June 2024 - Events - What's On

Annual Streeton, Roberts & McCubbin Art Awards

A wide range of oil, acrylic, pastel and watercolour paintings. Open to the public from 2pm Sat. All welcome!

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 Exploring Beauty in Colour and Form

A collection of paintings by Jill Brailsford in oil on canvas, accompanied by several smaller works on wooden panels. Limited edition prints will also be available. 

Join in at Mont De Lancey Museum in celebrating the art of Woodturning! Step into a realm where craftsmanship meets creativity. This exhibition, in the Ray Oliver Gallery, features stunning works by members of Eastern Woodturners. This is a great chance to chat to these talented, passionate artisans about their craft.

The Cockatoo Country Market is your local artisan market held in Cockatoo in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. Where possible stall holders offer locally grown and made products.

Rotary Club of Lilydale's Craft and Produce Market has over 35 stalls and easy parking. You'll find a range of local crafts, plants, jewellery and baby clothes as well as fresh eggs, fruit and vegies, honey and other delicious fare to take home or eat browsing for birthday or Christmas presents or just a treat for yourself! Entry is a gold coin donation which funds Rotary's local community projects.

The Gully Market is a long established market that runs every Saturday and Sunday in the carpark of the Upper Ferntree Gully Train Station. Drop in on the way up (or the way down) the mountain and stretch your legs as the Gully Market has lots of craft stalls, fresh fruit and vegetables, plants and home made goods.

Monbulk Produce Market at top of main street brings fresh seasonal produce, home baked good and wares to our local town where the community. Make it, Bake it, Grow it. Meet the producers and everyone benefits.

Markets can be seasonal or cancelled due to weather so please check the links for market updates to avoid disappointment.

Discover the Artistry: Beginners Jewellery Workshop

Two days making jewellery in our workshop at Tall Trees Studio in Olinda, Victoria.

This workshop is for individuals eager to delve into the world of handmade jewellery. Join us for a beginners workshop where creativity meets craftsmanship.

A place to find all things grown and made with love. Discover original and bespoke design pieces alongside some of the yummiest and freshest produce the area has to offer with live music courtesy of our very talented onsite buskers, bouncy castle and face painting for the kids, this is a market for the whole family to enjoy!

Situated at the base of the mountain on the way to Lilydale the Montrose Market has a variety of craft and fresh produce stalls. Drop in on the way out to the Yarra Valley.

Get ready for the ultimate artistic adventure that combines boundless creativity with breathtaking views of the Dandenong Ranges in Puffing Billy Railway’s new Paint & Sip experience. Offering a unique opportunity to connect with nature, find inspiration, and explore your artistic side, the three-hour Paint & Sip session starts with a captivating steam train ride from Belgrave to Lakeside, allowing you to traverse the heritage railway route – including the unique opportunity to dangle your legs from the carriage sill – and let the beauty of nature fuel your imagination.

A vibrant and colourful market featuring locally made products and home grown produce right in the centre of town. Visitors can expect a variety of goods including preserves, cakes, hot food stalls, local specialties, vegetables and plants, jewellery, clothing, food, lifestyle products and massage. Don’t forget to bring along your own bags.

Markets can be seasonal or cancelled due to weather so please check the links for market updates to avoid disappointment.

On the longest night of the year, Belgrave will again become a literal and figurative beacon of light, levity and celebration across the hills this year. On Saturday, June 22, The Belgrave Lantern Festival will fill the streets of Belgrave with entertainment, food, fun and festivity.

Reserve the date, dive deep into the darkest and longest night of winter and explore a medley of entertainment, music, circus, art and craft stalls, DJ’s, workshops, fire pits and more.

Your favourite winter wine festival is back to bring you all handcrafted wine, delicious bites & live music over two days! Get a taste of the hidden gems of the Valley with a weekend full of wine tasting, live music, delicious bites and stunning scenery across nine participating family-run wineries. It's the perfect way to enjoy a break from winter hibernation with your whole family, best friends, and even your fur babies (with most venues being dog-friendly)!  

A decadent and diverse selection of meals will be available at each participating winery, with menu offerings ranging from homemade apple pies and cheese platters to classic Italian fare and American-style BBQ. Kids and those with special dietary requirements won’t miss out either, with most wineries catering for both. 

Upwey Community Market brings artisan makers, creators & shakers from small local businesses & community groups to town. Bring the entire family to take a stroll & enjoy what's on offer. Chat with the local makers & community groups. We can't wait to welcome you to our family friendly community market.

Promoting sustainable living, many of the 90+ stall holders are artisans and craftspeople who have created unique items from recycled materials. Purchase home grown produce including some wonderful gourmet foods. We have a 'garage sale site' and if occupied on the day you visit, who knows what bargain you may find! A jumping castle, farm animals or similar activities for young children are on site at most markets.

The Train of Lights might be sold out already but you can still see the train making it's way from Emerald to Gembrook. Book your accommodation, bring the family and choose a vantage point to catch a glimpse of this amazing sight. The train travels for 45 minutes each way leaving the Puffing billy Lakeside Visitor Centre in Emerald at approximately 6pm and departing Gembrook at approximately 7.30pm to arrive back at Lakeside at 8.20pm.

Let your imagination run wild as you explore a new trail of 14 animatronic dinosaurs coming to life before your eyes for a limited time only. There's plenty to keep both big and little dino-lovers entertained. Join a guided walk through the dino trail and learn all about the prehistoric animals. Become a palaeontologist at the Dino Dig in Nature Trail and brush away sand and uncover hidden treasures – dinosaur bones! Delight your taste buds with their exclusive menu featuring dino-themed kid's lunch pack and Ben & Jerry's dino-themed ice cream.