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 | Flying Display | | An interactive flying display at the RAAF Museum which introduces visitors to the history of Australian military aviation and provides an opprtunity to see the aircraft close up and ask questions of the pilot before they take to the skies. | |
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| Community Come & Try Rowing | | Sessions open to males and females of all ages. Just turn up, Recive receive basic tuition in crews of 4 in an olympic-style shell (boat). | | 10—11.30am, first Sunday of month | Y Rowing Centre, Cnr Lakeside Drive & Queens Road, Albert Park - | | $10 | Enquiries: (03) 9529 8596 |
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| Radio Control Car Racing - Somerville | | Come and see these little race cars battle it out at Mornington Peninsula Radio Control Car Club in Somerville. We have Nitro and Electric powered classes, and cater for Juniors / Beginners. A great range of Hot food and refreshments is available track side. Whether you are here to watch the racing or compete, you will have a fun filled day at MPRCCC. Free entry for spectators, racing is $10 per entry for adults, $5 for juniors. Racing begins at 10.30am and concludes 4pm. | | 1st & 3rd Sunday each month | Somerville Rise Primary School. Cnr Blackscamp and Graff Roads, Somerville - (Mel ref 148 D2) | | Enquiries: 0421 990 679 |
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| Legendary Heritage Picnic Days | | Visit the old champion horses at home. Guided tours & photo opportunities
with Melbourne Cup & Cox Plate. Fun activities for kids, adults can indulge in
heritage tours & gardens. Bring your own picnic or select a gourmet picnic
hamper. Hampers satisfy all tastes including 1 for the kids. Hampers need to be
preordered & paid for by the Friday before delivered fresh on the day. Full
information at
www.livinglegends.org.au. | | 9am to 4pm, 19 March & 16 April | Living Legends, Oaklands Road Greenvale - (Mel ref 177 J9) | | entry is free | Enquiries: 0404334833 |
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 | Family Day at Collingwood Children's Farm | | On Family Days there are free pony rides, hay rides, a BBQ and activities matching the monthly theme. | |
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| Australia Post Opera in the Bowl | Did you miss this event? Then
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long become a Melbourne Institution for those
Intelligent and Independent
souls prepared to look beyond the bounds of either the mainstream -commercial or
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occasionally be a little Irreverent.)
| Bring your picnic basket and rugs and enjoy the glorious music under
the stars. And be swept away by this free performance of
Puccini’s romantic
tale of young love, La
bohème. What better place to relive a chance meeting by
moonlight than under the stars at the Music Bowl. If the weather is fine
White Hat expects that this event could be a lockout so get there early.
Gates to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl open at 4pm. If you are intending to
come to a concert with a family or group of friends, it is advisable
that you arrive together or arrange to gather outside the gate to avoid
your group being split if the gates close. In the past you have been
able to bring your own drinks but only plastic glasses. We will verify
this year's conditions when the information becomes available.
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| Moonlight Cinema in the Botanic Gardens | An outdoor cinema screening new release, classic and cult films on the lawns
of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Gates open at 7pm and screenings start at sundown,
approximately 8.30pm. Tickets $17 ($15 conc. and $13 child 5to15) at box office
or $15 ($13 conc, $11 child) when prebooked.
Booking info >>
No refunds are available for inclement weather. The following is a selecttion of
films you may find suitable for children depending on their age and maturity.
You can find a full listing of films for the season at
The White Hat Guide to the Botanic
Gardens.
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Thu
7 Jan Doggie Night - Bring Your Dog Along. Rules Apply - the film is
Up (PG)
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Sun
24 Jan - Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (G)
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Mon
25 Jan - Grease (PG)
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Tue
26 Jan - Mamma Mia! (PG)
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Sat
30 Jan - Michael Jackson's This Is It (G)
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Sun
31 Jan - The Wizard Of Oz (G)
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Wed
17 Feb - The Imaginarium Of Dr Parnassus (PG)
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Sat
27 Feb - Tooth Fairy (G)
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2 Mar - Edward Scissorhands (PG)
- Sat
6 Mar - Bran Nue Dae (PG)
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| Summer Sessions music and fun for the kids | Over the summer months the popular ‘Summer Sessions’ will be on at Rippon Lea
House & Garden. You can take a picnic, relax and be entertained within the lush
surrounds of this grand 19th century estate. Children’s art and craft activities
conducted by Camp Australia include: face painting, bead decorations, badge
making, tug of war, handball target and live music entertainment. Prices for
2010 are:
- Adult $12, Concession $9
- Child $6.50 and Family $30
Note on pricing | | 12noon to 4pm, Sundays until 28th March 2010 | Rippon Lea Estate, 192 Hotham Rd,
Elsternwick - | | |
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| Children’s activities -Fairy Fanfare | Did you miss this event? Then
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mainstream-alternative marketing machines. (However, be warned that we can
occasionally be a little Irreverent.)
Acrobatics and fabulous fairy antics for both boys and girls. Come dressed in
your most fantastic costume and get ready to join in the song and dance fun. A
popular event for families. Enjoy a free guided tour of historic
Cooks' Cottage. Tours
depart at 9.15am on Fairy Fanfare performance days. Bookings essential for the
Cooks' Cottage tour (9658 9658). Daily from Saturday 16 January to Sunday 31
January 2010 Two shows each day at 10am and noon | |
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| Fairfield Amphitheatre Summer Concert Series | | Fairfield Amphitheatre comes alive again this February with the Summer Series Concerts every Sunday evening.Kick back and relax with a picnic supper at these weekly, family-friendly, free outdoor shows whilst you enjoy music from all over the globe, but don’t forget to bring a cushion and a hat. Refreshments will be on sale on the day or BYO | | 5pm to 7.30pm, Sundays in February 2010 | Fairfield Amphitheatre, Fairfield Park - (Mel ref 30 J12) | | Free | Enquiries: 1800 010 069 |
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 | Twilight Jazz Picnic at Cruden Farm | Did you miss this event? Then
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mainstream-alternative marketing machines. (However, be warned that we can
occasionally be a little Irreverent.)
An annual fundraising event for the
McClelland Gallery held
at Dame Elisabeth Murdoch's 'Cruden'
Farm'. Cruden Farm is on the corner of Cranbourne-Frankston & Cranhaven Roads,
Langwarrin (Mel. Ref. 103 G6). Entry is only from Cranhaven Road, where there is
ample parking in the grounds. Featuring : The Frankston High School Senior Stage | | 4pm to 8pm, Saturday 6th February 2010 | Cruden Farm. (enter via Cranhaven Rd), Langwarrin - | | $15 pre-purchase and $20 (door) Children under 12 free. Note on pricing | Bookings: (03) 9789 1671 |
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| St Kilda Busking Festival | Discover colourful, bizarre and hilarious entertainment fro the whole family
every Sunday afternoon for 15 weeks.
- Fitzroy St - Feb 7, 21 & 28; March 7 & 14
- St Kilda Sea Baths - March 21 & 28; April 4, 11 & 18
- St Kilda Village (Acland St) - April 25, May 2, 9 16 & 23
| | Sunday afternoons 7th Feb to 23rd May 2010 | St Kilda - | | |
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| Craigieburn Festival | | A community festival with lots of family activities including Carnival Rides, Craigieburn Art Show, Delfin Duck Derby, Youth Fest, Torchlight Parade, Fireworks and, of course, the Big Family Fun Day, which is packed with stalls, food, a Grand Street Parade and Car Show, and loads of free activities for all the family. | | 27th & 28th February 2010 | Various locations in Craigieburn - | | Enquiries: (03) 9205 2200 |
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| The Fun in the Sun Festival | | This family-friendly community festival features guest entertainers such as Dorothy Dinosaur and friends. Entry is free and activities are either free or low cost. | | 10am to 4.30pm, Sunday 28th February 2010 | Bicentennial Park, cnr Thames Promenade and Scotch Pde, Chelsea - | | |
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| RAAF Air Pageant |
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The RAAF Museum’s biennial Air Pageant is on again! Gates open at
9:00am Flying commences at 1:00pm Aircraft will include: Mustangs,
Kittyhawk, Sabre, Winjeel, Tiger Moths, DC3s, Vampire, Sea Fury,
Wirraway, Boomerang, Spitfire and many more..... Food Outlets, Souvenirs
& Ground Displays. Admission is free but visitors over 16 will need
photo ID to enter the RAAF Base. White Hat can recommend this event as a
great low cost day out for the family.
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| | gates open 9am, Sunday 28th February 2010 | RAAF Museum, Point Cook - | | Free | |
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| Western Bulldogs Community Festival and Family Day | This event aims to embrace the entire community and bring together the
passion of the AFL with the diversity of the Western Suburbs and includes:
- The opportunity to meet your favourite Western Bulldogs players
- Emergency services displays
- Live entertainment
- Merchandise and membership stalls
- A K9 Kids Zone packed with children’s activities
- Plus more
| | 10am to 12.30pm, Sunday 28th February 2010 | - | | Entry by gold coin donation | |
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| Story Time at Rippon Lea | | Stories & songs for the young ones under the shady Story Tree. Spend
some time exploring the gardens at the conclusion of Story Time. Mum, dad,
grandma or grandpa might even like to bring a picnic lunch. Story Time is
available for the cost of garden entry for adults ($7) and children over 3 years
old ($3). (Note on pricing) | |
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| Moomba Festival | | Melbourne's long running community festival featuring rides, activities and
entertainment in Birrarung
Marr and the Alexandra
Gardens and this year also featuring special activities at the
Docklands on the
Sunday. | |
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| 12TH Annual Over The Fence Short Film Festival | | Australia’s cheekiest and funniest film festival is bringing its joyful love of comedy back for the 12th time, and Northcote Town Hall is proud to once again host an exciting night of festival highlights. After viewing more than 150 short comedy films from all over the world, we have created an absolute corker of a program, consisting of 11 wicked films. The films will be screened on the great big outdoor screen in the Civic Square. Seating will be provided, but feel free to bring your own favourite chair or blanket, and a picnic dinner and drinks.
Come along rain or shine. In the event of bad weather, the films will be screened in our Main Hall.
All films are G rated and suitable for children and families. | |
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| Scoresby Steamfest | | Vintage boys toys in action. Steam rollers, traction engines, earth moving equipment, diesel generators, tractors, industrial and marine steam engines, model boats, meccano, and a miniature railway giving rides for kids young and old. More information at
Scoresby Steamfest. | | 10am to 5pm, 6th to 8th March 2010 | National Steam Centre, 1200 Ferntree Gully Rd., Scoresby - (Mel ref 72 D9) | | $10/$5 (family $20) Note on pricing | Enquiries: 0402 270 550 |
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| Northcote Town Hall Outdoor Film Night | | Northcote Town Hall invites you to its outdoor short film night in the Civic Square. Seating will be provided, but feel free to bring your own favourite chair or blanket, and a picnic dinner and drinks. Come along rain or shine. In the event of bad weather, the films will be screened in our Main Hall. All films are G rated and suitable for children and families. | | 8pm, Saturday 6th March 2010 | Northcote Town Hall,
189 High St, Northcote - | | Free event | Enquiries: (03) 9481 9500 |
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| Melbourne Tramways Band Concert | | Come along and enjoy the free 'Stage Sensations' concert in Wattle Park as part of the popular Melbourne Tramways Band concert series. Bring a picnic to share with family and friends and enjoy a Sunday afternoon in the park. (Please note - this event may be cancelled in the evnt of bad weather) | | 2.30pm to 4pm, Sunday 14th March 2010 | Wattle Park - | | Free | Enquiries: 13 1963 |
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| Steam Shuttles from Flinders St to Williamstown | Steamrail Victoria will be conducting Steam Shuttles from Flinders St Station
to the Williamstown Festival. Ride in the historic carriages and enjoy the
delights of steam travel! Lots to do in
Williamstown.
- Departs Flinders St: 10:10am, 11:35am, 2:15pm, 3:35pm, 4:45pm
- Departs Williamswton: 9:15am, 10:53am, 1:33pm, 2:53pm, 4:15pm
Adult $10 / Under 16 $5 / Family $25 (all return) (Note on pricing) | | Sunday 14th March 2010 | - | | Enquiries: (03) 9387 1953 |
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| Big Day NOT Out | | Fitzroy’s finest pub cricket teams will battle it out for the coveted Big Day Not Out Trophy and the title of Best Pub Cricket team for the summer. At this popular family event, there will be sunshine, live music, activities for the kids and, of course, sensational cricket action. The ‘Big Day Not Out’ has generated much interest and support in the local community over the past decade, becoming bigger and more popular each year. This year’s 10th Anniversary extravaganza will see teams from the Rainbow Hotel (reigning champions), The Napier, The Rose, Bar Open, The Standard, Fitzroy Victoria Tramway, Royal Oak, The Union, Dan O’Connell, The Brandon, The Newry and newcomers to the competition, The John Curtin. | |
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| Discovery Day at Cruden Farm |
 Our
Patron, Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE will once again open her beautiful
gardens at Cruden Farm for another ‘not to be missed’ fun day out for
the family. Now heading into its sixth year, the theme for Discovery Day
2010 is ”Let’s Party!”, featuring a special performance by popular
children’s entertainer Justine Clarke, as well stage shows by Active
Kidz, The Kazoos and DJ Southwick amongst others. You and your family
can also enjoy pony rides, face painting, roving entertainers, animal
farm, Anaconda rock climbing wall, craft by Spotlight and Fizz Kidz,
market stalls, and various sports clinics from SOCCERWISE®, Ready Steady
Go! and Healthy Aussie Kids plus much more.
Adult tickets are $40 including GST and can only be purchased online
here. Children under 16 years are free. Tickets available until 5pm
on Saturday, 13 March. 100 per cent of profits raised through Discovery
Day are invested in priority research to help children with conditions
such as obesity, diabetes, premature birth, mental health and cancer.
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| | 10am to 3pm, Sunday 14th March 2010 | Cruden Farm. (enter via Cranhaven Rd), Langwarrin - | | Enquiries: (03) 8341 6362 |
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| High School for Coburg presents Playtime in the Park | | Live music, children’s entertainment and sausage sizzle on the banks of Coburg Lake. Come and show your support for an open entry high school for the community. Proudly supported by Chemist Warehouse and My Chemist, Coburg. | | noon to 3pm, Sunday 14th March 2010 | Lake Reserve, Murray Road, Coburg - | | Free | Enquiries: 0411 089 209 |
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| Festival of Potential | | Renowned drumming troupe Taikoz is coming to town and bringing with it some of Australia’s most dynamic circus performers and artists to share the secret of their talents, and encourage Melburnians to try something new and explore their creative potential. Festival goers can learn the rhythmic art of drumming on a range of African and Japanese drums. Marvel at the talents of big top performers, the National Institute of Circus, as they teach their ringside talents including diablo, plate spinning and juggling. Or discover their inner artist with easels and art materials available for people to try their hand at painting. Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday 10am to 8pm | | 19th & 20th March 2010 | O’Donnell Gardens – cnr Cavell & Carlisle Streets St Kilda - | | Free | |
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| World Street Food Festival | | Queen Victoria Market is known for its diversity in food and what better way to celebrate this than the Inaugural World Street Food Festival?
As part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, on Sunday 21 March 2010, the centre of the Market will be filled with stalls showcasing the best street food the world has to offer.
Travel the world experiencing the flavours, sights and sounds all right here at the Queen Victoria Market. | |
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| Mt Eliza Weekender Festival | | Family fun filled weekend festival on the Mornington Penninsula. Come and see the Kazoos live on stage, as well as fire breathing demonstrations, roving entertainers, amusements and over 200 local traders showcasing the wares of the Penninsula. Saturday 27-March 2010 9am -9pm; Sunday 28 March 2010 11.30 am - 6pm | | St Thomas Moore Football Grounds, 313 Canadian Bay Rd Mr Eliza - (Mel ref 105 E4) | | $2 pp or $5 per family Note on pricing | Enquiries: 0424 905 214 |
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| Banyule YouthFest | | Youth Fest is happening at Banyule - our first ever. Free rides, live music, street art display, skate ramp & launch of Banyule Youth Services website. This is going to be an awesome event on Sunday 28 March 1-5pm @ Macleod park. | | 1 to 5pm, Sunday 28th March 2010 | Macleod Park, Birwood Avenue, Macleod (right next to Macleod train station) - | | Free | Enquiries: (03) 9490 4222 |
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| Alice in Wonderland | | While keeping true to the traditional story by Lewis Carroll, this pantomime
production adds some wonderful new ingredients to rocket the show into the year
2010. Original music by David Cameron will have the children clapping and
singing along with Alice and this magical story. So join this colourful cast of
characters in a wonderful all singing and dancing spectacular. Detailed price and booking
information >> | | 11am & 1.30pm for 60 mins, Thursday 8th April 2010 | Whitehorse Centre, 397
Whitehorse Road Nunawading - | | Single $15 Family (4+) $13 each Note on pricing | Enquiries: (03) 9262 6555 |
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| Melbourne Tramways Band Concert | | Come along and enjoy the free 'Spirit og ANZAC' concert in Wattle Park as part of the popular Melbourne Tramways Band concert series. Bring a picnic to share with family and friends and enjoy a Sunday afternoon in the park.(Please note - this event may be cancelled in the evnt of bad weather) | | 2.30pm to 4pm, Sunday 18th April 2010 | Wattle Park - | | Free | Enquiries: 13 1963 |
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| Anzac Day March | | | 9am-12.45pm 25 April 2010 | Starting at Flinders Street and progressing along St Kilda road to the Shrine - | | Enquiries: (03) 9658 9658 |
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| Wombat Stew | | The simple story of a dingo who catches a wombat and decides to make wombat
stew, has been cleverly developed into a “true-blue-dinky-di-big-aussie-musical
”complete with blobs of mud, very fine feathers, creepy crawlies, gum-nuts and a
big bubbling billy can. With a cast of multi-talented performers, Wombat Stew
is a “mouth-watering” combination of story-telling, mime, music, dance and
puppetry. Detailed price and booking
information >> | | 10am & 12noon for 50 mins, Saturday 26 June 2010 | Whitehorse Centre, 397
Whitehorse Road Nunawading - | | Single $15 , Family (4+) $13 each Note on pricing | Enquiries: (03) 9262 6555 |
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| Fox | | Combining a beautiful score and breathtaking physicality, this production
will see the heart soar as friendship triumphs. Fox tells the fable like story
of an unusual friendship between Magpie and Dog. This show provides an
unforgettable experience that is as rich for adults as it is for young people. Detailed price and booking
information >> | | 11am & 1pm for 60 mins, Saturday 10th July 2010 | Whitehorse Centre, 397
Whitehorse Road Nunawading - | | Single $15 Family (4+) $13 each Note on pricing | Enquiries: (03) 9262 6555 |
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| Hurstbridge Wattle Festival | The Wattles are out, it’s time to celebrate our unique Australian heritage,
environment and culture. Lots of fun for the whole family.
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 Steam
train rides
- vintage cars & engines
- Cobb & Co coach
- double-decker bus
- roving performers
- local wines & art
- live stage–youth bands
- face painting
- animal nursery
- Brock Foundation car show
| | 29th August 2010 | Hurstbridge Village, Main Road Hurstbridge - (Mel ref 185 J8) | | Free entry | Enquiries: 1300 660 072 |
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| Diwali - Indian Festival of Light | | Join in the fun and colour of this vibrant Indian festival which will include Bollywood and traditional dances, variety of Indian food, costumes and Jewellery stalls, dancing & Henna (Hand painting) workshops. The festivities will conclude with spectacular fireworks on the banks of the Yarra in the early evening. | |
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| Carols by Candlelight | | An event that has become a popular part of the Melbourne calendar | |
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| Government House Open Day |
As part of Australia Day, citizens and visitors are invited to visit
Government House,
inspect many rooms not normally open to the public and enjoy a picnic on
the lawns. Music and entertainment throughout the day.
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| | 10am to 3pm, 26 January 2011 ? | Government House - | | Free entry | Enquiries: (03) 9655 4211 |
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 | Australia Day Picnic & Historic Vehicles Display | | The popular historic vehicle display, with more than 500 veteran and vintage vehicles, entertainment, free activities and food stalls. | |
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Children's playgrounds in the inner city| Location | Public
toilet. | BBQ | Picnic
table | Melway
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| Princes Park | Y | Y | Y | 2B D1 | | Holland Park | Y | Y | | 2T H7 | | Bayswater Road Reserve | | Y | | 2T G4 | | Bellair Street Reserve | | | Y | 2T K5 | | Gardiner Reserve | | Y | Y | 2A F7 | | Hawke & Adderley St Park | | | | 2A G12 | | Eades Place | | | | 2A K12 | | Flagstaff Gardens | Y | Y | Y | 2F A2 | | Ievers Reserve | Y | | | 2A K6 | | Lincoln Square | Y | | | 2B E9 | | Carlton Gardens | Y | | Y | 2B H 11 | | Fawkner Park | Y | | | 2L C6 | | Powlett Street Reserve | Y | | | 2G F2 | | Fitzroy Gardens | Y | | | 2G C2 | | Yarra Park | | Y | Y | 2G E7 |
| | | Running Days - The engines are impressive seen in action and on the last Sunday of each month (except December) many of them are fired up. There will always be at least one or two steam rollers or traction engines in steam, the stationary museum steams up, the big diesels and the vintage workshop also put on a display. There are over 400 engines and associated exhibits scattered through the exhibition sheds around the sites. The grounds have been developed from a raw industrial wasteland to a very pleasant park by the volunteer members of the club over the past 20 years with picnic tables, shade trees and BBQ facilities for picnickers. Ice Creams and cold drinks are available but no food except at rally times. The grounds and museum are open 11am till 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays except the Christmas - New Year period. The Miniature railway operates on Sundays (rides $2). Admission is by donation. To see it all running the best time to visit is rally time. Full information at Melbourne Steam Traction Engine
Club. | | 11am-4pm Saturdays & Sundays | | National Steam Centre, 1200 Ferntree Gully Rd., - Scoresby | | (Mel ref 72 D9) | Enquiries: (03) 9763 1614 |
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| | | Public run days once a month where a small charge applies. Children should be in the charge of an adult and enclosed footwear is required. Picnic and BBQ facilities are available. More information at the Mooroolbark & District Miniature Railway &
Steam Club website. | | 11am-4pm, 4th Sun of month (except Dec) | | Kiloran Reserve, Hawthory Road, - Mooroolbark | | (Mel ref 51 F2) | Enquiries: (03) 9723 1025 |
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 | ARHS Railway Museum | | Please note that the Museum of the Australian Railways
Historical Society has temporarily closed. The organisers are hoping to have it
reopen to the public some time in the second half of 2010.. Enter through a replica 1880s railway station building to view steam, diesel
& electric locomotives, railway carriages & wagons, signal box & railway
artefacts. See also
Steam Trains in Melbourne &
Victoria. | |
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| Baby & Kids Market, Berwick | | The Baby & Kids Market offers a huge range of gorgeous & excellent quality preloved baby & kids goods. From prams to cots, toys to books and clothes to shoes; the market has it all. Plus handpicked local designers featuring their unique and stylish baby & kids goods. Plenty of free parking; Always indoors; Cash sales only; a small entry fee applies, kids free. 2010 dates 21/03/2010, 16/05/2010, 25/07/2010, 24/10/2010 | | 9am to 1pm, selected dates | | Berwick Leisure Centre, Manuka Rd - Berwick | | Enquiries: 1300 55 44 76 |
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| Baby & Kids Market, Camberwell | | The Baby & Kids Market offers a huge range of gorgeous & excellent quality preloved baby & kids goods. From prams to cots, toys to books and clothes to shoes; the market has it all. Plus ‘handpicked’ local designers featuring their unique and stylish baby & kids goods. Plenty of free parking; Always indoors; Cash sales only; Entry $3, kids free. 30 November 2008, 22 February 2009, 26 March 2009, 17 May 2009, 26 July 2009, 18 October 2009. | | 9am to 1pm, selected dates | | Camberwell Centre, 340 Camberwell Rd - Camberwell | | Enquiries: 1300 55 44 76 |
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| Baby & Kids Market, Coburg | | The Baby & Kids Market offers a huge range of gorgeous & excellent quality preloved baby & kids goods. From prams to cots, toys to books and clothes to shoes; the market has it all. Plus handpicked local designers featuring their unique and stylish baby & kids goods. Always from 9am to 1pm; Plenty of free parking; Always indoors; Cash sales only; A small entry fee applies, kids free. 2010 dates - 20/02/2010, 22/05/2010, 14/08/2010, 9/10/2010 | | 9am to 1pm, selected dates | | Coburg Town Hall, 90 Bell St - Coburg | | Enquiries: 1300 55 44 76 |
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| Baby & Kids Market, Croydon | | The Baby & Kids Market offers a huge range of gorgeous & excellent quality preloved baby & kids goods. From prams to cots, toys to books and clothes to shoes; the market has it all. Plus ‘handpicked’ local designers featuring their unique and stylish baby & kids goods. Plenty of free parking; Always indoors; Cash sales only; Entry $3, kids free. 24 May 2009, 2 August 2009, 11 October 2009. | | 9am to 1pm, selected dates | | Croydon Leisure Centre, 11 Civic Square - Croydon | | Enquiries: 1300 55 44 76 |
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| Baby & Kids Market, Hawthorn | | The Baby & Kids Market offers a huge range of gorgeous & excellent quality preloved baby & kids goods. From prams to cots, toys to books and clothes to shoes; the market has it all. Plus ‘handpicked’ local designers featuring their unique and stylish baby & kids goods. Plenty of free parking; Always indoors; Cash sales only; Entry $3, kids free. 14 June 2009 | | 9am to 1pm, selected Sundays | | Hawthorn Town Hall, 360 Burwood Rd - Hawthorn | | Enquiries: 1300 55 44 76 |
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| Baby & Kids Market, Malvern | | The Baby & Kids Market offers a huge range of gorgeous & excellent quality preloved baby & kids goods. From prams to cots, toys to books and clothes to shoes; the market has it all. Plus ‘handpicked’ local designers featuring their unique and stylish baby & kids goods. Plenty of free parking; Always indoors; Cash sales only; Entry $3, kids free. 23 August 2009. | | 9am to 1pm, selected dates | | Malvern Town Hall, Cnr Glenferrie Rd and High St - Malvern | | Enquiries: 1300 55 44 76 |
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| Baby & Kids Market, Maternity at Hawthorn | | This Market is exclusively for preloved & wholesale maternity wear and pre & post natal care. We are very excited to be offering this speciality market. As well as our preloved stalls we will also have ‘handpicked’ local designers featuring their unique and stylish goods. | | 7pm to 10pm, Thursday, 18 June 2009 | | Hawthorn Town Hall, 360 Burwood Rd - Hawthorn | | Enquiries: 1300 55 44 76 |
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| Canine Christmas Market | | With everything from personalised mugs to organic dog biscuits to handmade wooden pet furniture, you’ll be sure to find the perfect gift for your pampered pooch or the dog-loving human in your life. There will also be discount microchipping, and DNA and BITSA testing. Dogs are welcome to attend, on-lead, and there will be additional fun doggy events happening at the same venue. | | from 10.30pm, Sunday 14th December 2008 | | State Dog Centre - KCC Park, 655 Westernport Highway - Skye | | Enquiries: (03) 9788 2500 |
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| Caribbean Gardens Market | | A large market picnic area and a big range of new and second hand goods. On Wednesdays entry is free and there is access to and general market, food stalls and playground. On Sundays there is an entry fee and as well as the market there is a children's train and boat rides, rock climbing. Caribbean Gardens Market is close to the Eastlink freeway and is now oppen Fridays as well as Wednesdays and Sundays. It is closed Christmas Day. | | 8.30amto 3pm Wednesdays; 8:30am -to 2pm Fridays; 8.30am to 4.30pm Sundays | | Ferntree Gully Road, - Scoresby | | (Mel ref 72 G10) | Enquiries: (03) 9763 7688 |
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| Children's Markets | | Do you have kids aged up to 6 years?
Stacks of outgrown excellent quality baby and children’s gear taking over your house?
Be a stallholder at the Children’s Markets and turn that clutter into cold hard cash; it’s a fun day out with other mums, easy and promotes recycling.
If you’re a designer of stylish and unique handcrafted children’s wares then this is the right place for you! We’d love to see your beautiful peices show cased here in our who’s there category below and on market day. $3 entry fee (kids free). Please note on the 14th of March, this market will move into the Main Street Festival as part of the Mordialloc Festival by the Bay More information at http://www.childrensmarkets.com.au/ | | 10am to 2pm, 2nd Sunday of even numbered months | | Allen McLean Hall, Corner Lewis and Albert Streets - Mordialloc | | |
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| Immigration Museum | | Covering Victoria's immigration history from the early 1800s to the present day. More information on the Immigration Museum. | | Daily 10am-5pm | | 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne, - | | Enquiries: (03) 9927 2700 |
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 | Melbourne Aquarium | | | Daily 9.30am-6pm (last ticket sales 5pm) | | cnr Queenswharf Road & King Street, - Melbourne | | |
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| Melbourne Tram Museum | | This museum is a short tram ride from the city and contains a significant
collection of heritage trams in the historic Hawthorn Tram Depot. It is open on
the second Saturday of each month a month.
More information >> | | Second Saturday of the month | | Hawthorn Tram Depot, cnr Power Street & Riverdale Road - Hawthorn | | Enquiries: (03) 9619 8863 |
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 | Munchkin Markets - Maribyrnong | | Munchkin Markets are held in various locations around Melbourne. Our market caters to those who want to buy and sell quality, used and new babies and children’s clothing, toys, prams, cots, nursery furniture and anything to do with babies and children! A great way to save precious dollars or to make some through holding a stall of your own. | | 10am to 1pm, Sunday 21st March 2010 | | Rosamond Road Bowling Club - Robert Barrett Reserve, - Maribyrnong | | (Mel ref 27 K10) | Enquiries: 0400 118 153 |
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 | National Gallery of Victoria - International Collection | | Melbourne's premier gallery of international art. More information at NGV - International Collection. | |
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| Peek A Boo Market - Baby & Childrens Market | | Peek A Boo Market your baby & childrens market offers huge bargain prices on quality pre loved items related from newborn, baby to preschool kids. You can find just about everything from furniture, clothing, toys, prams, books, high chairs to car seats and many more. Entry Fee $2. To Book A Stall visit our website at www.peekaboomarket.com.au | | 9am to 1pm, Sunday 3rd May & 14th June 2009 | | Berwick Fields P/S - Gymnasium - | | Enquiriees: 0415209019 |
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 | Tall Ship Enterprize | | Experience sailing on a replica of the ship that brought the first European Settlers to Melbourne. One hour sails, overnight adventure sails and many others. Fun for family and adventure seekers. More information about The Enterprize. | | | Gem Pier Williamstown, Melbourne and others including Docklands - | | Enquiries: (03) 9397 3477 |
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| Vermont South Toy Library Toy Market | | Vermont South Toy Library is holding its annual Toy Market on Saturday 14 November. Stall holders will be selling preloved toys, nursery items, children's clothing and more. $2 admission, cash only and no prams or strollers. For more information contact Vermont South Community House ph 9803 2335 or email info@vsch.org.au | | 10am to 12.30pm, Saturday 14th November 2009 | | Orchard Grove Primary School (enter from Holland Rd) - Blackburn South | | (Mel ref 61 J3) | Enquiries: (03) 9803 2335 |
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| Watsonia Pre-Loved Kids Toys & Clothing Sale | | Stalls selling pre-loved babies and kids' toys, clothing and lots more. Bargains for everyone. No entry fees. Food available and kids entertainment. | | 9am to 1pm, Saturday 5th September 2009 | | Diamond Village Shopping Centre, 78 Nepean Street - Watsonia | | (Mel ref 20 F4) | Enquiries: (03) 9438 3437 |
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Children's gardenThere is a children's garden at the Royal Botanic Gardens specially designed for children's activities. Entry is free. There are non 'no-go' zones and all the plants are touchable. It is designed to encourage children to play, have fun and learn at the same time. North Melbourne PoolSet amongst landscaped gardens with plenty of shadecloths, North Melbourne Pool has four interconnecting aquatic areas including baby, toddler, learn to & 25 metre lap pool. Other programs & services incl. swim lessons & squads, yoga, massage, café, BBQ & creche facilities. Relax & refresh at one of Melbourne’s favourite watering holes. Enquiries: (03) 9329 2885 Riverslide Skate ParkRiverslide is the largest & best-appointed Skate Park in inner Melbourne. Featuring an 1800sqm skating surface & a café, it’s a must for any interested skaters. Located within a five-min walk from Flinders St Station, it’s situated in the picturesque Alexandra Gardens. Supervision & first aid assistance is provided on site during peak periods. Free
(Mel ref 2F J7)
Enquiries: 9663 0495
Modern Dance for ChildrenLet your children experience the fun of modern dance. The Kensington Community Centre is running after school classes for different age levels. Wed 4.30-5.30pm (4-6yrs) 5.30-6.30pm (7-12yrs)
Kensington Community Centre, Kensington Rd & Altona St Kensington.
Enquiries: (03) 9376 1633
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SCIENCE NEWS
Australia's first female Nobel Prize Winner
White Hat congratulates
Dr Elizabeth
Blackburn on becoming Australia's first female
Nobel Prize Winner.
Readers of our site will know that we have predicted that she would
become a Nobel Prize winner for some time and that Elizabeth
Blackburn has long been on our list of
200 Significant
Australians and 100
Important Living Australians despite the National Trust Living
Treasures list passing over her and people like Fields Medal winner
Terry Tao in favour of
minor media presenters. Congratulations Dr Blackburn from those thousands who
like you studied science at the University of Melbourne. |
TOURISM NEWS
Qantas In Flight Magazine chooses
White Hat
Cemetery Tour as its featured Australian tour for May
There are many fine historical tours
throughout Australia including cemetery tours. From these, the
prestigious Qantas In Flight Magazine has chosen the White Hat Tour
of Melbourne Cemetery as its featured Australian tour for the May
2007 edition. This tour was also featured by ABC radio on 24 May and
will feature in a documentary series on Burke and Wills to be shown
on European television in 2008. The tour has been operating for many years and has won
praise from a wide range of sources. This is not a dry and stuffy
tour but in keeping with all White Hat offerings it is Informed,
Intelligent, Independent (and occasionally) Irreverent. You can find
details of the tour at White
Hat Tour of Melbourne Cemetery and view the article at
Qantas In Flight Magazine. |
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