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Here's what's on this week in Moonee Valley
Moonee Valley is proud to host a vibrant arts, culture, activities, and events program throughout the year. With a booming selection of activities happening around Moonee Valley, there's something for everyone to get up to this week to beat the boredom blues. We have many free and low cost activities occurring every week, suitable for people of all ages. So browse the list of things happening this week and treat yourself to some local entertainment.
October
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Incinerator Gallery
180 Holmes Road, Aberfeldie, VIC 3040
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Improve, practise and refine your drawing abilities in a supportive and encouraging environment at the iconic Incinerator Gallery. Whether you are a beginner or experienced artist our art
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Improve, practise and refine your drawing abilities in a supportive and encouraging environment at the iconic Incinerator Gallery.
Whether you are a beginner or experienced artist our art educator Fiona Cabassi will guide and assist you in developing your drawing skills. Artworks on display will broaden your perspectives and inspire creativity.
Free, bookings required.
Creative Card Making16oct10:30am12:00pm10:30am - 12:00pm Bowes Avenue Community Centre
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Bowes Avenue Community Centre
27-31 Bowes Avenue, Airport West, VIC 3042
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Show off your creativity skills at Bowes Avenue Community Centre’s Come and Try Day. Please call or email your attendance on 8352 1890 or
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Show off your creativity skills at Bowes Avenue Community Centre’s Come and Try Day.
Please call or email your attendance on 8352 1890 or BowesAvCC@mvcc.vic.gov.au
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Avondale Heights Library and Learning Centre
69-79 Military Rd, Avondale Heights, VIC 3034
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Do you have trouble sleeping? Sleep encourages the body to repair, manage memories and promote cognitive functioning. It’s essential in overall health including mental health. Learn some tips and tricks
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Do you have trouble sleeping? Sleep encourages the body to repair, manage memories and promote cognitive functioning. It’s essential in overall health including mental health. Learn some tips and tricks on how to get healthy sleep and manage your circadian rhythms.
Find out how it may benefit you by attending one or all sessions.
Mah Jong16oct11:00am2:30pm11:00am - 2:30pm Bowes Avenue Community Centre
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Bowes Avenue Community Centre
27-31 Bowes Avenue, Airport West, VIC 3042
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Learn the skill of Mah Jong at Bowes Avenue Community Centre’s Come and Try Day for Seniors Month. Please call or email your attendance on
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Learn the skill of Mah Jong at Bowes Avenue Community Centre’s Come and Try Day for Seniors Month.
Please call or email your attendance on 8352 1890 or BowesAvCC@mvcc.vic.gov.au
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Location
Avondale Heights Library and Learning Centre
69-79 Military Rd, Avondale Heights, VIC 3034
Event Details
Do you have trouble sleeping? Sleep encourages the body to repair, manage memories and promote cognitive functioning. It’s essential in overall health including mental health. Learn some tips and tricks
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Do you have trouble sleeping? Sleep encourages the body to repair, manage memories and promote cognitive functioning. It’s essential in overall health including mental health. Learn some tips and tricks on how to get healthy sleep and manage your circadian rhythms.
Find out how it may benefit you by attending one or all sessions.
Voices of Moonee Valley Choir performance17oct11:50am12:30pm11:50am - 12:30pm Crown St Stables
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Crown St Stables
Crown St Stables (Loft Space) Flemington
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Grab a free coffee when you show your seniors card and listen to the choir perform. No bookings required.
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Grab a free coffee when you show your seniors card and listen to the choir perform.
No bookings required.
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Essendon Traffic School
Lawson Street, Essendon, VIC 3040
Event Details
The traffic school is open for public sessions (excluding public holidays and long weekends); Saturday morning 10:00am – 12:00pm School holidays (Monday – Friday) 10:00am – 12:00pm and 1.00pm-3.00pm Monday and Wednesday are
Event Details
The traffic school is open for public sessions (excluding public holidays and long weekends);
- Saturday morning 10:00am – 12:00pm
- School holidays (Monday – Friday) 10:00am – 12:00pm and 1.00pm-3.00pm
Monday and Wednesday are considered junior sessions, for children aged strictly between 2 – 6 years inclusive.
Children aged 7 and over will not be permitted to ride during junior public sessions but are welcome at all other sessions.
All other sessions are available for children aged 2-10 years.
Scooters and skateboards are not permitted at the Traffic School.
Sessions are capped at 30 children.
It is strongly encouraged for children to bring their own bicycles. A limited number of bicycles will be available for use.
Birthday parties are not permitted during public sessions.
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Moonee Valley Toy Library, Avondale Heights
54 lake St, Avondale Heights
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Moonee Valley Toy Library is hosting a Children’s Week Messy Play Day—a fun, hands-on morning of outdoor messy play activities for children aged 0 to 8. Held in our safe
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Moonee Valley Toy Library is hosting a Children’s Week Messy Play Day—a fun, hands-on morning of outdoor messy play activities for children aged 0 to 8.
Held in our safe and accessible Avondale Heights play space, the event will feature a range of engaging, age-appropriate outdoor play stations.
We invite Moonee Valley families to explore fun ways to play and connect with their children which they may not otherwise have the time or resources to facilitate.
Come on down for a morning of messy fun!
Free coffee with every ticket purchased and free face painting for the kids!
Cost: $10 per child (no booking required)
From Figaro to Phantom18oct2:00pm3:40pm2:00pm - 3:40pm Clocktower Centre
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Clocktower Centre
750 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
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Take a handful of Australia’s most talented performers… add a dash of opera and a slice of cabaret, toss in your favourite Broadway hits and a touch of class,
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Take a handful of Australia’s most talented performers… add a dash of opera and a slice of cabaret, toss in your favourite Broadway hits and a touch of class, a hint of magic and top it all off with a big dollop of comedy.
Experience the greatest highlights from Opera to Broadway and much-loved international songs.
A Night on Broadway18oct8:00pm9:40pm8:00pm - 9:40pm Clocktower Centre
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Clocktower Centre
750 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
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Experience some of the most magical musical moments of international song with one of Australia’s leading acts, sensational Australian group Pot-Pourri. Featuring most-loved highlights from Broadway, music theatre
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Experience some of the most magical musical moments of international song with one of Australia’s leading acts, sensational Australian group Pot-Pourri.
Featuring most-loved highlights from Broadway, music theatre and opera including Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Carmen, La Traviata, Madam Butterfly, Turandot, Lakme, Westside Story, Cats, Chicago, Andrea Bocelli, Leonard Cohen, The Three Tenors, Il Divo, Josh Groban and global hits such as You Raise Me Up, Hallelujah, Nessun Dorma, The Prayer and Time to Say Goodbye.
Be transported by the glorious voices of four of Australia’s finest singer/actors, a brilliant pianist, gorgeous harmonies and glamorous costumes.
Pot-Pourri is Tania de Jong AM (soprano), Rebecca Bode (soprano), Jon Bode (tenor), Jonathan Morton (baritone) with Pianist Anthony Barnhill. These talented artists hit those high C’s in Opera, belt out Broadway, seduce with song, dance up a storm, create magic and stir your soul with haunting didgeridoo and ballads!
Moonee Ponds Handmade Market19oct10:00am3:00pm10:00am - 3:00pm Pratt StreetRun ByCommunity-run event
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Pratt Street
Pratt Street, Moonee Ponds
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A fun filled day with creativity, community, and some of the most unique handmade treasures you’ll find in Moonee Ponds.
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A fun filled day with creativity, community, and some of the most unique handmade treasures you’ll find in Moonee Ponds. Over 50 talented local artisans showcasing their handmade crafts, arts, and goodies. A diverse range of products, including jewellery, ceramics, textiles, artwork, candles, and more. Live music to set the perfect market ambiance.
Please note, Pratt Street (between Puckle street and Young Street) will be closed from 6am-6pm for this event.
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Lulu's Social
162 Union Road, Ascot Vale, VIC 3032
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The International Jazz Festival is coming to Moonee Valley Award-winning contemporary vocalist, Clancye Milne and German-born guitarist, Benjamin Attiche bring their heartfelt
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Award-winning contemporary vocalist, Clancye Milne and German-born guitarist, Benjamin Attiche bring their heartfelt originals and favourite, feel-good jazz standards to life for this performance at Lulu’s Social.
Bookings for this event aren’t required, however if you would like to secure a spot please contact the venue.