Seniors Online logo

Dare to be different

October is the perfect time to try a new skill

Be bold and step outside your comfort zone. Learn about AI or join a group of people to play Dungeons and Dragons – there is so much to choose from.

Highlights

Event
01 October

Bolder exhibition launch and opening event

Be part of our Bolder campaign
Event
02 October

Design x Nature: Pastures by Cara Johnson

Experience a slow-moving artwork in the making
Event
02 October

Come and try: Sustainability – Stock and Land

Join us for a course covering a wide range of sustainability topics
Event
06 October

Introduction to artificial intelligence (AI)

Learn more about AI and how it can help in everyday life
Event
08 October

Come and try dragon boating information session

Come and learn all about dragon boating for beginners
Event
09 to 10 October

Bonsai exhibition

Victoria's premier bonsai exhibition of 60 trees on display
Event
12 to 13 October

Food waste reduction workshop

Learn tips and tricks to reduce food waste, store and reinvent your leftovers and compost the rest.

Event
13 to 14 October

Bird count for beginners

In the countdown to the great Aussie Bird Count, join this guided walk along the Birrarung
Event
14 October

Author talk: No Heil Hitler

Join author Jeff Steel to hear the incredible true story of wartime survivor, Paul Cieslar
Event
14 to 15 October

Try Before You Ride 2026

Would you like to build your confidence in using public transport? This event is perfect for you.

Event
21 to 22 October

Worm farms and composting workshop

Learn how to turn food scraps into rich compost with easy worm farming and composting tips
Event
24 to 25 October

Harkaway Cemetery walk

Enjoy a walk-through historic Harkaway Cemetery
Event
28 October

Magic with Matt

Learn magic with Matt at this hands-on workshop
Event
29 October

License to kill... cancer

Discover how the immune system’s ‘spy cells’ can be supercharged to destroy tumours

Event
29 to 30 October

Australian History Talks: Notoriety

Dive into the darker side of Australian history with a gripping talk on notoriety

More events

To find even more festival events, explore the online calendar on Seniors OnlineExternal Link .

Reviewed 24 September 2026