Weekend What’s On

Footy family day
This Springvale Districts Football Club event will celebrate its first home game for the season.
There’ll be activities, music, games and prizes for kids.
– Springvale Reserve, Newcomen Road, Springvale. Saturday 14 April, 11am to 2pm. Call Joe Mahony on 0422 738 960 for more information.
Victorian Mosque Open Day
This Islamic Council of Victoria event encourages people to get to know their Muslim neighbours.
There’ll be guided tours, hijab tutorials, activities for kids, sausage sizzles and discussions about Islamic beliefs.
– Omar-Farooq Mosque, 14 Photinia Street, Doveton. Sunday 15 April, 10am to 4pm.
Floor Wars
The 2v2 All Style Battle is open to 12 to 25-year-olds.
– Dandenong Market, corner Clow and Cleeland streets, Dandenong. Sunday 15 April, 10am to 3pm. Call 9793 2155, email youthservices@cgd.vic.gov.au or visit the council’s youth services team at 39 Clow Street, Dandenong.
Springvale South celebration
The Springvale South BT Football Club is hosting a family day for its opening game of the VicSoccer winter competition.
– Keysborough College Reserve Sportsground, 29A Wardale Road, Springvale South. Sunday 15 April, 10am. Call Murat on 0402 012 160, Ibrahim on 0419 753 227 or Alper on 0402 414 087 for more information.
Cambodian New Year Festival
This community event marks the traditional Cambodian New Year period and incorporates Buddhist and Khmer observances and cuisine.
There’ll be music, entertainment, traditional food and rides.
– Khmer Buddhist Temple, 458-462 Springvale Road, Springvale South. Friday 13, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 April, from 10am. Call John Jago on 0417 384 498 for more information.
Springvale Community Garden Open Day
Visitors can meet community garden members, get some tips on growing veggies, learn about bee keeping and find out about composting and worm farms.
There will also be entertainment for the whole family.
The event will raise funds for the garden’s upkeep.
– Springvale Community Gardens, 1-7 Morwell Parade, Springvale. Saturday 14 April, 10am to noon.
Madagascar JR
This musical adventure is based on the Madagascar movie.
– Drum Theatre, 226 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Saturday 14 April, 11am and 3pm. Tickets are priced from $16. Call 8571 1666 or visit www.drumtheatre.com.au.
Springvale Fire Brigade Open Day
Visitors can find out what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter, watch fire-fighting demonstrations and enjoy kids’ activities.
– Springvale Fire Brigade, 518 Springvale Road, Springvale. Sunday 15 April, 10am to 2pm.
Heritage Hill Garden Party
Visitors can bring a picnic and stay for the day.
There’ll be games, art and craft, face painting, music entertainment and gardening.
– Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Sunday 15 April, 11am to 4pm. Call 9793 4511.
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. Until 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. Until Saturday 28 April. Tuesday to Friday, 11am to 5pm and Saturday, 11am to 3pm.
Family fun at the library
Children and their carers can enjoy Lego, chess, puzzles and games.
Playing games together can improve literacy, numeracy, spatial awareness, socially appropriate behaviour and fair play.
This event is free and no booking is required.
– Springvale Library, 411 Springvale Road, Springvale. Saturdays during school terms, 11am. Call 1300 630 920 for more information.