Family-friendly events in Gippsland this October
Keeping the kids entertained over the weekend is a struggle so here's a list of exhibitions, festivities and good times for young and old.
Jacob Wallace
October 08, 2025
🥳 It’s always difficult to keep coming up with fresh ideas to keep the young ones entertained, so the Gippsland Monitor has done some investigating and put together a collection of family-friendly events in October across the region.
🙌 The Monitor will be updating this list as the month progresses, so if you have any suggestions for children friendly events or activities for the whole family then send us an email at [email protected].
The Great Witch Hunt
One of the 80 witches hidden around Bass Coast.
Purchase a $5 ticket via visitgrantville.com.au and begin the hunt for 80 toy witches placed in businesses throughout the Bass Coast. If you note down at least 15 witches you’ll be in the running to win prizes, including a two-night stay for a family of four at Kaloha Holiday Resort.
If you find all 80 witches then you win a $20 arcade voucher to Phillip Island Ten Pin Bowling.
When: Throughout October.
Where: Bass Coast shire.
Beanstalk
Poster for Beanstalk.
Beanstalk is a theatrical interpretation of Jack and the Beanstalk told from the giant’s point of view.
Suitable for ages five and over.
When: October 13-14.
Where: The Wedge Performing Arts Centre, 100 Foster Street, Sale.
Winni Wizard and the Ditzy Dizzard
The Winni Wizard and the Ditzy Dizzard show.
This live theatre performance from two comedians is filled with songs, dances and jokes. It’s aimed at entertaining the whole family.
When: October 25.
Where: Drouin Secondary College theatre, 54 Main South Road, Drouin.
Halloween Disco
Boogie the night away at Korumburra Showgrounds.
Families can expect a DJ, face painting, a Halloween costume parade and a trick or treat event at the Korumburra showgrounds Halloween Disco.
When: October 31.
Where: Korumburra Showgrounds, 8240 South Gippsland Highway, Korumburra.
135th Annual Maffra Show
Tug of war at the Annual Maffra Show.
Celebrating its 135th year, this agricultural show will feature animals, arts and crafts, rides and a sideshow alley.
When: October 24-26.
Where: Maffra-Newry Road, Maffra.
Next Generation Art Exhibition
Lexie Fordham ‘Flight at Sunrise’. Paynesville Primary School, 2022.
This exhibition gives Gippsland students the chance to exhibit their work in a professional gallery setting.
When: Friday September 19 – Saturday October 25.
Where: East Gippsland Art Gallery, 2 Nicholson Street, Bairnsdale.
