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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

Festive Florals – Christmas windows along Chute Street, Diamond Creek

10 Dec 2022 Chute Street has been decorated with festive florals to celebrate Christmas! Walk along Chute Street to spot the bird hiding in each of the festive floral designs and visit the local businesses while you're there.

Chute Street, Diamond Creek 3089

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

St Andrews Twilight Christmas Festival

10 Dec 2022 Come and celebrate Christmas in our beautiful bush environment on The Left Bank.

The Left Bank, 10 Scott Street, St Andrews 3761

Tagged as: , Festivals, Kids & family, Markets, Music, Drama & Arts, Senior Events, Youth events

Autism Family Swim Night Diamond Creek

10 Dec 2022 This is a chance for autistic families of all ages to swim in a safe and supportive environment.

Diamond Creek Outdoor Pool, 1 Elizabeth Street, Diamond Creek 3089

Tagged as: , Kids & Family

Child-friendly Yoga & Pilates

13 Dec 2022 A 45-minute blend of yoga and pilates where children are welcome to be present.

Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Rd, Hurstbridge 3099

Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Kids & family, Sports

Family Storytime at the Hurstbridge Hub

15 Dec 2022 Join this fun family storytime session at the Hurstbridge Hub! This open-age session will feature songs, rhymes and stories by our amazing storyteller that your whole family will enjoy.

Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Rd, Hurstbridge 3099

Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Kids & family, Music, Drama & Arts, Talks, Tours & Workshops

Rotary Club of Diamond Creek Christmas celebrations

17 Dec 2022 A singing group, free BBQ lunch, kid’s lucky dip and face painting, and henna hand painting.

Diamond Creek Rotary Tram Cafe, 28 Main Hurstbridge Road, Diamond Creek 3089

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

Eltham CFA - Santa Run park visits

18 Dec 2022 Eltham Fire Brigade will again be holding their annual ‘Eltham CFA Santa Run’, spreading festive cheer throughout the local communities. Santa and his helpers will be visiting local playgrounds arriving in the fire truck to hand out sweets and wish you all a Merry Christmas.

Various locations, Eltham, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Kids & family

St Johns Anglican Diamond Creek Community Carols

18 Dec 2022 Fun activities for kids, pony rides, face painting, and food trucks - followed by carols.

Coventry Oval, 4-6 Elizabeth Street, Diamond Creek 3089

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

Hurstbridge Christmas Carols

23 Dec 2022 Join us for Christmas carols in the 'Bridge!

Ferguson's Paddock, 12 Arthurs Creek Road, Hurstbridge 3099

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

Carols in the Park - Diamond Creek

24 Dec 2022 Join an orchestra and singers as we gather and sing traditional carols on Christmas Eve!

Wadeson Reserve, 26 Grassy Flat Road, Diamond Creek 3089

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

Nillumbik Repair Cafe

11 Feb 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

24 more dates

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

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