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What's On Melbourne and the West: 2-4 June 2023

What's on in Melbourne and the West this weekend 2-4 June? Yarraville Winter Festival, games night in Tarneit, Sea Shepherd Day for the Oceans in Williamstown, World Environment Day and tree planting in SUnshine West, great eats at Grazeland in Spotswood and EziStreat in North Melbourne and lots more. As it's the first weekend of the month there are plenty of markets on. For one of the best regional markets get out to the Gisborne Olde Time Market. One of the best markets in all of Victoria.



What's on Melbourne and the West

World Environment Day Celebration

World Environment Celebration and Planting Day (Sunshine West). BOOKINGS Essential. Help revegetate the site with groundcovers, wildflowers and shrubs to create a flourishing habitat for local wild life. Activities for the whole family, concluding with a barbecue, all free of charge. Sat 3 June 10AM-1PM.



World Environment Day Celebration

Image by jannoon028 on Freepik


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, 2 June 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Suburb: Tarneit



Family Games Night (Tarneit)

Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au


Keilor Village Winter Market

Keilor Village Winter Market, at the Keilor Bowls Club, 3 June 2023 10AM-3PM. Gold coin donation entrance fee applies.

When: Saturday, 3 June 10AM – 3PM

Suburb: Keilor



Keilor Village Winter Market

Image: www.facebook.com/thevillagenightmarketau


Festival of Food (Newport)

Festival of Food, five month celebration of community, food and culture running February to June 2023 in Hobson Bay.

When: Sunday, 4 June 12PM-3PM

Suburb: Newport



Festival of Food (Newport)

Image: mysmartgarden.org.au



Cheeky Monkey Market (Sanctuary Lakes)

Cheeky Monkey Market returns to Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre, 4 June.

When: Sunday, 4 June

Suburb: Sanctuary Lakes



Cheeky Monkey Market (Sanctuary Lakes)

Original image: www.melbournecheekymonkeymarket.com


Yarraville Winter Festival

Yarraville Winter Festival, Sunday 4 June, 11AM-3PM. FREE event. Have some great family fun. Live music, petting zoo, hula hoops, food stalls and more. Don't be defined by the weather!

When: Sunday, 4 June 11am-3pm

Suburb: Yarraville



Yarraville Winter Festival

Image: www.ycc.net.au


Sea Shepherd’s Day for The Ocean (Williamstown)

Sea Shepherd’s Day for The Ocean (Sunday 4th June, 9:00am to 12:00pm), Williamstown is an exciting event where you can join an onshore crew and take action cleaning up your local beach. After the beach cleanup, there will be talks, music, merchandise, baked goods, kids activities all available in the centre of Williamstown at the Rotunda in Commonwealth Reserve.



Sea Shepherd’s Day for The Ocean (Williamstown)

Image: www.seashepherd.org.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



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)


B-24 Liberator Hangar Visits (Werribee)

B-24 Liberator Visits to the Aircraft Hangar. Great if you love planes and aircraft! 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.



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


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.


Car torque


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!


Facebook link here.

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.


Altona Laverton Historical Society Inc
Source: https://alhs.com.au/

On display are paintings, objects and pictures reflecting everyday life from 1840 through to the mid 1900’s.


Altona Homestead 2022

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.


Scones

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


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.



Truganina Explosives Reserve Tour

Image: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au


Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh)

Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh)



Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh)

Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh)


The Bridge Market (Ballarat)

The Bridge Market (Ballarat)



The Bridge Market (Ballarat)

The Bridge Market (Ballarat)


Woodend Farmers Market

Woodend Farmers Market



Woodend Farmers Market

Woodend Farmers Market





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Saturday Markets

Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh)
The Bridge Market (Ballarat)
Creswick Market
Woodend Farmers Market
Rose Street Market (Fitzroy)
Queen Victoria Market
South Melbourne Market
Daylesford Sunday Market
Laverton Market
Gisborne Olde Time Market
Ballarat Market
Bendigo Showgrounds Market
Altona Cherry Lake Market
Altona Meadows Farmers Market
Flemington Farmers Market
Castlemaine Farmers Market
Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre Makers Market
Rose Street Market (Fitzroy)
Queen Victoria 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.

Woodend Winter Arts Festival

Woodend Winter Arts Festival, 9-12 June. Music and Words and Ideas events, each Woodend Winter Arts Festival offers many events throughout the town which are free to attend, including our annual Fireworks & Entertainment show on Friday night. Free and paid events. Book ahead for paid events and performances.

When: Friday, 9 June

Suburb: Woodend



Woodend Winter Arts Festival

Image: woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au


Hume Winter Nights Festival

Hume Winter Nights Festival, Sat 17 June 4PM-10PM. An incredible night of art, music, food and more! The award-winning Hume Winter Lights Festival returns with more live music, local art, light projections, roving performances, food, workshops and activities for everyone to enjoy.

When: Saturday, 17 June 4pm-10PM

Suburb: Hume



Hume Winter Nights Festival

Image: www.hume.vic.gov.au


Festival of Food (Newport)

Festival of Food, five month celebration of community, food and culture running February to June 2023 in Hobson Bay.

When: Sunday, 18 June 12PM-3PM

Suburb: Newport



Festival of Food (Newport)

Image: mysmartgarden.org.au


Eynesbury Winter Festival

Eynesbury Winter Festival returns from Fri 23 June through to 9 July. Lots of free and paid events. Make bookings for the ice-rink. Look out for the WINTER SOLSTICE, Ignite the night on Sat 1 July! Starting at 5PM, with fireworks from 7:45PM.

When: Friday, 23 June

Suburb: Eynesbury



Eynesbury Winter Festival

Original image: eynesbury.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. Dates 23 June, 21 July, 25 August.

When: Friday, 23 June 5:30PM-10:30PM

Suburb: Footscray



Yewers St Twilight Str-eats (Footscray)

Image: www.fourpeople.com.au



Firefly Night Market (Tarneit)

Firefly Night Market (Tarneit), Sat 24 June, 3PM – 9PM. More detail to come.

When: Saturday, 24 June 3PM – 9PM

Suburb: Tarneit



Firefly Night Market (Tarneit)

Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au


That’s Mine Makers Market (Werribee)

That’s Mine Makers Market (Werribee), Sat 2 July, 10AM-2PM, Werribee Racecourse, 2-10 Bulban Road VIC 3030. Two level, all indoors Makers Market with 60+ stalls. Come rain or shine! Gold coin entry fee applies.

When: Sunday, 2 July 10AM-2PM

Suburb: Werribee



That’s Mine Makers Market (Werribee)

Original image: www.facebook.com/people/Thats-Mine-Makers-Markets


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. Dates 21 July, 25 August.

When: Friday, 21 July 5:30PM-10:30PM

Suburb: Footscray



Yewers St Twilight Str-eats (Footscray)

Image: www.fourpeople.com.au


Keilor Village Night Market

Keilor Village Night Market, Wed, 2 August, 6PM – 9PM at he Keilor Bowls Club. Gold coin donation entrance fee applies.

When: Wednesday, 2 August 6PM – 9PM

Suburb: Keilor



Keilor Village Night Market

Image: www.facebook.com/thevillagenightmarketau



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, 4 August 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Suburb: Tarneit



Family Games Night (Tarneit)

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



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


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