WEST FOOTSCRAY FESTIVAL OF COLOURSThere’s nothing like a community festival! Join in on the fun this Sunday the 25th of February 2018 at Barkly Village West Footscray  Colour throwing in front of the main stage on the hour from 12pm. Packets of colour available to purchase.  Kids Zone with petting zoo, jumping castles, face painting, a makers tent with craft activities, and a workshop tent with workshops from local businesses including Musical Adventures, Dance Habit, and Bindu Creative Dance & Yoga.  Entertainment Jeongsin Taekwondo 12:00pm | Cuban dancers 12:30pm | Vietnamese dancers 12:45pm | Thai dancers 1:15pm | Mandy Dance Academy 1:30pm, 2:05pm (performances) & 4:10pm (workshop) | Dance Habit 1:45pm | Your Creepy Ex 2:20pm | Anthony Mastrullo 3:05pm | Mother 3:30pm | VulgarGrad 5:00pm Plus Malt Shop Be Bop, Women's Circus skills workshop, roller disco, Dance Out Loud silent disco, paste ups and more. WHERE Barkly Village West Footscray - between Russell & Buxton Streets WHEN Sunday 25 February 11am-6pm Barkly Village West Footscray
Russell & Buxton Streets Australian Open Kids BallparkThe AO Ballpark, a mini onsite theme park, is back in 2018 with plenty of fun for kids of all ages. This colourful and exciting space features some of the most popular Disney brands for the first time, including Star Wars, Marvel and Disney Princess. The popular LEGO and NERF zones also return. With a mix of adventurous activities, entertainment and the chance to rub shoulders with some of your superheroes, the AO Ballpark is a must-visit for all families.  Zipline A 60-metre dual zip line is one of the centrepieces of the AO Ballpark - transporting kids of all ages right into the heart of the mini theme park with a view like no other. It is suitable for kids of all ages and heights.  NERF Battle Zone HQ Complete the ultimate NERF challenges in this specially designed NERF Battle Zone HQ. Kids can battle it out as a team, working together to earn points and overcome challenges. With two NERF arenas and all the best NERF Blasters on offer, kids can put their favourite product to the test as they try to beat the best-of-the-best on the leaderboard!  ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Fan Zone This zone in the AO Ballpark includes the always popular ANZ Tennis Hot shots mini courts. There is also an all-new ‘Fan Zone’ – featuring a brand new agility gauntlet, a hit-the-target drill, reflex testers and much more. Coaches are onsite to help kids with everything they need to know about playing tennis.  LEGO City Build Zone Come and experience the LEGO City Build, featuring a number of challenges to showcase your building skills! Go head-to-head with a friend or beat the clock in the Speed Challenge. Can you reassemble the model from memory in the Blindfold Challenge? Perhaps you want to let your creativity flow, which you can do on free play tables.  AO Ballpark Stage The AO Ballpark stage will come alive with entertainment, autograph sessions, stage shows and activities hosted all day. Check out the AO Daily newsletter each day to see who is performing and who is signing autographs.  Facepainting Kids can show support for their favourite players, or transform into anything they like with free face painting in the AO Ballpark. For parents, it is a chance to enjoy some air-conditioned comfort in the AO Ballpark marquee while their kids get a unique makeover.  Disney Princess Adventure Zone High Ropes Course The only one of its kind in Australia! With four climbing and balance activities taking place six metres above the ground. Participants are never disconnected from their safety line as they move around the six metre x six metre square. An extreme activity that will be an absolute hit for all ages.  Moana Surfboard Ride the waves and show your grit and determination like Moana on the mechanical surfboard. Craft Boats Take a stroll along the deck and join in the fun in the Disney Princess Craft Boats with a number of activities to choose from.  Star Wars Padawan Training Padawan Robe Our Jedi Assistants greet each participant on arrival and assist them with getting into their robe, ready for training.  Padawan Training The Jedi Master leads the young recruits through a 15-minute training session, showing them what it means to be a Jedi and light saber training before welcoming them as a Padawan of the Jedi Knights Certificate Participants receive a certificate on completion of the training, and have an opportunity to pose for photos with their Jedi Master.  Marvel Experience Spider-Man Climbing Wall Show your agility as you climb like Spider-Man up this six-metre tower, themed like a New York apartment building. With four climbing lanes, plus an additional two lanes with Quick Drop extreme descent, this is certain to be a hit with kids of all ages.  Hawkeye Target Challenge Grab your team as you compete against others in the Hawkeye Target Challenge. With your NERF bow and arrow and the utmost precision, can you knock down your opposition's target wall? Avengers Vertical Ball Maze In teams of two, participants manipulate a circular ball maze (featuring Avengers icons) using ropes. Players must work together to get the ball from the centre of the maze to the outside as quickly as possible.  Thor’s Hammer An interactive photo opportunity with Mjolner – are you worthy? Choose your Mark: Begin your journey as a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent in training as you complete this fun quiz to find out which Avenger you align with, and receive your Mark (temporary tattoo) to wear with pride. WHEN 15 - 25 Jan, 10.am-7pm 26-28 Jan (CLOSED) WHERE In front of Rod Laver Arena off Olympic Blvd COST $5 Kids Ground Pass buy tickets Rod Laver Arena
Melbourne & Olympic Parks, Olympic Blvd, Melbourne 31st Lonsdale St Greek Festival The Lonsdale Street Greek Festival is back for its 31st year taking over the city's historic Greek Precinct this February. With free entertainment across three stages, Greek street food, pop-up bars, cooking demonstrations, children's activities and more, this much-loved festival has become our family tradition attending each year .  Every year the kids look forward to the festival and its hosts of international performer who brings the heart of the city alive with a free concert. This year's key act will be Giannis Haroulis, who lays a mixture of Greek folk and traditional Cretan music infused with rock elements and modern sounds.  The festival also boast a huge selection of food trucks, Traditional home cooking, sweet treats and cooking demonstrations, catering for all lovers of Greek cuisine.  Every year the kids look forward to the traditional dancing lessons, storytelling, art and craft, face painting and carnival rides.  WHERE Greek Precinct - Lonsdale Street WHEN 10th - 11th February 2018 COST Free Event Food $5-$15 Rides $2 - $10 More info Click Here Greek Precinct
168 Lonsdale Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Paris to Provence at Como House Bring the family to Paris France no passport needed at Melbourne's iconic Como House & Gardens for the annual Paris to Provence Melbourne's french festival.  Watch, touch, smell and taste all that embodies France and be immersed in a vibrant and lively French village atmosphere. And of course, all the French food and French champagne you could ever want across three days of a French popup village & festival. Below is the amazing spread supplied by Farm gate cheese  This years event will pay tribute to Coco Chanel with a unique exhibition in Como House's Grand Ballroom and Billiards room with original couture on loan thanks to Madam Virtue & Co and theUpstyler.com and French antique furniture recreating Mademoiselle's apartment styled by Anton Venoir Interiors. Each tour will be guided by French blogger Caroline Vosse or designer Caroline Rham from Etone Design. visitors will get up close and personal with original Chanel designs, Prepare to be amazed over the vintage dresses, suits, handbags, the spectacular jewellery and iconic perfumes.  The Grand Ballroom will be decked out with couture and accessories from the peak of Chanel's career, while a recreation of the designer's Paris apartment will feature a selection of original photos and gorgeous French antiques. WHEN Friday November 24 to Sunday November 26. WHERE Como House & Garden TIME Friday 12pm - 9pm Saturday 10am - 7pm Sunday 10am - 6pm Tickets now on sale Adults from $18.50, Children up to 5 free, kids aged 6-16yrs $5. Tickets to Coco at Como start at $12 includes a guided tour Available to anyone with general admission to the Paris to Province festival. Como House & Garden
Williams Rd & Lechlade Ave, South Yarra VIC 3141 Night Noodle Markets at Birrarung MarrThe Melbourne Night Noodle Markets returns to Birrarung Marr with a diverse array of sizzling food stalls serving up the best street food from across the Asian region.  Melbourne's very own Asian hawker market will also feature family-friendly live music, DJs, and there will be over 20 sizzling Asian food stalls including Hoy Pinoy, Bao Brothers, Waffleland, Teppanyaki Noodles, Donburi Station, N2 Extreme Gelato and more! And to make things quick and easy, the markets will again be cash-free, so you’ll be able to spend less time queuing, and more time eating. The night will be filled with music and performances including traditional lion dances and night lanterns. WHEN 8 - 25 November 2018 TIME Mon: 5pm – 9pm Tue: 5pm – 9pm Wed: 5pm – 10pm Thu: 5pm – 10pm Fri: 5pm – 11pm Sat: 4pm – 10pm Sun: 4pm – 9pm COST This is a free event Dishes range from $5-$20. Cash-free, card only For the full Melbourne Night Noodle Markets menu click here. Birrarung Marr Batman Avenue Melbourne VIC 3000 Event website: www.goodfoodmonth.com #nightnoodlemarkets |
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