Get live and local this Festival

A selection of Festival fun by locality

• A is for Ararat

  Take in a tour of Ararat or Join a stitching circle.

  See all events in and around Ararat.

• B is for Bendigo

  Visit the Kangaroo Flat U3A for their Open day or Try cue sports.

  See all events in and around Bendigo.

• C is for Cranbourne

  Come together and share experiences or Attend a tea and talk at Merinda Park.

  See all events in and around Cranbourne.

• D is for Doncaster

  Try bowls for the day or Dance around the world.

  View all events in and around Doncaster.

• E is for Epping

  Play some Tenpin bowls or attend Whittlesea's Seniors Festival launch and Hobby showcase.

  View all events in and around Epping.

• F is for Fairfield

  Get tech savvy or attend a painting workshop.

  View all events in and around Fairfield.

• G is for Geelong

  Get on Ya Bike or Drop in for a craft and chat Purl Jam.

  Or view all the events in and around Geelong.

• H is for Hamilton

  Enjoy an afternoon of music or a morning tea with guest speaker.

  Or view all events in and around Hamilton.

• I is for Illowa

  Learn about 3D printing or visit the Botanic Gardens.

  Or view all the events in and around Illowa.

• J is for Jan Juc

  Walk the Surf coast or Enjoy a community luncheon.

  Or view all the events in and around Jan Juc.

• K is for Kalkallo

  Enjoy morning melodies or Grandparents story time.

  Or view all events in and around Kalkallo.

• L is for Langwarrin

  Learn all you need to know about public wifi or Play some social tennis.

  Or view all events in and around Langwarrin.

• M is for Moorabbin

  Try some Tai Chi or Attend a positive ageing forum.

  Or view all the events in and around Moorabbin.

• N is for Niddrie

  Try social pickleballor Attend a games night.

  Or view all events in and around Niddrie.

• O is for Ocean Grove

  Visit Point Lonsdale Lighthouse or Attend a Book chat.

  Or view events in and around Ocean Grove.

• P is for Pakenham

  Learn your history or Attend an old time dance.

  Or view all events in and around Pakenham.

• Q is for Quandong

  Attend a Bollywood workshop.

• R is for Redan

  Try table tennis or Attend and Afternoon tea with choir.

  Or view all events in and around Redan.

• S is for Scoresby

  Research your family history or Play some bridge.

  Or view all events in and around Scoresby.

• T is for Tahara Bridge

  Take an imaginary walk through the collections storeroom which holds the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection.

• U is for Ullina

  Enjoy a live music experience or Attend an Author talk.

• V is for Vermont

  Listen to the Melbournaires or Learn more about navigating Aged Care.

  Or view all events in and around Vermont.

• W is for Warragul

  Enjoy table tennis or A Race Day.

  Or view all events in and around Warragul.

• Y is for Yarrambat

  Learn the basics basics of resuscitation and how to use a defibrillator or Enjoy a movie matinee and lunch.

  Or check out all events in and around Yarrambat.