Festivals and Activations

Out on the Deck

26 Apr 2025 A new, free live music series from local and emerging artists on Kindred's outdoor deck on Saturday afternoons from February to April.

Kindred Studios, 3 Harris St, Yarraville 3013

Tagged as: , Music, dance and theatre

Art in the Garden

27 Apr 2025 A series of facilitated art workshops at the Yarraville Community Garden, featuring the natural beauty of local landmarks such as Cruickshank Park, the Dinosaur Playground, and Stony Creek as the backdrop.

Yarraville Community Garden, McNish Reserve, Yarraville 3013

Tagged as: , Arts and craft, Class or workshop, Community event, Environment and Sustainability

Sleepless Footscray Festival

02 May 2025 Sleepless, Footscray’s after dark contemporary arts festival is returning , turning its hidden alleys, unused shop fronts and coolest venues into a playground of creativity.

Tagged as: , Community event, Exhibition, film and digital media, Festival or major event, Music, dance and theatre

Slowfood Edgewater Farmers' Market

03 May 2025 Introducing the NEW Slow Food Edgewater Farmers' Market!

3 more dates

Tagged as: , Community event, Market or popup

Say Cheese Presents - TROCADERO

03 May 2025 Say Cheese will transform Trocadero Arcade for one night only with live music, artwork, and authentic delights of El Salvadorian cuisine.

Say Cheese - Trocadero Arcade, Shop 6/119 Hopkins Street, Footscray 3011

Tagged as: , Arts and craft, Community event, Exhibition, film and digital media, Kids and family, Market or popup, Music, dance and theatre, Youth and Teens

Setting Sun International Film Festival

08 May 2025 The Setting Sun Film Festival will return from 9 - 19 May, presenting quality, award winning films from independent film makers around Australia and the world.

Tagged as: , Exhibition, film and digital media

SloFo WeFo Farmers Market

10 May 2025 Taking place every second Saturday of the month, this market offers a range of stalls that support local Victorian farmers and artisanal producers.

Barrett Reserve, 55-57 Essex Street, West Footscray 3012

7 more dates

Tagged as: , Arts and craft, Community event, Market or popup

Yarraville Farmers Market

17 May 2025 Selling fresh and local produce in the heart of Yarraville on the third Saturday of each month.

Beaton Reserve, Blackwood Street, Yarraville 3013

Tagged as: , Community event, Market or popup

Blacksmiths Festival

17 May 2025 The Maribyrnong River will ring with the sound of hammer hitting anvil during the sixth biennial Blacksmith Festival, from 17-18 May 2025.

Waterside Metal Art Studio & Maribyrnong riverfront, 60 Maribyrnong Street, Footscray 3011

Tagged as: , Arts and craft, Community event, Festival or major event, Kids and family