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What's on - family activities and events

School holidays

Looking for something to keep the kids busy these school holidays? We have a great range of activities for children and young people.

Children's Week

Join in the fantastic range of fee activities for all the family to celebrate Children's Week from 22-30 October.

Upcoming events for children and families

Eltham Fire Brigade Open Day 2023

08 Oct 2023 Come visit the station and meet your local firefighters.

Eltham Fire Station, 909 Main Road, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Reusable Nappy Workshop

10 Oct 2023 Register for this free workshop and try reusable nappies with all the support you need. Free nappies packs are available, terms and conditions apply.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095

1 more date

Tagged as: , Council Information Session, Kids & family, Talks, Tours & Workshops

Nillumbik Repair Cafe

14 Oct 2023 A place to bring your broken items to receive a new lease on life. Don't ditch it: fix it! Takes place on the second Saturday of every month.

Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Road, Hurstbridge 3099

16 more dates

Tagged as: , Environment, Kids & family, Senior Events, Talks, Tours & Workshops

Eltham Concert Band's Spring Concert

15 Oct 2023 One concert only featuring vocalist Fiona Wilkins.

Eltham Community and Reception Centre, 801 Main Road, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Music, Drama & Arts, Senior Events

Eltham Sings

21 Oct 2023 Eltham Sings is a new event hosted by the Eltham Chamber of Commerce (Eltham Town). This electrifying event will give local performing artists a chance to showcase their singing skills.

Eltham Town Square, 18 Commercial Place, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Music, Drama & Arts, Youth events

Zumba Grandkids Groove

22 Oct 2023 Zumba Grandkids Groove come and helps us celebrate seniors month and children's week in style.

Diamond Creek Community Centre, 28 Main Hurstbridge Road, Diamond Creek 3089

Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Kids & family, Senior Events

24 Oct 2023 Come along to Edendale with your child and learn all about what a seed needs to grow, the environmental benefits of growing some of your own food, and why worms are such amazing creatures.

Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gaston's Road, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Environment, Kids & family

Playgroup in the park

25 Oct 2023 The benefits of playgroup are numerous especially in terms of building social skills and connections with others for both children and their parents. Come and join your child with this opportunity for creative, unstructured learning through play.

Diamond Valley Railway, 570 Main Road, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Kids & family

Halloween Pumpkin hunt in Eltham Town

28 Oct 2023 Come down and find the Halloween pumpkins hidden in Eltham town businesses.

Eltham Town Square, 18 Commercial Place, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Kids & family

All for kids market Diamond Creek

10 Dec 2023 Discover pre-loved treasures and boutique items at Melbourne’s largest baby and kids market. Held across Melbourne, our baby and kids markets are full of quality pre-loved designer clothes, toys, nursery furniture, prams and everything in between — plus a unique range of new, boutique and handmade items.

Community Bank Stadiumj, 129-163 Main Hurstbridge Road, Diamond Creek 3089

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Markets

Carols in the Park Christmas Eve

24 Dec 2023 The orchestra and singers lead the gathering through the singing of traditional Carols. Bring a picnic basket, Christmas cheer, torches, blankets and chairs, and settle down for an hour of entertainment.

Wadeson Reserve, 26 Grassy Flat Road, Diamond Creek 3089

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Music, Drama & Arts

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