What's on in Melbourne and the West this weekend 20-22 Oct? Jazz Fest music at Grazeland and Moonee Ponds, Treat Street food and entertainment at Newhaven Display Village in Tarneit, Garage Sale across Eynesbury, Beer Festival in Werribee, Battle of the Bands in Hoppers Crossing, Vasili Kanidiadis at Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre, Open Garden Day (Wyndham) on Saturday at various locations.
Queensberry Cup in North Melburne. Get out into country Victoria and visit Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm (Daylesford), BALLARAT INTERNATIONAL FOTO BIENNALE for art and photography lovers final weekend. Other regular markets including Yarraville Village Farmers market, Darley Bacchus Marsh market and many more.
Queensberry Cup (North Melbourne)
The Queensberry Cup (Sat 21 Oct, 1PM to 7:30PM in North Melbourne, Corner Errol St. and Queensberry St) is a street festival with something for everyone. A billycart race, a dog show, music from across the globe, The Courthouse Bar, fun activities for kids, community dancers, tasty food and pop-up performances.
Image: queensberrycup.org.au
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.
Image: www.peet.com.au
Jazz Westside (Spotswood)
Jazz Westside at Grazeland in Spotswood Fri Oct 20 5:30PM, Sat 21 Oct from 1PM, Sun 22 Oct from 1PM. For three huge days of free music, MIJF is taking over Spotswood hotspot Grazeland. Enjoy an eclectic mix of local jazz, soul, funk and swing as you explore this expansive foodie’s playground.
Westie Beer Festival (Werribee)
Beer Festival in Werribee, 21 Oct. Fees apply. NOTE: 2 sessions. Inaugural Westie Beer Festie! Westie Beer Festie is a beer festival hosted by Old Habits CBW. General admission or tasting tickets available. 18+ event, ID is required on entry.
Image: events.humanitix.com/westie-beer-festie
Meet Vasili Kanidiadis (Sanctuary Lakes)
Vasili Kanidiadis from hit TV gardening show, 'Vasili's Garden', will be visiting Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre on Sat 21 Oct. FREE event!!! Catch him outside ALDI from 11AM-1PM. The first 50 customers receiving a FREE signed copy of his gardening magazine. Gardening presentation and workshop, with loads of tips, tricks and hilarious stories, followed by a Q and A.
Battle Of The Bands (Hoppers Crossing)
Battle of the Bands all ages event Sat 21 Oct 6PM-10:30PM in Hoppers Crossing. Five bands compete for the ultimate prize. Tickets from $13 + booking fee. $15 at the door. At the Youth Resource Centre, 86 Derrimut Rd, Hoppers Crossing.
Open Garden Day (Wyndham)
Open Garden Day (Wyndham), Sat 21 Oct. Inspiring local Wyndham gardens - discover ways to create green spaces in both small and large backyards, collect ideas for your own garden, pick the brains of the garden owners, and chat to Council staff about what opportunities are on offer to support your love of gardening. Register ahead of event. Two sessions. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/open-garden-day-21-october-2023-tickets-714163591527
Image: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Jazz Westside (Moonie Ponds)
Jazz Westside (Moonee Ponds), Sun 22 Oct, 2pm-6pm. FREE event!!! The festival will be ringing in a jazz street party at Hall Street, Moonee Ponds. Hall Street will be closed to all traffic for the day for a jazz stage, and at the end of the day there will be three official after-parties happening across various local venues.
Image: www.melbournejazz.com
Festival Of Flowers (Footscray)
Festival Of Flowers (Footscray), Sat 21 Oct 2PM-8PM. Melbourne Telangana Forum's Festival of Flowers (Bathukamma) is colourful and vibrant festival . It is the celebration of women with floral displays that symbolise Telangana’s cultural identity. Experience the beautiful displays flowers, cultural dancing , music, food, kids entertainment and more.
Image: By Freepik
Eynesbury Community Garage Sale Trail
Eynesbury Community Garage Sale Trail, Sun 22 Oct 8AM-2PM. Residents will be opening their garages to bargain hunters, selling everything from quality used furniture and household items, right through to wonderful things you never knew you needed.
Image: eynesbury.com.au
Ballarat International Foto Biennale
Ballarat International Foto Biennale final weekend. 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/
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!
Image: West Melbourne and Beyond
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
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 Farmers Market Market
Yarraville Village Farmers Market
Yarraville Village Craft Market
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
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
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
Wyndham Art Prize Exhibition (Werribee)
Wyndham Art Prize Exhibition (Werribee) FINAL weekend 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
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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
- 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-4PM, Sunday.
- Queen Victoria Market, Sun 9AM-4PM, Sunday.
- District Makers‚ Market (Docklands), 11AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Docklands Sunday Community Market, 10AM-3PM, Sunday.
- Arts Centre Market, 10AM-4PM, Sunday.
- St Kilda Esplanade Market, 10AM-4PM, 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.
- Daylesford Sunday Market, 8AM-3PM, Sunday.
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Future Events
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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
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/
Jazz Westside (Footscray)
Jazz Westside (Footscray), 29 Oct 2PM-6PM. FREE Event!!! Head on down to Footscray’s grassy Maddern Square to enjoy a range of live performances that showcase the incredibly diverse, hip-swinging rhythms and beats flowing out of Africa.
When: Sunday, 29 October 2PM-6PM
Suburb: Footscray
Image: www.melbournejazz.com
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/
