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Seniors Month at Creswick Woollen Mills

Exhibition and Shows

1 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2025

Distance from: 7.5 kms | Price from: $0.00

Creswick Woollen Mills is very excited to offer the exhibition, A Very Fine Yarn, as part of Seniors Week 2025....

Artist Tim Gresham – ATMOS

Exhibition and Shows

6 Sep 2025 to 28 Sep 2025

Distance from: 17.9 kms | Price from: Free

This exhibition of photographs reflect the atmosphere and changing moods of Lake Wendouree, captured during the artists morning walks. They...

Circular Sock Knitting Machine Crank-In

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

13 Sep 2025

Distance from: 19.8 kms | Price from: $80.00

From socks to scarves, hats to leg warmers - the humble hand-cranked machine that once revolutionised hosiery is making a...

Open Garden and Devonshire Tea, BMI Fundraiser – Errard Hall

Community Event

22 Nov 2025 to 23 Nov 2025

Distance from: 18.1 kms | Price from: $27.50

Open Garden and Devonshire Tea at Errard Hall – Ballarat Mechanics Institute (BMI) Fundriaser. Errard Hall was built in 1902....

In A World Of Our Own – Workshop with Megan J Riedl

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

23 Sep 2025

Distance from: 17.4 kms | Price from: $57.00

An intergenerational participatory workshop facilitated by Megan J Riedl.Let your imaginations loose in this collaborative world-building session, where a simple...

Perfume Genius Glory Tour

Concert or Performance

3 Dec 2025

Distance from: 18.6 kms | Price from: $73.90

Perfume Genius aka Mike Hadreas and the fiercest band he has ever assembled, bring his pristine new album Glory to...

Tuff Nutterz Inflatable Adventure Ballarat

Sporting Events

20 Sep 2025 to 24 Sep 2025

Distance from: 16.2 kms | Price from: $25.00

Australia's biggest inflatable obstacle course is landing in Ballarat for the first time. With a 300 metre long course, a...

Weird and Wonderul Botanical Art Exhibition

Exhibition and Shows

19 Sep 2025 to 22 Sep 2025

Distance from: 15.5 kms | Price from: Free

The Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Ballarat Botanical Artists have been working steadily on their paintings for the Weird and...

Seasons In The Glass – Meredith Wines Spring Release Lunch

Food and Wine

5 Oct 2025

Distance from: 14.7 kms | Price from: $220.00

This spring, join them for a rare culinary and wine experience as Meredith Wines takes the spotlight at Seasons in...

2026 Running Warehouse Ballarat Marathon

Sporting Events

25 Apr 2026 to 26 Apr 2026

Distance from: 18.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Running Warehouse Ballarat Marathon is a weekend running festival in stunning Ballarat featuring two days of running for all...

The Goddess of Pop: Cher Tribute

Concert or Performance

23 Nov 2025

Distance from: 18.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Step into a world of glitz, glamour and the unforgettable magic of Cher. Goddess of Pop is a dazzling tribute...

Turn Back Time 70s, 80s, 90s: The Legends Show

Concert or Performance

3 Jan 2026

Distance from: 18.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

Join in at the Terminus Theatre and step into a time machine for Turn Back Time – a high-energy, 140-minute...

Rebellious Makers – Workshop with Megan J Riedl

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

24 Sep 2025

Distance from: 17.4 kms | Price from: $0.00

Let your inner rebel out with this hands-on art making workshop. Use collage, drawing and writing to create accessible art...

Name the furry babies these school holidays

Exhibition and Shows

20 Sep 2025 to 5 Oct 2025

Distance from: 7.5 kms | Price from: Free

The team are excited to announce the arrival of their two adorable adopted baby boy lamb and goat joining their...

High Tea on Cuthbert’s 939 Vintage Tram

Exhibition and Shows

7 Sep 2025 to 23 Nov 2025

Distance from: 16.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Step back in time aboard the beautifully restored 1940s tram, Cuthbert's 939, and enjoy a truly unique high tea experience...

SpringFest Ballarat Harness Racing Night

Community Event

16 Oct 2025

Distance from: 19.8 kms | Price from: $22.00

SpringFest Ballarat - Harness Racing Night. Proudly presented by Eastwood Vets.You are invited to join the Rotary Club of Ballarat...

CresFest 2026

Festivals and Celebrations

10 Apr 2026 to 12 Apr 2026

Distance from: 8.6 kms | Price from: $0.00

CresFest is about the joy of live music – playing it, hearing it, watching it, dancing to it, learning it...

In Conversation with Rachael Johns

Community Event

6 Nov 2025

Distance from: 18.6 kms | Price from: $11.78

Rachael will be talking about her new book - The Lucky Sisters.Will their luck run out?What would you do if...

Paint your Dad at Hop Temple

Food and Wine

7 Sep 2025

Distance from: 18.4 kms | Price from: $30.00

This Father's Day, treat Dad to a fun-filled session of sips, paints and laugh. Join Hop Temple for a boozy...

Spaceballs – Fight MND Fundraiser

Exhibition and Shows

13 Sep 2025

Distance from: 19.6 kms | Price from: $18.00

The Spaceballs fundraiser screening for FightMND offers a nostalgic cinema experience with a purpose. Held at the Eureka Centre in...

Introduction to Bronze Sandcasting

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Sep 2025

Distance from: 19.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Learn the ancient technique of sand casting with armourer, Sam Bloomfield.Discover how molten metal can be transformed into a work...

Santana and the Doobie Brothers Tribute – Ballarat

Concert or Performance

19 Oct 2025

Distance from: 18.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Fans of Santana and The Doobie Brothers are in for a treat with this world-class tribute, presented as part of...

AstroKids – Space is all around

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

13 Sep 2025

Distance from: 20.3 kms | Price from: $0.00

Space is not very pointy and everything seem to spin around or orbit. Round and round they go. AstroKids! is...

2025 Ballarat International Foto Biennale: Open Program

Festivals and Celebrations

2 Sep 2025 to 19 Oct 2025

Distance from: 18.5 kms | Price from: Free

The 2025 Ballarat International Foto Biennale, presented by Intrepid, is a dynamic exploration of visual storytelling. At the heart of...

Within Sight Photographs by Paul Lambeth

Exhibition and Shows

2 Sep 2025 to 1 Mar 2026

Distance from: 19.6 kms | Price from: $5.00

Within Sight is an ongoing series by Paul Lambeth, emerging from a practice of slow, attentive walking. Observing transient patterns...

Melbourne Cup Day at Roy Hammond

Festivals and Celebrations

4 Nov 2025

Distance from: 18.4 kms | Price from: $130.00

Hosted by Max Hamond, slip into your best frocks and join the race that stops the nation on Melbourne Cup...

Introduction to Leadlight Restoration

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 Nov 2025

Distance from: 19.8 kms | Price from: $770.00

Piece by piece, Brian Simms restores leadlight windows the traditional way. Every piece and shimmer tells a story worth keeping...

Valley Road Live at Kilderkin Distillery

Concert or Performance

10 Oct 2025

Distance from: 19.8 kms | Price from: $20.00

First and foremost, Valley Road loves to sing together, using their voices to draw out the emotion in a song...

Exploring Victorian Will and Probate Records

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

2 Oct 2025

Distance from: 19.6 kms | Price from: Free

Dr Ben Wilkie explores Victoria's rich collection of wills and probate files and illuminates the meaning behind these valuable historic...

Write Here, Write Now – Workshop with Megan J Riedl

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

2 Oct 2025

Distance from: 17.4 kms | Price from: $0.00

A guided creative writing workshop designed to get the creative juices flowing in a fun, pressure-free environment. Writing exercises, prompts...

Father’s Day at Kilderkin Distillery

Festivals and Celebrations

7 Sep 2025

Distance from: 19.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

This Father's Day, give Dad the gift of great taste and terrible puns with Tim's Toasties Dad Edition. Kilderkin Distillery...

Forever Classics: Hits of the 60s

Community Event

1 Oct 2025

Distance from: 18.2 kms | Price from: $5.00

Get ready for a fun-filled trip down memory lane with Forever Classics: The Hits of the '60s.Starring internationally acclaimed singer...

Crafting Conversations: The Jewellers Edition

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

10 Sep 2025

Distance from: 18.6 kms | Price from: $35.00

Ballarat's creative scene is set to shine with the launch of Crafting Conversations, a new quarterly in‑person panel series for...

Bob Downe: 40 Ridiculous Years

Concert or Performance

21 Nov 2025

Distance from: 18.6 kms | Price from: $55.00

Australia's beloved Prince of Polyester is celebrating four fabulous decades with his brand-new show, Choose Bob – a high-energy comedy...

Burning Red: The Australian Taylor Swift Tribute Show

Concert or Performance

4 Jan 2026

Distance from: 18.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

Step into the world of Taylor Swift at the Terminus Theatre for Burning Red – the ultimate Australian Taylor Swift tribute show....

Polish Day at Mt Coghill Vineyard

Food and Wine

12 Oct 2025

Distance from: 5.7 kms | Price from: $77.00

Join in for a day of Polish festivities at Mt Coghill Vineyard.Nestled in the picturesque Ballarat Highlands, their cosy cellar...

In Conversation with Rozzi Bazzani

Community Event

1 Oct 2025

Distance from: 18.6 kms | Price from: $11.78

Rozzi will be talking about her new book - One Night.When Detective Sergeant Bec Harpin answers a call for help...

Beginner Entomology Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

8 Nov 2025

Distance from: 19.8 kms | Price from: $330.00

Enter the tiny world of butterflies and moths in a beginner entomology workshop with renowned entomologist Jason Penfold.Discover the grandeur...

Ballaarat Mechanics Institute Fashion Parade

Community Event

14 Sep 2025

Distance from: 18.6 kms | Price from: $35.00

The Ballaarat Mechanics Institute vintage and pre-loved shop are showcasing their wares with a fashion parade. Models will be displaying...

Enchanting Kirtan Meditation Experience Ballarat

Concert or Performance

14 Sep 2025

Distance from: 18.8 kms | Price from: Free

Experience the magic of kirtan in one unforgettable evening.Weaving together melody, music and mantra with people responding to the chanting...

Pecha Kucha 08: Collaboration at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

14 Nov 2025

Distance from: 19.8 kms | Price from: $10.00

Creative partnerships take centre stage at Pecha Kucha 08: Collaboration.Pecha Kucha is a series created by creatives and thinkers, for...

Koun Vincent: Famed Zen Buddhist Jazz Monk Returns to the Music

Concert or Performance

5 Sep 2025

Distance from: 18.9 kms | Price from: $16.75

Vincent began giving house concerts of the great composers of the American Songbook – Gershwin, Porter, Ellington, Berlin, Mancini, Kern,...

Norse Inspired Cuffs Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Dec 2025

Distance from: 19.8 kms | Price from: $185.00

Learn the basics of metalwork and decorative design with armourer, designer, leatherworker and metalsmith, Sam Bloomfield.In this half-day workshop, you...

Scene and Seen by Mark Misic

Exhibition and Shows

4 Sep 2025 to 19 Oct 2025

Distance from: 19.8 kms | Price from: Free

Kilderkin is excited to announce the latest exhibition on display in the Distillery Door.Scene and Seen by Mark Misic is...

Makers Film Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

13 Sep 2025

Distance from: 19.8 kms | Price from: $15.00

The Makers Film Festival is an international short film festival celebrating craft, its makers, making, and materials.The bi-annual festival is...

My Australia Art Exhibition

Exhibition and Shows

11 Oct 2025

Distance from: 19.1 kms | Price from: Free

The 'My Australia Art Exhibition', is an event designed for free expression and story telling through art.Here, artists explore a...

Australian Jousting Championship

Sporting Events

13 Sep 2025 to 14 Sep 2025

Distance from: 22.9 kms | Price from: $36.50

The Australian Jousting Championship returns to Kryal Castle. Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of medieval action as brave knights...

SpringFest Ballarat Market Sunday

Community Event

30 Nov 2025

Distance from: 17.4 kms | Price from: Free

Since its beginnings in 1994, SpringFest Ballarat has become a beloved highlight on the city's events calendar, and in this...

Father’s Day Lunch at Mercure

Festivals and Celebrations

7 Sep 2025

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: $35.00

Father's Day at Mercure Ballarat is all about good food, great company and making dads feel special. Families can relax...

The Boite presents Songs and Stories of Timor Leste

Concert or Performance

6 Sep 2025

Distance from: 23.8 kms | Price from: $10.00

Celebrate 50 years of Timorese culture in Australia with hundreds of young voices from across Victoria. Mai Fali Eh! is...

Merchants and Musicians by Casey McIntosh

Exhibition and Shows

4 Oct 2025 to 26 Oct 2025

Distance from: 17.9 kms | Price from: Free

This exhibition features vibrant and engaging portraits and places that celebrate the diverse individuals who contribute to our local community....

Kiss Thiss

Concert or Performance

9 Nov 2025

Distance from: 18.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Alright Australia – you wanted the best, you got the best.Since 2002, Kiss Thiss have brought the fire-breathing, blood-spitting, guitar-smoking...

My Grandfather’s Clock and Other Timepieces

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

4 Sep 2025

Distance from: 19.6 kms | Price from: Free

In his recent book, My Grandfather's Clock, Professor Graeme Davison AO traces the history of his family through an heirloom...

Handmade Urban Environments Exhibition

Exhibition and Shows

2 Sep 2025 to 19 Oct 2025

Distance from: 19.8 kms | Price from: Free

An artistic collaboration between photographers Madeline Bowser and Ben Metherell, 'Handmade Urban Environments' explores the enduring presence of man-made forms,...

Laugh For Lifeline – Ballarat

Concert or Performance

13 Sep 2025

Distance from: 17.4 kms | Price from: $27.00

Lifeline supports people struggling with their mental health. What can some comedians in Ballarat do to help?They can boost positivity,...

Marks of Absence Photographs by Des Crossley

Exhibition and Shows

2 Sep 2025 to 19 Nov 2025

Distance from: 19.6 kms | Price from: Free

Marks of Absence is an eight-panel series photographed at Auschwitz using a Leica IIIC - a camera from the Holocaust...

Piano by Request

Concert or Performance

6 Sep 2025 to 20 Dec 2025

Distance from: 18.6 kms | Price from: $10.00

Enjoy an evening of Piano Bar entertainment presented by their exceptional piano and superstar vocalists, as they take your song...

Norse Inspired Amulets and Adornment Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Dec 2025

Distance from: 19.8 kms | Price from: $185.00

Learn the basics of metalwork and decorative design with armourer, designer, leatherworker and metalsmith, Sam Bloomfield.In this half-day workshop, work...

RocKwiz Live in ’25

Concert or Performance

7 Nov 2025

Distance from: 18.2 kms | Price from: $95.00

By popular demand, RocKwiz returns to Ballarat with a brand-new show in 2025. Fresh questions, surprise special guests and the...

Sunnyside – An Art Experience

Festivals and Celebrations

6 Nov 2025 to 23 Nov 2025

Distance from: 18.5 kms | Price from: $0.00

Sunnyside is a brand new art experience in Ballarat which is bold, vibrant and wonderfully fantastical. The inaugural edition welcomes...