saturday in melbourne's east

What’s happening this Saturday - February 28th

Knoxfest, Ferntree Gully

Open Space at Bunjil Place, Narre Warren

Eltham Jazz Food and Wine Festival, Eltham

Burrinja Fest, Upwey

Picnic & Play @ Burwood Brickworks, Burwood

State Dahlia Show, Mount Waverley

Yarra Valley Car Show, Cold Stream

Art Cart @ Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, Lilydale

True Fairies, Croydon

Wyreena Playspace, Croydon

Opera in the Park @ Canterbury Gardens, Canterbury

U-Pick Sunflowers @ Girasole Yarra Valley, Wandin East

Tram Museum Open Day, Hawthorn

The Phoenix Park Craft Market, Malvern East

Mont Albert Village Luna New Year Celebrations, Mont Albert

Manningham Council Summer Celebration, Multiple Locations

Note: Always check social media for changes due to weather conditions for events


Vixens Fan Day is on!

The 2026 Super Netball season starts here. Join the Melbourne Vixens at Federation Square THIS Sunday 1 March for a free, family-friendly celebration

Meet the 2026 squad, grab a pic and autographs, junior coaching sessions, kids activities, official 2026 dress reveal, merch, giveaways and more.

Sunday 1 March 11am–1pm Federation Square, Melbourne
Free entry - no tickets required

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THIS SATURDAY

Get ready to make Open Space at Bunjil Place your go-to summer hangout! This is Bunjil’s biggest FREE outdoor event ever!

🕹 Week 4 — 28th February Pseudo Echo
Retro energy reigns as synth-pop legends deliver nostalgia and cool electronic sounds — great for all ages and especially 80’s music fans.

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School Tours for St Francis Xavier box Hill are now open for bookings!

Experience the St Francis Xavier difference and book a school tour!

Sunday 22 February 10.00 am
Sunday 22 March 10.00 am
Sunday 17 May 10.00 am

Open Mornings:
Wednesday 4 March 9.15 am
Wednesday 29 April 9.15 am

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Mamma’s favourite flower festival is BACK!

The absolutely stunning Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers returns from March 21 – April 19!

Right now you can get your Early Bird Special!

Buy one adult ticket for $36 and get a second adult ticket FREE. 

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🎷 Jazz at the Lake is back this Sunday!

Expect smooth tunes, food trucks, face painting for the kids and an unbeatable Blackburn Lake backdrop.

🗓 Sunday 1 March
🕓 3.30pm – 7.30pm
📍 Blackburn Lake Sanctuary
🎟 FREE family-friendly event

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