Botanic Garden Adventures
2017-11-25 - 2017-11-30 | Victoria
Stargaze at the Observatory, visit the steamy tropical glasshouse or discover plants used for medicine by the Kulin Nation. Or take a spring discovery tour and spot wildlife and new blooms.
The Royal Botanic Gardens are a picturesque haven for recreation and an important resource for education, conservation, science and horticulture.
Established in 1846, the gardens extend over 36 hectares and display an amazingly diverse collection of over 50,000 plants from around the world, including rare and threatened species. Considered one of the finest examples of Victorian-era landscaped gardens in the world, the Royal Botanic Gardens hosts year-round events, picnics, weddings and tours.
The Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden is one of the most popular features in the gardens, attracting over 150,000 young visitors each year. Kids can play in the ruin garden, meeting place, wetland area, bamboo forest, gorge, plant tunnel, rill and kitchen garden.
Other highlights of the Royal Botanic Gardens include the National Herbarium, Tropical Hothouse, Plant Craft Cottage and the Guilfoyle’s Volcano water reservoir.
The Royal Botanic Gardens are one of Victoria’s most popular tourist attractions, with over 1.5 million visitors each year. Visitor services and facilities include a visitor centre, guided walks, interpretive signs, two cafes and the Gardens Shop.
The Garden Explorer is a relaxing way to discover this 38 hectare garden. Hop on and off to enjoy live commentary and absorb the stunning views as you wind your way around the Gardens.

The Brickman Experience - Docklands
2017-11-25 - 2017-11-30 | Harbour Town Docklands, 432-436 Docklands Drive Level 1, Star Crescent, Docklands, Victoria, 3008
See a quarter-scale Lego Ferrari, a scene from Star Wars and the world’s largest Lego flower. There are five million Lego bricks in 40 original creations, and a master builder zone if the mood takes you.
The Brickman Experience exhibition features over forty original works along with their own unique behind-the-scenes story, including original drawings and sketches.
With specially designed interactive master builder zones for visitors to build their own masterpieces, the exhibition will inspire, amaze, educate and entertain.
A variety of Ryan ‘The Brick Man’ McNaught’s LEGO works are displayed including one of his biggest ever Star Wars LEGO build, a quarter scale LEGO Ferrari and the worlds largest LEGO flower. Incredibly, over five-million LEGO bricks make up these works.
Ryan is one of only 14 LEGO certified professionals in the world, and the only one in the southern hemisphere.

Mapping Willow Trees
2017-11-25 - 2017-11-26 | Macalister Gorge Scenic Reserve, e Burgoyne Trak, Glenmaggie, Victoria, 3858
Are you aged 18 to 35? Care about the environment and want to connect with like minded locals (in kayaks)?
Then this event is for you! West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority is partnering with Gippsland Intrepid Landcare to host a willow mapping kayak trip.
Information gathered will be used to help inform the works program – knowing where the willows are makes it easier to target them.
We are excited to announce our SECOND event that we have been tirelessly planning!
We will be kayaking throughout the Macalister Gorge Natural Features and Scenic Reserve near Glenfollch mapping willow trees for the West Gippsland CMA. Willows are a massive weed in the headwaters of our catchment.They affect water quality, their roots clog smaller waterways, they drop vast amounts of leaf matter as they’re deciduous and they use a lot of water. They easily break off and seed all the way downstream, so we need to get the top of the rivers cleaned up!

We stress that there are ONLY 25 spots available so it is first in, best dressed!!
*If you want to come you need to be a member of Gippsland Intrepid Landcare. You can do this by filling out our application form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHEO2BRnwnnRI3Vif71F6pm1AWId3w6sVhDYa2BxOqhHjqpg/viewform?c=0&w=1
Send us an email confirmation that you are attending at gippslandintrepidlandcare@gmail.com
Cost is $30, just to cover food and accommodation for the night.There will be more details released closer to the date in terms of accommodation etc.
We are really excited to hold this next event and it will be a lot of fun!! So get keen!!

Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights
2017-11-25 | Frankston Waterfront, 7N Pier Promenade, Frankston, Victoria, 3199
Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights is on this Saturday and we’re looking forward to welcoming thousands of people to #FrankstonCity to celebrate the festive season.
With road closures and public transport changes due to level crossing removal works scheduled for this weekend, it’s important to plan your trip.
Learn more and make the most of your festival experience, here:http://bit.ly/1E4wx9e

Spirit of Progress 80th Anniversary Train Tour
2017-11-25 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Seymour, Seymour, Victoria, 3661
The Spirit of Progress was launched on 17 November 1937 in a blaze of publicity. Publicity trips of the Spirit ran to major country towns of Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo prior to its official run to Albury on 24th November.
Celebrate 80 years of the Spirit by running a heritage train tour to two of the three original destinations during testing, Geelong and Ballarat.
For furtherinformation on dining or any special dietary requirements contact us on 0402 001 522

Rockfest Mildura
2017-11-25 15:00 - 23:00 UTC | Nowingi Place, Hugh King Drive,, Mildura, Victoria, 3502
Rockfest Mildura is a concert featuring five acts.
Headlined by Australian music icon Shannon Noll also featuring Pseudo Echo, Chocolate Starfish, Reece Mastin & Taylor Sheridan and local band Revive.
This is an outdoor event at the river stage.
VIP Marquee packages are available www.milduraentertainment.com
Tickets can be purchased at The Cider Tree Mildura or online atwww.milduraartscentre.com.au
General admission $79.95.

The Taste Festival
2017-11-30 - 2017-12-03 | Yarra Park, Brunton Avenue, Jolimont, Victoria, 3002
The Taste Festival is an annual feast for all senses and celebration of Melbourne’s vibrant food and culture scene. And for the first time, Taste of Melbourne will pair the city’s favourite chefs with creative counterparts – from fashion designers and sculptors to graffiti artists and illustrators – and curate exciting culinary collaborations unique to the festival to celebrate its 10th birthday in Melbourne.
Over four days, Yarra Park will become a sophisticated playground for art and entertainment enthusiasts, culinary connoisseurs, gig-goers and passionate producers as the city unites to welcome summer in style with good vibes and great taste.

2017 Archibald Prize Geelong - 28 October to 10 December 2017
2017-12-01 - 2017-12-10 | Geelong Art Gallery, Little Malop Street, Geelong, Victoria, 3220
First awarded in 1921, the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ Archibald Prize is Australia’s favourite art award, and one of its most prestigious. Awarded to the best portrait painting, it’s a who’s who of Australian culture, with subjects often including politicians, celebrities, sporting heroes, authors and artists. Since its inception, the Archibald Prize has been engaging art enthusiasts, often stirring up controversy and always challenging the way we see ourselves and our society. Over the years, the prize has been awarded to many of Australia’s most prominent artists. The Geelong Gallery is delighted to be the exclusive Victorian venue for the 2017 Archibald Prize.
Access tours will be available during Geelong Gallery’s hosting of the 2017 and 2018 Archibald Prize. For further information visit our Access page.
For all School group bookings please contact us at info@geelonggallery.org.au or call 03 5229 3645.

The 2017 Archibald Prize is an Art Gallery of New South Wales touring exhibition and is supported by Principal sponsor ANZ.

BuzzConf Technology Festival
2017-12-01 - 2017-12-03 | Victoria
BuzzConf is Australia’s leading technology festival, combining a family-friendly technology conference and a music festival.
The event covers topics around the future of technology, from self-driving cars and artificial intelligence, to virtual reality and travelling to Mars.
Taking place over a weekend in country Victoria, a family-friendly environment sees talks and workshops for adults and kids alike, and evenings of musical entertainment, technical installations, and hands-on exhibitions.
Children’s tickets always sell out fast, and the rest will sell out well before the event, so get in quickly, and secure your spot today.
You can call us on 0401 372 974

Bright Brewery Tour of Bright
2017-12-01 - 2017-12-03 | Bright, Bright, Victoria, 3741
Event Information: http://www.vic.cycling.org.au/…/bright-brewery-tour-of-brig…

Cling Clang Federation Bells - Melbourne
2017-12-01 20:00 - 23:30 UTC | Birrarung Mar, Batman Avenue, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
Cling Clang is a compilation of new original, dark electronic works specially commissioned for the City of Melbourne’s extraordinary outdoor industrial sound sculpture the Federation Bells.
Ear-shearing techno, pounding EBM, experimental electronics and minimal wave atmospherics will meld with the exotic sounds of this peculiar public percussion robot: creating a world-exclusive sound art/dark dance hybrid – perfect for music nerds, electro goths and techno enthusiasts alike.
Playing live with the Bells will be Forces, Zanias, friendships, Kangaroo Skull, Vacuum, Naretha Williams, Ash Wednesday and OK Sure.
This outdoor electronic music event will also be the launch of the LP version of the project, released in November 2017 by Heavy Machinery Records in a limited pressing of 300 copies.
Presented by Heavy Machinery Records and the City of Melbourne.

MELBOURNE'S BOUTIQUE CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
2017-12-02 - 2017-12-03 | Abbostsford Convent, 1-16 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford, Victoria, 3067
Purchase your ticket the Brewers Feast craft beer festival. Experience Australian craft beer at the Friday night craft beer and food pairing dinner or join the best of the Convent gardens on Saturday and Sunday for the craft beer, food and music festival.
WE LOVE GREAT CRAFT BEER, REFRESHING CIDER, GREAT MUSIC AND MOUTH WATERING FOOD!

Daylesford Highland Gathering
2017-12-02 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Victoira Park Daylesford, 30 Albert St, Daylesford, Victoria, 3460
The 2017 Daylesford Highland Gathering will be held on Saturday the 2nd of December, 2017. Our event provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture of Scotland with Highland Dancing, Pipe Bands, Scottish food and stalls and a Gathering of the Clans.
Our captivating Street Parade commences in Vincent Street, Daylesford at 9.30am.
Come along and watch the enchanting Pipe Bands bring the main shopping precinct to a stand still as they parade through the Main Street of Daylesford.
A full days activities of dancing, piping & drumming will commence from 9am at Victoria Park.
The Official Ceremony is at 1pm.
The Grand Finale including one of the most memorable events of the day – the massed Pipe Bands is at 4.30pm. The day concludes at approximately 5pm.
Tickets are $12 per adult, $4 per child and are available at the gate on the day.

Great Australian Beer Festival - Albury
2017-12-02 15:00 - 22:00 UTC | QE11 Square, Dean St, Albury, New South Wales, 2640
Beer & cider lovers are in for a treat as brewers from around the country descend upon Albury to experience first-hand what makes GABF a most loved and unique beer festival. GABF Geelong celebrated its 5th festival earlier this year and to date has seen over 25,000 satisfied punters come through the gates. It’s now…

Rockfest Swan Hill
2017-12-02 15:00 - 23:00 UTC | Riverside Park Swan Hill, Swan Hill, Victoria, 3585
Rockfest Swan Hill is a concert featuring five acts.
Headlined by Australian music icons Daryl Braithwaite and Shannon Noll also featuring Chocolate Starfish, Reece Mastin & Taylor Sheridan and a local band.
This is an outdoor event at the Riverside Park soundshell.
VIP Marquee packages are available www.milduraentertainment.com
Tickets can be purchased from Muso’s Stuff Curlewis Street Swan Hill or online at www.milduraartscentre.com.au general admission is $79.95.

Community Christmas Festival - Bendigo
2017-12-02 17:00 - 22:00 UTC | Royal Botanic Gardens Bendigo, 557 - 559 Napier St, Bendigo, Victoria, 3550
A free family festival with games and activities ran by Fusion Australia from 5pm.
Community performances and carols from 6:45pm.
Food vans on site if you would like to purchase for and drinks.

Kid Friendly

Denis Walter Carols by the Bay
2017-12-02 19:30 - 22:00 UTC | Eastern Beach Reserve, Waterfront, Geelong, Victoria, 3220
Denis Walter Carols by the Bay will spread some Christmas cheer when it transforms Eastern Beach. Make it a special family night in Geelong… Have a ride on the ferris wheel and see the stunning floating Christmas tree too! A new sound and light show starts on 2 Dec!

Denis Walter Carols by the Bay
Sat 2 Dec, starts 7pm
Eastern Beach Reserve
#EventsGeelong #GeelongChristmas
For more: http://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/…/i…/8cf0879e6fa0d8e.aspx

Gippsland Food and Wine Festival
2017-12-03 | Gippsland Wine Discovery, Victory Park, Traralgon, Victoria, 3844
Celebrate the excellent wines and food produced throughout Gippsland and enjoy great live music at Victory Park, Traralgon on Sunday, 3 December. A great day out with the family and friends and a fabulous chance to buy some bottles of Gippsland wine for Christmas presents!
Try wines from Avon Ridge, Bass River, Blue Gables, Glenmaggie Wines, Lightfoot & Sons, Mt Moornappa, Narkoojee, Nicholson River, Tambo Estate and more, plus loads of fantastic food vendors!
$15 per adult, including a souvenir wine glass. Under 18s free!

Mornington Peninsula Division Meeting
2017-12-06 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | Flinders Hotel, Cnr Cook & Wood Sts, Flinders, Victoria, 3929
Wednesday 6 December
6PM Start
Flinders Hotel
Cnr. Cook & Wood Streets
Flinders
RSVP: Amber-Neary Johnson

North Central Division Meeting
2017-12-06 18:30 - 22:00 UTC | Gold Nugget Tourist Park, 293/295 Midland Hwy, Epsom, Bendigo, Victoria, 3551
Wednesday 6 December
6.30pm
Gold Nugget Holiday Park
RSVP: Colin Johnson

ORCHESTRA VICTORIA'S CHRISTMAS CRACKERS
2017-12-08 19:30 - 23:00 UTC | The Memo, Healesville, 235 Maroondah Highway, Healesville, Victoria, 3777
Join Orchestra Victoria to close out the year with this final concert in the Five on Fridays series.
To capture the festive spirit of the holiday season, Orchestra Victoria’s Acting Concertmaster Roger Jonsson has curated a program of chamber music delights.
Piazzolla’s Winter, based on Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, evokes wild winters in Argentina, while Ralph Vaughn-Williams’ Piano Quintet in C Minor takes us through lyrical English landscapes. Back on local shores, you can celebrate the favourite Australian drama The Doctor Blake Mysteries with its haunting and mysterious theme written by Melbourne-based composer, Dale Cornelius, specially arranged for this performance.
Stay on after the performance for a meet and greet with the musicians and a glass of bubbly or soft drink.
A Minor Tix – Share your musical passion with a young companion. Yarra Ranges Council encourages under 26 year olds to enjoy this great concert series with a freeticket. The secret is out spread the word.

Twilight at the Track - Geelong
2017-12-09 | Geelong Racecourse, 99 Breakwater Road, Breakwater, Victoria, 3219
THE Voice will soon echo throughout Geelong.

Fans of John Farnham will get a chance to hear him perform live when he headlines the star-studded Twilight at the Track concert at the Geelong Racecourse in December.
Farnsy will be joined by musical luminaries Kate Ceberano, The Black Sorrows, Richard Clapton, 1927 and Taxiride on Saturday, December 9.
Geelong Racing Club chief executive Daniel Salter welcomed the concert announcement.
“The Geelong Racing Club is thrilled to play host to one of Australia’s music icons John Farnham,” Mr Salter said.
“It’s the first time the venue has held a concert of this size and I’m sure it will be a fantastic and most successful event.”
Farnham, a 19-time ARIA Award winner will perform hits from his four-decade lone career.
Tickets to Twilight at the Track will be on sale from 9am on Monday, October 2 through ticketmaster.com.au

Wishing you a Safe and Happy Festive Season
2017-12-13 - 2018-01-08 | Victoria
May your parks be filled with joy and happy customers over the festive season
Wishing you a prosperous New Year in 2018.
From the team at VicParks

Manningham Carols by Candlelight
2017-12-15 18:00 - 22:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Victoria
The 36th annual Manningham Carols by Candlelight will kick off with family festivities and free kidâs activities. Ring in the festive season with sing-alongs and celebrations, to the tune of an impressive Carols Concert.
The entertainment program will feature talented soloists, concert band, guest artists and special appearances.
To capture the magic of Christmas, the Manningham Carols by Candlelight will conclude with an ever popular spectacular fireworks display.
Scheduled Program
6.00 pm to 7.30 pm
Kids Zone
Keep the little ones entertained with a range of free fun activities, face painting and jumping castle, and don’t miss out on an opportunity to have their photo taken with Santa. Pre-show entertainment, featuring band Code One, kicks off at 6.30 pm.
8.00pm to 10.00 pm
Main Concert
Australian actor and performer Dan Hamill will compère the evening’s celebrations with headline acts by Richard Thomas, Angela Lumicisi and Samantha Du Rennes. Performances will feature the Melbourne Contemporary Choir, Manningham Concert Band and a special guest appearance from Santa.
10.00 pm
Fireworks Display

Carols in Harmony Square - Dandenong
2017-12-15 18:30 - 22:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Victoria
Kick off the festive season with the 70th annual Greater Dandenong Carols in Harmony Square on Friday 15 December, 6.30pm.
It’s official! Santa Claus is coming to Dandenong. Come along to meet the guy in red before he disappears to the North Pole.
Carols in Harmony Square is a free family event and this year the celebration will include exciting performances and interactive activities. Be ready for lots of fun with free family activities and entertainment!
Say hello to all the exciting roving performers, soak in the Christmas spirit and dance and sing along to your favourite Carols.
Mini LED candles will be available from the Dandenong Salvation Army stall for a gold coin donation.
Get there early to grab the best seat or bring your own picnic rug and folding chairs.
Free kids’ activities from 6pm

Carols Storytime
Face painting
Arts and crafts
Christmas-themed balloon animals

Fun give-aways

Meet our Hosts for the night
Greater Dandenong Carols welcomes a true star of Australian show business and one of the finest tenors in Australia today, Roy Best. Roy shot to fame when he was a finalist in the ABC TVs Operatunity OZ. Since then Roy has gone on to perform roles for Opera Australia, Victorian Opera and is currently the guest soloist with the Australian Pops Orchestra.
Roy will be joined on stage by award winning singer/actress Michelle Fiztmaurice who recently performed in the National Tour of GUYS and DOLLS playing opposite Garry McDonald and Lisa McCune.
The compere for the evening will be versatile performer Christopher McKenna who will MC the evening.
Musically Roy and Michelle will be backed on piano by one of Australia’s Finest David Cameron. David has been Musical Director for Marina Prior and David Hobson for many Years.
Food and market stalls
Enjoy all the yummy and delicious food varieties on offer and check out the market village to pick out that perfect Christmas gift for someone special.
Are you ready to get festive? Come along and enjoy the celebration with your family, friends and neighbours!
Greater Dandenong Carols in Harmony Square Facebook event page

Free entry.
Smoke-free event.
For more information on the upcoming event contact Council on 8571 1000 or email events@cgd.vic.gov.au.

Portarlington Community Carols
2017-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Port Pier Park, behind Rockwall Cafe, Portarlington, Victoria, 3223
This is the 19th Portarlington Community Carols.
Come along and enjoy the family atmosphere and join in as we sing some of
the classic Christmas Carols.
Local artist performing this year include Julie Rock, Portarlington Uniting Church Choir,
Dianne Hutchinson, Lindsay Noss and Nick Bergin.
We will again be visited by Santa who, along with his helpers from the CFA, will sing a carol
or two before handing lollies to all the children of all ages.
The night will end will a special performance by local artist Rick Peacock, along with Gabby
and Layla, who will perform a series of classic songs for us all to sing along to or just sit
back and be entertained by.
The Portarlington Community Carols is a free event, proudly presented by the
combined churches of Portarlington.
So bring your family, friends, picnic rug and chairs and take part in a fantastic night by the
bay enjoying the carols leading up to Christmas.
