Community events and things to do

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Market Building Art Exhibition

21 Jan 2025 A community art exhibition set in the historic Market Building of Castlemaine. All works are for sale.

Market Building, 44 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine 3450

Tagged as: , Markets & popup shops, Music & arts

Exhibition: Joy Ahead - Jody Galvin

21 Jan 2025 This exhibition is a series of wire/paper works made by emerging artist Jody Galvin.

Phee Broadway Theatre Foyer, 212 Barker Street, Castlemaine 3450

Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals

Making great writing: young writers’ workshops

21 Jan 2025 Learn more about the art of writing, and work on your own writing project. Newstead Writers invites young people 15-18 to book for these workshops.

Newstead Arts Hub and the RedShed, 8A Tivey Street, Newstead 3462

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Talks & workshops

Newstead Live 2025

24 Jan 2025 Held in the historic country town of Newstead this all-ages folk-roots festival held over the long weekend is sure to get the toes tapping.

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Exhibitions & festivals, Kids & family, Major events, Music & arts

Australia Day - Survival Day event 2025

26 Jan 2025 Join a free, family-friendly community event and concert to celebrate and acknowledge Australia Day – Survival Day in the Mount Alexander Shire.

Victory Park, 30 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine 3450

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Kids & family, Major events, Music & arts

Castlemaine Artists' Market

26 Jan 2025 Find a hand-made treasure and come and see local artists and artisans in action at the Castlemaine Artists' Market, held on the fourth Sunday of every month.

Western Reserve, Western Reserve, Castlemaine 3450

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Tagged as: , Kids & family, Markets & popup shops, Music & arts