saturday in melbourne's east

What’s happening this Saturday - September 13th

Regional Farmers Market, Abbotsford

Makers’ Market @ Heide, Bulleen

Lost Woods Market, Emerald

Berwick Farmers Market @ The Old Cheese Factory, Berwick

Holland Road Playground, Burwood East

Bloom & Graze @ Cherry Hill Orchard, Coldstream

Gamr, Chrinside Park

Pet Expo @ Wilson Botanic Park, Berwick

Birrarung Riverfest, Multiple locations

Lazy Cat Cafe, Box Hill

Jennifer Mills: In The Echo Chamber @ Bunjil Place, Narre Warren

Tesselaar Tulip Festival, Silvan

Inflatable World, Ringwood

96 Cafe & Eatery, Blackburn

Mulgrave Reserve Playground, Wheelers Hill

Note: Always check social media for changes due to fire danger and weather conditions impacting events


Don’t miss the FREE Schwerkolt Cottage Heritage Family Day on Sunday 14 September, 11am – 4pm.

Whitehorse Heritage Week explores the changing tastes in fashion that shaped the eastern suburbs and beyond. Heritage Week has guided tours, exhibitions, and hands-on heritage fun for all ages!

Find the full program here.


Blink and you’ll miss it! That is how short the blossom season is BUT the best place to catch it - and snap those gorgeous family shots is in the Yarra Valley.

The Blue Hills Cherry Blossom Show is making its return to the festival scene at their cherry orchard in Silvan

more info here


The school holidays are just around the corner and Mamma has gathered the BEST of the best of what's going down in the east.

From playgrounds and family adventures, to kid friendly eats and rainy day activities. Mamma's got all ages, interests and budgets COVERED!

start planning here!


Imagine Creative Experiences

Children aged 8 to 12 years are invited to get creative with Maroondah’s playful program of art experiences that encourage learning new skills, exploring nature and making art!

Starts Sept 20

click here for more


PUFFING BILLY RAILWAY SPECIAL OFFER - 10% OFF FRIDAY DAY OUT WITH THOMAS™ TICKETS!

Join Puffing Billy Railway for a day of fun and unforgettable memories as we celebrate 80 years of Thomas and Friends™ with the Day Out with Thomas™: Party Tour!

Use promo code MAMMADOWT to receive 10% off for attending Day Out With Thomas™ on either Friday 17th or Friday 24th October, 2025.

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