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Storylines III – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Exhibition and Shows

23 May 2024 to 19 Jul 2024

Distance from: 24.9 kms | Price from: Free

Storylines III Visual Arts Exhibition offers second-year students of Federation University's Bachelor of Visual Arts the opportunity to showcase their...

Plant Walk and String Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

16 Nov 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $145.00

Collect and prepare plant fibre for weaving with Jodie Goldring.In this half-day workshop, Jodie will provide you with a wealth...

Artisan Insights with Alison Cole at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 May 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $50.00

This May, the Rare Trades Centre, CRAFT and the City of Ballarat present Craft Lab 24 celebrating their shared commitment...

Artisan Experience with Shalome Lateef at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

22 May 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $80.00

This May, the Rare Trades Centre, CRAFT and the City of Ballarat present Craft Lab 24 celebrating their shared commitment...

Stories from the Avenue of Honour

Festivals and Celebrations

26 May 2024

Distance from: 24.3 kms | Price from: Free

Step back in time with walking tours at 11.00am and 2.00pm, immersing yourself and the whole family in the historical...

Blue Wren Needle Felting Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

8 Jun 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $245.00

Learn to needle felt a Blue Wren sitting on a bobbin with Ingrid van der Molen.This workshop explores the innovative...

Mother’s Day at Babae Restaurant

Food and Wine

12 May 2024

Distance from: 25.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

This Mother’s Day, treat that unique person in your life to a specially curated four course lunch menu by awarding...

Music from Ballarat Memorial Concert Band

Festivals and Celebrations

18 May 2024 to 25 May 2024

Distance from: 25.0 kms | Price from: Free

The sound of History is arriving to Ballarat's CBD with music from the Ballarat Memorial Concert Band. Come and enjoy...

World Problems by Melbourne Theatre Company

Concert or Performance

24 May 2024

Distance from: 21.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Melbourne Theatre Company is producing a new and original production of the award-winning and critically-acclaimed script World Problems by Emma...

The Oddie Lecture

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

10 May 2024

Distance from: 23.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

138th Anniversary of the Observatory.OL 4 – Lorayne Branch will be their Guest Speaker and will talk about her Great...

Artisan Experience with Tim Gresham at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 May 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $80.00

This May, the Rare Trades Centre, CRAFT and the City of Ballarat present Craft Lab 24 celebrating their shared commitment...

Ballarat Tweed Ride and Fair

Festivals and Celebrations

18 May 2024

Distance from: 24.6 kms | Price from: $10.00

Ballarat's annual Tweed Ride is a cycling event of style, at a leisurely pace through the autumn streets, with fashion...

Buninyong Film Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

24 May 2024 to 25 May 2024

Distance from: 19.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Buninyong Film Festival Committee is pleased to present its 30th Film Festival in the heart of Buninyong Village.The annual...

Drawing in Silverpoint Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 Sep 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $185.00

Join fine artist Lisa Nolan for a beginner friendly workshop on drawing in silverpoint.Silverpoint is a traditional form of durable...

Harry Potter Trivia Night at The Mallow Hotel

Community Event

2 May 2024

Distance from: 24.6 kms | Price from: Free

Potterheads, gather 'round! Experience an enchanting evening of Harry Potter trivia! Dive deep into the wizarding world with questions crafted...

History Matters: The Complicated History of Corsets

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

31 May 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $10.00

You are in the midst of a corset resurgence with celebrities, social media influences and most fashion retainers wearing or...

Music from Anna – Harpist

Festivals and Celebrations

18 May 2024

Distance from: 25.0 kms | Price from: Free

Immerse yourself in the magical melodies of Anna, the 9-year-old harp prodigy from Soldiers Hill, Ballarat, at the upcoming Ballarat...

Mother’s Day at The Shared Table, Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch

Food and Wine

12 May 2024

Distance from: 19.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

This Mother's Day treat your mum to the culinary delights of The Shared Table with an a la carte breakfast/brunch...

Music from The Little Brass Band

Festivals and Celebrations

19 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 25.0 kms | Price from: Free

Be entertained by the magic this Ballarat Heritage Festival, as The Little Brass Band bring your music favourites to life,...

Pecha Kucha 02 at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

24 May 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $11.90

Pecha Kucha, a Japanese term meaning ‘chit-chat’, is a dynamic presentation format designed to inspire, engage, and inform in a...

St Peters Tour

Exhibition and Shows

18 May 2024 to 25 May 2024

Distance from: 24.6 kms | Price from: Free

The team offers within the public areas of the church, unhindered self-guided tours to visitors, who can enjoy the Bluestone...

Introduction to Rigid Heddle Weaving (Scarf Making) at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

9 Nov 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $270.00

Learn to weave a scarf with spinner and weaver, Dawn Lim.In this full-day workshop, you will be introduced to the...

Bootmaking Workshop Tours

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

19 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 22.8 kms | Price from: Free

As part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival, Wootten will open its doors on the two Sundays during the festival for...

Music from City of Ballarat Brass Band

Festivals and Celebrations

18 May 2024 to 19 May 2024

Distance from: 25.0 kms | Price from: Free

Locals and visitors alike will be well entertained by the City of Ballarat Municipal Brass Band as they perform in...

Artisan Insights with Robert Geddes at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

22 May 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $50.00

This May, the Rare Trades Centre, CRAFT and the City of Ballarat present Craft Lab 24 celebrating their shared commitment...

Cocktails of Yesteryear

Food and Wine

18 May 2024 to 24 May 2024

Distance from: 23.7 kms | Price from: $55.00

Join the team at Kilderkin Distillery for a trip - or should they say tipple - back in time during...

Roving Entertainment by Friends of Sovereign Hill

Festivals and Celebrations

18 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 25.0 kms | Price from: Free

Step into the enchanting world of Ballarat's past during the Ballarat Heritage Festival, where the streets come alive with the...

Crime on Country: The Dawn of Crime Volume 7 – Book Launch by Roy Maloy

Community Event

18 May 2024

Distance from: 24.9 kms | Price from: Free

Crime on Country.As the young colony of Victoria moved toward Federation, its laws, gaols and police tried to keep up...

Chopstick Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

29 Jun 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $250.00

Make your own set of uniquely hand-crafted chopsticks with woodworker Vipun Chanchlani.From the woodworking studio to the dining table, this...

Leather Pouch Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

28 Jul 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $235.00

Learn to make a buckled leather pouch with leathercrafter Alexander Stone.Learn to use patterns, choose the right leather, work with...

Music from “Uptown” Brown – One Man Band Extroadinaire

Festivals and Celebrations

25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 25.0 kms | Price from: Free

Favouring a repertoire drawn largely from the 1920-50’s Uptown Brown will delight the crowds while roving the streets of Ballarat,...

Artisan Experience with Anzara Clark at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 May 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $80.00

This May, the Rare Trades Centre, CRAFT and the City of Ballarat present Craft Lab 24 celebrating their shared commitment...

Heritage Hoops

Community Event

24 May 2024

Distance from: 24.2 kms | Price from: Free

Come and visit Ballarat Western Croquet Club to experience the fascinating but little-known game of Croquet. Soak up the atmosphere...

Introduction to Needle Felting at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

12 Oct 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $245.00

Learn the art of needle felting with Ingrid van der Molen. Wool felt may be the oldest textile in the...

Artisan Insights with Rick Mitchell at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 May 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $50.00

This May, the Rare Trades Centre, CRAFT and the City of Ballarat present Craft Lab 24 celebrating their shared commitment...

The Shared Table Heritage Tram Tipsy Tea Party

Food and Wine

25 May 2024

Distance from: 19.7 kms | Price from: $85.00

Step onto the magnificently restored Heritage Tram for the ultimate high tea. The seasonal sweet and savoury menu by The...

Heritage Harvest Lunch at Babae Restaurant

Food and Wine

19 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 25.0 kms | Price from: $110.00

“Things my Grandmother taught me.”Culinary Director Tim Foster and Head Chef Hunter Tacuyan will curate a five course, long table...

Music from Haddon Community Band

Festivals and Celebrations

25 May 2024

Distance from: 25.0 kms | Price from: Free

Come and enjoy music from the Haddon Community Band in Ballarat's CBD during Ballarat Heritage Festival.The Haddon Community Concert Band...

Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod

Concert or Performance

1 Jun 2024 to 31 Oct 2024

Distance from: 24.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Step into the heart of the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod, Australia's longest running, premier performing arts eisteddfod, and...

City Tales and Hidden Lanes Tour – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

17 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 24.6 kms | Price from: $12.50

Experience the City Tales and Hidden Lanes Tour during the Ballarat Heritage Festival and discover untold stories and hidden gems...

Fashion and Textiles Collection Tour

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

17 May 2024 to 22 May 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $20.00

Go behind the scenes with Sovereign Hill's expert guides and explore their vaults of hidden treasures. On this tour, you...

Wadawurrung Weaving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 May 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $150.00

This May, the Rare Trades Centre, CRAFT and the City of Ballarat present Craft Lab 24 celebrating their shared commitment...

Lampshade Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 May 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $245.00

This May, the Rare Trades Centre, CRAFT and the City of Ballarat present Craft Lab 24 celebrating their shared commitment...

Exhibition by Rachel Turner, ‘This is a story’

Exhibition and Shows

4 May 2024 to 19 May 2024

Distance from: 15.5 kms | Price from: Free

Ross Creek Gallery presents local painter, Rachel Turner.Artist statement: "Why make things plain when you can choose not to! Turner’s...

Treasures from the Sovereign Hill Collection Tour

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

24 May 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $20.00

From proud Wadawurrung Elder Marlene Gilson’s artwork to Eureka rebel Peter Lalor’s chair, discover some of the most intriguing, significant...

Nintendo Trivia Night at The Mallow Hotel

Exhibition and Shows

6 Jun 2024

Distance from: 24.6 kms | Price from: Free

Join The Mallow Hotel for an epic journey through the Mushroom Kingdom to Hyrule and beyond. It’s a nostalgic night...

Music from Beaufort Municipal Band

Festivals and Celebrations

19 May 2024

Distance from: 25.0 kms | Price from: Free

Come and enjoy the sounds from the Beaufort Municipal Band in Ballarat's CBD during the Ballarat Heritage Festival.Since its formation...

Bushy High Tea

Food and Wine

5 May 2024 to 9 Jun 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $69.00

The sweetest collaboration in town is back! Kitteltys and Saltbush Kitchen are bringing you a Bushy High Tea served up...

Artisan Experience with Myleah Bailey at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

22 May 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $80.00

This May, the Rare Trades Centre, CRAFT and the City of Ballarat present Craft Lab 24 celebrating their shared commitment...

Ballarat Old Gaol Tours

Community Event

18 May 2024 to 19 May 2024

Distance from: 24.9 kms | Price from: Free

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating tales of Ballarat's criminal past at the historic Ballarat Gaol...

Heritage of Ballaarat Astronomical Society’s Unique Observatory

Festivals and Celebrations

18 May 2024 to 25 May 2024

Distance from: 23.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Discover the amazing and delightful observatory and their collection of instruments, books and space endeavour models.Safe viewing of the Sun...

Lost Sebastopol – The Exhibition

Community Event

18 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 21.1 kms | Price from: Free

A retrospective exhibition of lost Sebastopol for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. Showcasing over 50 sites and hosted by the Sebastopol...

Silversmithing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

7 Dec 2024 to 8 Dec 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $625.00

Learn to bezel set a stone in precious metal with silver smith Rachel Grose.In this two-day workshop, you will learn...

Music from Creswick Brass Band

Festivals and Celebrations

25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 25.0 kms | Price from: Free

The Happy Band from the Central Highlands is bringing the old tune beats to Ballarat's CBD during Ballarat Heritage Festival.The...

Artisan Experience with Lindy de Wijn at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 May 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $80.00

This May, the Rare Trades Centre, CRAFT and the City of Ballarat present Craft Lab 24 celebrating their shared commitment...

Brush Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

29 Jun 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $150.00

Learn to make your own brushes with renowned local ceramic artist Pete Pilven.In this half-day workshop, you will learn to...

Heritage Harvest Weekend at Sovereign Hill

Festivals and Celebrations

25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $25.00

Australian culinary icons Julie Goodwin (inaugural winner of MasterChef), Darren Purchese (host of The Great Australian Bake Off) and Tim...

Artisan Insights with Minna Graham at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

22 May 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: $50.00

This May, the Rare Trades Centre, CRAFT and the City of Ballarat present Craft Lab 24 celebrating their shared commitment...