🎉 The Monitor has compiled a collection of family-friendly events across Gippsland this month.
We will update this list as the month progresses, so if you have any suggestions for child-friendly events or activities for the whole family then send an email to [email protected].
If you’re here for events in September, click here.
🚀 Let’s dive in!
Cats: Young Actors Edition
A young actor in their Cats costume.
The Jellicle cats will come out to Warragul for the last week of September in this one-hour adaptation of the hit musical, performed by young actors.
Ticket price: $20 for adults and $15 for children under 18.
When: Tuesday September 29 - Friday October 2.
Where: West Gippsland Arts Centre, 1 Civic Place, Warragul.
Rumi’s K-Pop Disco
Rumi’s K-Pop Disco.
An interactive live children's show focusing on Korean Pop music featuring singing, dancing and games. The booking site says “most tickets are already sold”.
Ticket price: $10.
When: Wednesday September 28 - Monday October 2, 11am.
Where: Parky's Function Room, Big4 Caravan Park, Traralgon.
Halloween Family Ball
Rotary Club of Yarram Halloween costumes.
The Rotary Club of Yarram is throwing a Halloween community barbeque. There will be live music and spooky outfits are encouraged.
When: Saturday October 31, from 6:30pm.
Where: Regent Theatre, 210 Commercial Road, Yarram.
Sale Show
Rides at the Sale Show.
The Sale Show celebrates its 161st year with carnival rides, sideshow alleys, food stalls and fireworks.
When: Friday October 30 - Sunday November 1. Hours to be announced.
Where: Sale Showgrounds, 1 Maffra-Sale Road, Sale.
Car, Bike and Truck Show Kalimna
A vintage car on display at Kalimna Hotel.
Classic car owners showcase a lineup of automobiles, custom builds, vintage wagons and bikes.
When: Saturday October 10, from 10am.
Where: Kalimna Hotel, 1 Hotel Road, Kalimna.
National Gone Fishing Day – Port Albert
Port Albert.
Includes a free barbeque, fishing expo and children's fishing activities.
Free entry.
When: Sunday October 18, 10am to 2pm.
Where: Port Albert.
Mallacoota Flatty Classic
Fishing crew searching for the biggest flatty.
Contestants have three days to catch, measure and release flatheads in the waters around Mallacoota. The contestant with the longest total measurement of their best 10 fish wins the competition. Prizes are yet to be announced.
When: Friday October 23 - Sunday October 25.
Where: Mallacoota.
Walhalla train rides
A Walhalla train crossing the Thomson railway bridge.
The Walhalla Goldfields Railway has train trips through the picturesque Baw Baw Shire town every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Ticket price: Adult return tickets are $40.
When: Every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Where: Walhalla.
September Events
West Gippsland Dance Festival
A solo dancer at West Gippsland Dance Festival.
Celebrating its 34th year, this family-friendly not-for-profit dance festival takes place in Warragul over the school holidays. There’s a wide range of competitions from solo, duo and trio routines to improvisation sessions.
Make sure to register if you want your child to take part.
When: Friday September 18 - Sunday September 27.
Where: West Gippsland Arts Centre, 1 Civic Place, Warragul.
Emma Memma Jungle Picnic Tour
Emma Memma with her picnic basket and teddy bear.
The Jungle Picnic show invites children to bring their picnic baskets and their pet rocks along to the show where they can jump, dance and sing with stage performer Emma Memma.
Ticket price: $42.50.
When: Tuesday September 29.
Where: Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, 32 Kay Street, Traralgon.
Wolfgang in the Stars
Poster for Wolfgang in the Stars.
This show follows a young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as he builds a rocket ship with his circus bear best friend to find the missing notes of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.
Ticket price: $25 for adults and $15 for children under 16.
When: Saturday September 26.
Where: Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, 32 Kay Street, Traralgon.
Mini Makers Kids: School of Fish
A handcrafted fish.
Young artists will use recycled cardboard, clay, paint and beads to sculpt a miniature under the sea creature.
Targeted at students between four and 12 years old.
When: Tuesday September 29.
Where: Gippsland Art Gallery, 70 Foster Street, Sale.