Dandenong Ranges > Belgrave to Emerald
Puffing Billy Running Festival
Attracting over 3,000 runners each year it's not just a race amongst the competitors but against Puffing Billy! Up to 25 km's through the hills and fern gullies.
Dandenong Ranges > Great food and family fun!
Herb & Chilli Festival
Learn how to grow and use herbs and chillis, food stalls with international dishes, cooking demos, entertainment and of course a chilli cook off!
Ferny Creek / Sherbrooke / Kallista > Ferny Creek Reserve
Belgrave Car Show
Bring your car or just yourselves. Enjoy a spectacular range of vintage, classic and custom cars, food, face painting, jumping castle, sausage sizzle and more.
Dandenong Ranges > Selby Community House
Selby Fest
Selby Fest is a free music and arts festival which is a celebration of our community and the Dandenongs.
Dandenong Ranges > Locations across Emerald
PAVE Festival
Performing and visual arts comes alive in Emerald with live music, dance and art at various venues and a street fair with entertainment.
Mt Dandenong > School Holiday Fun
SkyHigh Children's Festivals
Loads of entertainment and activities for the kids. Bouncy castle, treasure hunts, pony rides, face painting mini golf, train rides and more.
Dandenong Ranges > Silvan
The Tulip Festival
Tulip season is truly beautiful and the entertainment is great. Themed weekends like Dutch, Turkish, Food & Jazz, Irish and a special week for Children.
Kalorama > Kalorama Memorial Reserve
The Roller Coaster Run
A great introduction to trail running you can do a 12km, 21.5km or 43km run. The trails roll up and down and take in many picturesque landscapes.
Dandenong Ranges > Mont De Lancey Homestead
Draughthorse & YesterYear Festival
Showcasing working steam machinery, draught horses, working blacksmiths and woodturners making a range of beautiful timber objects.
Kalorama > Kalorama Memorial Reserve
Kalorama Rally
One of Melbourne’s pioneering motoring events running since 1956 featuring veteran and vintage cars and bikes.
Dandenong Ranges > Parade of Light
Belgrave Lantern Festival
Celebrate the winter solstice, the turning point and the new beginning with an incredible spectacle. Marvel at the beautiful lantern creations on parade.
Dandenong Ranges > Events throughout the Villages
Christmas in July
Get cosy by the fire in one of the gorgeous B&B’s. Catch Christmas lunch at one of the restaurants. Do some early Christmas shopping - it might even snow!
Dandenong Ranges > Visit the Artists Studios
Dandenong Ranges Open Studios
Meet the artists hidden all over the Dandenong Ranges as they open their studios for you to see them at work for just one weekend.
Mt Dandenong > Best views of Melbourne
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
SkyHigh is a lookout with majestic views, 2 cafes, restaurant, function room, summer beer garden, Maze, English garden and walking trails in the state forest.
Dandenong Ranges > At Kellybrook Winery
Kellybrook Cider Festival
Scrumpy cider, great live bands, loads of great food and smiles all round is what it's all about. With a strong focus on families, it’s an event for everyone.
Kalorama > An Annual Hills tradition
The Chestnut Festival
Chestnut icecream anyone? Lots of stalls showcasing food made with chestnuts and local arts and crafts. Fun rides and adventure play space for the kids.