What's on in Melbourne and the West this weekend 4-6 August? Vegan market at Seaworks in Williamstown, Wyndham Harbour BBQ (Werribee South) for people aged 18-25 years (FREE event!!!), Monthly Car Torque in Altona for car fiends, Family Games Night in Tarneit, Altona Homestead open on Sunday with once a month scones available (book ahead).
Altona Cherry Lake Lions Market, Altona Meadows Farmers Market, monthly makers market is on at Sanctuary Lakes. Last weekend of Show Your West-Side Art Exhibition in Footscray. As it's the first weekend of the month this is the weekend for markets! Favourite in the west the is Gisborne Olde Town market. One of the best markets in all of Melbourne.
FREE Rampfest skate sessions in Footscray are all booked out but plan ahead and book for sessions in Yarraville and Braybrook.
Vegan Market (Williamstown)
Vegan Market (Williamstown), Sun 6 August 10AM to 4PM at Seaworks, 82 Nelson Pl Williamstown. This is a vegan festival with 100 local plant-based businesses. A ton of brands to explore both inside and outside the venue. FREE entry. No dogs.
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Rampfest - FREE Skateboard Session (Footscray)
Rampfest - FREE Skateboard Session (Footscray), Sat 5 Aug 9AM to 3:30 PM at Nicholson Street Mall, Footscray . These sessions are all about newbies. It doesn't matter if you've never stood on a board before. Don't worry if you don't have your own gear - Rampfest will bring boards and helmets too! Plan and book for future events in Yarraville (19 Aug) and Braybrook (2 Sep).
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Truganina Explosives Reserve Tour
Truganina Explosives Reserve Tour in #altona (Truganina Explosives Reserve, 274 Queen Street, Altona, 3016). FREE event! Tours run on the first Sunday of every month from February to December. Learn about the history of the reserve, and the animals and plants of the area.
Image: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Wyndham Harbour BBQ (Werribee South)
Wyndham Harbour BBQ (Werribee South) for people aged 18-25 years. FREE BBQ!!! Sat 5 Aug 1:30PM - 4:30PM. Chat with one of the Street Surfer Bus team. Provide input into what activites young people aged 12 -25 would like at Wyndham Harbour over the summer.
Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
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.
Show Your West-Side (Footscray)
Show Your West-Side Art Exhibition in Footscray from 14 July to 11 August. Experience 200 of the best inner west artists in this year's 'Show Your WEST-SIDE' are Prize and Exhibition.
Original image: www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
Footscray Art Prize 2023
Footscray Art Prize 2023 Exhibition from Saturday 15 July to Sunday 17 September.
Original image: https://footscrayarts.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.
Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
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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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)
Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh)
Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh)
Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh)
Castlemaine Winter Art Exhibition
Castlemaine Winter Art Exhibition from 7 June - 15 October, 9AM-5PM.
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Gisborne Olde Time Market
Gisborne Olde Time Market
Gisborne Olde Time Market
Makers Market Sanctuary Lakes
Sanctuary Lakes Makers Market on the first Sunday of the month. Meet Artisans, Makers and Crafters throughout Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre as they showcase their unique custom offerings. From candles and jewellery to homewares, apparel and more. Perfect for gift shopping!
Victorian Farmers' Markets Association accredited farmers’ markets
Enjoy farmers' markets? The #Victorian Farmers' Markets Association accredited farmers’ markets on this weekend
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Saturday Markets
- Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh), 8AM-1PM, Saturday.
- The Bridge Market (Ballarat), 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Creswick Market, 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Woodend Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM, 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.
- 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.
- Flemington Farmers Market, 8:30AM-12PM, Sunday.
- Castlemaine Farmers Market, 9AM -1PM, Sunday.
- Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre Makers Market, 10AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Rose Street Market (Fitzroy), 10AM and 4PM, Sunday.
- Queen Victoria Market, Sun 9AM-4PM, 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
Plan ahead for these irregular or once-off markets and events.
Away (Wyndham Cultural Centre)
Away (Wyndham Cultural Centre), a beloved play by Michael Gow. At the peak of summer 1967 the Vietnam War continues, Christmas celebrations brings things to a head. Fees apply.
When: Friday, 11 August 7:30PM
Suburb: Werribee
Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
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.
When: Saturday, 12 August 10AM-2PM
Suburb: Point Cook
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Market at Wheelers (Werribee)
Market at Wheelers (Werribee), 12 August 5PM-9PM, food trucks, live music, market stalls, cocktails and beers.
When: Saturday, 12 August 5PM-9PM
Suburb: Werribee
Image: www.facebook.com/thatsmineevents
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
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
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/
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
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/
