Outdoors fun at The Big Picnic

Greater Dandenong mayor Roz Blades, centre, with bird trainer Mel Vincent and her eclectus parrot DJ, get set for The Big Picnic. 192182_01 Picture: CAM LUCADOU-WELLS

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