Autumn Fest
This free event is designed for the whole family – including four-legged friends.
The event will feature live music, roving performers, workshops, games and sports, arts and crafts, circus play, a jumping castle and more.
For dogs, there’s a lure course and interactive training games.
– Frederick Wachter Reserve, Kingsclere Avenue, Keysborough. Sunday 8 April, 11am to 4pm.
Melbourne Bakmaha Ulela
This Sri Lankan New Year Festival will feature traditional Sri Lankan games, food and dancing plus free carnival rides.
There will also be a musical show featuring Sri Lankan artists and a firework display.
– Greaves Reserve, Bennet Street, Dandenong. Sunday 8 April, 9am to 9pm. Call Jagath Kotalawala on 0411 644 503 for more information.
Sikh Temple March
Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan is traditionally a Sikh festival and it was on this day that the Tenth Master Guru Gobind Singh Ji created the Khalsa.
This is also a harvest thanks giving celebration for the people of Punjab.
A free vegetarian lunch will be served at 1pm.
– Starts at Dandenong Plaza, McCrae Street, Dandenong, and concludes at Dandenong Park, Pultney Street, Dandenong. Sunday 8 April, 10am. Call Nirmal Singh Sekhon on 045 452 018 for more information.
Hockey open day
The Greater Dandenong Warriors Hockey Club is celebrating its 10 year anniversary with a free open day.
A training pitch will be set up on the day with balls and sticks for those who want to have a go.
There’ll also be a barbecue, jumping castle, carnival snacks, hockey skills sessions and practice matches.
– JC Mills Reserve, 174 Cleeland Street, Dandenong. Sunday 8 April, 10.30am to 2.30pm. Email gdwhcsocial@hotmail.com for more information.
Tradition Split
Graham Dean and Kristie Keogh make up the No Pressure Artists Collaborative.
Dean is a self-taught contemporary artist and Keogh uses a range of media to explore her Koori heritage.
– Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong. Thursday 5 April to Saturday 28 April. Tuesday to Friday, 11am to 5pm and Saturday, 11am to 3pm.
Out and About
Suburban Melbourne landscapes inspired this series of paintings by artist Hans Schiebold.
– Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong. Thursday 5 April to Saturday 28 April. Tuesday to Friday, 11am to 5pm and Saturday, 11am to 3pm.
