VENUES KEY:
ACC – Ashburton Community Centre, 160 High St, Ashburton.
AL – Ashburton Library, 154 High St, Ashburton.
BFM – Boroondara Farmers’ Market, 484 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn.
BHCAC – Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St, Box Hill.
BYH – Boroondara Youth Hub L1, 360 Burwood Road Hawthorn.
BTH– Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill
BHAC – Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St, Box Hill.
CFFM – Camberwell Fresh Food Market, 519-525 Riversdale Rd Camberwell.
CFS – Camberwell Film Society, Camberwell Community Centre, 33-35 Fairholm Grove, Camberwell.
CL – Camberwell Library, 340 Camberwell Rd.
CMS – Camberwell Music Society, Camberwell Uniting Church, 314 Camberwell Rd.
CT&T – Car park adjacent to Station St and Riversdale Rd, Camberwell (behind Burke Rd shopping strip).
HAC – Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Rd. Ph. 9278 4770.
HTSH – Holy Trinity Surrey Hills, Cnr Union Road and Montrose Street.
MTB – Melbourne Tramways Band, cnr Riversdale & Warrigal Rds, (stop 59). Free weather permitting; limited parking.
NM – Nunawading Market – Craft & Produce, Whitehorse Civic Centre, 397 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading.
PT – Peridot Theatre, Clayton Community Centre, 9 Cooke St. tickets@peridot.com.au or 0429 115 334.
R – The Round (Located behind the Whitehorse Civic Centre (see WC)
SHOP – Strathdon House & Orchard Precinct 449-465 Springvale Rd, Forest Hill
SHNC Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre 157 Union Rd
THG – Town Hall Gallery, 360 Burwood Road Hawthorn.
WFM – Whitehorse Farmers’ Market, Whitehorse Civic Centre, 397 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading.
WC – Whitehorse Centre, Rear 379 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading
WFS – Whitehorse Film Society, Whitehorse Centre, 379 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading.
REGULAR EVENTS (MARKETS)
Fourth Sun each month 9am–2pm Arts Nunawading Market Shop local at the Make it, Bake it, Grow it, Nunawading Market. Free entry/ample free parking. [WC]
1st, 3rd & 5th Sat 8am–12.30pm Boroondara Farmers’ Market Patterson Reserve, Auburn Rd, Hawthorn East. No 5th week market in December. Cost $2.
Every Sun 6:30am–12.30pm Camberwell Trash & Treasure About 370 stalls; second-hand goods, antiques, bric-a-brac, collectibles, hardware, preloved, vintage/retro clothes & shoes, books, music. [CT&T]
Every Sun 10am–3pm Hawthorn Makers Market Curated designer market selling a wide range of individually designed and handcrafted items. [HAC]
Third Sat each month 9am–1pm Treasures and Tastes at Trinity Hand-crafted items, baked treats & plants. Sausage sizzle & Treasures cafe. Fun kids’ craft table, free activities, plus chance to win a $30 voucher at each market. w: treasurestastestrinity.com.au [HTSH]
Second Sun each month 9am–1pm Whitehorse Farmers’ Market Organised/managed by Whitehorse Rotary & Rotaract Clubs, features stalls selling fresh seasonal produce in front of the Civic Centre building. [WC]
REGULAR EVENTS (OTHER)
Third Tues each month 2–4pm Family history group. Learn about the resources available for family history research & how to use them. Share family history stories/help each other with ideas for what to do next. [CL]
Every 1st Mon 4–5pm STEAM Club for kids – Ashburton. Fun session of science, technology, engineering, arts & maths. Each month we will explore different topics by getting hands-on. Age: primary school. Please book tickets for each child attending. [AL]
Every 2nd Sat Feb–Dec 10am–2pm healthAbility/Whitehorse Repair Cafe. Instead of feeding landfill, bring your broken items to be fixed whilst sharing a cup of tea/coffee. Gold coin donation. Strathdon House Orchard Precinct, 449-465 Springvale Rd, Forest Hill
Tues Mornings 10:30am–12pm Burwood Walking Football. Low-impact, modified version of soccer where players walk instead of run. Ideal for seniors, injury recoverees. Synthetic Pitch, Sixth Avenue, Burwood. Contact Mick at m.trim@wf4hvic.onmicrosoft.com
SEPTEMBER to NOVEMBER
Sat 6 Sep–Sun 16 Nov Thomas Cook: A Century of Craftsmanship. Join us for a century of history in this exhibition, which includes archives and props from The Man from Snowy River II collaboration. FREE. Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum Complex 2–10 Deep Creek Road, Mitcham.
Wed 24 Sep–Sat 8 Nov ‘Opportunity’ by Ellen McKenna. McKenna’s distinctive designs embrace colour, movement, and balance, showcasing the beauty and utility of sustainable reuse. Free. Boroondara Arts 9278 4770 e: townhallgallery@boroondara.vic.gov.au [THG]
OCTOBER to NOVEMBER
Wed 1 Oct–Sat 15 Nov ‘A View’ by Andrew Li. Featuring works by local artist Andrew Li, this community exhibition celebrates the everyday beauty that surrounds us. Boroondara Arts 9278 4770 e: townhallgallery@boroondara.vic.gov.au Free. [THG]
NOVEMBER
Thur 13 Nov–Wed 17 Dec Pathways: Art quilts from AQIPP. Quilts on display contain imaginative and expressive interpretations executed in an array of quilting techniques and methodologies. Free. [BTH]
Thur 13–Sun 23 Nov Talking Heads Three plays by Alan Benett. South Oakleigh Bowling Club, North Rd. Further details https://www.peridot.com.au/season-four
Sat 15 Nov 7:30pm Konstantin Shamray. This acclaimed Russian concert pianist makes his debut performance for CMS with a recital of works by Mozart, Schumann, Debussy and Scriabin. Camberwell Uniting Church, 314 Camberwell Rd. Book on-line: www.Trybooking.com/CVUUS
Sat 15 Nov 7:45pm Wicked Little Letters. (UK/USA/Fra) 2023 MA. A 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a dark, absurd scandal in this riotous mystery comedy. Based on a stranger-than-fiction true story. [WFS]
Sat 15 Nov 2–4pm Exhibition Opening – ‘OBJECTIVE’ and ‘Boroondara Summer Salon’. Official opening of two new exhibitions at Town Hall Gallery. Free. Bookings essential. Boroondara Arts 9278 4770 e: townhallgallery@boroondara.vic.gov.au [THG]
Wed 19 Nov–Sat 7 Feb 2026 The wonderful diversion: Helen Maudsley works from the Town Hall Gallery Collection. From delicate drawings to larger, immersive paintings, Maudsley invites viewers to see the familiar with fresh eyes. Free. Boroondara Arts 9278 4770 e: townhallgallery@boroondara.vic.gov.au [THG]
DECEMBER
Thur 4–Dec 4–8pm Ashburton Artisan Twilight Market. ACRA and Alamein Neighbourhood and Learning Centre 49 Ashburton Grove, Ashwood. 20 stalls, high-quality Australian handcrafted products. BBQ, Coffee van and a variety of sweet treats. Contact via www.Facebook.com/AshyCRA or acraashburton@gmail.com
Fri 5 Dec 4–8pm Ashburton Twilight Artisan Market. ACRA and Parkhill Primary School – 4A Parkhill Drive Ashwood. FREE. 30 stalls. High-quality Australian handcrafted products, Christmas Carols, Santa, BBQ/Cafe. Contact via www.Facebook.com/AshyCRA or acraashburton@gmail.com
Fri 5 Dec 11am–12noon Storytime – Camberwell. A fun session to introduce your child to the world of storytelling and build a love of reading. Age: 3 to 5 years. [CL]
Sat 6 Dec 9:30am–2:30pm Ashburton-A-Fair 2025. Fun day for all ages with large market, art & craft activities & workshops. Refreshments incl. sausage sizzle & Devonshire tea. [ACC]
Sat 6 Dec 10am–1pm Christmas Fete. Arts and crafts stall; Plants stall; Children Activities/Games; Musical Interludes; Sausage Sizzle; Morning Tea. All Welcome. St Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1201 Riversdale Rd, Box Hill Sth,
Sun 7 Dec 2pm Journey to Oz. Box Hill Ballet Annual Performance 2025. Incl. ballet, jazz & tap items. Doncaster Secondary College Theatre, 123 Church Rd. Bookings: www.boxhillballet.com.au
Mon 9–19 Dec 10am–4pm [Opening Night: Mon 8 Dec 6:30–8:30pm] Christmas at the Alcove Art Shop. Handmade and unique gifts by skilled artists in many mediums. Phone: 0405 909 210. wwww.alcoveartshop.com [BHCAC]
Wed 10 Dec 7:30pm The Party. UK 2017. Janet, a politician, hosts a party to celebrate her new promotion, but once the guests arrive, it becomes clear that not everything will go down as smoothly as the red wine. CHRISTMAS PARTY TONIGHT! Note: December screening a week earlier than usual [CFS].
Wed 10 Dec; Wed 17 Dec 1–2pm The Gallery Series. Free pop-up music series designed to brighten your lunch hour! [HAC]
Sat 13 Dec 4pm Christmas Carols event. Incl. animal farm, food/coffee, games, face painting & themed photo booth. Carols 6pm. Free admission. Burwood Community Presbyterian Cnr Greenwood & Tennyson Sts.
Sat 13 Dec 6:30–9:30pm Whitehorse Carols. Rides, Face Painting & Amusements from 5pm, performances beginning 6.30pm. Free. [WC]
Sun 14 Dec Melbourne Tramways Brass & Big Band Wattle Park, cnr of Riversdale & Warrigal roads, Surrey Hills. Free. Check for cancellation due to weather on 131 963. Any requests: e: exec@melbtramband.org.au
Sun 14 Dec 4:30pm Carols on the Lawn. Live music and carols sing-along, animal farm, face-painting, sausage sizzle, and slushie!! BYO Picnic rugs/chairs. Ashburton Presbyterian Church, 1 High Street Rd More info: apc.org.au/carols
Tue 16 Dec 10am–12:00noon Morning Music: A Pacific Belles Christmas Step back in time to a heart-warming show where velvet harmonies and nostalgic tunes bring festive cheer! Cost $18 [HAC]
Sun 21 Dec 2pm East meets West in Motion Christmas Celebration. A showcase multicultural dance and music performed by our talented local community hosted by Burwood Neighbourhood House Cost: Full $40 Conc.$35 Child (2-14 yrs) $25 (Incl $4 booking fee). [R]
JANUARY
Mon 26 Jan 6–10pm Australia Day Concert. Food and rides from 6pm. Concert from 7–9:50pm. Fireworks from 9:50–10pm. Free. [WC]
FEBRUARY
Sat 7 Feb 7:45pm Conclave. (UK/USA) 2024 PG. Cardinal Lawrence, tasked with leading one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, finds himself at the centre of a web of conspiracies and intrigue. [WFS]
Wed 11 Feb 6–8pm Take charge of your business success. Practical, proven insights that can shift your business and thinking presented by Robert Bonifacio. Bookings: Nickie 9278 4081. Cost $15. Camberwell Civic Precinct, 4-8 Inglesby Rd.
Sun 22 Feb 2026 Melbourne Tramways Brass Band Wattle Park, cnr of Riversdale & Warrigal roads, Surrey Hills. Free. Check for cancellation due to weather on 131 963. Any requests: e: exec@melbtramband.org.au