Get Active Expo
The Get Active Expo is a free four-week program from Sunday 15 March to Sunday 12 April 2026.
The 2026 Expo is full of 'come and try' style sessions designed to showcase a range of sport, recreation and wellbeing opportunities available throughout the City of Maribyrnong.
There are activities offered for everyone to enjoy including infants (0-2), toddlers (2-5), children (5-12), young people (12-18), adults and older adults (18-55+). We also include 'women only' sessions and 'all abilities' sessions.
Below you will find the following:
2026 Get Active Expo Launch
The 2026 Get Active Expo starts with our Launch event on Sunday 15 March at Footscray Park from 10am-12pm.
At the Launch collect your Expo Event Passport and enjoy free activities including a jumping castle, face painting, coffee cart, mini golf, beach tennis, cricket, AFL, soccer, the Western Bulldogs mascot and more. Bring a picnic and enjoy a fun-filled morning!
Program Timetable
2026 Get Active Expo is from Sunday 15 March until Sunday 12 April. This year there are over 200 free activities for you to get involved in.
To view the extensive selection of activities on offer download the full program timetable(PDF, 3MB).
Registrations
Registrations open from 9am on Monday 2 March 2026 and you can register for any program in three easy steps.
Alternatively, download the program timetable(PDF, 3MB) and click on the event name to take you directly to the registration page for that program.
Select the register here button.
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Select a program then select the grey "Book Ticket" button.
You can use the dropdown menu to select dates.
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Complete your details as required.
On the event booking page please read the event overview for details about the program, what to bring and where to meet.
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Get Active Expo Event Passport
To get your Get Active Expo Event Passport come along to the launch event where you can pick one up. Alternatively, you can collect your passport from Council's Customer Service team from Monday 16 March.
Don't forget to take your passport with you to every program you participant in and be sure to redeem your passport sticker. Collect at least five passport stickers to go into the draw to win some great prizes and to receive a complimentary five visit pass to Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre* and RecWest Braybrook*.
Once you have all five stickers give your Event Passport to the Get Active team. You can return your passport in one of the following ways.
In person
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Bring your passport into our Customer Services team at 61 Napier Street, Footscray.
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By email
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Take a photo of your passport and email it to us at active@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au.
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By post
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Post your passport to Get Active Expo Passport, Maribyrnong City Council, PO Box 58, West Footscray 3012
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*Five visit passes to RecWest Braybrook and Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre are valid from 13 April to 13 May 2026 only.
If you would prefer to have a digital passport rather than collecting a sticker from each session, take a selfie/photo at 5 Get Active Expo sessions you attend. Once you have 5 photos at different sessions, email the photos to
active@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au with the Subject: Get Active Expo Digital Passport.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I can no longer attend a session?
Please cancel your ticket so someone else can attend. There is a link to cancel your ticket in the confirmation email you received. Otherwise if you can’t find your confirmation email send us an email active@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au and we can cancel your spot.
How do I select other dates when registering?
To select a different date when on the registration page, under the heading ‘Date’ click the date and it will have a drop down of the other dates you can select. For each date make sure you click the + symbol under ‘Number of Tickets’ to add a ticket to your cart.
Can I get the 5 visit passes to MAC and RecWest Braybrook?
In order to be eligible for the 5 visit passes to MAC and RecWest Braybrook you need to attend 5 sessions throughout the Get Active Expo. Collect a sticker at each session. Once you have 5 stickers on your passport return the passport to us and you will be eligible to access the 5 visit passes to MAC and RecWest Braybrook from 13 April to 13 May 2026.
You can also email a photo of the completed passport to active@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au.
If you would prefer to have digital passport rather than collecting a sticker from each session, take a selfie/photo at 5 Get Active Expo sessions you attend. Once you have 5 photos at different sessions email the photos to active@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au with the Subject: Get Active Expo Digital Passport.
I'm having trouble registering for a program, what do I do?
Please call us on 9688 0200 or email us active@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au and we are happy to help you register. We can also help you register at the Expo Launch event on Sunday 15 March from 10am-12pm at Footscray Park, Footscray.
Where do I collect the Get Active Expo passport?
You can collect your Get Active Expo Passport from the Expo Launch event on Sunday 15 March from 10am-12pm at Footscray Park.
If you cannot attend the launch, get your Event Passport from our Customer Service team at the Civic Precinct and Community Hub (corner Hyde and Napier St, Footscray) from Monday 16 March.
Can I have a digital Get Active Expo passport?
If you would prefer to have digital passport rather than collecting a sticker from each session, take a selfie/photo at 5 Get Active Expo sessions you attend. Once you have 5 photos at different sessions email the photos to active@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au with the Subject: Get Active Expo Digital Passport.
Once I have 5 stickers, how do I return my Get Active Expo passport?
Return your Get Active Expo passport to:
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Customer Services team at 61 Napier St, Footscray
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Email a photo of your Event Passport to active@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au.
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Send your Event Passport to
Maribyrnong City Council - Get Active Expo Passport
PO Box 58, West Footscray VIC 3012
Can I join after the Get Active Expo has started?
Yes, you can. While we recommend joining as early as possible to get the most out of the full 4-week program, you can register for a session throughout the Get Active Expo. You can join at any time, as long as there's still space available, whether it's after one session or just before the last one.
More information
For further information about the Get Active Expo please contact us on 9688 0200 or send us an email to active@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au.