• Festival Season announced A jam-packed Festival Season is almost here page 4
• Whitehorse on stage
Let’s celebrate our shared heritage together page 6
• Whitehorse Seniors Festival Fun and good times in October page 7
• Spring school holidays
Affordable activities for kids of all ages page 16
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Coffee with a Cop (Mandarin speaking interpreter)
Thursday 5 September, 10am – 12pm Blue Pod in Box Hill Mall
Dave O’Neil Overweight Lightweight
Saturday 7 September, 8pm The Round
Winter Warmer Film Series Crooked House
Friday 13 September, arrive 12.30pm for a 1pm start Willis Room, Whitehorse Civic Centre, Nunawading
Schwerkolt Cottage Heritage Family Day
Sunday 15 September, 11am – 4pm
Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum Complex
Dementia Action Week Event
Monday 23 September, 10am – 12.30pm Nunawading Community Hub
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Wilhelm Philipp I Wish We Knew These Were The Good Times When We Were In Them
7 September to 19 October
Whitehorse Artspace, Box Hill Town Hall
The Gruffalo
Wednesday 25 September 10am, 12pm and 3pm The Round
Whitehorse Seniors Festival Grand Opening
Sunday 6 October, 10am – 3pm
Nunawading Community Hub
Battle of the Bands FReeZA Flying Pig Events Committee
Friday 4 October, doors from 6pm
Box Hill Institute, Nelson Road
Careless Whisper
Saturday 5 October
1.30pm & 7.30pm The Round
Beating up the Beatles at Underground Cabaret
Friday 11 October, 8pm The Round
Urban Cycling Confidence course
Saturday 12 October, 10am – 3pm
Whitehorse Civic Centre car park, Nunawading
Dear Doris Midweek Matinee
Wednesday 23 October, 11am The Round
Rainbow Trivia Tuesday 15 October, 1.30pm – 3.30pm The Round 15
Book Bingo
Friday 25 October, from 5.30pm Nunawading Library
Whitehorse Seniors Festival Grand Finale
Monday 28 October, 10am – 1pm The Round
Simply BRILL
Friday 1 November, 7.30pm
Saturday 2 November, 1.30pm The Round
Katie Noonan & Karin Schaupp
Friday 8 November, 7.30pm The Round
The Whitehorse Festival Season is an eagerly anticipated annual series of free artistic, cultural and social events for our local community. With 7 events on offer, our events have a focus on quality entertainment that is accessible for all.
This free festival is a celebration of the Whitehorse community. In 2024, Spring Festival has a Superheroes theme. Enjoy live performances, circus workshops, craft activities and face painting. There will be market stalls and food trucks.
Whitehorse Civic Centre Precinct, Nunawading
Sunday 17 November 2024 10am – 4pm
Hold on to your captain’s hat as this year’s Concert will feature Australia’s only tribute band to the soft rock era of the mid 1970s to early 1980s, Yacht Rock Revival. The great line-up of Australian music talent will be complemented by delicious food stalls, fireworks, free rides and amusements.
Whitehorse Civic Centre Precinct, Nunawading
Sunday 26 January 2025 6pm – 10pm
Whitehorse Carols serves up a feast of festivities each Christmas. Carols regulars arrive early to get a good spot on the lawn before the evening begins with free rides, amusements and activities for kids and the young at heart. Enjoy this wonderful Carols Concert with family and friends.
Whitehorse Civic Centre Precinct, Nunawading Saturday 14 December 2024
6.30pm – 9.30pm
Get ready for an explosion of cultures right here in Whitehorse to celebrate our diverse multicultural community. Expect free activities, tasty bites, cultural displays, live music and performances.
Culture Fest is your opportunity to connect and participate while enjoying the vibrant mix of cultures that call our community home.
Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Sunday 30 March 2025
Jazz at the Lake is a family friendly event that welcomes music lovers of all ages to experience the joy of live jazz. Set against the peaceful backdrop of Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, this free concert offers a perfect blend of serene landscapes and captivating music.
Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, Blackburn Sunday 2 March 2025 4pm – 8pm
Enjoy blockbuster hits and classic favourites in our Moonlight Movies series, during the Autumn school holidays. Free screenings, delightful snacks, and a fantastic community atmosphere – don’t miss out!
Friday 4 April 2025, Box Hill Gardens
Friday 11 April 2025, Livingstone Primary School Reserve
This year we are showcasing the history of the performing arts in our local area. Join us as we unveil new songs, captivating dances, and inspiring exhibitions.
For all bookings and event information visit: creativewhitehorse. vic.gov.au/heritage-week
See Box Hill Historical Society’s treasures alongside Whitehorse Art Collection’s performance artworks. Featuring 1950s and 1960s playbills, Iris Roderick’s belongings, a portrait of Uncle Jack Charles, and opera prints.
When: 3 September to 22 October, 10am – 4pm
Where: All Nations Foyer
Whitehorse Artspace
Box Hill Town Hall
1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill
Cost: Free (No booking required)
PERFORMING ARTS PHOTOS FROM WHITEHORSE
When: 17 August to 17 November, Saturday to Sunday 1pm – 4pm
Where: Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum Complex
2–10 Deep Creek Road, Mitcham
Cost: Free (No booking required)
Box Hill Institute Music & Creative students delve into the Box Hill
Historical Society’s archives to craft original songs, bridging past with present.
When: 15 to 21 September, Sunday 1pm – 4pm
Monday to Friday 10am – 8pm
Saturday 9am – 5pm
Where: Box Hill Library
1040 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill
Cost: Free (No booking required)
Enjoy a fun-filled day exploring old-fashioned games, live music, heritage trades and crafts, animal farm, roving magician, square dancing, working dogs and tours of the cottage. Sausage sizzle, Devonshire teas, cake stall and coffee cart.
When: Sunday 15 September, 11am – 4pm
Where: Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum Complex 2–10 Deep Creek Road, Mitcham
Cost: Free (No booking required)
Discover insights from Susan Hurley and Wendy Eldridge of Family History Connections Blackburn on researching divergent employment in the entertainment industry, enhancing your own family history research.
When: Monday 16 September, 2pm – 3pm
Where: Blackburn Library Cnr Blackburn & Central roads, Blackburn
Cost: Free (Bookings essential)
Discover Victorian amateur theatre’s captivating journey and its profound impact on local communities, presented by Dr Cheryl Threadgold, OAM, and Trish Carr.
When: Sunday 15 September, 2pm
Where: Bert Lewis Room
Box Hill Library
1040 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill
Cost: Gold coin donation (No booking required)
The extensive history of performance in Whitehorse City is proudly on display, with costumes from local community theatre and dance organisations shown in The Round foyer for one special week only.
When: 16 to 20 September, 8.30am – 2.30pm
Where: The Round Foyer
379–399 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading
Cost: Free (No booking required)
1 – 31 October
Whitehorse City Council is proud to present this year’s Seniors Festival, which will take place from 1 to 31 October 2024.
The theme for this year’s festival – Explore. Engage. Evolve. – encourages residents to stay curious and connected by exploring new activities, meeting new people, and changing how we think of ageing. Across Whitehorse we are lucky to have many vibrant and varied community groups that have contributed to this year’s program, offering an array of activities and events.
I congratulate and thank the remarkable clubs and groups that have embraced the spirit and participated in the festival. These offerings provide an invaluable opportunity for everyone to embark on new adventures or rekindle their passions. Our festival launches with the grand opening event to be held at the Nunawading Hub, hosted by U3A Nunawading on Sunday 6 October. Here you will be treated to live music, dance, crafts and more. Throughout the program, you will find more than 160 Council and community-run events, which are either free or low cost, including film screenings, dance classes, craft classes, health and wellbeing sessions, guided walks, karaoke and more. Don’t miss our grand finale, Yacht Rock Revival, which will be showcased in our state-of-the-art theatre, The Round.
I hope you embrace this opportunity to enjoy our Seniors Festival and the variety on offer.
Simon McMillan Chief Executive Officer
Proudly hosted by U3A Nunawading and supported by Whitehorse Positive Ageing
U3A showcases the amazing talents of our local community. Entertainment by the swing band, choir and guitar classes plus dance and exercise. Art and craft exhibitions and refreshments available throughout the day.
Date: Sunday 6 October
Time: 10am – 3pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Nunawading Community Hub, Springvale Road
Enquiries: call 9878 3898 | admin@u3anunawading.org.au
Presented by Eastern Health Institute
Whitehorse Positive Ageing Professor Petreris Darzins, world and Clinical Service Director, along Scientist and Director of Learning practical information, advice and remain healthy as we age.
Date: Friday 11 October
Time: 2pm – 3.30pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Box Hill Community Arts
470 Station Street, Box Hill
Enquiries: call 0404 458 702
Booking required: trybooking.com/CTZHC
Walk with Care Pedestrian
Supported by Whitehorse Transport
Learn about the benefits of walking, and being visible. Light refreshments
Date: Thursday 10 October
Time: 12 noon – 1pm
Venue: Mitcham Community 19 Brunswick Road, Mitcham
Booking required: info@mitchamcommunityhouse.org or call 9873 4587
Driver Safety
Supported by Whitehorse Transport
Join us for a road safety awareness for seniors.
Date: Thursday 10 October
Time: 10.30am – 11.30am
Venue: Mitcham Community 19 Brunswick Road, Mitcham
Booking required: info@mitchamcommunityhouse.org or call 9873 4587
Food and Garden Organics
Supported by Whitehorse Sustainability
Join a trip to our food and garden with education about food waste return from front of Nunawading
Date: Thursday 10 October and Time: 9.30am – 1.30pm
Enquiries: call 9262 6333
Booking required: events.humanitix.com/fogo
and Exercise, session
Institute and supported by world leader in dementia research along with Peter Mellow, Sport Learning and Teaching, will share and things we all can do to
Arts Centre Arbour Room,
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Safety
Transport Team
walking, pedestrian safety refreshments provided.
Community House,
info@mitchamcommunityhouse.org
Transport Team awareness presentation Community House,
info@mitchamcommunityhouse.org
Underground Cabaret: Beating up the Beatles
Charlee Watt promises a celebration of Beatles music and an entertaining evening as she looks for hints and tips about love within The Beatles catalogue. Charlee is overjoyed to debut her award-winning show, Beating up the Beatles, to the Underground Cabaret crowd. This performance will showcase improvised jazz arrangements performed by legends such as Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone. LGBTI+ communities and allies welcome.
Date: Friday 11 October
Time: 8pm (arrive from 7.30pm)
Venue: The Round Studio
379–399 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading
Cost: $15 (limited special price for Whitehorse Seniors Festival)
Bookings: theround.com.au
Organics Facility Tour (FOGO) Sustainability Team
garden organics processor waste recycling. Pick up and Nunawading Library. and Tuesday 22 October events.humanitix.com/fogo
to find the festival
You can find the full festival program online at whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ seniorsfestival
Alternatively, you can grab a hard copy at one of the many distribution points including the Whitehorse Civic Centre Customer Service Centre (Nunawading), Box Hill Town Hall, Aqualink Box Hill and Aqualink Nunawading, Sportlink (Vermont South), Nunawading Community Hub, Box Hill Art Centre, Strathdon Community House, one of our 10 Neighbourhood Houses or our libraries located in Whitehorse. The program includes events at various locations across Whitehorse, as well as some in neighbouring council areas.
How do I book and how much are
Bookings: Refer to the booking information under each event listing for specific booking details. If bookings are required for an event, a contact number or link to book will be listed under the event.
Event costs: Events listed are free unless a cost is stated.
Whitehorse Seniors Festival is part of the statewide Victorian Seniors Festival. To view the statewide program please visit: seniorsonline.vic.gov.au
Let’s go on an adventure –8 days of free public transport!
From 6 – 13 October take advantage of free public transport with your Senior myki and Victorian Senior Card.
Explore Melbourne and regional Victoria or experience the many live Seniors Festival events. Catch public transport to save on petrol and the stress of finding a park. Plan your journey at Journey planner – Public Transport Victoria ptv.vic.gov.au
Rainbow Trivia
Put on your thinking caps and join the excitement with Val’s (Rainbow Health Australia) trivia. Win fabulous prizes, enjoy a delightful afternoon tea, and hear the beautiful Rainbow Voices choir. Whether you are part of the LGBTI+ community or an ally, everyone is warmly welcomed to this vibrant and inclusive event. Don’t miss out on the fun – come celebrate and connect.
Date: Tuesday 15 October
Time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Venue: The Round, 379–399 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading
Cost: Free
Bookings: trybooking.com/CTCEX
Book Bingo
Join us for an evening of bingo hosted by the fabulous Jane Clifton, featuring LGBTI+ book and music icons. Connect with friends old and new, enjoy refreshments, and win prizes all while celebrating LGBTI+ culture. Come for the fun, stay for the community.
Let’s celebrate together. Bookings are essential to ensure this event is safe, welcoming and inclusive.
Date: Friday 25 October
Time: 5.30pm refreshments
(bingo starts at 6pm) to 8pm
Venue: Nunawading Library
Cost: Free
Bookings: tinyurl.com/4krk4w5y
Free Bike Checks
Presented by Whitehorse Active Transport Team
Dust off your bike and get ready to ride!
Book a free bike safety check to make sure it is ready to go.
Date: Friday 25 October
Time: 10am – 12 noon
Cost: Free
Venue: Whitehorse Civic Centre, Nunawading
Bookings: trybooking.com/CTRHT
Solar Savers Information Session
Presented by Whitehorse Sustainability Team
Learn how to electrify your home, making it more comfortable and energy efficient with Solar Savers.
Date: Tuesday 29 October
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Nunawading Community Hub, Studio 1
Bookings: bit.ly/SolarSaversSeniors
Enquiries: call 9262 6333
Presented by Whitehorse Positive Ageing
Join us for an audience-inspired 2-hour show of 70s/80s soft rock classics, with delicious morning tea.
Whitehorse Seniors Festival Grand Finale is set to dazzle and delight with extraordinary entertainment and memorable experiences. From the moment you arrive, prepare to be captivated and inspired. You will be treated to an array of entertainment that will leave you with cherished memories.
Date: Monday 28 October
Time: 10am – 1pm
Cost: $15.00 (10+ $13.50)
Venue: The Round, Nunawading
Bookings: bit.ly/4cQIrLt or phone 9262 6555
Subscribe today to receive Whitehorse’s Positive Ageing monthly eNews and stay up to date with all things Positive Ageing in Whitehorse. whitehorse.vic.gov.au/subscribe-positive-ageing
Whitehorse Positive Ageing contact
Email: PositiveAgeing@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Phone: 9262 6333
Telephone Interpreter Service: Communicate with Council in a language other than English by calling our Telephone Interpreter Service and request to be connected to Whitehorse City Council. TIS – 131 450
National Relay Service
If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can call Council through the National Relay Service:
Voice calls: 133 677
Speak and listen: 1300 555 727
SMS relay: 0423 677 767
Internet relay: accesshub.gov.au
Experience early Melbourne through film with Chris Long, a veteran of documentary broadcasting and film and sound archives, sharing his passion for film, radio and gramophone history with rare footage.
When: Tuesday 17 September, 8pm
Where: The Maling Heritage Centre
190A Canterbury Road, Canterbury
Cost: $5 (Bookings essential)
Join us for a 1900s-style picnic at the picturesque Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct. Set against the backdrop of lush gardens and charming orchard. Book in for a serving of high tea and classic lawn games.
When: Saturday 21 September, 10am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
449–465 Springvale Road, Forest Hill
Cost: $10 (Bookings essential)
Explore 70 years of Box Hill Ballet Association with costumes, photos and memorabilia. Come along and be inspired by adults who have taken up dance in later life, or who have returned to classes after a long absence.
When: Wednesday 18 September, 10am – 2pm
Where: The Studio, 1015a Whitehorse Road, Box Hill
Cost: Free (No booking required for exhibition)
Open studio: Bookings essential
Enjoy 30-minute performances by dancers of all ages showcasing a selection of dances in diverse styles, while you wander through the gallery viewing the art exhibition.
When: Saturday 21 September, 12pm and 12.30pm
Where: Whitehorse Artspace
Box Hill Town Hall
1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill
Cost: Free (Bookings essential)
Get ready to be captivated by music! TVR Records presents an acoustic showcase at Box Hill Mall. Enjoy intimate performances by the label’s risings stars from Whitehorse’s vibrant creative community.
When: Thursday 19 September, 1pm – 2pm
Where: Box Hill Mall Activation Pods
Cost: Free (No booking required)
If you like a cappella singing, you are going to love these fantastic performances by local barbershop harmony choruses, The Melbournaires Harmony Chorus and Vocal Infusion. We hope you can come along.
When: Saturday 21 September, 1pm – 2pm
Where: Whitehorse Artspace
Box Hill Town Hall
1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill
Cost: Free (Bookings essential)
Join us live to experience the imagery and songs created by Box Hill Institute’s music and creative students. After a weeklong digital installation at the Box Hill Library, this intimate performance will see their historical inspirations come alive through captivating musical storytelling.
When: Friday 20 September, 2pm – 3pm
Where: Box Hill Library
1040 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill
Cost: Free (Bookings essential)
Singers, writers, producers –some enjoyed the limelight; some preferred a quiet life. Join guides from the Box Hill and Surrey Hills Historical Societies as they explore the lives of some of the characters who helped make Melbourne the cultural capital of Australia!
When: Sunday 22 September, 2pm – 4pm
Where: Box Hill Cemetery
395 Middleborough Road, Box Hill
Cost: $15 (Bookings essential)
I Wish We Knew These Were The Good Times When We Were In Them
Whitehorse Artspace, Box Hill Town Hall
Artist Talk: Saturday 5 October, 2pm – 4pm
School Holiday Workshop
Photography with Wilhelm Philipp
Tuesday 24 September, 11am – 12.30pm
Bring your smart phone or camera for a tour of the historic Box Hill Town Hall with Wilhelm Philipp, and get a sneak peek of its hidden spaces for creative photography inspiration.
For the past 5 years local emerging artist Wilhelm Philipp has focused his keen photographic lens on documenting the urban identity of Box Hill, taking photographs almost daily to record change and celebrate community.
The resulting body of work features in his exhibition at Whitehorse Artspace, Wilhelm Philipp – I Wish We Knew These Were The Good Times When We Were In Them.
Wilhelm has always been drawn to a documentary style of photography – an interest that began as a child when he was fascinated by the images that filled the newspapers and magazines that he would devour at home. His interest in photography was cemented when Wilhelm’s Mum gave him her prized Conica 35mm camera, and he began documenting the people and places that filled his days.
This exhibition reveals the artist’s celebration of light and his skilful use of the golden glow that often accompanies the late afternoon hours in Box Hill. The same light that drew the famed Box Hill Impressionists to paint the area surrounding Gardiners Creek in the late 19th century casts its warm glow in Wilhelm’s photography.
This body of work combines portraits of members from the vibrant and diverse community of Box Hill, with street scenes that reflect the shifting built environment of the suburb. He hopes viewers walk away with a sense of pride in the community and an appreciation of the present moment in the midst of change.
Wilhelm also shares his experience as a practising visual artist with secondary school students in Whitehorse, visiting schools to give professional development artist talks in the hope of inspiring the next generation of budding artists.
Top right: Wilhelm Philipp, Falun Dafa Waist Drummer, 2023, photograph.
Top left: Wilhelm Philipp, Peace and Destruction, 2022, photograph.
Bottom left: Wilhelm Philipp, My Favourite Tree, 2023, photograph.
Bottom right: Wilhelm Philipp by Tayt Bale
Nourish your creative self this spring at the beautiful Box Hill Community Arts Centre or Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct, where there are always exhibitions, gardens and community programs to enjoy.
Kids will work collaboratively to problem solve and create while learning about colour, cameras, projections, robots and more!
When: Mondays, 4.30pm – 6pm 14 October to 9 December (8 weeks). No class 4 November
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Ages: 9+ years
Cost: $206
Join our mini cooks’ adventure. Make colourful pasta, herbed butter sauce, and enjoy fun, healthy cooking.
When: Saturday 7 September, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Ages: 9+ years
Cost: $55
This beginner teen class covers oil painting basics, including underpainting and glazing, in a fun, skill-based setting.
When: Thursdays, 4.30pm – 6pm 17 October to 5 December (8 weeks).
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Ages: 12+ years
Cost: $240
Paint nature inspired by Strathdon House gardens, building watercolour skills with each new scene.
When: Tuesdays, 1pm – 3pm 8 to 29 October (4 weeks)
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Cost: $135
Hone your observation skills for drawing nature by exploring sketching, shading, colour and texture.
When: Tuesdays, 10am – 12pm 15 October to 10 December (8 weeks). No class 5 November
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Cost: $275
Discover Kitchen Lithography, a home-friendly printmaking method using everyday items and Coca-Cola.
When: Friday 20 September, 5pm – 6.30pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Ages: 12+ years
Cost: $50
Box Hill Community Arts Centre: 470 Station Street, Box Hill
Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct: 449–465 Springvale Road, Forest Hill For more information and bookings visit creativewhitehorse.vic.gov.au
Box Hill Community Arts Centre Gallery
A Moment In Time –Soul Inspired 3 to 19 September
Opening Celebration: Saturday 7 September, 2pm – 4pm
Deakin University
Creative Arts
Graduation Exhibition 25 September to 12 October
Opening Celebration: Thursday 3 October, 5pm – 8pm
The Needlework Tapestry Guild of Victoria Annual Exhibition 14 to 20 October
Kids will explore printmaking basics, mark-making and image creation, focusing on shape, pattern and texture.
When: Mondays, 12.30pm – 2pm 14 October to 9 December (8 weeks). No class 4 November
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Ages: 9+ years
Cost: $206
The Round is a contemporary performing arts venue, set amid expansive parklands, and offers something for everyone. Enjoy a daytime coffee catch-up with friends in our beautiful foyer during the week, or attend a show featuring some of the best talent from across the country. Explore our incredible program of events and be sure to book your tickets today.
This September Underground Cabaret is going entirely unscripted. Don’t miss this award-winning cabaret.
When: Friday 6 September, 8pm
Cost: $25 – $30
Dave O’Neil: Overweight Lightweight
Dave O’Neil brings his brand-new stand-up show, Overweight Lightweight, to The Round.
When: Saturday 7 September, 8pm
Cost: $30
Step into the enchanting world of NOVA Music Theatre’s production of Brigadoon!
When: 13 to 22 September, 1.30pm & 7.30pm
Cost: $45.50 – $56
Disney’s My Son Pinocchio
Step into a world of enchantment with a musical that redefines the beloved story.
When: 28 September to 3 October 2pm, 6pm & 7pm
Cost: $65 – $79
Gypsy – Babirra Music Theatre
Babirra Music Theatre returns to The Round with one of the great American musicals.
When: 11 to 20 October, 2pm & 8pm
Cost: $45 – $55
Simply BRILL
An awe-inspiring celebration of the songwriters who transformed 1960s rock ’n’ roll forever.
When: 1 to 2 November, 7.30pm & 1.30pm
Cost: $30 – $59
Careless Whisper
Bobby Fox takes to the stage for an unforgettable tribute to the sounds of George Michael.
When: Saturday 5 October, 1.30pm & 7.30pm
Cost: $30 – $62
Midweek Matinee: Dear Doris
Acclaimed jazz vocalist Tamara Kuldin takes audiences on a journey through the music of Doris Day.
When: Wednesday 23 October, 11am
Cost: $21 – $23
Katie Noonan and Karin Schaupp
Katie Noonan and Karin Schaupp bring their ARIA Award-winning collaboration to The Round.
When: Friday 8 November, 7.30pm
Cost: $64 – $69
Online bookings: theround.com.au
Phone bookings: 9262 6555
Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm
Scan the QR code to make a booking
whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ school-holidays
Stay entertained these school holidays with a range of fun and affordable activities!
We have got sports, arts and crafts, music, history and things the family can enjoy together. Visit whitehorse.vic.gov.au/school-holidays to view our full program and book.
Pendant and Keychain Making Workshop
Design your own pendant or keychain! All materials provided.
When: Sunday 22 September, 11am – 2pm
Where: Brentford Square
Ages: 9+ years
Cost: Free
Bookings: See website
Loose Parts – Art Day
Kids take part in Green Hat’s Loose Parts workshop using recycled materials to build and explore.
When: Thursday 3 October, 9.30am – 3.15pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Ages: 6 – 12
Cost: $89
Bookings: See website
Photography with Wilhelm Philipp
Learn how to capture amazing photos with your smartphone or digital camera.
When: Tuesday 24 September, 11am – 12.30pm
Where: Artspace
Ages: 12 – 18 years
Cost: Free
No bookings required
Explore Habitat Hollows for World Habitat Day!
See inside some of our habitat hollows using a special pole camera!
When: Friday 4 October, 10am – 11.30am
Where: Abbey Walk (end of the road)
Ages: All ages
Cost: Free
Bookings: See website
We Built this City – Art Day
Build your own unique cities and craft a paper lantern.
When: Wednesday 25 September, 9.30am – 3.15pm
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Ages: 6 – 12 years
Cost: $89
Bookings: See website
Washing Day at the Museum!
See the museum’s washing artifacts and decorate wooden clothes pegs.
When: Weekends, 1pm – 4pm
Where: Schwerkolt Museum and Cottage
Ages: 4 – 11 years
Cost: Free
No bookings required
The Gruffalo
After sell-out seasons across the world, including London’s West End and Broadway, The Gruffalo comes to The Round!
When: Wednesday 25 September, 10am, 12pm and 3pm
Where: The Round
Age: 3+ years
Cost: $25 – $29
Bookings: theround.com.au
Tennis
Feel like a hit of tennis outside?
When: Everyday – subject to availability
Where: Aqualink Box Hill
Age: All ages
Cost: See website
Casual Basketball and Netball Shooting
Drop in for casual shooting sessions. Just $6.20 gets you access to available basketball or netball courts.
When: Check availability with centre
Where: Sportlink
Age: All ages
Cost: See website