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Media Release | Looking for family fun? Moonee Valley Festival has it all
With three stages dedicated to live music and dance performances, plus plenty of kids’ activities, roving entertainment, market stalls and delicious food trucks, Queens Park will be packed with fun, flavours and festivities Sunday, 15 March at Moonee Valley Festival. Acclaimed R&B, soul singer Kylie Auldist, of The Bamboos fame, will be the headline performer on the Queens Park main stage supported by nine-piece brass band Bullhorn and singer/songwriter Candice Lorrae amongst others. One Spirit Africa, Gusto Gusto, Mister Co, Tom Nethersole and Kaytlyn Johnson also appear on the bill. There will be plenty to…
Get your child’s car restraint fitted
Is your child’s car restraint fitted correctly? Correctly fitted and used child restraints and booster seats play an important part in protecting children from serious injury or death in the event of a crash. Yet about 70% of child restraints aren’t installed correctly. It is the law for all children up to the age of…
Council updates, Events, Parks and open spaces, Sustainability and environment
Nature Stewards: Discover Local Wonders
Always wanted to know more about the environment? Everything from rocks, soils and fungi to climate change, seasons and Caring for Country? Then now is the time to join Nature Stewards. This is a multi-week, hands-on course designed to introduce community members to the plants, animals, geology and ecosystems that make up their local environment. Co-delivered by Merri-Bek, Hume and Moonee…
Join us for our 15th annual Mayoral Breakfast to celebrate International Women’s Day
Our annual International Women’s Day Breakfast will be held at the Clocktower Centre on Friday, 6 March 2026. Hear from our key speakers, take part in a silent fundraising auction, enjoy a delicious breakfast, and witness a panel discussion featuring local women and allies making a difference in the Moonee Valley community in support of the 2026 campaign;…
Love the outdoors? Become a Nature Steward!
Moonee Valley residents will have the chance to deepen their connection with the natural world when the next round of the Victorian National Parks Association Nature Stewards program begins in March 2026. Nature Stewards is a multi-week, hands-on course designed to introduce community members to the plants, animals, geology and ecosystems that make up their…
Christmas in Moonee Valley 2025
Carols in Queens Park Head down to Queens Park on Saturday, 6 December from 4.30pm for a magical community event. The evening will kick off with kids activities, with carols to commence at 6.30pm. Hear festive live music, enjoy tasty treats, and see roaming entertainment. There’ll even be a special guest, direct from the North…
Come and meet your Mayor and councillors!
Moonee Valley residents are invited to take part in upcoming Meet the Mayor sessions, an open and welcoming opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor of Moonee Valley, Dr Rose Iser, and councillors. These pop-up sessions will be held around Moonee Valley, offering a relaxed setting for community members to raise questions, share ideas and…
Why International Day of People with Disability is an occasion for the whole community
Every year, Moonee Valley City Council is proud to mark International Day of People with Disability. This year, we’re celebrating with a whole-of-community event on Saturday 29 November at Flemington Djerring Hub, led by our very own Disability Advisory Committee (DAC). Neighbours and friends Mark and Tommy are both members of the DAC, which…
Council updates, Events, Family
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Carols in Queens Park
Broadway star and Carols by Candlelight star Bobby Fox will front the 2025 Carols in Queens Park, kicking off a wonderful night under the stars that will have the whole family singing along to some old favourites and new hits. Fox will lead a festive program that includes mischievous kids’ sensation Whistle & Trick, The…
Remembrance Day events in Moonee Valley
Remembrance Day is a time to honour those who have served our country and to pay our respects to fallen and returned soldiers. Moonee Valley City Council, in conjunction with Essendon RSL Sub-branch, will hold a commemoration ceremony at the Cenotaph in Queens Park, Moonee Ponds, on Tuesday, 11 November at 10.40am. The ceremony will…