Bunjil Place Christmas Market
Up to 60 stalls with delightful stocking fillers and unique Christmas gifts. Live music, roving entertainment, food trucks, licensed bar and the lighting of the Bunjil Place Christmas tree at 8pm.
– Saturday 29 November 3pm–9pm at Bunjil Place Plaza; free entry. Stall items and food at vendor prices.
Lakeside Paddle Boats
Paddle Boats and Aqua Bikes daily. Ages 3-12 must ride with an adult (16-plus).
– Monday 1 December-31 January 10am-4pm; $30 for 15 minutes, $50 for 30 minutes (per paddleboat 1-2 capacity) at Wilson Botanic Park lake, Berwick. Bookings recommended: trybooking.com/DHFGU
Elf Scavenger Hunt
Get clues to track down elves in their secret spots, and claim a sweet reward – a lollypop. For all ages.
– Tuesday 2 December to 13 December, 10am-3pm at Wilson Botanic Park visitor centre, Berwick; free event.
Lawn Games
Free family fun with giant-sized lawn games including Guess Who, Jenga, Connect 4 and Checkers.
– Tuesday, 2 December, Sunday, 7 December and Wednesday, 10 December 10am–2pm at Wilson Botanic Park, Berwick; free event.
Santa photos
Santa and his cheerful elf are stopping by the park. Bring your camera to snap your own special photos.
– Wednesday, 3 December, Saturday, 6 December and Thursday, 11 December 9.30am-11am and 12pm-1pm at Wilson Botanic Park, Berwick; free event.
Casey Carers Cuppa
Meet other carers and talk to our carer peer support team who all have lived experience. Ask us about what services and supports are available. Presented by Different Journeys, specialists in the neurodivergent space.
– Friday 5 December 10am-12pm at Old Cheese Factory, 34 Homestead Road, Berwick; free event. No bookings necessary. Details: 0490 774 068
Melbourne Pasifika Festival
Annual celebration of Pacific Island dance, live music, arts, crafts, children’s activities, storytelling, and Pasifika-owned food and merchandise stalls.
– Saturday 6 December 10am-7pm at Banjo Paterson Park, Lynbrook; free event. Details: melbournepasifikafestival.org
Santa’s Salsa Night
Join Deon Boavida from the Salsa Society for a free, high-energy Salsa session that’s perfect for both beginners and seasoned dancers alike. No partner or experience required.
– Saturday 6 December 6pm-9pm at Wilson Botanic Park amphiteatre, Berwick; free event. Bookings essential: events.humanitix.com/santa-s-salsa-night
Christmas in the Park
Face painting, kids craft activities, water play, entertainment, Santa. BYO picnic and rugs. Humble Merchant Café will be open for food and refreshments.
– Sunday 7 December 11.30am-2pm at Banjo Park, Grazing Way, Clyde North; free event.
Paint and Pop
Christmas creative painting activity, followed by a juice box and snack to go. Art materials provided. Suitable for primary-school ages. Bring your own smock or apron. Parent/guardian supervision required.
– Monday 8 December and Friday 12 December, 9am or 10.30am (60 min sessions) at Wilson Botanic Park, Berwick; $10pp. Bookings essential: events.humanitix.com/paint-and-pop-small-canvas-67ktevbl
Christmas High Tea
Bringing women together to reflect, connect, and end the year with encouragement and joy. Part of the E-Girl Empowerment initiative.
– Saturday, 13 December 2pm-6pm (formalities at 3pm) at Little Croft Family & Community Centre, 151 The Strand, Narre Warren South; $25pp (includes High Tea, refreshments and activities). Bookings: gerttashivachi.wixsite.com/e-girl-empowerment-i
Christmas on the Foreshore
Carols event. Bring a picnic blanket and some camp chairs. Food trucks, entertainment, and fireworks.
– Friday 12 December 6pm-10pm at Tooradin foreshore; entry by gold coin donation.
Community Neighbourhood BBQ
Fundraising sausage sizzle provided by Cranbourne Scouts and Venturers. Evening for the whole family, with games for the kids.
– Friday 12 December 5.30pm-8pm at Cranbourne West Community Hub, 4 Flicka Blvd, Cranbourne West; free entry. Bookings essential: trybooking.com/events/landing/1410092?
Clyde Christmas Carols
Singer, Songwriter and Pastor, Kerrigan La-Brooy, is back again hosting Gethsemane’s Clyde Christmas Carols. Festive cheer, carnival atmosphere, prizes galore, gifts and giveaways. Live performances, food vendors, craft stalls, Santa Claus, childrens rides and amusements, raffle, Christmas Miracle with gifts for every registered child.
– Saturday 13 December 4.30pm-8.30pm at Hillcrest Christian College oval, 500 Soldiers Road, Clyde North; free event. Details: 0404 875 647 or kerriganlabrooy@bigpond.com
Endeavour Hills Community Carols
Free event for the whole family. Local schools and music groups including gospel music group, Urban Praise. Food trucks, carnival games, children activities and fireworks.
– Saturday 13 December 5.30pm-9.30pm at Reveal Church, 2-8 Gleneagles Drive, Endeavour Hills; free event.
Music in the Park
Local choirs fill the park with festive cheer. BYO picnic and drinks, a small selection of food for purchase.
– Saturday 13 December 6pm-9pm at Wilson Botanic Park Berwick; $5 donation pp (children under 2 free)
Narre Warren North Carols
Family-friendly traditional carols. Relaxed picnic atmosphere without vendors or fireworks. Free sausage sizzle, tea and coffee. No dogs or other pets, except service animals.
– Saturday 13 December 6.30pm-10.30pm at A’Beckett Road Reserve, Narre Warren North; $10 family of four or $5pp.
U3A Cranbourne
Non-profit group for over-50s with lots of craft, activities and social groups such as garden club, line danding, ukelele and guitar group and singing. New members are always welcome.
– 20-22 Bowen Street, Cranbourne. Details: u3acranbourne.org.au or 0493 991 919.
Indoor Social Pickleball
Casual, indoor social pickleball sessions. All equipment provided during this coach-free session.
– Mondays 5.30pm-6.30pm and Wednesdays 10am-11am at Olive Road Sporting Complex, 2 Frawley Road, Eumemmerring; free cost, or Sundays 12.30pm-2.30pm at Vickerman Building, Casey Stadium, Cranbourne; $6.20 for two hours. Bookings: trybooking.com/events/landing/1343237 (Olive Road) or 5996 6052 (Casey Stadium). Try booking in for Olive Road (Monday and Wednesday sessions).
Scrabble in Berwick
Fridays 9.30am-12.00pm at Berwick Neighbourhood Centre, 112 High Street, Berwick. Details: David, 0433 566 456.
U3A Casey – Activities for Seniors
With over 580 members and 75 different classes, U3A Casey offers you a wide range of activities including Arts & Crafts, Music, Book Clubs, Social Clubs, Low-Impact Sports, Fitness, Cooking … and many more.
You can attend up to three classes for free to see if you like the classes before registering to join U3A Casey.
Membership from January to December is $60, or from July to December is $30, which allows you to choose to join any of our classes (subject to available vacancies).
Details: u3acasey.org.au, 0493 280 458 or caseyu3a@gmail.com
Men’s Shed Junction Village Inc.
Retired men are most welcome to visit the Shed and have a chat/cuppa to check out our fully equipped Shed (lots of “toys” to play with!) and see what we do for the community. They do not need any woodwork experience as Shed members are happy to pass on their experience in an enjoyable and friendly atmosphere.
– Mondays 9am-11.30am and Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am-2.30pm at 41 Craig Road, Junction Village. Details: Garry, 0408 141 734.
Cranbourne Senior Citizens Club
We meet weekly for a range of different events, including bus trips, community days, games, coffee and chat, bingo, dancing and carpet bowls. Weekly activity times – Line Dancing Mon.10am-12pm, New Vogue and Old Time Dance Tue. 1pm-3:30pm, Carpet Bowls Wed. & Sat. 11:30am-2:30pm, Bingo Thur. 11am-2pm.
– 1 Codrington St, Cranbourne. Details: Marilyn, 0432 107 590 or facebook.com/groups/487808127399953
Narre Warren Senior Citizens Centre
A friendly seniors Club offering many activities, including dancing, garden group, indoor carpet bowls, table tennis, gentle exercises and friendly card games.
– main club day on Wednesdays, 9.30am-3pm at 192-196 Centre Road near the Narre Warren Station. Details: 9783 7112, 0426 736 467, or narrewarrenseniors@gmail.com
Blind Bight Community Centre
Craft gift making for adults, Tuesdays 12.30pm to 2.30pm; $3 per class. Playgroup, Wednesdays 10.30am-noon; $5 per family. Knit and crochet, Wednesdays 12pm-2pm. Line dancing, Wednesdays 1pm-2pm; $10 per class.
– 42 Anchorage Dr, Blind Bight. Bookings: blindbightcommunitycentre.com.au
Casey Cardinia Life Activities Club
Weekly social activities with dancing, trips away via coach, a weekly morning coffee club, monthly Saturday country pub lunches, monthly Tuesday dine-outs, a weekly walking group, a weekly table tennis group, seasonal daytime musical theatre outings, entertainment function days and more.
– Thursdays 2pm for socialising and low-key dancing at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House at 21A Bemersyde Drive or Wednesdays 10am for coffee and chats at the new François cafe in front of Myer in Fountain Gate. Details: Gloria, 0468 363 616.
Combined Probus Club of Narre Warren
The club welcomes men and women for bowling, armchair travel, book clubs, walk and talk, happy snappers and cards.
– Details: Heather, hsims14@gmail.com
Berwick Springs VIEW Club
Affiliated with The Smith Family, the not-for-profit organisation raises funds for 10 Learning for Life students to assist with education expenses. Monthly lunches with a guest speaker, as well as casual morning tea and lunch for interested ladies.
– First Monday of each month, 11.15am at Berwick Springs Hotel function room. Details: Shirley, 0438 191 759 or berwicksprings.viewclub@gmail.com
BADFolk Club
Berwick and District Folk Club meets on the third Friday of each month.
– Doors open at 6.30pm, with the music running from 7pm to 10pm with entry $15. Details: badfolkclub.org or Edward, 0418 535 264.
Craft classes
Join Berwick Activities Group’s Elizabeth to discover the world of papercraft and have a chat with like-minded people.
– Tuesdays 10am-noon at Timbarra Community Centre; $5 per class, all materials supplied. Details: admin@berwicknc.com.au or 9704 1863.
Chair dancing
Would you enjoy exercising from the comfort of your chair? Includes fun and uplifting songs and different styles and eras of music
– Wednesdays 10.45am-11.30am on Wednesdays at Timbarra Community Centre; $8 per session. Details: admin@berwicknc.com.au or 9704 1863.
DnD at Orana
Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) is an inclusive tabletop, fantasy, role-playing game.
– Second Saturday of each month, 1pm-9pm at Orana Community Place, 16/18 Playwright St, Clyde North. Details: Jonathan Whelan, thestoryweaver.dnd@gmail.com
Weekly badminton
– Mondays 7pm-9pm and Wednesdays 12pm-2.30pm at Hallam Badminton Club, Frawley Road Recreation Reserve; $5.
