Events

In Focus Festival

12 May 2026 In Focus Festival showcases striking photography across the streets, laneways and public spaces of Maribyrnong. 21 April - 31 May 2026.

10 sites across Footscray and Yarraville, FootscrayYarraville 3011, 3013

Tagged as: , Exhibition, film and digital media, Festival or major event

Place-based Initiatives (Annual) Grants Program - Now Open

12 May 2026 Apply now to Council's Place-based Initiatives (Annual) Grants Program for activities occurring up to 30 June 2027. Applications Close Monday 8 June at 4pm.

Tagged as: , Arts and craft, Community event, Exhibition, film and digital media, Festival or major event, Health and wellbeing, Kids and family, Learning and Languages, Literature and Culture, Market or popup, Music, dance and theatre, Seniors, Sports and recreation, Talk or tour, Youth and Teens

Reusable party kit hire

12 May 2026 Help reduce single-use waste in Maribyrnong!

Braybrook Community Hub, 107-139 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook 3019

50 more dates

Tagged as: , Class or workshop, Community Centre, Environment and Sustainability, Health and wellbeing, Kids and family

Knitting group

12 May 2026 Knit your way to fun and relaxation by joining one of our weekly knitting groups at Footscray or Yarraville.

Multiple locations

14 more dates

Tagged as: , Libraries

Women in Business Networking Event

12 May 2026 Hosted by Jules Brooke, it’s a fun way to get to know some new women who think as you do.

It’s a #nopressure #noagenda event which means it’s purely social, so you never know who you might meet – and there is always the potential for collaborations and referrals!

3 GRAINS, 20 Ballarat Street, Yarraville 3013

Tagged as: , Business

Tablets and devices (YCC)

12 May 2026 Learn to use your device, whether it's a tablet, smartphone or iPad, to reconnect with distant family and friends.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

6 more dates

Tagged as: , Class or workshop, Community Centre, Computers and technology, Learning and Languages, Seniors

Beeswax wraps workshop

12 May 2026 Learn how to make environmentally friendly beeswax wraps which are reusable, washable, and a sustainable alternative to single use plastics like cling wrap.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

Tagged as: , Class or workshop, Community Centre, Environment and Sustainability, Seniors

Whist Cards

12 May 2026 Join us for a lively and social card game perfect for players 55 and over! Beginners are warmly welcome.

Maribyrnong Community Centre, 9 Randall Street, Maribyrnong 3032

6 more dates

Tagged as: , Community Centre, Health and wellbeing, Seniors

Toddler time

12 May 2026 Engage toddlers in singing, stories, movement, literacy, language and play at Toddler Time. This session is specially designed to support language development and social skills.

Multiple locations

50+ more dates

Tagged as: , Kids and family, Libraries

Digital essential level 2

12 May 2026 This program will extend learners’ understanding of technology, including the use of different digital devices.

Braybrook Community Hub, 107-139 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook 3019

12 more dates

Tagged as: , Class or workshop, Community Centre, Computers and technology