Family-friendly events in Gippsland this April
Keeping the kids entertained over the weekend can require some creative thinking and some hunting for affordable options.
Jacob Wallace
March 31, 2026
🎉 The Monitor has compiled a collection of family-friendly events across Gippsland this April, where you and the kids can learn horse riding, celebrate Easter, listen to local live music and much more.
📧 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].
🚀 Let’s dive in!
Tarra Festival
Dragon procession at last years Tarra Festival.
The festival is held over the Easter long weekend in Yarram and includes a street parade where community groups and local bands dress up in colourful costumes to march down the street.
There will be plenty of food and market stalls.
Price: Gold coin donation.
When: Friday 3 - Monday 6.
Where: 290 Commercial Road, Yarram.
Easter on Churchill Island
Boxes of Easter eggs on Churchill Island.
A full weekend of festivities and live music on Churchill Island to celebrate Easter. There’s an Easter egg hunt on Sunday, face painting, wagon rides and horse feeding.
Price: Access to Churchill Island is $17 per person. The Easter Hunt is $10 per person.
When: Friday 3 - Sunday 5.
Where: 246 Samuel Amess Drive, Churchill Island.
Easter Meeniyan Makers Market
Stalls at Easter Meeniyan Makers Market.
A special Easter weekend market held in Meeniyan that will feature local woodwork, ceramics, textiles, jewellery and fine art.
Price: Free.
When: Saturday 4.
Where: 97 Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan.
Women and girls sailing day
No experience is required for this sailing day designed to get more women and girls into sailing.
Price: The event is free but you have to register.
When: Saturday 18.
Where: South Gippsland Yacht Club, 22 The Esplanade, Inverloch.
Gumbuya World Running Festival
Participants in Gumbuya World Running Festival.
Jog through Gippsland’s countryside and finish at the Gumbuya World theme park. There are 10km, 5km and 2km options for runners.
Price: Depending on the race, registration ranges from $68 to $115.
When: Sunday 12.
Where: 2705 Princes Highway, Tynong North.
The Middle of Everywhere Airshow
The Middle of Everywhere Airshow.
The Anzac week airshow will bring aircraft displays and aerobatic demonstrations to West Sale Airport.
Price: Adult - $40. Child - $20.
When: Saturday 18 - Sunday 19.
Where: West Sale Airport. Princes Highway, Fulham.
Horsemanship Lessons
Horse riding lessons at Wattle Bank.
These five-hour horse riding lessons run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays over the school holidays and lunch is included.
Price: $88.
When: Throughout April.
Where: 85 Desmond Road, Wattle Bank.