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. As the 2nd weekend of the month there are plenty of markets on!


What's on: 12-14 August 2022

Baby and Kids Market (Werribee)

Baby and Kids market in Werribee, Sat, 13 Aug 2022, 9AM-1PM https://babyandkidsmarketmelbourne.com.au/ Preloved and handmade clothing and accessories for babies and children. A unique selection of pre-loved and handmade clothing. ATM and food and drink available at the venue. Large undercover space and plenty of parking. $3 entry fee for adults. Kids free!


Baby and Kids Market (Werribee)

Imagecourtesy of: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/baby-and-kids-market-melbourne

Boost Juice Challenge (Ballarat)

BOOST JUICE challenge from 12:30pm to 1:30pm in #ballarat Sun 14 Aug 2022. BOOST JUICE has one hour to smash out as many serves to you as they can for free. Heaps of other activities on all day (12-5PM) free face painting, roving entertainment and more. https://www.visitballarat.com.au/whats-on/the-great-big-boost-juice-challenge-lucas/ At Lucas Display Village, Shortridge Drive, Lucas, VIC 3350.


Boost Juice Challenge (Ballarat)


Torchlight Tales (Spotswood)

Guides recount scary, tragic and inspiring tales from the past at #Spotswood Pumping Station. Booking and fees apply. Fri 12 August. 7.30PM, 7.45PM, 9.00PM, 9.15PM. Tours run for 1 hour. https://museumsvictoria.com.au/scienceworks/whats-on/torchlight-tales/


Torchlight Tales (Spotswood)

Image: https://museumsvictoria.com.au


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.


Vintage Dress Exhibition - Castlemaine

Source: https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/


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)

Source: https://www.grazeland.melbourne/


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Saturday Markets

Kyneton Farmers Market
Laverton Market
Bacchus Marsh Market
Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market (West Footscray)
Ballan Community Market (Ballan)
Sunbury Village Market
Daylesford Sunday Market
Laverton Market
Footscray Finds Market
Maldon Market
Ballarat Market
Bendigo Showgrounds Market

Sunday Markets

Arts in West Melbourne and Beyond

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

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.


Community market for women (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.


Board Games in the West (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.


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

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.


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Source: Source: https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/


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)

Source: https://www.grazeland.melbourne/


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Saturday Markets

Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh)
The Bridge Market (Ballarat)
Yarraville Village Farmers Market
Yarraville Village Craft Market
Creswick Market
Woodend Farmers Market
Daylesford Sunday Market
Laverton Market
Gisborne Olde Time Market
Ballarat Market
Bendigo Showgrounds Market
Altona Cherry Lake Market
Altona Meadows Farmers Market

Sunday Markets

Arts in West Melbourne and Beyond

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