Events

Yarraville Festival 2026

22 Mar 2026 A true celebration of the Inner West, the Yarraville Festival has been an annual event in the heart of Yarraville since 1981.

Yarraville Village Precinct, Woods Street, Yarraville 3013

Tagged as: , Community event, Festival or major event, Kids and family, Music, dance and theatre

Multicultural picnic

22 Mar 2026 You’re invited to our beautiful picnic in the park during Cultural Diversity Week in 2026 at Ern Shepherd Reserve next to Maidstone Community Centre.

Ern Shepherd Reserve, 23-25 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

Tagged as: , Community Centre, Community event, Kids and family

Writing oral history with Olympia Koziaris

23 Mar 2026 Add sensory detail to your writing in a workshop with Maidstone writer-in-residence Olympia Koziaris.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley St, Maidstone 3012

Tagged as: , Class or workshop, Community Centre, Literature and Culture

Community Archiving: Object storytelling

25 Mar 2026 Through conversation and visual storytelling, Emma Ismawi and photographer Lisa‑Mary Abdulnour will guide participants to share stories of culture, migration, belonging and identity.

Maribyrnong Community Centre, 9 Randall St, Maribyrnong 3032

Tagged as: , Arts and craft, Community Centre, Literature and Culture, Lifestyle and Culture, Inclusion

Braybrook After Hours - Bad Art Night

26 Mar 2026 Unlock your creativity! Immerse yourself in an evening of artistic imperfection and in this welcoming creative session.

Braybrook Library, 107-109 Churchill Ave, Braybrook 3019

1 more date

Tagged as: , Arts and craft, Libraries

Quilting for teens: Bag charms and mini quilts

28 Mar 2026 If you are 12-17 then come hang out with us and learn some easy sewing skills to make a bag charm or a mini quilt to put on your school bag, pencil case, or to decorate your room!

Maribyrnong Library, 120 Rosamond Rd, Maribyrnong 3032

Tagged as: , Arts and craft, Class or workshop, Libraries, Youth

Community Archiving: Cultural Participatory Mapping

28 Mar 2026 Participants will build a large, evolving map that may chart homelands, migration paths, neighbourhood landmarks and meaningful locations.

Maribyrnong Community Centre, 9 Randall St, Maribyrnong 3032

Tagged as: , Arts and craft, Community Centre, Literature and Culture, Lifestyle and Culture, Inclusion

Community Archiving: Diaspora Dictionaries

01 Apr 2026 This workshop invites participants to share and preserve the diverse languages within Maribyrnong. Through a series of typography exercises and conversations we will share language and contribute to a collaborative community zine.

Maribyrnong Community Centre, 9 Randall St, Maribyrnong 3032

Tagged as: , Arts and craft, Community Centre, Literature and Culture, Lifestyle and Culture, Inclusion

Curator’s guided tour – The Art of Observation

02 Apr 2026 A curator's tour of 'The Art of Observation', showcasing the City of Maribyrnong's photography collection.

Civic Precinct and Community Hub, 61 Napier St, Footscray 3011

1 more date

Tagged as: , Arts and craft, Class or workshop, Creative arts, Exhibition, film and digital media, Seniors, Talk or tour, Arts event

Community Archiving: School holidays zine-making

08 Apr 2026 This beginner-friendly workshop introduces children and families to the world of zines. Using simple materials, participants create small handmade booklets inspired by their stories, languages and surroundings.

Maribyrnong Community Centre, 9 Randall St, Maribyrnong 3032

Tagged as: , Arts and craft, Class or workshop, Community Centre, Creative arts, Kids and family, Arts event