What's on in Melbourne and the West this weekend 14-16 October? There are some great events including the Festival of Lights in Footscray, Battle of the Bands final in Hoppers Crossing, Mayoral Fun Run in Wyndham Vale and lots more. As usual there are plenty of markets on but because of the deluge please check for cancellations.
Battle of the Bands (Hoppers Crossing)
Battle of the Bands 2022. Two heats and the FINAL!!!! Sat, 15 Oct 6pm-11pm at the Youth Resource Centre, 86 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029. Support young artists and enjoy some great live music. Fees apply. #westmelbourneandbeyond #westisbest #melbswest #whatsonmelbourne #ItsMyWyndham #melbournemusic #hopperscrossing #werribee #tarneit #truganina #williamslanding #laverton #pointcook #stalbanstowncentre
More info: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/battle
Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Diwali Festival of Lights (Footscray)
Festival of Lights #Melbourne #Diwali. Multicultural performances, children’s entertainment, food trucks, carnival rides, market stalls, a Bulldogs fan zone, DJs , lots of dancing and FIREWORKS!!! FREE!!! This is an event to celebrate our spirit of cultural diversity and to celebrate the brightness of light in everyone's life. #Footscray Park, Sat 15 Oct from 4PM–9:30PM. #westmelbourneandbeyond #westisbest #melbswest #melbournefestival #whatsonmelbourne #melbourne #maribyrnong
More info: https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/festivalcity/Festivals/Footscray-Festival-of-Lights
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Multicultural Women Victoria’s Market (Point Cook)
#Multicultural #Women Victoria’s #Market. Home-based women in business selling: crafts, food, clothes, jewellery, home and garden and henna stalls. FREE public event. Sat, 15 Oct, 10am-4pm, 153 Saltwater Promenade, Point Cook. #westmelbourneandbeyond #westisbest #melbswest #whatsonmelbourne #stalbanstowncentre #ItsMyWyndham #pointcook #melbournemarket
More info: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/multicultural-women-victorias-market
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Community Bank Altona & Laverton Community Fair
#Altona and #Laverton Community #Fair brought to you by Bendigo Bank. FREE sausage sizzle, face painting, giveaways, petting zoo, stalls and more. Sat 15 Oct, Logan Reserve, Altona. #westmelbourneandbeyond
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/logan-reserve-altona/community-bank-altona-laverton-community-fair/1681977168852240/
Image: wyndham.vic.gov.au
Mayoral Fun Run (Wyndham Vale)
Love fun runs? Get in quick. Register now for the Mayoral Fun Run in Wyndham City. Sun, 16 Oct 8am - 12pm. Three distances – a 5km walk or run, 10km run, or 21.1km run. All proceeds going to support diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mood disorders such as depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder. #westmelbourneandbeyond #westisbest #melbswest #whatsonmelbourne #ItsMyWyndham #werribee #tarneit, #wyndhamvale #hopperscrossing #williamslanding #laverton #stalbanstowncentre
More info: https://raceroster.com/events/2022/62935/wyndham-mayoral-run
Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Victorian Farmers' Markets Association accredited farmers’ markets
Enjoy farmers' markets? The #Victorian Farmers' Markets Association accredited farmers’ markets on this weekend
More info: vfma.org.au
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Bulla Hill Railway
Bulla Hill Railway is open to the general public from 12PM-4PM on the THIRD Sunday of each month. You can ride behind Bulla Hill Railways steam or diesel locomotives on the scenic 1.5km track. The ride takes approximately 10 minutes and during the ride, you will pass over bridges, enjoy scenic views of Mt Macedon and you might even see a dinosaur or three! WARNING: Bare feet or thongs are not allowed on the trains. $4 per ticket. A great family activity! 15 Green Street, Bulla, Victoria, 3428.
More info: https://bullahillrailway.org.au/
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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.
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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.
Vintage Dress Exhibition - Castlemaine
The 'Heavenly' exhibition celebrates fashion and ephemera from life's great occasions. At 24 Hargraves St, Castlemaine 8.30am - 3.30pm. FREE entry. From the high Victorian era through to the 1970's, strapped up Edwardians, the roaring 20's, the sleek lines of the 1930's, the austerity of the war years and beyond into the reemergence of luxury through the 60's and 70's.
More info: www.creativebrimbank.com.au/bbf
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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.
More info: www.creativebrimbank.com.au/bbf
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Saturday Markets
- Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM, Saturday.
- Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh), 8AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Creswick Market, 9AM-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.
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