From a community clothes swap to biodiversity workshops and re-imagined Bowie tunes, there’s plenty going on in Boroondara.
For a searchable listing of hundreds of events in the City of Boroondara, visit our Events page.
Spring into school holiday fun
School holidays are just around the corner, and we’re offering free and low-cost interactive activities that include:
- a live performance from award-winning family band The Mik Maks at Kew Court House
- a young writers’ workshop with Australian author Nicole Hayes
- a Smash Bros video-game tournament at Greythorn Community Hub
- a sustainability workshop program at CERES Environment Park
- public ride sessions at Kew Traffic School.
Find out about these and many more at our School holiday activities page or call (03) 9278 4444.
Join our Backyard Biodiversity program online
Due to popular demand, this spring you can tune into an online edition of our award-winning Backyard Biodiversity program.
Join us from home to learn how to create an inviting habitat for native birds and wildlife at your place in 3 evening online workshops, on 13, 20 and 26 September.
Places are limited, so be sure to register at our Backyard Biodiversity Spring course event page.
It’s time to make, mend… and swap
Our ‘Make, Mend, Do: crafting a circular economy’ program kicks off in October, with activities and events including sustainable gift wrapping, papier-mache jewellery making and a Fashion Reimagined cinema session. You can also swap yourself a new wardrobe at the Boroondara Clothes Swap at Hawthorn Arts Centre on Saturday 14 October.
For more about Make, Mend, Do events and to book, visit our Make, Mend, Do page.
What’s happening at Boroondara Arts
Step up to Kew Court House for a Saturday evening of re-imagined Bowie tunes from local artist Adam Rudegeair, or a Morning Music strings performance from Invictus Quartet at Hawthorn Arts Centre. Our Boroondara Eisteddfod Piano Concerto Final on 10 September will showcase 3 virtuosic young pianists, backed by the Camerata Orchestra, playing Romantic overtures and piano concerto favourites.
Major exhibition The Memory Palace, by Cyrus Tang, brings together highlights from a 20-year career examining sentiments of nostalgia within memory and fantasy. Community exhibition When a Moment Becomes a Memory features artworks inspired by lived experiences of the Holocaust, and 4 artists explore the human psyche, and how artmaking can benefit physical disabilities and mental health, in Healing.
For more about these events, visit our Boroondara Arts page.
Neighbourhood house classes and workshops
This month you can try your hand at Sri Lankan cooking, ceramics for teens, beginners’ Spanish or upholstery workshops. Read about these classes and many more below, or find your local centre at our Community and neighbourhood houses page.
Hearing and mental health
Join us to learn amazing things about hearing and the link to your mental health.
When: Tuesday 10 October, 11:15 am to 12 pm.
Where: Alamein Neighbourhood and Learning
Cost: Free
Contact: (03) 9885 9401
Global film night
Enjoy a world movie followed by a casual conversation about the film and its themes each month.
When: Wednesday 4 October, doors open at 6:30 pm for a 7 pm start.
Where: Ashburton Community Centre
Cost: Free
Contact: (03) 9885 7952
Sri Lankan cooking class
Experience the wonderful tastes, smells and sounds of Sri Lankan cooking as you learn to make a curry, dhal, yellow rice and side dish.
When: Monday 9 October, 6 pm to 8:30 pm.
Where: Balwyn Community Centre
Cost: $95 per person
Contact: (03) 9836 7942
Draw and paint what you see
Don’t have a creative bone in your body? Let Gay help you discover the artist within. All materials supplied.
When: Wednesdays 10 am to 12 pm. Starts 13 September.
Where: Bowen Street Community Centre
Cost: $60 (6 weeks)
Contact: (03) 9889 0791
Young adults’ ceramics
Nurture creativity with our hands-on sessions giving teens an opportunity to explore ceramics.
When: Saturdays 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, starts 14 October.
Where: Camberwell Community Centre
Cost: $220 (5 weeks)
Contact: (03) 9882 2611
Upholstery classes
Reinvigorate that tired piece of furniture by learning professional upholstery.
When: Tuesdays or Wednesdays 9:45 am or 12:45 pm, or evenings via Zoom. Starts 3 October.
Where: Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre
Cost: $275 (9 weeks)
Contact: (03) 9830 4214
Mums and bubs yoga
Enjoy weekly classes with a postnatal yoga specialist. Stretch and strengthen, engage with bub and other mums in a nurturing environment.
When: Mondays 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Starts 9 October.
Where: Craig Family Centre
Cost: $240 (10 weeks)
Contact: (03) 9885 7789
Learn to play Bridge
Learn the basics of Bridge in a friendly environment. On completion you will be able to bid, play competently and
enjoy this skilful game.
When: Wednesdays 1 pm to 3 pm. Starts 11 October.
Where: Hawthorn Community House
Cost: $90 (9 weeks), with My Aged Care referral $72
Contact: (03) 9819 2629
Yoga classes
Improve physical health, increase flexibility, boost energy levels and enhance mental stability and focus.
When: Tuesdays 7 am to 8 am or 8:15 am to 9:15 am. Starts 3 October.
Where: Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre
Cost: $185 (10 weeks)
Contact: (03) 9853 3126
Beginners’ Spanish
Learn and experience Spanish in a relaxed class, mastering the basics so you can begin conversing.
When: Mondays 7 pm to 8:30 pm. Starts 2 October.
Where: Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre
Cost: $220 (10 weeks)
Contact: (03) 9890 2467
Art classes with Karen
Learn a variety of mediums including drawing and oil, acrylic and watercolour painting. Beginners welcome.
When: Fridays 10 am to 12:30 pm. Starts 6 October.
Where: Trentwood at the Hub
Cost: $225 (9 weeks)
Contact: (03) 9006 6590