Australia's Biggest Morning Tea
2023-05-25 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, 3156, Australia
When: Thursday 25 May 2023
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: at the Ferntree Gully Library,
Entrance fee: Free
Visit the Ferntree Gully Library and enjoy a hot cup of tea with a delicious, sweet treat for just a gold coin donation.
Don’t miss out on the chance to win fantastic raffle prizes by buying a Lucky raffle ticket.
All proceeds collected from this event will be donated to Cancer Council Victoria. No reservation is required for this event.
For more information, please call 03 9800 6455

The Hut Gallery - Young@Art Exhibition
2023-06-18 11:00 - 2023-07-07 16:00 | The Hut Gallery, 157 Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully, 3156, Australia
Where: The Hut Gallery, 157 Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully
When: Weekends 11am – 4pm
An awarded exhibition open to young artists aged between 12 and 19 years of age, displaying their amazing talent. Exhibition Opening and Awards 2pm Sunday 18th June.
All welcome. Free entry.

Belgrave Lantern Festival 2023
2023-06-24 17:00 - 20:00
Belgrave will again become a literal and figurative beacon of light, levity and celebration across the hills this year. On June 24, The Belgrave Lantern Festival will splash down!
This year’s Lantern Festival will again put all of Belgrave on the map. ‘Activated’ spaces and creative precinct ‘pop ups’ appear in streets, alleyways, arcades, nooks and crannies, featuring art, music, workshops, the opening of Graff Street in Blacksmiths Way (bring your torches) DJ’s, bands, solo artists, food trucks, artisan markets, fire-pits and more.
The Belgrave CFA, commemorating their 100th year, will be leading the parade festivities.
The parade commences between 5:30pm and 5:45pm.
On the longest night of the year, we invite you to experience and re-experience Belgrave anew. June 24 is a homage to light, the imagination and to the community that illuminates, nourishes and informs how Belgrave lives, works and plays together. See you there!

The Alphabet of Awesome Science (School Holiday Feature Show)
2023-06-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Knox Community Arts Centre, Corner Mountain Highway and Scoresby Road, Bayswater, Victoria, 3153, Australia
Join professors Lexi Con and Noel Edge (the Word Nerd and the Science Freak) for a thrilling voyage through the alphabet – where great big chewy sesquipedalian words inspire mind-blowing scientific surprises.
Professor Lexi Con has curated a curious collection of her favourite words (one for every letter of the alphabet) with each word providing Professor Noel Edge with an inspirational jumping off point for 26 quirky scientific demonstrations – that squish and squirt, float and fly, erupt and explode.
Together, this dad-joke quipping, prank-pulling pair of polished professors strut their stuff in a performance that’s equal parts explosive, messy, spectacular, hilarious, fascinating and gross. And if things weren’t exciting enough, every show is completely different, with audiences determining the order in which the letters are revealed and explored.
Plus, did we mention, this is a race? The plucky pair of professors have just 52 minutes to complete their alphabetical, scientifical countdown. That’s just 2 minutes per experiment! Will they make it in time…?
Brace yourself for an immersive hour of carefully crafted alphabetical, scientifical (award-winning!) chaos!
Cost

Adult: $18.00
Child: $15.00
Family (4 people): $52.00

Contact

Email arts@knox.vic.gov.au or call the Knox Community Arts Centre team on 9729 7287.

You Are a Doughnut (School Holiday Feature Show)
2023-07-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Knox Community Arts Centre, Corner Mountain Highway and Scoresby Road, Bayswater, Victoria, 3153, Australia
From the creators of The Alphabet of Awesome Science comes a brand new biological-musical-comedy-adventure — that explores the ins and outs of the human digestive system!
Join tour guide Oesoph A. Gus and class clown Dewey Dean as they embark upon a brilliant exploration of every twisting tube and remarkable organ — with sketches, songs and sensational science! Plus… puppets and fireballs and (of course) one or two (highly appropriate!) fart jokes.
It’s a fast-paced variety hour — with each new digestive destination inspiring a wonderfully unusual performance.
Brace yourself for the weirdest (and most fun!) biology class / comedy double act / cabaret / vaudeville performance that you’ll ever experience!

Cost

Adult: $18.00
Child: $15.00
Family (4 people): $52.00

Contact

Email arts@knox.vic.gov.au or call the Knox Community Arts Centre team on 9729 7287.

The Hut Gallery - 'Dreams and Fantasies' Exhibition
2023-08-05 11:00 - 2023-08-27 16:00 | The Hut Gallery, 157 Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully, 3156, Australia
Where: The Hut Gallery, 157 Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully
When: Weekends 11am – 4pm
An exciting and thought-provoking exhibition exploring the many facets of this theme: dreams while you sleep, dreams of what you hope for, fantasies about a different life, pretending to be someone else.
Come and see our artists’ interpretations in this display of contemporary art.
All welcome. Free entry.

Adult Learners Week
2023-09-01 - 2023-09-08 | Mountain District Learning Centre, 13-15 The Avenue, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, 3156, Australia
What better time is there to recharge your life by connecting with learning during Adult Learners Week?
Ferntree Gully is fortunate in having two Community Houses: Coonara House at Upper Gully and the Mountain District Learning Centre in the Village.
Experience the benefits of learning
Continuing to learn throughout our lives helps us to change the way we see ourselves and others. Education provides the tools we need to navigate technology and other changes to our society and economy.
Adult Learners Week is a reminder to us all that when we are given opportunities to connect, engage or re-engage with learning that we all benefit.
Mountain District Learning Centre are preparing to celebrate their 25th anniversary of foundation next year. Their courses also provide opportunities in many fields from industry training and computers to wellbeing, languages, recreation activities and more. And if you cannot find what you are looking for, you can make a suggestion.
www.mdlc.org.au or telephone 9758 7859

The Hut Gallery - 'Sunlight and Shadow' Exhibition
2023-09-02 11:00 - 2023-09-24 16:00 | The Hut Gallery, 157 Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully, 3156, Australia
Where: The Hut Gallery, 157 Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully
When: Weekends 11am – 4pm
Sunlight – soft, comforting or hard and blinding. Is it constant and totally revealing or does it allow for shadows and hidden places?
Shadow – havens and safe places or menacing and heavy on the spirit?
All welcome. Free entry.

Wonders of the Arboretum
2023-09-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Tim Neville Arboretum, 98-106 Dorset Road, Boronia, Victoria, 3155, Australia
Wonders of the Arboretum returns this Spring! Join us for an immersive experience of the weird and wonderful at Tim Neville Arboretum.
Experience something new around every corner, including:
• roving entertainers
• children’s workshops
• children’s entertainment in the amphitheatre
• storytelling
• acoustic performers
• yummy food trucks!
FREE event.
This is a family friendly, alcohol, smoke/vape and drug free event.
Please note, pets are not allowed during the event time.

Knox Women on the Go 2023
2023-09-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Knox City Council, 511 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna South, Victoria, 3152, Australia
Join us on Thursday, 14 September 2023 from 6.00pm to 9.00pm for our annual networking event. Our 2023 theme is Transforming Challenges into Opportunities, focusing on the challenges you face in your business.
This year there will not only be a major focus on networking but also a chance to workshop your biggest challenges with a group of experienced business women.
Facilitated by the amazing Emma McQueen. A local business leader and executive coach, with over 20 years’ experience in recruitment, human resources and leadership development.
This year we really want to bring value to our local businesses. Giving you more opportunities to meaningfully connect and learn from each other.
Please remember to Join our Women on the Go Facebook Group to showcase your business prior to the networking event.
Food provided by local business Melbourne Deli and social enterprise Tasty Az.

R U OK? Day
2023-09-16 09:30 - 11:00 | Ferntree Gully CFA, 5 – 7 The Avenue, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, 3156, Australia
Foothills Community Care is proud to be hosting this great event as part of R U OK?Day in Ferntree Gully.
Come along on Saturday morning September 16, 9.30-11.30am to the Ferntree Gully CFA for a host of free family activities, including a free BBQ and drinks. We have Chelsea Frawley, daughter of Danny Frawley speaking about looking out for each other. We look forward to seeing you there and don’t forget to share with others.

Garden Party - A Bee Story Adventure (School Holiday Feature Show)
2023-09-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Knox Community Arts Centre, Corner Mountain Highway and Scoresby Road, Bayswater, Victoria, 3153, Australia
This is a uniquely Australian circus and physical theatre show for children and families incorporating a kaleidoscope of acrobatics, dance, magic and live music.
“Garden Party” is a new buzzy adventure featuring Queen Bee and Worker Bee! This is a uniquely Australian circus and physical theatre show for children and families incorporating a kaleidoscope of acrobatics, dance, magic and live music.
The bees are in another sticky situation! But some new friends and some new tricks might help them get unstuck…
Join the bees on their magical adventure an be amazed by their super strength, glow-in-the-dark escapades, acrobatic skills, groovy dance moves and giant new friends.
This show explores new themes around sustainability (pollination), teamwork and community spirit.
Cost

Adult : $18.00
Child: $15.00
Family (4 people): $52.00

Email arts@knox.vic.gov.au or call the Knox Community Arts Centre team on 9729 7287.

The Hut Gallery - Annual Members Exhibition
2023-09-30 11:00 - 2023-10-29 16:00 | The Hut Gallery, 157 Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully, 3156, Australia
Where: The Hut Gallery, 157 Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully
When: Weekends 11am – 4pm
Our major exhibition for 2023. A vibrant exhibition of many artworks showcasing a diversity of themes, mediums and styles created by our talented painters and sculptors
This is an exhibition not to be missed.
Fridays 1pm-4pm and weekends 11am-4pm
All welcome. Free entry.

Knox Seniors Festival 2023
2023-10-02 - 2023-10-31
The Knox Seniors Festival will run from 2 to 31st October 2023. The Festival includes events and activities and is an opportunity celebrate and value our older residents.
For more information, call the Active Communities team on 9298 8000.

Knox Repair Cafe
2023-10-08 10:00 - 12:00 | KES Indigenous Nursery, 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, 3156, Australia
The Knox Repair Cafe’s aim is to help reduce the impact we have on our planet by stopping fixable items from going to landfill. The KRC’s handy volunteers can help you fix all kinds of broken items.
The Knox Repair Cafe runs once a month for 2hrs, on the 2nd Sat between 10-12 noon. The Cafe is based at 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully within the Knox Environment Society.
Bookings essential.
For more info: www.kes.org.au/home/campaigns/knox-repair-cafe
KRC Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/knoxcityrepaircafe/
2023 Dates

October 8th

November 11th

December 9th

Stringybark Festival 2023
2023-10-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Rowville Community Centre, 40 Fulham Road, Rowville, Victoria, Australia
Stringybark Festival is an annual event celebrating all things homemade, home grown and upcycled in the City of Knox. This much-loved community event has been running for over 30 years and celebrates all things local in ‘our backyard’.
Stringybark Festival will take place on Sunday 15 October 2023 from 10am to 4pm at the Rowville Community Centre and surrounding parklands.
Stringybark Festival has free activities for the whole family, including:

home-made, homegrown and nature play activities
gardening and sustainability workshops
stage performances from local and regional acts
a makers market with handmade and environmental products
cooking demonstrations on the backyard tucker stage
outdoor games
amusements
children’s activities.

This is family friendly, alcohol and drug free event. Entry is free
Please leave your dog at home, however guide dogs and companion animals are welcome.

Yarning Circle and Bush Tucker Garden
2023-10-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Coonara Community House, 22 Willow Road, Upper Ferntree Gully, Victoria, 3156, Australia
Coonara Community House was the proud recipient of the Living Local Surburban Grant this year and have been busy implementing a very special project that is close to our hearts called the ‘Yarning Circle‘.
The project involves opening our doors at Coonara to explore, learn and promote local indigenous culture to our community. Creating an inclusive, safe and welcoming space for all to enjoy. We have been busy working on the following:

Bush Tucker Gardens
Smoking Ceremony fire pit
Yarning Circle culturally safe space
Cultural Competency sewing classes
Co-designing a large mural with a local Indigenous artist
Cultural Community Kitchen
Streetscape art involving Indigenous children
Sharing music, dance and art
large Mural painted by local Indigenous Artist

This is a wonderful opportunity to talk with First Nations people, sample Bush Tucker food, browse craft from local stallholders, experience a Smoking Ceremony, enjoy activities and see our Indigenous Mural being unveiled at 11.30am! Something we are proud to share with the community.
We look forward to giving you a tour of our beautiful tranquil gardens and can’t wait to share our space with you. We hope you can make it.

The Hut Gallery - 'Landmarks and Structures' Exhibition
2023-11-04 11:00 - 2023-12-03 16:00 | The Hut Gallery, 157 Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully, 3156, Australia
Where: The Hut Gallery, 157 Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully
When: Weekends 11am – 4pm
Something near, something far, will you recognise a favourite place you’ve visited?
Artworks created in a variety of mediums.
All welcome. Free entry.

Knox Repair Cafe
2023-11-11 10:00 - 12:00 | KES Indigenous Nursery, 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, 3156, Australia
The Knox Repair Cafe’s aim is to help reduce the impact we have on our planet by stopping fixable items from going to landfill. The KRC’s handy volunteers can help you fix all kinds of broken items.
The Knox Repair Cafe runs once a month for 2hrs, on the 2nd Sat between 10-12 noon. The Cafe is based at 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully within the Knox Environment Society.
Bookings essential.
For more info: www.kes.org.au/home/campaigns/knox-repair-cafe
KRC Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/knoxcityrepaircafe/

Knox Art Show 2023
2023-11-11 10:00 - 2023-11-12 16:30 | Churchill-Waverley Golf & Bowls Club, 82 Bergins Road, Rowville, Victoria, 3178, Australia
This year’s Show is a combined Physical Exhibition and Online Virtual event:

Opening Night 7.00pm on Friday 10th November 2023
Virtual Art Show finishing on Sunday 19th November 2023

We will have another great range of works from local and regional artists. The art presented will cover a variety of styles and subjects, all will be keenly priced.
We look forward to your support again for this year’s show.
At our new location:
Churchill-Waverley Golf & Bowls Club, 82 Bergins Road, Rowville 3178

Knox Remembrance Day Service
2023-11-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Tim Neville Arboretum, 98-106 Dorset Road, Boronia, Victoria, 3155, Australia
The Knox Remembrance Day committee would like to invite you to the Remembrance Day service at the Knox War Memorial at the Tim Neville Arboretum. The ceremony starts at 10:45am.
Remembrance Day, which was originally known as Armistice Day, commemorated the end of hostilities in World War One, with the signing of the armistice on November 11, 1918 – the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Hostilities brought about the mobilisation of over 70 million people and left between nine and 13 million people dead, many with no known grave.
On the first anniversary of the armistice in 1919, one minute’s silence was instituted as part of the main commemorative ceremony. After the end of World War Two in 1945, the Australian and British governments changed the name to ‘Remembrance Day’ as an
appropriate title for a day which would commemorate all war dead and injured.
The ceremony in Knox is unique in that it is almost entirely conducted by students from local primary and secondary schools. These students will participate with the readings, wreath laying, raising and lowering of the flags, ably supported by a school choir. The involvement of the younger generation demonstrates an enthusiasm and empathy in remembering this special day.
Everyone is welcome to attend where provision will be made for the public to lay a poppy in remembrance.

MDLC Artisan Market
2023-11-25 09:00 - 14:00 | Mountain District Learning Centre, 13-15 The Avenue, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, 3156, Australia

Bayswater Makers Market
2023-11-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Bayswater Senior Citizens Centre, 790 Mountain Hwy, Bayswater, Victoria, 3153, Australia
Come check out Bayswater’s indoor market with a variety of high-quality goods from local makers.
Local produce includes:

honey
cakes
olive oil
dog biscuits
wood and glass crafts
cards
jewellery
candles
toys
art
many other textile crafts

This activity is part of the Knox Over 55s Zest4Life program.
Bookings: Julia on 9890 2546 or bw1market@bigpond.com.

CFA Open Day 2023
2023-11-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Ferntree Gully CFA, 5 – 7 The Avenue, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, 3156, Australia

Ferntree Gully Elf
2023-12-01 - 2023-12-31 | Ferntree Gully Village, Victoria, 3156, Australia
This year throughout the month of December, there will be mystery sightings of elves in Ferntree Gully Village shop windows.
We encourage kids big and small to look in shop windows for the FTG Elf. Once you find him, go into the shop and tell them they have an Elf in the shop window. They will reward you with a bag of lollies.

A Very Musical Christmas Presented by SLAMS Music Theatre
2023-12-05 11:00 - 12:30 | Knox Community Arts Centre, Corner Mountain Highway and Scoresby Road, Bayswater, Victoria, 3153, Australia
Join esteemed local Music Theatre Company SLAMS for a merry, fun-filled Christmas music celebration!
Kick off the festive season by singing along to all your favourite carols. You are sure to get into the holiday spirit while listening to these outstanding performers.
Cost

Adult: $22.00
Concession: $20.00
Group of 6 or more (per person): $18.00

Email arts@knox.vic.gov.au or call the Knox Community Arts Centre team on 9729 7287.

Bayswater Makers' Market
2023-12-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Bayswater Senior Citizen’s Centre, 790 Mountain Highway, Bayswater, Victoria, 3153, Australia
Come check out Bayswater’s indoor market with a variety of high-quality goods from local makers.
Local produce on offer includes honey, cakes, olive oil, dog biscuits, wood and glass crafts, cards, jewellery, candles, toys, art and many other textile crafts. Entry is free.

This activity is part of the Knox Over 55s Zest4Life program.

Ambleside Christmas Fair & Craft Market
2023-12-09 13:00 - 18:00 | Ambleside Museum, Olivebank Rd, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, 3156, Australia

Knox Festival 2024
2024-03-02 | Wally Tew Reserve, Brenock Park Drive, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, 3156, Australia
Knox Festival is a free community event welcoming locals to come together and celebrate community life.
This much loved event will return on Saturday 2 March 2024 from 10am to 10pm at Wally Tew Reserve, Ferntree Gully.
Daytime Program – 10am to 5pm featuring arts, sports and nature play, food trucks, community and market stalls, stage programs, youth hub, amusement rides and free activities for the whole family.
Evening Program – 5pm to 10pm featuring live music, amusement rides, food trucks and fireworks finale.
Knox Festival is an all ages, family friendly, alcohol and drug free event. Entry is free.
Please leave your pets at home, however guide dogs and companion dogs are welcome.
Visit the Knox Festival page for more information.

The Hut Gallery - 'Monochromes' Exhibition
2024-03-03 11:00 - 2024-03-29 16:00 | The Hut Gallery, 157 Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully, 3156, Australia
Where: The Hut Gallery, 157 Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully
When: Weekends 11am – 4pm
A very interesting collection of our members’ paintings.
All welcome. Free entry.
