What's on in Melbourne and the West this weekend 17-19 November? Garage Sale across ALL of Australia continues, Thats Mine Combined Farmers and Christmas Market in Werribee, Seddon Makers Market (one of only three markets each year), Vegan Market in Williamstown, World Children's Day (Point Cook Pop-Up Paek), Second Superheroes Market and Car Boot Sale in Werribee, Classical Strings Concert in Newport by the Newport Fiddle and Folk Club, Altona Miniature Railway and Bulla Hill Railways open for the kids, Cooking Demonstrations (Williams Landing).
Get out into country Victoria for the Budburst Wine Festival (Macedon Ranges), Kyneton Agricultural Show, Daylesford Collectables Fair and Classic Car Show, visit Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm (Daylesford), Anakie Fairy Park for the kid, Mica Grange Gardens or Forest Glade Gardens (Macedon). Other regular markets including Williamstown Craft Market, Gamekeepers Secret Inn Market just outside Melton, St Anne's Farmers Market (Myrniong) and many more.
Cheeky Monkey Market (Bacchus Marsh)
Cheeky Monkey Market at The Village Shopping Centre, 16 Nov Thursday. Caricatures, Korean cosmetics, baby clothes, crafts and more.
Image: http://www.melbournecheekymonkeymarket.com/
Budburst Wine Festival (Macedon Ranges)
Budburst Wine Festival (Macedon Ranges), Fri 17 - Sun 19 Nov. Budburst festival tickets start from just $39. Multiple venues showcase some of the best of the Macedon region from Friday night and wine tastings across more than 25+ wineries. Enjoy the cool wines and warm hearts of the Macedon Ranges than at Budburst.
Image: www.macedonrangeswineandfoodfest.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/
That's Mine Werribee Farmers Market
That's Mine Werribee Farmers Market at Werribee Racecourse 10AM-2PM. Combined Farmers and Christmas Market!!! Fresh produce, jams and preserves, artisan bakery, plants and flowers, petting zoo, food trucks, live music and more!
Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Car Boot Sale and Secondhand Market (Werribee)
Secondhand Superheroes Market, Sat 18 Nov 9:30AM-2PM at Wyndham Park Community Centre, 55-57 Kookaburra Avenue Werribee 3030. Carboot sale! Re-use, re-cycle. Support the circular economy and local stall holders!
Image: Wyndham Park Community Centre
Daylesford Collectables Fair
Daylesford Collectables Fair and Classic Car Show, 18-19 Nov at two venues (so play attention). Get out into country Victoria this weekend!!!!
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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.
Original Image: stanneswinery.com.au
World Children's Day (Point Cook)
World Children's Day (Point Cook) Sun 19 Nov at Point Cook Pop-Up Park.
Image: www.stockland.com.au
Kyneton Agricultural Show
Kyneton Agricultural Show, Fri 17 Nov 5.30pm 10pm (Friday Night Carnival) and Sat 18 Nov 9am 4pm (Show Day). FREE kids activities, animal nursery, farm workshop, pony rides, woodchopping, art craft and produce pavilio and lots more!
Image: www.kynetonshow.org.au
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.
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!
Image: www.theveganmarket.com.au
Sustainability Day (Point Cook)
Sustainability Day (Point Cook) Sat 18 Nov at Point Cook Pop-Up Park.
Image: www.stockland.com.au
Saturday Strings Classical Concert (Newport)
Saturday Strings Classical Concert (Newport). FREE event, Sat 18 Nov 11.30am.-12.15pm at Newport Community Hub, Mason St Newport. Newport Strings is a local 14 piece string orchestra. Enjoy some classical music in a live setting.
Image: Newport Fiddle & Folk Club
Garage Sale Trail (Everywhere)
Garage Sale Trail is Australia's festival of pre-loved stuff, dedicated to helping you extend the life of your stuff and find the ultimate pre-loved gem. 18-19 Nov. Start your Christmas shopping NOW!! To register or search for a garage sale go here: https://www.garagesaletrail.com.au/
Image: www.garagesaletrail.com.au
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.
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
Op Shop Piano Concert series (Derrimut)
Op Shop Piano Concert series (Derrimut), Sat 4 Nov 1PM-4PM. Enjoy the magic of live music while discovering hidden treasures at Salvos Derrimut. Held every Saturday in November from 1pm - 4pm, witness talented pianist Ania Reynolds.
Image: www.brimbank.vic.gov.au
Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm (Daylesford)
Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm (Daylesford) has history, farm animals, wood fired pizza, decorative gardens, lavender and aromatherapy products and more!
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Gamekeepers Secret Inn Market (Melton/Bonny Brook)
Gamekeepers Secret Inn Market (Melton/Bonny Brook), third Sunday of every month. Fresh Fruit & Vegetables, handmade craft, candles , clothing, hair accessories, home decor, cookies, personalised items, jewellery, pet treats and accessories and more. Perfect place to stay for lunch or visit a nearby winery.
Image: www.facebook.com/gamekeeperssecretinnmarket
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
Forest Glade Gardens (Macedon)
Forest Glade Gardens (Macedon) are beautiful gardens containing manicured decorative gardens, native forest, Japanese garden, sculptures for plenty of selfies and picnic areas to chill and unwind. A real gem of a garden. Highly recommended. Entrance fee applies.
Image: Westmelbourneandbeyond.com
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
Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh)
Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh)
Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh)
Yarraville Village Craft Market
Yarraville Village Craft Market
Yarraville Village Craft Market
Altona Miniature Railway
Altona Miniature Railway
Altona Miniature Railway
Bulla Hill Railway
Bulla Hill Railway third Sunday of the month, 12PM-4PM. Enjoy the dinosaurs and take the kids for a train ride. Appropriate footwear required and fees apply for the train ride.
Bulla Hill Railway
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
Williamstown Craft Market
Williamstown Craft Market
Williamstown Craft 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
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
Altona Miniature Railway - Public Open Day
The Altona Miniature Railway is open on every 3rd Sunday of the month between 10am and 3pm (last train). Fees Apply.
Original image created by altonaminiaturerailway.com.au
Altona Miniature Railway is a hobby club run by railway enthusiasts that provide miniature train rides on scaled steam and diesel engines (5" and 7 1/4" gauge), on a 1.5 km length track. Great fun for kids and the young at heart.
For more information head to the official website here: https://altonaminiaturerailway.com.au/
The Altona Miniature Railway is located at 1/21 Blenheim Rd, Newport VIC 3015.
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
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Saturday Markets
- Yarraville Village Craft Market, 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM, Saturday.
- Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh), 8AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Creswick Market, 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Yarraville Village Farmers Market, 8:30AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Trentham Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Leonards Hill Hall Market, 9AM-2PM, Saturday.
- Riddell‚s Creek Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Rose Street Market (Fitzroy), 10AM-4PM, Saturday.
- Queen Victoria Market, Sat 6AM-4PM, Saturday.
- South Melbourne Market, 8AM-4PM, Saturday.
- CERES Makers & Flea Market, 9AM-2PM (Sep - May). 10AM-3 (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 (Pre-loved fashion), 9am - 1pm, Saturday.
- Pipeworks Market, 8AM - 4PM, Saturday.
- Park Orchards Market, 9am - 1pm, Saturday.
- Ferntree Gully Market, 9AM-3PM, Saturday.
- Longbeach Anglican Church Market, 9AM - 12.30PM, Saturday.
- St Andrews Market, 9AM - 2PM, Saturday.
- Gasworks Farmers‚ Market, 8AM to 1PM, Saturday.
- Coburg Farmers Market, 8am - 1pm, Saturday.
- Carlton Farmers Market, 8am - 1pm, Saturday.
Sunday Markets
- Williamstown Craft Market, 10AM-3PM, Sunday.
- Daylesford Sunday Market, 8AM-3PM, Sunday.
- Malmsbury Village Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM, Sunday.
- Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Ballarat Market, 8AM-1PM, Sunday.
- Bendigo Showgrounds Market, 8:30AM-2:30PM, Sunday.
- Gamekeepers Secret Inn Market (Melton), 9AM-2PM, Sunday.
- Flemington Farmers Market, 8:30AM-12PM, Sunday.
- Rose Street Market (Fitzroy), 10AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Queen Victoria Market, Sun 9AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Arts Centre Market, 10AM-4PM, Sunday.
- St Kilda Esplanade Market, 10AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Kensington Market, 10AM-3PM, Sunday.
- South Melbourne Market, 8AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Lost and Found Market (Fitzroy), 11am -5pm, Sunday.
- Melbourne Book Market, 9AM - 4PM, Sunday.
- Hunter Markets (Pre-loved fashion), 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, 7AM-12PM, 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.
- St Anne‚s Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM, Sunday.
- That s Mine Farmers Market (Werribee), 10AM-2PM, Sunday.
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Future Events
Plan ahead for these irregular or once-off markets and events.
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, 22 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, 24 November 10AM-3PM
Suburb: Anakie
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
Christmas Market (Point Cook)
Christmas Market at Point Cook Pop-Up Park Sat 25 Nov.
When: Saturday, 25 November
Suburb: Point Cook
Image: www.stockland.com.au
Seddon Fun and Games Fair
Seddon Fun and Games Fair Sat 25 Nov 12PM-5PM. dunk tank, roving entertainment, stalls with free activities, live music and lots more. Dog Parade at 12.30pm. Yummy food and drink in the Village.
When: Saturday, 25 November 12PM-5PM
Suburb: Seddon
Image: www.seddon-village.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, 1 December 10AM-3PM
Suburb: Anakie
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
Footscray Friday Night Market
Footscray Friday Night Market (Asian Night) Fri 1 Dec 5PM-9PM at Railway Reserve. Live entertainment and music. Enjoy the food, music and vibe!
When: Friday, 1 December 5PM-9PM
Suburb: Footscray
Original Image: loveyourwest.com.au
Eynesbury Christmas Party
Eynesbury Christmas Party, Sat 2 Dec 4:40PM-10:30PM. FREE event!!! Pony rides, balloon art, awesome rides, face painting, jumping castle, animal farm, and tasty food trucks. Santa will making an appearance! Alive performance by Radio City. DJ Joseph will be mixing up tunes from the 50s to today, even throwing in some Italian jams.
When: Saturday, 2 December 4:30PM-10:30PM
Suburb: Eynesbury
Image: eynesbury.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, 8 December 10AM-3PM
Suburb: Anakie
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
Footscray Friday Night Market
Footscray Friday Night Market (African-Latin Night) Fri 8 Dec 5PM-9PM at Railway Reserve. Live entertainment and music. Enjoy the food, music and vibe!
When: Friday, 8 December 5PM-9PM
Suburb: Footscray
Original Image: loveyourwest.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
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
Footscray Friday Night Market
Footscray Friday Night Market (Christmas Night) Fri 15 Dec 5PM-9PM at Railway Reserve. Live entertainment and music. Enjoy the food, music and vibe!
When: Friday, 15 December 5PM-9PM
Suburb: Footscray
Original Image: loveyourwest.com.au
Aus Triathlon (Werribee South)
Aus Triathlon (Werribee South) 16 Dec from 9AM at Wyndham Harbour. Registrations now open. For spectators you can enjoy some chill time at the cafe and mini-golf, or take the kids to the other fun activities.
When: Saturday, 16 December 9AM
Suburb: Werribee South
Image: www.facebook.com/wyndhamharbour
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/
