Cardinia Australia Day
The 2018 celebrations will feature a day of free activities and amusements including face painting, a balloon twister, an animal petting farm, jumping castles, reptiles and a sausage sizzle cooked by the Lakeside Scout Group.
– Friday 26 January from 12pm to 4pm at the Cardinia Cultural Centre.
Long weekend at Gumbuya World
Gumbuya World has packed three days of fun into this Australia Day long weekend. Each day visitors will have the chance to win cool prizes, enjoy a classic Aussie barbecue, splash into the waterpark, meet Australian animals and spin out on the newest rides.
– Friday 26 to Sunday 28 of January, 10am to 6pm at Gumbuya World.
Fun at parkrun
Participate with more than 100 others in a free five-kilometre timed event every Saturday morning.
The event caters for serious runners and for those wanting a jog or even a walk.
– Saturdays at 8am at Toomuc Reserve, Pakenham. Visit the Pakenham parkrun Facebook page for more information.
EP launch
The Hunter Express is an indie rock/folk project spearheaded by Pakenham songwriter Brad Ellis.
With an EP in 2016 and a fresh LP just released, Ellis will be performing the songs as a trio with gripping instrumentation and unique folk melodies.
– 27 January, 6pm at the Wesley Anne, 250 High Street Northcote.
Summer Reading Club
Participants in the Summer Reading Club for five to 12 year olds are invited to join in this finale event.
Multi-skilled circus performer Terry Cole will provide entertainment in celebration of this year’s theme, Game On.
– Level two at Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Saturday 27 January, 2pm. Call 1300 630 920 or see library staff for more information.
Kids get crafty
Children can create mermaid and pirate craft at these free workshops.
– Market Square at Dandenong Market, corner Clow and Cleeland streets, Dandenong. Saturday 27 January, 11am to 3pm.
