West Melbourne and Beyond: Truganina

Whats On Melbourne and the West: 20-22 January 2023

What's on in Melbourne and the West this weekend 20-22 January? A lot! There are some great events including Lunar New Year celebarations in Williams Landing and Braybrook, Outdoor movie nights in Seabrook and Truganina, Live music in Seabrook and Point Cook, Horse Festival in Werribee, Tarneit Twilight Market, sculpture exhibition at Hanging Rock Winery, Wine Festival in Macedon Ranges and lots more. As usual there are plenty of markets on.

Year of the Rabbit (Williams Landing)

Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit, lunar new year, Sun 22 Jan, 11AM-1PM (Williams Landing). Lion dance, fortune cookies, face painting and more!!! #westmelbourneandbeyond

More info: www.cedarwoods.com.au/williams-landing-shopping/whats-on/pop-up-park/

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Quang Minh Tet Festival (Braybrook)

Quang Minh Tet Festival (Braybrook), Sat 21 Jan 6PM to Sun 1AM. Come together and explore and experience the beauty and richness of Lunar New Year. Includes performances, firecrackers, fireworks, chanting, vegetarian food.

More info: https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/festivalcity/Festivals/Quang-Minh-Tet-Festival

Outdoor Movie Night, Sing 2 - FREE! (Truganina)

Outdoor movie night in Truganina, Fri 20 Jan, 8:30pm - 11:00pm. FREE event!!! Watch 'Sing 2'. Great family movie. FREE Popcorn and fairy floss available on the night. BYO: Chair, rugs, and blankets for comfort along with drinks and extra snacks. Arndell Park Community Centre, 29-49 Federation Blvd, Truganina VIC 3029. #westmelbourneandbeyond

More info: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/outdoor-movie-night-sing-2

Outdoor Movie Night, Sing 2 - FREE! (Truganina)

Live music and outdoor movie night (Seabrook)

Caravan Sounds at Homestead Run Reserve in Seabrook provide fresh beats and sweet tunes in beautiful outdoor spaces. FREE event!!! Friday, 20 January 12PM to 4PM. Outdoor cinema from 8:45PM, DC League of Superpets. #westmelbourneandbeyond

More info: https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/visit/Experience/Whats-On/Caravan-Sounds-Homestead-Run-Reserve

Live music and outdoor movie night (Seabrook)

Tarneit Twilight Market

Tarneit Twilight Market, Fri 20 Jan 5PM-8:30PM, Dianella Community Centre, 6 Congo Drive. Stalls, food, local artisans. Support your local community and have some fun too! #westmelbourneandbeyond

More info: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/meet-me-tarneit-tarneit-twilight-market-jan

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Live Music (Point Cook Pop-up Park)

Live music by Adam Spicer (solo guitar & vocals) at Point Cook Stocklands Pop-up Park, Friday 20 Jan 6pm-9pm #westmelbourneandbeyond

More info: https://www.stockland.com.au/shopping-centres/centres/stockland-point-cook/offers-and-events/events/pop-up-park/live-music

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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: https://www.grazeland.melbourne/

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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Art in the Vines at Hanging Rock Winery

Art in the Vines at Hanging Rock Winery exhibition of #sculpture amongst the vines. 28-29 Oct 10am-5pm. 88 Jim Rd, Newham VIC. Working with over 26 local and national artists to thrill, mesmerise, excite and intrigue.

More info: https://www.visitmacedonranges.com/events/art-in-the-vines-at-hanging-rock-winery-2/

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Live Music (Point Cook Pop-up Park)

Live music by Brett Rosenberg & Lisa Worley (Jazz & contemporary duo) at Point Cook Stocklands Pop-up Park, Sunday 22 January 12pm-3pm #westmelbourneandbeyond

https://www.stockland.com.au/shopping-centres/centres/stockland-point-cook/offers-and-events/events/pop-up-park/live-music

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National Clydesdale and Heavy Horse Festival (Werribee)

The Victorian Clydesdale Horse Society presents the National Clydesdale and Heavy Horse Festival showcasing horse breeds including #clydesdale, Shire, Percheron, Suffolk Punch, Highland Pony, #haflinger and more. Family-friendly atmosphere. $10 entry fee applies. Sat, 21 Jan 2023 -Sun, 22 Jan. Commentary, demonstrations and ringside seating. Browse the village, displays and enjoy the onsite refreshments. #westmelbourneandbeyond

More info: https://www.clydesdalesvic.org.au/event/2023-national-clydesdale-heavy-horse-festival-2

National Clydesdale and Heavy Horse Festival (Werribee)

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Summer of Wine (Macedon)

Wine, wine wine!!! Summertime Fling Cellar Door Festival in the Macedon Ranges. Choose from 35 events held at 12 wineries over four weekends from 21 - 29 January. A month-long celebration of wine, summer and good times in the scenic Macedon Ranges.

21ST JANUARY - SATURDAY

Festa Italiana @ Mt Towrong - Enjoy our superb wine with fantastic tunes and delicious Italian-inspired food. - Pizza and Pooches @ Cleveland Winery
Enjoy your summer with your four legged friends in our beautiful gardens whilst playing Lawn Games. - Granite Hills Rocks @ Granite Hills Winery
Join them for a fling with a 51 year old Riesling or a tasting of their latest releases.
Wine in the Vines @ Attwoods Wines - Walk through the Pinot Noir vineyard with winemaker Troy Walsh and a 5 course set lunch with matched wines.

22ND JANUARY - SUNDAY

Summer Sundays @ Hanging Rock Winery - Enjoy live local music on the deck and award-winning wines. - Sunday Live Music Sessions @ Kyneton Ridge Estate
Puttanesca and Pinot lunch Special and live music with Gene and Friends. - Festa Italiana @ Mt Towrong - Enjoy our superb wine with fantastic tunes and delicious Italian-inspired food.
Pizza and Pooches @ Cleveland Winery - Enjoy your summer with your four legged friends in our beautiful gardens whilst playing Lawn Games. Book here. - Prosecco, Pinot & Picnic in the vineyard @ Red Hare Estate - Immerse yourself in the vines with a private picnic and a glass of Prosecco.
Riesling of the Ranges @ Lyons Will Estate - this intimate masterclass, explores five expressions of Riesling from five exceptional producers.

More info: https://www.macedonrangeswine.com.au/summertime-fling

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Saturday Markets

Kyneton Farmers Market, 8:30AM–1PM, Saturday.
Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM, Saturday.
Bacchus Marsh Market, 9AM–2PM, Saturday.
Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market (West Footscray), 8AM–1PM, Saturday.
Ballan Community Market (Ballan), 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
Sunbury Village Market, 9AM–2PM, Saturday.

Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market (West Footscray)

Sunday Markets

Daylesford Sunday Market, 8AM–3PM, Sunday.
Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM, Sunday.
Footscray Finds Market, 9AM–1PM, Sunday.
Maldon Market, 9AM–1:30PM, Sunday.
Ballarat Market, 8AM–1PM, Sunday.
Bendigo Showgrounds Market, 8:30AM–2:30PM, Sunday.

Arts in West Melbourne and Beyond

Arts in West Melbourne and Beyond

It's fairly quiet for unique events this weekend in West Melbourne and Beyond. Still it's best to get out and brave the elements to maintain your sanity during these cold winter months. If you love board games get out tonight! As the first weekend of the month there are plenty of markets on.

Community market for women (Truganina)

Support women and give opportunity to local community businesses to come together and showcase their businesses. Stalls, kids attractions, live performances, education employment. Sat, 6 Aug 2022, 12pm - 4pm, Arndell Park Community Centre, 29 - 49 Federation Blvd, Truganina.

https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/

Board Games in the West (Point Cook)

Looking for something different but nice and warm as well. This family friendly event may be just right for you. On from 6PM - 11PM. Fees apply. Point Cook Community Learning Centre,1-21 Cheetham Street, Point Cook.

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!

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.

Source: https://alhs.com.au/

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.

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.