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Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

21 May 2024

Distance from: 24.8 kms | Price from: $10.00

A colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and it’s people.Dr. George Birkbeck, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow,...

Roy Hammond Craft Cocktails

Food and Wine

27 Apr 2024 to 9 Mar 2025

Distance from: 24.8 kms | Price from: $0.00

Take your next social event to a whole new level with Roy Hammond's Craft Cocktails!Their mixologist will take you on...

Apronstrings

Exhibition and Shows

24 Apr 2024 to 15 Sep 2024

Distance from: 23.2 kms | Price from: $5.00

Suspended blue aprons enclose and entangle the viewer as a metaphor for the selfless investment of heart and soul by...

Spooky Spring Market

Markets

20 Sep 2024

Distance from: 24.3 kms | Price from: Free

Love Spring markets? Love Halloween? Why not enjoy both!This Spooky Spring market has everything - local stallholders, live music and...

Exhbition Not the Last Picture Show: From the Archives – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

17 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 24.8 kms | Price from: $0.00

This Heritage Reading Room (the original Mining Exchange in Ballarat) houses a fascinating and authentic representation of a Mechanics’ Institute library from...

Ballarat Steam Train Rides

Community Event

25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $14.00

Steamrail Victoria invites you to ride historical steam shuttles at Ballarat featuring two heritage steam locomotives as part of the...

Theatre on the Goldfields

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

22 May 2024 to 24 May 2024

Distance from: 24.7 kms | Price from: Free

Local goldfields theatre expert Ailsa DuBois will deliver a lecture on the lively world of theatre on the goldfields; the...

Hop Temple Dog Beard and Stache Comp

Exhibition and Shows

26 May 2024

Distance from: 24.8 kms | Price from: Free

Does your Pooch have a solid beard or some fancy clothes? To cap off Ballarat Heritage Weekend and the annual...

A New Gold Rush: Our World Heritage Bid

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

22 May 2024

Distance from: 23.2 kms | Price from: Free

Join in for a panel discussion to learn more about a project underway to have the Victorian Goldfields declared a...

Heritage Menu at The Red Lion

Food and Wine

17 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 24.6 kms | Price from: Free

The Red Lion Hotel is steeped in history. Built in the 1850s at the beginning of the gold-rush. In support...

In The Steps of Nathan Spielvogel

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 May 2024 to 19 May 2024

Distance from: 24.3 kms | Price from: $5.00

Four walking tours of Ballarat East visiting locations of historic interest. Organised by the Ballarat Historical Society as part of...

The Gothique Ball

Community Event

22 May 2024 to 23 May 2024

Distance from: 24.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Join the team as they recreate a 19th century ball in the sumptuous surrounds of Craigs Royal Hotel. This event...

In conversation with Garry Disher

Community Event

28 Apr 2024

Distance from: 24.8 kms | Price from: $20.00

Sanctuary by Garry Disher.Grace is a master thief, specialising in valuable stamps, watches and jewellery. She never stays long in...

Spectral Schemes: the Mystery of the Ballarat Ghost: A Call of Cthulhu Live Play event

Concert or Performance

23 May 2024

Distance from: 24.9 kms | Price from: Free

Join the team of "Tales from Rat City" for an unforgettable Live play theatrical event.A sequel to 2023 Victorian Community...

Recalling the Past

Exhibition and Shows

17 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 24.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Dial up the past in this interactive phone and photo display.Find out about historical buildings and real characters of Ballarat's...

Christmas Market

Markets

13 Dec 2024

Distance from: 24.3 kms | Price from: Free

Whether you're a big kid or a little kid, this Christmas Market will have you feeling all the magic, joy...

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow – Ballarat

Concert or Performance

19 May 2024

Distance from: 24.8 kms | Price from: $55.00

Australia's biggest and best comedy spectacular is setting off again on its annual road trip around the country!Showcasing the finest...

Woowookarung Regional Park Mine Discovery Walk

Community Event

19 May 2024

Distance from: 23.4 kms | Price from: Free

Woowookarung Regional Park water races, diggings and mine site pop up heritage walk. The walk is held as part of...

Colonial Radicalism and Democratic Equality: A public talk by Professor Marilyn Lake AO

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

17 May 2024

Distance from: 23.2 kms | Price from: Free

Join in for a talk by one of Australia’s leading historians, Professor Marilyn Lake AO as she delves into the...

Ross Noble, Jibber Jabber Jamboree – Ballarat

Concert or Performance

9 Aug 2024

Distance from: 24.7 kms | Price from: $49.90

Jibber Jabber Jamboree marks Ross Noble’s 21st solo stand-up tour.To celebrate this milestone, he invites you to join him for...

Women and the Arts in Central Victoria: 1890s to mid-20th century and beyond

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Jun 2024

Distance from: 23.2 kms | Price from: Free

The team at Eureka Centre are delighted to welcome Dr Juliette Peers back to Talking History to discuss the visual...

Aunty Jacks – Heritage Beer Making and Distribution

Food and Wine

17 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 24.8 kms | Price from: Free

Ballarat is the Craft Beer Capital of Australia, and at Aunty Jacks they tell the story of their pioneering efforts...

Fashion and Flowers Afternoon Tea

Community Event

19 May 2024

Distance from: 24.3 kms | Price from: Free

Step back in time for an afternoon in the picturesque Barkly Square Gardens, formerly known as the historic Ballarat East...

Hop Temple Beard and Moustache Competition

Community Event

25 May 2024

Distance from: 24.8 kms | Price from: Free

Heritage Weekend at Hop Temple is their annual event! This annual Beard and Moustache Competition event will run all day.The...

Meet Mrs Muller – Umbrella and Parasol Maker for Ballarat’s Golden Era

Festivals and Celebrations

18 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 24.7 kms | Price from: Free

Step into a time capsule of craftsmanship and nostalgia as you encounter "Mrs Muller, Umbrella and Parasol Maker" an immersive...

Grainery Lane Blending and Tasting Heritage Style

Food and Wine

18 May 2024

Distance from: 24.8 kms | Price from: $0.00

Have you ever wondered how spirits are made and blended? Now is your chance to experience firsthand what it takes...

Nathan Spielvogel Oration

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

22 May 2024

Distance from: 24.3 kms | Price from: $5.00

Each year, as part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival, the Ballarat Historical Society hosts a public lecture in honour of...

Vintage Car Show

Exhibition and Shows

19 May 2024

Distance from: 23.8 kms | Price from: Free

Join the Ballarat Classic and Vintage Car club for a cavalcade of Historic vehicles, motorbikes and caravans hosted against the...

Exhibition by Monica Maud: Time and Tide

Exhibition and Shows

24 Apr 2024 to 28 Apr 2024

Distance from: 24.2 kms | Price from: Free

Monica psychologist and artist has been captivated by the topics of line and time in nature. She reflects these ephemeral...

Writing Family History: A Workshop with Jonathan Butler

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

25 May 2024

Distance from: 24.7 kms | Price from: Free

As part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival, writer and content producer, Jonathan Butler will be teaching a workshop on writing...

Ballarat East Heritage Garden Party

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 May 2024 to 19 May 2024

Distance from: 24.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Join the team for a weekend to celebrate the heritage of Barkly Square and Ballarat East Town Hall Gardens, as...

Roy Hammond Heritage Cocktail Week

Food and Wine

17 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 24.8 kms | Price from: $0.00

Experience the history of cocktails during Heritage Festival at Roy Hammond!Australia has a long history with alcohol, from 13.6L of...

Creswick Woollen Mills – The Original Recycler – Ballarat Heritage Weekend

Community Event

17 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 16.0 kms | Price from: Free

Join the team at Creswick Woollen Mill to celebrate the Ballarat Heritage Weekend 2024. Creswick Woollen Mills - The original...

Historical Photography and the Nineteenth Century Gold Rushes

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

1 Aug 2024

Distance from: 23.2 kms | Price from: Free

Photography was still a novelty and topic of immense public interest during the 1850s goldrush. Richard Daintree and Antoine Fauchery...

Heritage Festival Information Hub

Community Event

18 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 24.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Stop by the Heritage Festival Information hub for personalised assistance from their Visitor Information staff in crafting your festival itinerary....

In conversation with Paula Gleeson

Community Event

4 Jun 2024

Distance from: 24.8 kms | Price from: $10.00

Original Twin by Paula GleesonTwo sisters May and June couldn’t be more different. May is quiet, self-conscious withdrawn; June is...

ChillOut Festival

Markets

6 Mar 2025 to 10 Mar 2025

Distance from: 10.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

Fours days of performances, music, theatre, drag, community events, and local food and wine over the Labour Day long weekend...

Grainery Lane – Speakeasy Night

Food and Wine

17 May 2024

Distance from: 24.8 kms | Price from: $0.00

Be transported back to an era of excess. This all-inclusive event, Gatsby style, will mesmerize, enjoy their in-house distilled spirits...

The Lost Irish Women of Eureka

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

19 May 2024

Distance from: 23.2 kms | Price from: Free

Finding women’s stories is a challenge. History often records women in relation to men, as daughters, mothers, and wives. The...

Dining in the Dark at Peasant – A Fever Original Event

Food and Wine

21 May 2024 to 22 May 2024

Distance from: 24.8 kms | Price from: $110.00

Ever wondered what it is like to eat in the dark? Studies show that 80% of people eat with their...

Ballarat Fire Station Open Days

Exhibition and Shows

18 May 2024 to 19 May 2024

Distance from: 24.2 kms | Price from: Free

Come see the oldest operating Fire Station in the Southern Hemisphere and an important part of the history of Ballarat...

G&Tea Heritage Style at Grainery Lane

Food and Wine

19 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 24.8 kms | Price from: $0.00

Enjoy free flowing Grainey gin cocktails perfectly paired with a selection of delectable bites during Heritage week.G&Tea session will run...

Ballarat Antique Fair

Exhibition and Shows

17 May 2024 to 19 May 2024

Distance from: 24.7 kms | Price from: $12.00

Over 26 quality Antique dealers will be exhibiting and selling a variety of beautiful, interesting, unique and wonderful items such...

Vegas 70 Revived – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Concert or Performance

18 May 2024

Distance from: 24.8 kms | Price from: $20.00

The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated...

Ballarat Lace Trail

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

19 May 2024

Distance from: 24.7 kms | Price from: Free

Explore Ballarat, on foot, viewing its streets and heritage buildings through the eyes of Artist and Textile Designer, Kirrily Urquhart....

Minerva’s Secrets, Night Tours – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

17 May 2024 to 21 May 2024

Distance from: 24.8 kms | Price from: $28.69

Explore tales of the weird and supernatural – the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute at night. Looking for a unique way to...

Exhibition: Not the Last Picture Show – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

17 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 24.8 kms | Price from: Free

Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895, the first screenings of this new technology of...

Drag Bingo!

Concert or Performance

24 Apr 2024

Distance from: 24.7 kms | Price from: $10.00

Introducing their beloved weekly event, 'Drag Bingo'!Join in for an electrifying three-hour extravaganza of interactive entertainment, featuring dazzling drag performances...

BMI 165th Birthday Devonshire Tea Party – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

26 May 2024

Distance from: 24.8 kms | Price from: $15.00

As the Institute is 165 years old this year, they will take the opportunity to celebrate during the festival, by including a...

Placing the Story of Women: Pubs and Work in Australia’s History

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

2 May 2024

Distance from: 23.2 kms | Price from: Free

There has always been a deep connection between pubs and Australian communities. Usually the first, and sometimes the only building...

Ballarat Heritage Raceday

Sporting Events

26 May 2024

Distance from: 22.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

The heritage and history of the historic Ballarat Turf Club will be showcased by various displays and interactive events across...

Underbar Mother’s Day Lunch

Food and Wine

12 May 2024

Distance from: 25.0 kms | Price from: $150.00

Treat your Mum this Mother's Day with an indulgent lunch at Underbar in Ballarat.Including a four course menu and a...

The Yarrowee River: Peel To Prest- NAIDOC Week at Eureka Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

13 Jul 2024

Distance from: 23.2 kms | Price from: Free

Join in for a discussion about a digital mapping project examining the history of the Yarrowee River, which like all...

By George, We Think He Got it

Exhibition and Shows

18 May 2024 to 19 May 2024

Distance from: 24.3 kms | Price from: Free

This event is an exhibition of interesting photographs revealing fascinating insights into life in Ballarat from 1920 until 1970. The...

Ballarat’s Jewish Heritage

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

23 May 2024

Distance from: 23.2 kms | Price from: Free

‘Ballarat’s Jewish Heritage’ is a conversation between writer and filmmaker John Safran and historian Dr Sue Silberberg. The conversation will...

Twilight Talks: Not the Last Picture Show – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

22 May 2024

Distance from: 24.8 kms | Price from: $8.00

This special edition of their regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat, complimenting...

The ‘Bunny’ Line: History of the Ballarat to Buninyong Railway 1889-1986

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

4 Jul 2024

Distance from: 23.2 kms | Price from: Free

The team at Eureka Centre are excited to introduce Norman Houghton to speak for the first time at the Eureka...

Winter Wonderland Market

Markets

21 Jun 2024

Distance from: 24.3 kms | Price from: Free

Get rugged up and ready to celebrate the chilly season at this indoor Winter Wonderland Market! Two floors of stallholders,...

Piano by Request

Concert or Performance

26 Apr 2024 to 26 Jul 2024

Distance from: 24.7 kms | Price from: $10.00

Welcome to Piano Bar Ballarat! Join in for an evening of Piano Bar entertainment presented by our exceptional piano and...

Heritage Weekend at Mondegreen Cafe

Food and Wine

25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 24.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Share in their heritage at Mondegreen Cafe. With a stunning lakeside setting and rich in Ballarat history, their 1850s building...