By Cam Lucadou-Wells
Pack your picnic hamper and blanket for a country-style picnic in Wachter Reserve, Keysborough.
The inaugural Big Picnic event offers music, sports and live entertainment for all-ages.
Dogs are also welcome, with experts on hand for tips on training and grooming pet canines.
Other attractions include country-style games, free face painting, arts workshops, food trucks and talking parrots.
Greater Dandenong Council will launch its Make Your Move campaign to encourage healthy, active lifestyles.
The Big Picnic is on Sunday 14 April 11am-4pm at Wachter Reserve, Kingsclere Avenue, Keysborough.
Details: greaterdandenong.com/thebigpicnic