Discover a variety of events across the city during October, including Celebration Day at Fed Square and Val's Rainbow Spectacular.
Get active with free reformer pilates and fitness classes, a seniors sports day, beginner golf, walking football, skate park sessions and social tennis. City of Melbourne librarians will host craft and collage sessions focused on storytelling and Makerspace pop-ups.
Victorian Seniors Festival is an annual celebration of older people right across the state. This year, older Victorians can take their pick of an anticipated 2,000 events and activities. From concerts and live music to dances, exhibitions, film festivals and activities - there's something for everyone. Victorian Seniors Card and Seniors Business Discount Card cardholders can enjoy eight days of free public transport throughout Victoria from 6 to 13 October 2024.
Bookings are essential for some events. Please click on the link to find the booking details, times and dates for each event.
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Part of Victorian Seniors Festival
Makerspace Pop-Up
Make something at this pop-up Makerspace event for seniors at Kensington Neighbourhood Centre.
Victorian Seniors Festival: Celebration Day
Come along to the launch of the nonth-long celebration of older Victorians.
Yarn, Connect, Create
Explore, engage and create connections at a special Seniors Festival event at narrm ngarrgu Library.
Seniors Festival: Melbourne Town Hall Big Band Dance
The Town Hall Big Band Dance boasts the biggest dance floor in Victoria, with up to 1,000 dancers.
Makerspace Pop-Up
Get your making hat on at this pop-up Makerspace event at South Yarra Senior Citizens Centre.
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Melbourne Fringe Festival
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Switch: Strengthen Women in Touch Football
Learn to play touch footy - rugby - in a supportive environment.
Victorian Disability Sport & Recreation Festival
An annual celebration of physically active lifestyles for people with disability.
Princes Park Touch: Pre-season Program
Come along and learn to play social touch football.
Run the Tan: Run Club
Start the weekend off on the right foot with a run around the Tan.