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Australian Sand Sculpting Championships
Watch in amazement as Australia’s top sand sculptors bring the most iconic literary and film villains to life with 300 tonnes of sand! Plus, have your say on who should be titled the “Australian Champion” by voting for your favourite sculpture! But the fun doesn’t stop there – there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Unleash your creativity with sand art and sand bottle making, where you can create your very own colourful keepsakes. Want to learn how to sculpt like the pros?
30+ Major Sporting Events To Look Forward to in 2025
Guinness Men’s Six Nations Rugby January 31st to March 15th Ireland seek to defend their title with home games against England and France on February 1st and 8th March, and away games against Scotland, Wales and Italy on February 9th and 22nd and March 15th. Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown February 1st and 2nd Galopin Des Champs and BrighterDaysAhead are likely to be the stars of the show over two great days of racing action.
The Wiggles Sound System at Southside Racing
Kicking off four unforgettable nights of racing and entertainment, we’re thrilled to welcome The Wiggles Sound System on course for our Dual Codes Kids Night Out! Get ready to sing ‘Hot Potato’, shout ‘Wake Up, Jeff!’ and do the ‘Fruit Salad’ dance – it’s going to be ‘Wiggly fun’ for the whole family! Kids under 17 FREE! Southside Racing delivers double the excitement with thrilling events across two premier racecourses – Cranbourne and Pakenham.
Making Sure of the Benefits of Hosting Major Events
The Government has published the first Major International Sports Events Policy and Strategy Framework for Ireland. Ireland has had significant success in the current decade, with the Ryder Cup, the Euro Championship Finals, the Cricket World Cup and the Europa League Final all taking place over the coming years.
Portsea Camp Family Fun: A Day of Adventure!
This special event offers a unique opportunity for families to explore our beautiful outdoor facilities and participate in a variety of thrilling activities.
Bon Appetit! - Peninsula Kids
Restaurant’s ready: circus is served! This delightful, messy show on Saturday 5 October will have the whole family hungry for fun food-themed acrobatics, aerials, juggling, musical comedy and more.
You Are A Doughnut
Head to Frankston Arts Centre in the September school holidays for a biological-musical-comedy-adventure — that explores the ins and outs of the human digestive system! From the creators of The Alphabet of Awesome Science comes a brand-new multi-award-winning family show… You Are A Doughnut! It’s true! YOU are a great big fleshy lump with a remarkable hole running all the way through your middle — your digestive system. Join biology teachers Oesoph A.
Crimson Global Academy Information Night
Discover how online schooling can unlock your child’s extraordinary future. Families across Mornington are invited to join our school’s academic team at the upcoming information evening to learn how Crimson Global Academy, Australia’s leading online private school can transform your child’s learning. Are you seeking a dynamic alternative to traditional schooling or intrigued by the possibilities of online education?
Government Moves Closer to Backing Open Championships Bid
The Government has committed to exploring a bid to host The Open Championship and the AIG Women’s Open at Portmarnock Golf Club. Any final decision to support the bid to host The Open is subject to a positive outcome to discussions that will take place with The R&A and Portmarnock Golf Club over the summer period and to a positive economic impact assessment. A recommendation is expected to be brought back to the Cabinet as early as the Autumn.
The Peasant Prince at Frankston Arts Centre
Monkey Baa is thrilled to announce the return of its award-winning production The Peasant Prince in 2024. The children’s version of Li Cunxin’s iconic autobiography, Mao’s Last Dancer, The Peasant Prince is an extraordinary production of a remarkable story – of a peasant boy turned dance giant. It will inspire and enthral young audiences at Frankston Arts Centre on Tuesday 13 August at 10am.
The Listies: Make Some Noise
Step right up in the winter school holidays for an insane mixed tape of silly songs, stupid sketches and crazy clowning. For over a decade the award winning Listies have toured the world doing shows for literally gazillions of kidults – that’s kids and their adults. Now it’s your turn! Make Some Noise! is a comedy concert for humans aged 4-400. Join the maestros of mirth Rich and Matt, as they belt out a bunch of songs with the LOLs turned up to 11. Will they be in tune? Almost. In time? Not quite.
Family friendly fun with sculpture making workshop at McClellandInternational Sculpture Day 2024
What better time to visit McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery, Langwarrin than April, the month that marks International Sculpture Day. This worldwide event celebrates the creation and understanding of sculpture and its vital contribution to society globally. McClelland is a truly unique art gallery and sculpture park set amongst 16 hectares of natural bushland.
Visit regional Victoria this Easter
By Tourism and Major Events The Easter holidays are a great time to get out and explore our wonderful state. Head to Bells Beach for the iconic Rip Curl Pro, cheer on the runners at the Stawell Gift or step back in time for a ride on a heritage steam train. POWERCOR Stawell Gift 2024 Stawell 30 March to 1 April The POWERCOR Stawell Gift has been held since 1878 and is one of the world’s most famous and prestigious foot races – and an iconic event on Victoria’s sporting calendar.
World Rally Championship for Ireland?
Motorsport Ireland is to submit a bid to bring the World Rally Championship back to Ireland for the first time since 2009. Yesterday it was announced that three locations in Kerry, Limerick and the South East region have been selected as the host venues for a bid to bring the FIA World Rally Championship to Ireland for the years 2025-27. The announcement is seen as a major building block in securing a slot on the calendar for the next three years.
The Glow Squad - Peninsula Kids
Join The Glow Squad for a morning filled with magic and enchantment on Sunday 25 February, 11am. Bring the whole family to Frankston Arts Centre to experience original pop songs, intergalactic dance moves, and vibrant costumes! Perfect for kids and families, The Glow Squad offers laughter and entertainment, creating unforgettable moments of joy. Have you ever wondered if there’s life that exists on other planets? Aliens on Mars? Cyborgs on Jupiter?
Mornington Festival
The Mornington Festival presented by Barmah Park Vineyard will descend upon Mornington Racecourse for the first time on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 January 2024, featuring a stellar selection of over 100 market stalls, food trucks, bars and a Live and Local Stage presented by T’Gallant. Adding to the excitement, a race day will be held on Sunday 7 January to round out the free two-day event.
‘Geeks On A Beach 2023’: Startup founders to gather at Panglao, Bohol Philippines
Movers and shakers of the Philippine startup community, innovators and investors, and global and national leaders are set to gather for the sixth edition of the tech-famous Geeks On A Beach (GOAB) international conference on November 22 to 24 at the renowned Panglao Island in Bohol, Philippines.
Roald Dahl's The Twits at Frankston Arts Centre
At the end of term 2, take the family on an adventure to experience the world of Roald Dahl at Frankston Arts Centre! Roald Dahl’s gruesome twosome The Twits are ready to delight and disgust, in equal measure. Mr and Mrs Twit are the nastiest couple you could ever hope (not) to meet. Both are on a quest to be meaner than the other – but, is there someone out there who can out-twit the Twits?
Neds Mornignton Cup Day
Mornington’s finest day is back, as Neds Mornington Cup Day returns on Saturday 22 April featuring the $350,000 Listed Neds Mornington Cup (2400m), with the winner guaranteed a ballot-free entry into the 2023 $5m Caulfield Cup (2400m) in October. Keen punters and social revellers across the grounds can indulge in the afternoon as the front lawn comes alive in thrilling fashion with a bounty of food trucks on offer and live music across the grounds.
Bunkasaurus - Peninsula Kids
Monday, 17 April 2023 | 01:30 PM to 02:25 PM A jaunty new adventure from the DIY masters of puppetry and theatrical wizardry, Bunk Puppets promise to rip open your imagination with their cast of slapdash puppets, bizarre characters and riveting illusions! In Bunkasaurus, two clowns are continually distracted from the serious work at hand, stacking boxes in a warehouse.
Are We There Yet?
Thursday, 13 April 2023 | 12:00 PM to 12:55 PM Join 8 year old Grace and her family on their adventurous and often funny expedition around Australia! Following CDP’s successful national tour of Magic Beach, Alison Lester AM’s classic book comes to life on stage, with songs, fun, (and quokkas!) for children aged 3-10 and their adults.
Sk8house Labour Day Skate
We work hard and now’s the time to take a load off at Sk8house this Labour Day public holiday.
Sk8house Happy Valentine's Skate Night
The saying is, those who skate together stay together… and nothing beats real love! Join us on Saturday Febraury 18 for Love Songs & Dedication plus all the Fun & Games of a Sk8house special event. Make the most of the special discounted $20 couples ticket by bringing your bestie, your new sweetheart or your long-term true love OR roll-up solo and see what happens.
Santa Claus is heading to Sk8house
It’s big news! Santa has announced that his team of elves are well ahead of schedule with all the toy making for this Christmas so he’s decided to make a few special trips to meet all the good boys & girls at Sk8house this December! WHEN: Saturdays – 10th December – 17th December – 24th December Daytime General Sessions: 11am-1pm & 2pm-5pm He will have a sack full of presents and prizes to give away and there will be Christmas tunes and fun and games for everyone to enjoy! COST: $16 p/p Group...
Xanadu at Sk8house!
Roll back in time to the 1980’s with a night dedicated to Olivia Newton-John and the roller-skating infused musical fantasy movie Xanadu. Boogie the night away with great 80’s music, including artists who featured in the film, such as Electric Light Orchestra, Cliff Richard, the Tubes and, of course, Olivia Newton-John herself plus other 80’s hits.
ASC goes virtual this year
THE Arthurs Seat Challenge (Challenge) is an annual fun run/walk, held to raise the profile and funds for the Fit to Drive program, to enable the delivery of this invaluable road safety program to Mornington Peninsula and Frankston region secondary schools at no cost. Fit to Drive focuses on personal safety, responsibility, and strategies to make young people safer on the road, changing attitudes and behaviours of young drivers and passengers.
2022 Road Course World Finals
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Sk8house Halloween Spooky Skate
IT’S BACK! Returning for the first time since 2019, it’s the BIGGEST Sk8house event of the year … HALLOWEEN! The Halloween Spooky Skate will be in full swing at Sk8house on Saturday, October 29, from 6-10pm & you are invited! With five years of Halloween party experience behind us, the Sk8house team are guaranteed to scare your socks off.
Highview Marquee on Neds Peninsula Cup Day
The Highview Marquee has everything you need to soak up the party atmosphere from your trackside location this Neds Peninsula Cup Day, 30 October Get in quick! Tickets won’t last much longer.
The Box Show - Peninsula Kids
Get ready for the most sustainable fun you’ve ever had in the September school holidays! The Box Show will excite the imagination of children and adults alike at the Frankston Arts Centre on Tuesday 20 September at 11am. In the hands of Junkyard Beats, ordinary household items are transformed into extraordinary musical instruments and unwanted junk comes alive in exciting and surprising ways in this epic production set to hit the stage at Frankston Arts Centre.
London 2012: what the Olympic Games' legacy of sustainability means for events today
This summer has marked 10 years since the London 2012 Olympics, and a chance to reflect on the event's legacy. From the outset, the aim was to make it a ground-breakingly sustainable event. According to the United Nations, sustainability is "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs". It has as much to do with legacy as it does environmental impact.
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Edward the Emu - Peninsula Kids
Friday, 12 August 2022 | 11am & 6pm The time has come for the Emus to tell their story, their way! The award-winning creative team from Monkey Baa Theatre Company are back with a brand-new take on another much-loved tale, Edward the Emu. More than an adaptation, this is a unique imagining of two beloved picture books, Edward the Emu and Edwina the Emu, combining the plights of both emus in one heartfelt, clever and funny new tale. Edward is bored with his lot.
French Open: understanding why Russian and Belarusian tennis players are competing despite Wimbledon ban
The world’s best tennis players are on court at the 2022 French Open, the first grand slam since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began in February. Unlike Wimbledon 2022, the French Open has decided to let Russian and Belarusian players . The French Open decision is in line with other tennis tournaments since the Russian invasion, which have allowed Russian and Belarusian players to participate.
Karaoke Comes to Sk8house, June 25th 2022
Calling all wannabe pop stars and everyone who loves to sing! Here is your chance to bring two of the most super fun activities together when Sk8house presents the biggest event their venue has EVER SEEN! On Saturday June 25th, the Sk8house skating rink will be transformed into the go-to venue for all SINGING SUPERSTARS for ONE NIGHT of KARAOKE-SKATING fun! Sk8house are pulling out all the stops and sparing no expense to ensure that this event is a massive success.
Frankston’s newest major event, South Side Festival, is set to take over the city. Bringing with it a flourish of light, art, dance, music, laughter and even some naughty bits, South Side is a contemporary art and culture festival that’s never been seen before in Frankston. Nearly 230 artists are putting together more than 50 fantastical, memorable and whimsical performances for an experience that won’t be forgotten.
Party in the Park 2022
Frankston City Council invites you, your friends and family to Party in the Park 2022 held at Cruden Farm, 10am – 2pm on Sunday 10 April! Get back in touch with nature with the ‘Garden’ theme this year. Let’s share with our little ones all the wonderful magic that happens in the garden, while enjoying a day filled with colour, laughter and stories.
Yawa Aquatic Centre
Yawa Aquatic Centre are proud to deliver the innovative GOswim program to our students and families. Powered by Swimming Australia, GOswim focuses on contemporary, experiential, activity-based learning as a fun and engaging way for kids to learn to swim and be safe around water. GOswim swimming lessons empower students to think, discuss and decide whilst having fun in and around water.
Banning Russia from world events will help to alienate Putin
A world fair is currently being held in Dubai, with delegations from 192 countries celebrating and promoting their nation’s place in the global community. Among the attractions at Expo 2020 is Russia’s intricately designed pavilion, where visitors are invited to consider two pertinent questions: How do we find our place in an interconnected world, and how can we better understand each other despite our differences?
Murals and masterpieces - the Big Picture Fest lights up Frankston
The Big Picture Fest is returning to Frankston for its 5th year, with yet another all-star line-up. Both local and national street artists will again transform Frankston City into a canvas of epic colour, creativity and movement. Harnessing Frankston’s vibrancy as an evolving, outdoor street art gallery. Held March 14 – 20, street artists will be painting live on the walls and laneways of Frankston throughout the festival.
Feast of music and family fun as The Waterfront Festival returns
Frankston’s Waterfront Festival is back, and it’s bigger than ever before after a year’s hiatus. The much-loved summer festival returns on Saturday, February 19, from noon-10pm, and Sunday, February 20, from noon-8pm to kick-start Frankston City Council’s 2022 event calendar. The Waterfront Festival 2022 has a heavy focus on live music; great food, beer and wine from Frankston and Mornington Peninsula-based vendors; and family-friendly entertainment.
Padua College 2022 Discovery Tours
Prospective families are invited to come and experience a taste of the curriculum, sporting, cultural and spiritual life that Padua College can offer your child. Meet our staff, see the school in action and learn more about plans for building a new Year 7-8 Centre at Mornington and smaller class sizes. Register your interest for a 2022 school tour padua.vic.edu.au Year 7 2024 Enrolments open 1 February 2022 and close 13 May 2022. Enrol online.
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Play School Concerts are back!
Kids Promotions, in association with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, is thrilled to announce Australia’s favourite and beloved children’s television program, Play School, will be touring nationally with their show ‘Once Upon A Time’. Watch classic nursery rhyme characters magically come to life as the pages of the storybook are turned in this exciting new production, ‘Once Upon A Time’.
By A Thread - Peninsula Kids
One Fell Swoop Circus bring their much-lauded production, By a Thread, to Frankston Arts Centre for one show only, bringing with them their trademark 30 metres of white rope. Using no nets or safety harnesses, By A Thread offers rich visuals of inventive aerial acrobatics and spectacular skills from some of Australia’s best emerging and established circus artists.
New kiwi flights to generate $11 million for the Sunshine Coast
The Palaszczuk Government has today announced a deal with Air New Zealand that will increase flights to the Sunshine Coast, bring around 9000 extra tourists over three years and injecting more than $11 million into the local economy.
Events in regional Queensland set for funding boost
Published: 15th of October 2019 Events across regional Queensland will receive a boost in funding from the Palaszczuk Government, with Tourism and Events Queensland today launching the latest round of the Queensland Destination Events Program. Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones said 20 events would receive a total of $828,000 across eight regions in the 13th round of QDEP funding.
Federal tourism data shows Queensland is breaking records
A record 28 million tourists spent more than ever before in Queensland last year with the latest data released by Tourism Research Today showing visitors spent $24.8 billion in the Sunshine State in the year ended June 2019. Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones said a major highlight was Outback Queensland welcoming a record 1.07 million tourists over the same period. “Tourism is crucial to jobs growth in Queensland.
New marketing campaigns to support bushfire-hit regions
The Palaszczuk Government has committed $300,000 for new tourism marketing campaigns to support communities impacted by recent bushfires. Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones said the money from Tourism and Events Queensland would be divided evenly between Southern Queensland Country Tourism, Visit Sunshine Coast and Brisbane Marketing, which includes the Scenic Rim and Binna Burra. “Tourism is the lifeblood of these areas and a driving force of the Queensland economy.
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