Broomfield, Hepburn

Gin Distilling Masterclass at Kilderkin Distillery

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

11 Oct 2025 to 13 Dec 2025

Distance from: 21.4 kms | Price from: $185.00

Love Gin? Create your own!The three-hour session includes: A welcome drink on arrival, A guided gin tasting exploring different botanicals,...

G&Tea at Grainery Lane

Food and Wine

21 Sep 2025 to 21 Dec 2025

Distance from: 19.6 kms | Price from: $0.00

Enjoy free flowing Grainey Lane Gin Teapot Cocktails perfectly paired with a selection of delectable bites. The perfect Sunday catch-up...

The Vallies

Concert or Performance

2 Oct 2025

Distance from: 18.1 kms | Price from: $49.50

The Vallies are high-energy, all singing all dancing seasoned entertainers bringing the hits of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons,...

Dave Hughes – Ballarat

Concert or Performance

22 Nov 2025

Distance from: 19.9 kms | Price from: $49.00

Join comedy legend Dave Hughes for an unforgettable evening of laughter when he takes the stage with his brand-new hour...

VIC Papercraft Show

Exhibition and Shows

16 Oct 2025 to 18 Oct 2025

Distance from: 14.1 kms | Price from: $10.00

The Papercraft show is coming to Ballarat. With both local and interstate craft talent, the show is packed full of...

The Bridge Market

Markets

4 Oct 2025 to 1 Nov 2025

Distance from: 19.8 kms | Price from: Free

The Bridge Market is a Ballarat Farmers Market held on the first Saturday of the month at Ballarat Bridge Mall.Ballarat...

Leadlight Window Ornaments Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

11 Oct 2025

Distance from: 20.9 kms | Price from: $355.00

Create stunning glass art with leadlighter Daniella Acciarito.Craft a beautiful glass ornament that will shine in your window, transforming light...

Weston Bate Memorial Lecture at Sovereign Hill

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

16 Oct 2025

Distance from: 20.9 kms | Price from: $5.00

Curator and historian Laura Jocic presents 'Women and Dress in Rural Australia, 1840s-1860s'.As emigrants arrived in the Australian colonies, many...

Intermediate Tapestry Weaving (Colour Mixing) at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

27 Sep 2025 to 28 Sep 2025

Distance from: 20.9 kms | Price from: $330.00

Take your tapestry weaving to bold new heights in this immersive two-day workshop with tapestry weaver Joy Smith. Discover the...

Ballarat Farmers Market

Markets

27 Sep 2025 to 28 Feb 2026

Distance from: 18.9 kms | Price from: Free

Ballarat Farmers Market takes place in central Ballarat near the shores of beautiful Lake Wendouree. The market runs all year...

Hop Temple Trivia

Food and Wine

24 Sep 2025 to 17 Dec 2025

Distance from: 19.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Join the team at Hop Temple every Wednesday night for Ballarat's most entertaining trivia event!At their trivia night, they're all...

Tapestry Weaving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

25 Oct 2025 to 26 Oct 2025

Distance from: 20.9 kms | Price from: $535.00

Learn to warp and weave on a simple frame loom with tapestry weaver Tim Gresham.At the end of the second...

Aunty Jacks ‘Old School Trivia with Old School Prices’

Food and Wine

1 Oct 2025 to 27 May 2026

Distance from: 19.6 kms | Price from: Free

Old school trivia with old school prices is at Aunty Jacks! Ballarat's favourite trivia night is at Aunty Jacks every...

Creswick Market

Markets

20 Sep 2025 to 15 Aug 2026

Distance from: 4.0 kms | Price from: Free

Creswick Market is a much-loved local event, with the true relaxed feel of a regional community market. A must see...

11th Ballarat International Foto Biennale

Festivals and Celebrations

20 Sep 2025 to 19 Oct 2025

Distance from: 19.7 kms | Price from: $0.00

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

Armour-Smithing Workshop (Arm Harness)

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

11 Oct 2025 to 12 Oct 2025

Distance from: 20.9 kms | Price from: $775.00

Unleash your inner medieval warrior in this immersive two-day armouring workshop with armourer Rob Hayes.Step into the world of 15th-century...

Ballarat Book Sale

Markets

4 Oct 2025 to 6 Jun 2026

Distance from: 17.9 kms | Price from: Free

The Rotary Club of Ballarat East operates a second hand book sale on the first Saturday of every month from...

Ballarat Farmers Market Twilight Christmas Market

Markets

19 Dec 2025

Distance from: 18.9 kms | Price from: Free

On a Friday night just before Christmas, Ballarat Farmers Market holds a very special market focusing on gifts, artwork, jewellery,...

Introduction to Dry Stone Walling at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

22 Nov 2025 to 23 Nov 2025

Distance from: 20.9 kms | Price from: $630.00

Uncover the timeless craft of dry stone walling with Emma Knowles.Work alongside fellow participants to build a section of wall,...

Embroidery Workshop (Chinese Silk) at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

11 Oct 2025 to 12 Oct 2025

Distance from: 20.9 kms | Price from: $395.00

Join award-winning embroidery artist Alison Cole for a two-day workshop where history and craftsmanship intertwine. Create an embroidery design inspired...

Jimmy Possum Chair Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

2 Oct 2025 to 5 Oct 2025

Distance from: 20.9 kms | Price from: $1270.00

Learn the art of crafting the iconic Jimmy Possum chair in this four-day workshop. Through behind-the-scenes access to historic examples...

Eureka Collection Curator’s Tour at the Gold Rush Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Dec 2025

Distance from: 20.9 kms | Price from: $28.00

Discover the hidden stories of the Eureka Rebellion through the incredible people and objects that lived it.Step behind the scenes...

Basics of Screenprinting Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

16 Nov 2025

Distance from: 20.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Dive into the world of screen printing with designer Nicola Cerini.Learn the basics of fabric printing, create stunning designs using...

Underbust Corset Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 Nov 2025 to 23 Nov 2025

Distance from: 20.9 kms | Price from: $1195.00

Craft your own custom underbust corset with Catherine Irving of Crystal Pegasus Costumes. Learn to fit, sew, and construct a...

Netsuke Carving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

7 Nov 2025 to 9 Nov 2025

Distance from: 20.9 kms | Price from: $925.00

Learn the ancient art of netsuke wood carving with master woodcarver Hape Kiddle.Carve a beautiful netsuke fish or toadstool, using...

Introductory Blacksmithing Workshop at Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 Oct 2025

Distance from: 20.9 kms | Price from: $320.00

Discover the art of blacksmithing with blacksmith and sculptor David Graham.Learn the essentials—from workshop safety to mastering blacksmithing tools—and dive...

Clunes Farmers and Makers Market

Markets

12 Oct 2025 to 14 Dec 2025

Distance from: 14.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Clunes Farmers and Makers Market is a much-loved local event that takes place in Fraser Street on the second Sunday...

Learn to Spin at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Dec 2025

Distance from: 20.9 kms | Price from: $250.00

Discover the magic of turning fleece into yarn in this full-day workshop with spinner and weaver Dawn Lim.Learn the basics...

Monday Night Trivia at The Cattle Yards Inn

Community Event

22 Sep 2025 to 22 Dec 2025

Distance from: 21.7 kms | Price from: Free

Monday Night Trivia at The Cattleyards Inn.Welcome, trivia enthusiasts. It's time to dust off those thinking caps, because every Monday...

Wednesday Night Trivia at The Royal Mail Hotel

Community Event

24 Sep 2025 to 17 Dec 2025

Distance from: 25.0 kms | Price from: Free

Wednesday Night Trivia at The Royal Mail Hotel.Think you've got the brains to beat Ballarat's best? Gather your crew and...

Kaze Karaoke: Thursday Nights at The Sporting Globe Ballarat

Community Event

25 Sep 2025 to 25 Dec 2025

Distance from: 19.6 kms | Price from: Free

Kaze Karaoke is at The Sporting Globe Ballarat on Thursday Nights.From power ballads to party anthems, they've got the tracks...

Makers Series at Sovereign Hill

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

20 Sep 2025 to 31 Dec 2025

Distance from: 20.9 kms | Price from: $18.00

During the gold rush rare trades, skills and practices flourished to keep the booming township alive. Enhance your memorable Sovereign...

Rigid Heddle Workshop Scarf-making at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 Oct 2025

Distance from: 20.9 kms | Price from: $270.00

Discover the joy of weaving in this immersive workshop with spinner and weaver Dawn Lim.Using a rigid heddle loom, learn...

The Australian Calisthenics Competition at the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod

Concert or Performance

6 Oct 2025 to 30 Oct 2025

Distance from: 19.9 kms | Price from: $20.00

Get ready to be thrilled and delighted by the Australian Calisthenics Competition at the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod!...

Author Events at Collins Booksellers on Lydiard

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

22 Sep 2025 to 29 Dec 2025

Distance from: 19.7 kms | Price from: Free

Each month a mixture of local, national or international authors visit Ballarat and we are delighted to offer the opportunity...

Kaze Karaoke: Tuesday Nights at The Robin Hood Hotel Ballarat

Community Event

23 Sep 2025 to 23 Dec 2025

Distance from: 19.6 kms | Price from: Free

Kaze Karaoke every Tuesday night at The Robin Hood Hotel Ballarat. Custom stage, excellent sound, the best mics, the most...

Intermediate Tapestry Weaving (Hatching) at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Dec 2025 to 7 Dec 2025

Distance from: 20.9 kms | Price from: $325.00

Elevate your weaving skills with tapestry weaver, Tim Gresham.Take your tapestry weaving to the next level. Dive into the art...

Introduction to Indigo Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

15 Nov 2025

Distance from: 20.9 kms | Price from: $285.00

Immerse yourself in the world of indigo with natural dyer Jude Craig and craft a wearable piece of art. Explore...

Calisthenics Graceful Solo Final at the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod

Concert or Performance

11 Oct 2025

Distance from: 19.9 kms | Price from: $20.00

Get ready to be thrilled and delighted by the Australian Calisthenics Competition at the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod!...

Energetiks Dance Competition at the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod

Concert or Performance

20 Sep 2025 to 5 Oct 2025

Distance from: 19.9 kms | Price from: $5.00

Get ready to be thrilled and delighted by the Energetiks Dance Competition in the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod!...

Chinese Silk and Gold Embroidery at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

12 Oct 2025

Distance from: 20.9 kms | Price from: $280.00

Learn the art of embroidery with award-winning artist, Alison Cole.In this full day workshop, learn how to prepare and embroider...

Kaze Karaoke: Friday Nights at JD’s Bar and Lounge Ballarat

Community Event

26 Sep 2025 to 19 Dec 2025

Distance from: 19.7 kms | Price from: Free

It's Rock Star Karaoke.The mic is hot, the drinks are cold, and the stage is yours. Every Friday night at...

Kaze Karaoke: Saturday Nights at The Cattleyards Inn Delacombe

Community Event

20 Sep 2025 to 27 Dec 2025

Distance from: 21.7 kms | Price from: Free

Kaze Karaoke every Saturday night at The Cattleyards Inn Ballarat! Custom stage, excellent sound, the best mics, the most extensive...

Relief Carving Masterclass at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 Oct 2025 to 19 Oct 2025

Distance from: 20.9 kms | Price from: $565.00

Elevate your carving skills in this immersive relief carving masterclass with Olivia O’Connor.Over two creative days, refine your techniques and...

Leather Cuff and Belt Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Dec 2025

Distance from: 20.9 kms | Price from: $295.00

Dive into the art of leather craft in a hands-on workshop led by metal and leatherworker Sam Bloomfield.Learn to stamp...

Dave Hughes – WTF?

Concert or Performance

22 Nov 2025

Distance from: 19.9 kms | Price from: $49.00

Join comedy legend Dave Hughes for an unforgettable evening of laughter when he takes the stage with his brand-new hour...

Cocktail Making Classes at Itinerant Spirits

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

20 Sep 2025 to 13 Dec 2025

Distance from: 19.3 kms | Price from: $49.00

Your cocktail making adventure starts here at Itinerant Spirits.On the day you will receive a welcome Gin or Vodka mixer...

Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod

Concert or Performance

20 Sep 2025 to 30 Oct 2025

Distance from: 20.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Step into the heart of the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod, Australia's longest running, premier performing arts eisteddfod, and...

Introduction to Paper Cutting at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

15 Nov 2025

Distance from: 20.9 kms | Price from: $365.00

Uncover the timeless art of cut-paper illustration with visual artist Ellen Sørensen.The practice of cut-paper illustrations originated in 4th Century...

Creedence Clearwater Collective

Concert or Performance

15 Nov 2025

Distance from: 18.1 kms | Price from: $64.00

You're invited to join in a night celebrating the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty, as they present...

Aunty Jacks Brew for a Day

Food and Wine

20 Sep 2025 to 8 Nov 2025

Distance from: 19.6 kms | Price from: $175.00

Have you wondered how Aunty Jacks Brew their award-winning Beer?This is your chance to be a part of it. Spend...

Distillery Tour and Tasting at Itinerant Spirits

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

20 Sep 2025 to 21 Dec 2025

Distance from: 19.3 kms | Price from: $49.00

A behind-the-scenes distillery tour covering the gin, vodka, and whiskey-making processes, plus the story of Itinerant Spirits and their two...

Roy Hammond Craft Cocktails

Food and Wine

20 Sep 2025 to 25 Oct 2025

Distance from: 19.7 kms | Price from: $0.00

Take your next social event to a whole new level with Roy Hammond's Craft Cocktails!Their mixologist will take you on...

Locksmithing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

8 Nov 2025

Distance from: 20.9 kms | Price from: $390.00

Unlock the secrets of traditional locksmithing with artisan Aaron Smith. Craft a brass padlock and cut a matching key using...

Daylesford Farmers Market

Markets

27 Sep 2025 to 23 May 2026

Distance from: 21.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

The region around Daylesford is renowned for its fresh produce and artisanal foodstuffs, and the Rotary Daylesford Farmers Market allows...

Ghosts of the Goldfields – Hauntings, Hoaxes, and Halloween at the Gold Rush Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

30 Oct 2025

Distance from: 20.9 kms | Price from: $8.00

Delve into a spine-chilling exploration of ghostly tales from Victoria’s gold rush era. Drawing on his extensive research, Dr. David...

Introduction to Wood Turning at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

12 Oct 2025

Distance from: 20.9 kms | Price from: $540.00

Turn Timber into Treasures with woodworker Brendon Collins.Learn the fundamentals of using an electric lathe as you choose your timber...

Phantom – A Tribute to Michael Crawford

Concert or Performance

12 Oct 2025

Distance from: 18.1 kms | Price from: $45.00

This one of a kind concert is a celebration of Michael Crawford's hit stage musicals and multi-platinum recordings featuring The...

Australia Day Celebration

Community Event

26 Jan 2026

Distance from: 19.2 kms | Price from: Free

Join in at the Golden City Paddle Steamer Museum Society for a free, family-friendly Australia Day celebration around scenic Lake...

Grainery Lane Gin Tasting and Blending Masterclass

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

20 Sep 2025 to 6 Dec 2025

Distance from: 19.6 kms | Price from: $79.00

Have you ever wondered how spirits are made and blended? Now is your chance to experience firsthand what it takes...