Friday
Kookaburra Paint and Sip
Join Place of Stace in Numurkah for a fun paint and sip night, painting a kookaburra. BYO drinks and snacks, no experience needed — just bring your creativity and enjoy a relaxed, guided session; for those aged 8 plus.
When: 6.45pm to 9.30pm
Where: Numurkah Town Hall
Cost: $45, tickets available at https://tinyurl.com/3vzy6d83
Contact: email placeofstace@gmail.com or call 0403 433 112
Kids Art and Crafts
Dive into a fun-filled “Under the Sea” creative session for kids aged 18 months to 14 years. Multiple time slots available across the weekend — bookings essential.
When: Friday from 9.30am and Saturday from 5.30pm
Where: Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre
Cost: Free
True Brew Doof Fest
True Brew Doof Fest is bringing full ‘bush doof’ vibes to the brewery with free entry, street food by Smoke N Roast, glam makeovers by Lush Culture with a cocktail purchase, and a live DJ set from DJ ELLE. Get your crew together and join the party.
When: From 6pm
Where: 97 Beischer St, East Bendigo
Cost: Free entry
Saturday
MEERTA: Rise Up! The Ballad of James Arden
In a moving act of truth-telling, acclaimed musician David Arden brings to life the story of his great-grandfather, James Arden — a 1916 Gunditjmara activist who stood up against injustice.
When: From 7.30pm
Where: Riverlinks Westside - Echuca Rd, Mooroopna
Cost: $45 or concession $40, get your tickets at https://tinyurl.com/5bbya8f3
Contact: Riverlinks Box Office: 03 5832 9511
The Farmer’s Table Fireside Long Lunch at Dunmore Farm
Experience a cosy winter fireside feast of slow-cooked local flavours, soulful stories and warm community at The Farmer’s Table, Dunmore Farm.
When: 1.30pm to 4pm
Where: 63 Molyullah-Tatong Rd, Molyullah
Cost: $180, book tickets at https://tinyurl.com/3r4s2jwf
Contact: 0451 521 216
Miniature Painting Session
Get your minis tabletop-ready. Join Little Plastic Fellas in Shepparton for a relaxed day of painting board game miniatures. All skill levels welcome — drop in, hang out and bring your plastic heroes to life.
When: 10am to 4pm
Where: 120-122 Fryers St, Shepparton
Cost: Entry free, spots limited
Sunday
La Trobe Shepparton Open Day
At the La Trobe Shepparton Open Day, meet students and teachers, explore courses, tour the campus, apply on the spot and grab some La Trobe merch.
When: 9am to 2pm
Where: La Trobe Shepparton Campus, 210 Fryers St, Shepparton
Cost: Free, register your free ticket at https://tinyurl.com/bdcnu849
Contact: La Trobe University on 5820 8600 or elicia.thomson@latrobe.edu.au
GOTAFE Open Day
Step closer to your dreams at the GOTAFE Shepparton Open Day. Explore courses, career paths and chat with teachers and advisors. Whether it’s a career change, growth, or passion pursuit, your future starts here.
When: 10am to 2pm
Where: 152 Fryers st, Shepparton
Cost: Free
Contact: GOTAFE on 1300 GOTAFE (468 233) or sisabelle@gotafe.vic.edu.au
Shepparton Holistic and Psychic Expo
Discover what’s in store for mind, body and spirit at this expo. Meet psychics, tarot readers, astrologers and wellbeing experts, explore eco-friendly products and connect with alternative health practitioners — all in one fun, feel-good day out.
When: 10am to 4pm
Where: McIntosh Centre, Shepparton Showgrounds
Cost: $9, tickets available at https://tinyurl.com/mw6mrp3n