WHAT'S HAPPENING

STORYFEST 2019

15th April 2019

Join us for a fun adventure through the Gallery, and celebrate Sidney Nolan’s Ned Kelly series...

16th April 2019

Celebrate Storyfest 2019 at Geelong Gallery and learn comic and zine making techniques in a 3 hour c...

17th April 2019

  Join us for a fun adventure through the Gallery, and celebrate Sidney Nolan’s Ned Kell...

27th April 2019

On 27th April 2019 Geelong’s Steampacket Gardens on the picturesque foreshore will host Austra...

6th Apr. (2 sessions)

Geelong Performing Arts Centre's 2019 Love Central Geelong Family Magic Presents THE GRUFFALO A ...

9th Apr. - 17th Apr. 2019 (4 sessions)

Join us for a fun filled session of songs and rhymes for babies.  Bookings: Not required Cost...

7th April 2019

Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action packed Toddler Time program. No booking re...

11th Apr. - 14th Apr. 2019 (2 sessions)

Enjoy the antics of mischievous monsters in our favourite monster stories, and then use your imagina...

13th April 2019

Get messy with paint, printing and stamping using common objects to create your very own masterpiece...

8th Apr. - 16th Apr. 2019 (2 sessions)

Colour, cut, fold and stick constructed paper to create your own magical crown to take home. Ages 5+...

12th April 2019

Brighten your day with colourful tales and creative craft activities. Ages 5+ For bookings visit ht...

18th April 2019

Today is the Day the Crayons Quit and seek adventure. Join us for a special session of stories and d...

9th April 2019

Awaken your creativity in this ripping, snipping, assembling and pasting mixed-media collage worksho...

17th April 2019

Take inspiration from traditional stained glass windows to make your own multi-coloured light catche...

9th April 2019

Bust out your best dance moves at our Silent Disco, experiment with Green Screen technology, and exp...

11th April 2019

Ever dreamed of making your own music? Let us show you how to create sophisticated digital tracks in...

15th April 2019

Using simple mandala designs learn how to construct a mosaic inspired mandala to decorate your own s...

1st Mar. - 1st Nov. 2019 (9 sessions)

Food Truck Friday is held on the first Friday of every month (excluding Dec and Jan). The line up of...

2nd Mar. - 26th May. 2019

A National Gallery of Australia exhibition For the first time in 15 years, the National Gallery of A...

5th Feb. - 26th Mar. 2019 (8 sessions)

Bring some of your 'over 50s friends' and enjoy a series of free entertainment on Tuesday mornings d...

8th Apr. - 10th Apr. 2019

Create your own fauna-inspired prints and 3D animals from recycled objects and upcycled materials. ...

16th April 2019

Do you love retro games like Mario and Donkey Kong? Not a coder? Don’t worry - it’s all ...

10th April 2019

Everyone’s fingerprints are unique. Use your unique fingerprint to create a typographic self-p...

16th April 2019

This April school holidays we will be holding a Children's High Tea, with a little bit of Disney spr...

6th April 2019

Would you like to learn how to make your own great candles from start to finish? Join us in one of o...

20th Apr. - 22nd Apr. 2019

Drop into the National Wool Museum over the Easter weekend! Experience Sand in the City, Wildlife P...

6th April 2019

Have you always wanted a perfect body, with rock hard abbs and buns of steel without ever getting ou...

22nd Mar. - 14th Jul. 2019

The world-renowned exhibition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year 54 is opening at the National Wool ...

29th March 2019

Party the night away to the sound of electro beats with exclusive signature cocktails from 18th Amen...

11th April 2019

Geelong based artist, Hooray Hoop leads a fascinating workshop into the intricate world of embroider...

3rd May 2019

Geelong After Dark is an artistic exploration of the heart of Geelong. Held annually, the night is a...

22nd Jan. - 30th Apr. 2019 (15 sessions)

Held at Analogue Academy every Tuesday from 6 – 8pm, the untutored classes only cost $10 (cash...

13th Apr. - 22nd Apr. 2019

Geelong is famous for it's Baywalk Bollards.  There are more than 100 of these huge painted ic...

22nd Jan. - 23rd Apr. 2019 (4 sessions)

Market Square is your one-stop shop for all things Art and Craft and now you can enjoy free Kidz...

15th Apr. - 17th Apr. 2019

Come and play with us at the beach, with sand, surf and summer inspired facilitated activities happe...

7th Jan. - 1st Dec. 2019 (24 sessions)

Geelong Waterfront Makers & Growers Market is the name for the combined Waterfront Market and Ce...

15th Dec. - 19th May. 2019

Calling all beachcombers! The beach comes to the National Wool Museum with Sand in the City –...

4th April 2019

What happens when pure comedy takes human form. What happens when a creature is created and bred to...

26th April 2019

Comedy superstar Stephen K Amos returns to Australia with a show looking back on his last 10 years. ...

9th Nov. - 19th Apr. 2019

Hop on the largest travelling Ferris Wheel in the Southern Hemisphere to get a great view of the Flo...

6th Apr. - 18th Apr. 2019

New season, new stories! In the spirit of Storyfest, Courthouse Youth Arts and Central Geelong Mark...

9th Apr. (2 sessions)

The Musicamaze team is back after a successful first show in 2018. This April school holidays, Kym D...

16th Apr. - 18th Apr. 2019

Combining bespoke interactive sound technology and street art paste up aesthetic, Sonic Monsters is ...

16th Apr. - 18th Apr. 2019

Step inside Jacques, a handmade 1950s wooden caravan and experience a 6 minute story with a differen...

13th Apr. - 18th Apr. 2019 (3 sessions)

Are You Geelong’s Best KiD Busker?Geelong’s Best Kid Busker competition is coming back t...

12th Apr. - 18th Apr. 2019 (2 sessions)

The Ding Dongs have over 15 years in comedy, cabaret and music, performing at top festivals around A...

11th April 2019

Story time with author of 'Ali the Shiny Sparkly Unicorn', Ali Villani. Ali the Shiny Sparkly Unico...

18th Apr. (2 sessions)

As part of Storyfest 2019, the classic children's tale, The Little Prince, will be brought to life i...

29th March 2019

After performing to thousands of audiences nation wide, The Irish Music & Dance Sensation &lsquo...

2nd Mar. - 30th Mar. 2019 (5 sessions)

All saturdays in March between 4pm and 6pm Cabinet Bar will be hosting an acoustic set in McLarty pl...

13th Apr. - 14th Apr. 2019

The 3x3 Pro Hustle Tour will be taking over three amazing locations this March and April, with the s...

13th April 2019

Love cartoons? Love your kids? Love that your kids love cartoons? Then why not let them discover a f...

27th March 2019

The term “Whiskey” comes from “Uisce Bertha” A Gaelic Term meaning The water...

12th Jul. (2 sessions)

Children are Stinky is an exciting award-winning children’s comedy by Circus Trick Tease. Stil...

24th Aug. (2 sessions)

Spot is one of the most loved dogs in the world, and he’s coming to Australia! Spot and his f...

5th Oct. (2 sessions)

For more than 30 years, Mem Fox’s Possum Magic has captivated and enchanted young people all o...

24th Apr. - 28th Apr. 2019

Local artist Matt Bonner has created evocative tributes to those who served during WW1. The project...

12th May 2019

Register now to make Mother’s Day memorable, meaningful and a fun day with family and friends....

19th May 2019

The RSPCA Million Paws Walk is a fun day for all animal lovers which sees over 25,000 people will wa...

17th April 2019

Why, when and how do idea’s happen? What can we do with ideas? These are some of the questions...

17th May. - 21st Apr. 2019

  Kids can make their own delicious creation to take away and enjoy. Kids are invited to get ...

20th Apr. - 21st Apr. 2019

The Easter Bunny is coming to Market Square! Visit the Kids Zone in Centre Court between 10am &ndas...

17th Apr. - 22nd Apr. 2019

  Westfield Geelong is celebrating The Rip Curl Pro surfing event! Customers can sit down and ...

8th April 2019

After sell out shows The Melbourne Transformers are coming to Geelong for an exciting school holiday...

24th September 2019

THE SMASH HIT SPECTACULAR TOURING SHOW IS COMING! Two bored kids. One rainy day. And one crazy cat ...

22nd Mar. - 30th Mar. 2019

Rogers and Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA is the Tony Award-winning musical that’s delighting ...

31st March 2019

Calling out to all our vegan customers, this high tea is just for you!All of our drinks, sweet and s...

9th April 2019

Most of us have heard the story of running away to join the circus, well now you have the chance to ...

9th April 2019

In the spirit of Storyfest, this workshop explores the makings of a good story. From plot, to charac...

8th April 2019

With our friends at Urban Upcycle, use ordinary, everyday objects, to create something extraordinary...

15th April 2019

With our friends at Urban Upcycle, use ordinary, everyday objects, to create something extraordinary...

10th April 2019

Learn to paint a magical creature and using fun collage techniques we wiil create costumes, wings an...

11th April 2019

Learn to papier-mache a small jar and add glitter, silhouette and pom poms to create a folk tale lan...

12th April 2019

In this ‘Meg-Fay Makes It With You’ Workshop children aged up 18 are invited to learn ho...

16th April 2019

Interactive story telling in the form of Japanese street theatre “Kamishibai”. Bookings...

18th April 2019

Tell a story through your body as you journey through an imaginary forest meeting wonderful creature...

10th April 2019

Let's explore some short story writing in various forms. With some tips and prompts your cre...

10th April 2019

Want to capture your pet in a quirky portrait? We know you do. We'll walk you through some steps to ...

11th April 2019

Put your comic illustration and story-writing skills to the test in this one-day workshop! ...

11th April 2019

Are you artsy? Are you crafty? Then this is the perfect workshop for you. In the magical se...

12th April 2019

In the spirit of storyfest and the celebration of storytelling in Geelong, Central Geelong Marketing...

12th April 2019

Make all your DIY dreams come true with a nifty wall hanging! Are you artsy...

17th April 2019

Story-telling through the magic of photography! In the spirit of Central Ge...

18th April 2019

Ceramic Painting Workshop for the Crafty young people of Geelong! It's Storyfes...

15th Apr. - 18th Apr. 2019

Join us for afternoon tea in the Forest! Little Elves and Fairies will make wands, wonder at a bubbl...

16th April 2019

In the spirit of Storyfest and the celebtration of storytelling in Geelong, Central Geelong Marketin...

12th April 2019

Come along and try djembe drumming. All ages. Bookings: not required Cost: free Enquires: 5224154...

12th April 2019

Looking for a crafty afternoon activity for kids? With guidance from illustrator Andrew Dunn, learn ...

13th April 2019

Dig into everyday photography from Geelong to unearth beauty, wonder, history and fun! Bring powerfu...

13th April 2019

Using all your senses together spak creative call and response haikus! Workshop participants will cr...

10th Apr. - 16th Apr. 2019 (5 sessions)

Join the team from Mind Games to play a selection of imaginative play and storytelling games. I...

15th Apr. - 18th Apr. 2019

Join Geelong’s biggest rock hide and seek with GS Rocks (Facebook). Bookings: Not required C...

15th Apr. - 18th Apr. 2019

Read about Fairies, Dragons, and all things mythical in our reading nooks Bookings: Not required, h...

15th Apr. - 17th Apr. 2019 (2 sessions)

Singing – dancing – party games and fairy magic. Bookings: not required Cost: free Th...

8th Apr. - 18th Apr. 2019 (9 sessions)

Courthouse Youth Arts Centre invites members of the local community and surrounds to participate in ...

15th Apr. (2 sessions)

In the spirit of Storyfest and the celebration of storytelling in Geelong; Courthouse Youth Arts and...

9th Apr. - 16th Apr. 2019 (4 sessions)

Create your own ‘Harmony Spiral’ telling the story of what harmony means to you. Add you...

8th Apr. - 15th Apr. 2019 (2 sessions)

Participants learn how to use the EyeJack app to animate their own stories. They will create an orig...

21st Mar. - 17th Apr. 2019

Drawn Together” is an exciting new exhibition opening at the Renew Geelong Concept Space on Ha...

7th April 2019

'MURICA! HECK YEAH! Get ready to MAKE CRAFT BEER GREAT AGAIN and dive headfirst into where the craf...

6th Apr. - 18th Apr. 2019

Every morning we will have Storytime, we will read children's books and have fun activity sheets to ...

10th Apr. - 18th Apr. 2019

Elves and Fairies are invited to join us in The Enchanted Forest at Centre Court.  Journey int...

5th Jul. - 28th Jul. 2019

Indulge your senses at Tastes of Central Geelong this July – it’s a 24 day festival of f...

9th April 2019

In the spirit of Storyfest, this workshop explores the makings of a good story. From plot, to charac...

11th April 2019

Are you looking for the ultimate school holiday fun to entertain your kids so that you can enjoy 2 w...

17th Apr. - 22nd Apr. 2019

Paddle into Westfield Geelong these Easter Holidays and hang ten on our wave rider! Learn what it t...

7th April 2019

Piccadilly Market at Deakin Geelong Waterfront. 70 plus amazing stalls all indoors and under cover....

10th Apr. (6 sessions)

The Nylon Zoo is an interactive children’s experience featuring a magical giant inflatable tur...