicious food from Williams Landing Shopping Centre fresh food stores!
mage: www.williams-landing-shopping/whats-on/
Kookaburra Market (Werribee)
Kookaburra Market (Werribee) returns with crafts, vintage, restored and lots of food stalls. FREE entry. Wyndham Park Community Centre; 55-57 Kookaburra Avenue Werribee, VIC 3030.
Image: Kookaburra Market
Ballarat International Foto Biennale
Ballarat International Foto Biennale opens this weekend from 26 August. A favourite event we come to every two years. Be inspired by others creativity and enjoy a bit of Ballarat while you are there.
Image: ballaratfoto.org/
Flemington Farmers Market
Flemington Farmers Market runs every Sunday between 8:30AM and 12pm at Ascot Vale Primary School. The Flemington Farmers Market has everything from pasta sauce, dog treats, coffee and more. The market has fresh produce, fruit and nuts, meat, poultry, fish, eggs, honey, olive oil, baked goods and is home to many specialty producers.
Image: flemingtonfarmersmarket.com.au
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.
Image: oldacademyplayers.org
Wyndham Art Prize Exhibition (Werribee)
Wyndham Art Prize Exhibition (Werribee) continues until 22 Oct at Wyndham Art Gallery. More than 550 works were entered and 71 were shortlisted for the exhibition, 9 being local artists. All entrants, art-lovers and community members are welcome. FREE event.
Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Catacombs Tour (State Library, Melbourne CBD)
Catacombs Tour at State Library (Melbourne CBD). FREE but PLAN ahead!!! Bookings required and often booked two months in advance. Multiple dates and times every week. Tour includes the highest point of The Dome to the hidden areas below the Library, known as 'the catacombs'. Visitors discover spaces usually closed to the public. Find out about the Pendulum Staircase, Card Catalogue room and the Elephant Lift.
Original image: www.slv.vic.gov.au
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)
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
Lancefield and District Farmers Market
Lancefield and District Farmers Market
Lancefield and District Farmers Market
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.
Image by Freepik
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.
Image by Freepik
Eynesbury Market
Eynesbury Market
Eynesbury Market
Indian Market (Sanctuary Lakes)
Indian Market at Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre on the last Sunday of each month. Authentic and traditional Indian crafts, gifts, apparel, jewellery and more. 10AM - 5PM. Market brought to you by Buyzaar.
Image by ddraw on Freepik
District Makers Market (Docklands)
District Makers Market (Docklands), last Sunday of every month 11AM to 4PM, Docklands located near H&M and UNIQLO. Entertainment and creative, colourful market stalls. Arts, craft, jewellery, fashion, homewares, gifts and homemade and locally grown produce.
Image: The Rose Street Market
RAAF Museum (Point Cook)
RAAF Museum. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL! You MUST plan ahead for this event! 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
Castlemaine Winter Art Exhibition
Castlemaine Winter Art Exhibition from 7 June - 15 October, 9AM-5PM.
Image by Freepik
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Saturday Markets
- Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market (Spotswood), 8AM–1PM, Saturday.
- Lancefield and District Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM, Saturday.
- Rose Street Market (Fitzroy), 10AM and 4PM, Saturday.
- Queen Victoria Market, Sat 6AM-4PM, Saturday.
- South Melbourne Market, 8AM-4PM, Saturday.
- CERES Makers & Flea Market, 9am – 2pm (Sep – May). 10am – 3pm (June – Aug), Saturday.
- Fitzroy Mills Market, 9AM - 2PM, Saturday.
- Lost and Found Market (Fitzroy), 11am -5pm, Saturday.
- Melbourne Book Market, 9AM - 4PM, Saturday.
- Hunter Markets, 9am - 1pm, Saturday.
- Pipeworks Market, 8AM - 4PM, Saturday.
- Ferntree Gully Market, 9AM-3PM, Saturday.
- St Andrews Market, 9AM - 2PM, Saturday.
- Bayswater Makers' Market, 10AM-2PM, Saturday.
- Leongatha Community Market, 8.30am – 12.30pm, Saturday.
- Coburg Farmers Market, 8am - 1pm, Saturday.
- Carlton Farmers Market, 8am - 1pm, Saturday.
Sunday Markets
- Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Eynesbury Market, 9AM-2PM, Sunday.
- Ballarat Market, 8AM–1PM, Sunday.
- Bendigo Showgrounds Market, 8:30AM–2:30PM, Sunday.
- Trentham Station Market, 9AM-2PM, Sunday.
- Flemington Farmers Market, 8:30AM-12PM, Sunday.
- Indian Market (Sanctuary Lakes), 10AM-5PM, Sunday.
- Rose Street Market (Fitzroy), 10AM and 4PM, Sunday.
- Queen Victoria Market, Sun 9AM-4PM, Sunday.
- District Makers' Market (Docklands), 11AM to 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.
- Lost and Found Market (Fitzroy), 11am -5pm, Sunday.
- Melbourne Book Market, 9AM - 4PM, Sunday.
- Hunter Markets, 9am - 1pm, Sunday.
- Pipeworks Market, 8AM - 4PM, Sunday.
- Coburg Trash & Treasure Market, 8AM to 2PM, Sunday.
- Dandenong Trash & Treasure Market, 8AM to 2PM, Sunday.
- Wantirna Trash & Treasure Market, 8AM to 2PM, Sunday.
- Ferntree Gully Market, 9AM-3PM, Sunday.
- Bentleigh Rotary Sunday Market, 7 am to 12 noon, Sunday.
- Bittern Rotary Community Market, 8.00am - 1:00pm, Sunday.
- Belmont Sunday Market, 8.00am - 1:00pm, Sunday.
- Akoonah Park Market, 8AM-1:30PM, Sunday.
- Camberwell Sunday Market, 7AM-12:30PM, Sunday.
- Alphington Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM, Sunday.
- Daylesford Sunday Market, 8AM–3PM, Sunday.
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Future Events
Plan ahead for these irregular or once-off markets and events.
Treat Street (Tarneit)
Treat Street. Free food and entertainment at the opening of Newhaven's Home Display Village, Sunday 1 Oct 1pm - 3pm. Newhaven Display Village, Corner Legion Avenue and Holstein Crescent, Tarneit.
When: Sunday, 1 October 1PM-3PM
Suburb: Tarneit
Image: www.peet.com.au
Anakie Fairy Park
Anakie Fairy Park provides a whimsical journey into the world of fairy tales, myths, and legends. A perfect day trip to keep the kids entertained and bring out the inner child in you. Relive Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk and more!
When: Friday, 6 October 10AM-3PM
Suburb: Anakie
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
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
Anakie Fairy Park
Anakie Fairy Park provides a whimsical journey into the world of fairy tales, myths, and legends. A perfect day trip to keep the kids entertained and bring out the inner child in you. Relive Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk and more!
When: Friday, 13 October 10AM-3PM
Suburb: Anakie
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
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
St Anne's Farmers Market (Myrniong)
St Anne's Farmers Market (64 Garrards Lane, Myrniong) 3rd Sunday of the month, 9AM-1PM. Market stalls, live music, food, local produce. Get out into country Victoria.
When: Sunday, 15 October 9AM-1PM
Suburb: Myrniong
Original Image: stanneswinery.com.au
Anakie Fairy Park
Anakie Fairy Park provides a whimsical journey into the world of fairy tales, myths, and legends. A perfect day trip to keep the kids entertained and bring out the inner child in you. Relive Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk and more!
When: Friday, 20 October 10AM-3PM
Suburb: Anakie
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
That’s Mine Makers Market (Werribee)
That’s Mine Makers Market (Werribee), 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/
Treat Street (Tarneit)
Treat Street. Free food and entertainment at the opening of Newhaven's Home Display Village, Sunday 22 Oct 1PM-3PM. Newhaven Display Village, Corner Legion Avenue and Holstein Crescent, Tarneit.
When: Sunday, 22 October 1PM-3PM
Suburb: Tarneit
Image: www.peet.com.au
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
Anakie Fairy Park
Anakie Fairy Park provides a whimsical journey into the world of fairy tales, myths, and legends. A perfect day trip to keep the kids entertained and bring out the inner child in you. Relive Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk and more!
When: Friday, 27 October 10AM-3PM
Suburb: Anakie
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
Mica Grange Gardens
Mica Grange Gardens offers a delightful blend of horticulture and art, making it a must-visit for garden enthusiasts, art lovers, and anyone looking to experience a slice of tranquility in Victoria's scenic countryside. Beautiful decorative gardens, sculptures to view and for sale, have a bite to eat and enjoy the panorama. Get out into Country Victoria.
When: Saturday, 28 October 10AM-4PM
Suburb: Sutton Grange
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
Cooking Demonstrations (Williams Landing)
Cooking Demonstrations (Williams Landing) at the Williams Landing Shopping Centre, 100 Overton Road , Williams Landing , VIC 3027. Come along and try some of the delicious food from Williams Landing Shopping Centre fresh food stores!
When: Saturday, 28 October
Suburb: Williams Landing
mage: www.williams-landing-shopping/whats-on/
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
Anakie Fairy Park
Anakie Fairy Park provides a whimsical journey into the world of fairy tales, myths, and legends. A perfect day trip to keep the kids entertained and bring out the inner child in you. Relive Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk and more!
When: Friday, 3 November 10AM-3PM
Suburb: Anakie
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
Anakie Fairy Park
Anakie Fairy Park provides a whimsical journey into the world of fairy tales, myths, and legends. A perfect day trip to keep the kids entertained and bring out the inner child in you. Relive Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk and more!
When: Friday, 10 November 10AM-3PM
Suburb: Anakie
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
Makers and Shakers Market (Williamstown)
Makers and Shakers Market (Williamstown), 11-12 Nov 10AM-4PM at Seaworks. Over 100 stores of Australian made homeware, food, slow fashion and more! $4 entry for adults, $2 for children.
When: Saturday, 11 November 10AM-4PM
Suburb: Williamstown
Image: themakersandshakers.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
Anakie Fairy Park
Anakie Fairy Park provides a whimsical journey into the world of fairy tales, myths, and legends. A perfect day trip to keep the kids entertained and bring out the inner child in you. Relive Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk and more!
When: Friday, 17 November 10AM-3PM
Suburb: Anakie
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
Seddon Makers Market
Seddon Makers Market at Seddon Uniting Church Hall Cnr Gamon & Mackay Streets, Seddon starting 9:30AM. The market showcases quality handmade gourmet food, art, clothing and more! The market in only 3 times per year so DON'T miss out.
When: Saturday, 18 November 9:30AM-3:30PM
Suburb: Seddon
Original image: www.facebook.com/SeddonMakersMarket/
Vegan Market (Williamstown)
Vegan Market (Williamstown) at Seaworks Sat 18 Nov. You can shop from over 100 local plant-based businesses. From vegan cacao and psychic readings to cool vegan DJs and vegan ice cream, you’ll find everything you were looking for plus more!
When: Saturday, 18 November 11AM-7PM
Suburb: Williamstown
Image: www.theveganmarket.com.au
St Anne's Farmers Market (Myrniong)
St Anne's Farmers Market (64 Garrards Lane, Myrniong) 3rd Sunday of the month, 9AM-1PM. Market stalls, live music, food, local produce. Get out into country Victoria.
When: Sunday, 19 November 9AM-1PM
Suburb: Myrniong
Original Image: stanneswinery.com.au
Cooking Demonstrations (Williams Landing)
Cooking Demonstrations (Williams Landing) at the Williams Landing Shopping Centre, 100 Overton Road , Williams Landing , VIC 3027. Come along and try some of the delicious food from Williams Landing Shopping Centre fresh food stores!
When: Sunday, 19 November
Suburb: Williams Landing
mage: www.williams-landing-shopping/whats-on/
Anakie Fairy Park
Anakie Fairy Park provides a whimsical journey into the world of fairy tales, myths, and legends. A perfect day trip to keep the kids entertained and bring out the inner child in you. Relive Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk and more!
When: Friday, 24 November 10AM-3PM
Suburb: Anakie
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
Anakie Fairy Park
Anakie Fairy Park provides a whimsical journey into the world of fairy tales, myths, and legends. A perfect day trip to keep the kids entertained and bring out the inner child in you. Relive Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk and more!
When: Friday, 1 December 10AM-3PM
Suburb: Anakie
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
Anakie Fairy Park
Anakie Fairy Park provides a whimsical journey into the world of fairy tales, myths, and legends. A perfect day trip to keep the kids entertained and bring out the inner child in you. Relive Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk and more!
When: Friday, 8 December 10AM-3PM
Suburb: Anakie
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
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
Anakie Fairy Park
Anakie Fairy Park provides a whimsical journey into the world of fairy tales, myths, and legends. A perfect day trip to keep the kids entertained and bring out the inner child in you. Relive Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk and more!
When: Friday, 15 December 10AM-3PM
Suburb: Anakie
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
Anakie Fairy Park
Anakie Fairy Park provides a whimsical journey into the world of fairy tales, myths, and legends. A perfect day trip to keep the kids entertained and bring out the inner child in you. Relive Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk and more!
When: Friday, 22 December 10AM-3PM
Suburb: Anakie
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
Anakie Fairy Park
Anakie Fairy Park provides a whimsical journey into the world of fairy tales, myths, and legends. A perfect day trip to keep the kids entertained and bring out the inner child in you. Relive Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk and more!
When: Tuesday, 26 December 10AM-3PM
Suburb: Anakie
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
That’s Mine Makers Market (Werribee)
That’s Mine Makers Market (Werribee), 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/
