Casey Winter Arts Festival
Time: 20 June – 20 July
In 2025, we are inviting you to “Cozy up” at the Winter Arts Festival and get to know the talented local artists who make our community shine. Whether it’s exploring exhibitions and demonstrations, enjoying a live show, or participating in hands-on workshops, this festival invites you to experience the rich variety of artistic expressions that make our local arts scene so unique.
Theatre companies, artists, crafters, dancers, community groups, venues and libraries are hosting an exciting range of events and activities for people of all ages, so join us and discover the diverse voices shaping our creative landscape.
To see the programs, visit: casey.vic.gov.au/winter-arts-festival
Wilson Goes Wild – Casey Winter Arts Festival
Where: Basalt Lake, Wilson Botanic Park, Berwick
When: Friday 4 July – Sunday 13 July, sessional throughout the day; 9am – 3:30pm, every hour.
Ages: 1-10 years old and their grown-ups
Cost: $12.50 | Family ticket: $45
For a limited time, Basalt Lake will transform into a vibrant mini safari, complete with life-sized elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, rhinos, lions and tigers popping up along the lakeside.
At this family-friendly event, kids can unleash their creativity with a range of nature-inspired craft activities and snap memorable photos alongside their favourite wild animals.
Sky of Flowers, an AR interactive experience – Casey Winter Arts Festival
Where: Outdoor Screen, Bunjil Place, Narre Warren
When: Friday 4 July – Sunday 20 July; daily from 10am – 12pm, 2pm – 4pm and 6pm – 8pm
Cost: Free, no bookings required.
Step into Sky of Flowers, an Augmented Reality experience that drifts all around you, as you float from one field to another.
As the audience moves through the space, plants bloom from the ground, petals swirl in the air, and a breathtaking sky of flowers unfolds above.
Each interaction shapes the ever-evolving landscape, making every moment unique.
Paper Flowers with the Country Women’s Association (CWA) – Casey Winter Arts Festival
Where: Bunjil Place, Narre Warren, Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri meeting room, Level 1
When: Wednesday, 9 July, 10:30am.
Ages: 8 – 12 yers old and their grown-ups.
Cost: $15 per child
Bookings: bunjilplace.com.au
The youngest artists in our community are invited to work alongside members of the Beaconsfield branch of the CWA. Be guided through clever cutting techniques using colourful crepe paper to create your very own posy of paper flowers.
Imagine Live – Casey Winter Arts Festival
Where: Bunjil Place, Narre Warren, Theatre
When: Thursday, 17 July, 10am (AUSLAN and RP) and 12pm.
Ages: 4 – 12 years old and their grown-ups
Cost: $19
Bookings: bunjilplace.com.au
Magical and meaningful, IMAGINE LIVE is a celebration of creativity, friendship and our precious natural world.
With the audience’s help, performers play and sing their way through the pages of Alison Lester’s iconic best-selling book, and quickly discover there is WAY more to these pages than they first thought.
Spot a leopard, dive with a dolphin or dig up a dinosaur as this iconic book springs into life before your eyes.
Live action and animation combine with digital puppetry in this interactive musical performance for families… Nannas are especially welcome!
Step into a world of wonder at Bunjil Place – Casey Winter Arts Festival
Where: Plaza, Bunjil Place, Narre Warren
When: Friday 11 July – Sunday 27 July, 10am – 10pm daily
Cost: Free
This winter, immerse yourself in the magic of Lost — a breathtaking, larger-than-life art installation that transforms nature into an unforgettable experience.
Created by internationally acclaimed Australian artist Amanda Parer, Lost brings endangered botanical species from around the globe to stunning life through towering, illuminated sculptures of flowers and foliage.
These glowing giants, delicately coloured and artfully lit, invite you to wander among them like Alice in her own Wonderland.
South East Music Student Showcase – Casey Winter Arts Festival
Where: Studio, Bunjil Place, Narre Warren
When: Monday 23 June, from 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Cost: $8
Bookings: bunjilplace.com.au
From Soul to Pop to Rock, each performance will reflect the students’ unique voices and style, offering a glimpse into their musical journeys.
This exciting event features performances from talented students across Narre Warren South P-12 College, Alkira Secondary College, Monterey Secondary College, Fountain Gate Secondary College, and Cranbourne West Secondary College.
Cranbourne Shire Historical Society Annual Luncheon
Where: Tooradin and District Sports Club Recreation Reserve, Tooradin
When: Sunday, 20 July, 12pm
Cost: $30 per head, drinks at bar prices
Topic: Balla Balla Homestead; guest speaker: Judy Rand, owner of the homestead.
The Balla Balla Homestead was built by Dr. James Smith Adams and later Alexander Hunter from the mid-1850s to the early 1880s.
Today, Balla Balla is architecturally significant in the City of Casey.
The homestead is located in Cannons Creek and has magnificent views over Quail Island and Westernport Bay.
Ms. Judy Rand is the owner.
RSVP including any special dietary requirements by 11 July, to either Barry Freeman at pauline.freeman2@bigpond.com or Sue Tobin at sustantobin@bigpond.com
Bakhtar Community Organisation
Bakhtar Community Organisation, in partnership with AFL Victoria, presents Casey Community Connect, a free program designed to introduce young people from our multicultural communities to Australian Rules Football.
Join us for our launch events on Saturday 28 June and Saturday 5 July at Gunns Road Reserve, Hallam. Enjoy a fun, family-friendly environment where young participants can come and try the game.
Those who attend will have the chance to access 8–10 free training sessions with professional AFL Victoria coaches. Don’t miss out!
Balla Balla Community Centre
Morning Melodies
Are you young at heart, looking for some company, or just want to enjoy a lovely morning out? Join us at Morning Melodies for heartwarming performances filled with the songs you know and love!
Enjoy live entertainment, a cuppa, and a freshly baked scone with jam and cream – all while making new friends along the way.
Book early to secure your spot! You won’t want to miss this uplifting morning of music and connection. Morning Melodies is held on 2nd Tuesday each month and bookings can be made online www.balla.balla.com.au or by phoning 5990 0900
U3A Cranbourne
20 – 22 Bowen Street, Cranbourne
We are a social group for people over 50 with many interesting and creative activities. We have recently started a garden group as we have lovely gardens where we can plant vegetables, herbs and flowers and enjoy a tea or coffee outdoors when the weather is nice.
We also have lots of art and craft groups, calligraphy, scrabble, singing for fun, quilling, resin making, and card making are popular classes.
On Thursday afternoons from 1 – 3pm we have a lively group of table tennis players. New players welcome, no past experience needed, come along and join in the fun.
We run a beginner ukulele and guitar group. Ray leads the ukulele group, and Maurie assists our beginner guitar group on Monday mornings.
We are a not-for-profit group, assisted by Casey Council to run our programs. Our membership fee of $50 per year entitles you to join as many classes as you wish.
Line dancing is held at Clyde Public Hall on Monday mornings, and a gold coin donation covers hire of this venue.
Check out all our classes at www.u3acranbourne.org.au or phone 0493 991 919 for more information
U3A Casey – Line Dancing
Calling all seniors to give our popular Line Dancing class a try.
Improve your coordination, balance and memory while enjoying great music and meeting lovely people in a happy class.
There is no stress, just fun, with all levels most welcome.
After your first try-out, U3A membership is $60 (Jan to Dec) or $30 (July to Dec) to continue with Line Dancing or to take part in any of our other 75 classes.
Cost: $5.00 per session
When: Fridays from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm
Where: Lynbrook Community Centre, 2 Harris St, Lynbrook.
Enquiries: Visit our website at www.u3acasey.org.au. Phone our office on 0493 280 458
Men’s Shed Junction Village Inc.
The Men’s Shed provides a facility for men’s mental health where men can come and enjoy each other’s company in a non-judgmental environment. Men are able to share ideas and life experiences, plus learn new skills which benefit themselves and the local community.
Our members are proud of their efforts in producing wooden toys to donate to the Salvation Army Toy Fund. However, making wooden toys is not a requirement of membership, and you can make your own projects if you prefer.
Retired men are most welcome to visit the Shed and have a chat/cuppa to check out our fully equipped Shed (lots of “toys” to play with!) and see what we do for the community. They do not need any woodwork experience as Shed members are happy to pass on their experience in an enjoyable and friendly atmosphere.
Shed members can also be seen cooking a sausage at Bunnings, displaying our projects at Botanic Ridge Village, or heading off to visit other sheds around the state (All good fun!)
We are located at 41 Craig Road, Junction Village and open on Mondays from 9.00 am to 11.30 am and Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.00 am to 2.30 pm.
For more information and a tour of our Shed, contact Garry on 0408 141 734.
Cranbourne Senior Citizens Club
Community Day – Social Day – Cuppa, games and chat – Lunch included. 11am-3pm, Friday 4th July.
Cranbourne Senior Citizens Club meets weekly for a range of different events, including bus trips, community days, games, coffee and chat, bingo, dancing and carpet bowls.
Not a member? Doesn’t matter, come along and join the fun.
Weekly activity times – Line Dancing Mon.10am-12pm, New Vogue and Old Time Dance Tue. 1pm-3:30pm, Carpet Bowls Wed. & Sat. 11:30am-2:30pm, Bingo Thur. 11am-2pm.
For all enquiries or bookings contact Marilyn mobile 0432 107 590.
Find us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/487808127399953
Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre
•Sewing Classes – Thursdays during school terms- 9:30-11:30am – Learn the basics of sewing and make bags and simple garments. Sew for charity. – $5 per session.
•Conversational English Classes – Thursdays 9.30am-11.30am during school terms – Come along to practice and improve your English skills in a relaxed environment comfortable, casual classes with a friendly, patient tutor – $5 per class.
•Intermediate Computers for Work – Thursdays during school terms 1-4pm – Build on your current computer skills and learn workplace apps such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook email – Contact us for fee information.
•Thee Coffee Table – Welcoming women’s community group – Every Friday – 11am-2pm – Free
•Career & Employment Counselling for Job Seekers – alternate Wednesdays starting 7th May 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Career counsellors from Chisholm Skills and Jobs Centre are available to work with you on writing your resume, support you to apply for jobs or help you identify your next steps in looking for work. Fortnightly by appointment – Free
•New Day Care Hours – NOW OPEN – 9am until 3pm. We have spots available in our nurturing and fun Day Care, which prioritises the well-being and growth of every child. Children from 2 months to 5 years can now attend from 9am until 3pm up to 5 days a week.
Call 03 5996 9056 or email mpcs@merindapark.com.au for more information or to register your child.
•Volunteers are welcome to come and help maintain our community garden
All the above are held at Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre, 141 – 147 Endeavour Drive, Cranbourne North 3977
For more information and bookings, call – 5996 9056
Narre Warren Senior Citizens Centre
If you are over 55 years, newly retired or new to the City of Casey and looking forward for something to do, come and join us. The Narre Warren Senior Citizens Centre is a friendly seniors Club and we can offer you many activities. Our main Club Day is on Wednesdays from 9:30am to 3:00pm. On the first Wednesday of the month we enjoy socialising with our many members and, on the next three (3) Wednesdays we have live entertainment wherein you can do some dancing or line dancing and if you wish, with an afternoon cup of tea and biscuits. We also hold weekly activities on other days during the week which include the Garden Group, Indoor Carpet Bowls, Table Tennis, Line Dancing, Gentle Exercises and friendly Card Games.
We are located at 192-196 Centre Road near the Narre Warren Station. Phone us on 9783 7112 or on Mobile 0426 736 467 or you can email us at: narrewarrenseniors@gmail.com for more information
Blind Bight Community Centre
Craft gift making for adults from 12.30pm to 2.30pm on Tuesdays.
Join in the craft gift making class and bring along your own craft to complete.
A variety of techniques and skills are shared including mosaics, macrame, sewing and painting at $3 per class.
Playgroup from 10.30am to noon on Wednesdays.
The program provides fun play activities and craft for children at $5 per family.
Free knit and crochet from noon to 2pm on Wednesdays.
Line dancing from 1pm to 2pm on Wednesdays.
All ages, and abilities welcome at $10 per class.
For more information and for bookings, visit www.blindbightcommunitycentre.com.au
Casey Cardinia Life Activities Club
Are you new newly retired, or new to the area, or just wanting to enjoy your freedom as a senior or expand your social life?
Casey Cardinia Life Activities Club can offer you stimulating activities and friendship.
The club hosts weekly social activities with dance to low-key in-line dancing if you want to tap your feet, great music, a chat, and then afternoon tea.
Day, short and long trips away via coach, a weekly morning coffee club, monthly Saturday country pub lunches, monthly Tuesday dine-outs, a weekly walking group, a weekly table tennis group, seasonal daytime musical theatre outings, entertainment function days and more.
Anyone interested can visit on Thursdays at 2pm for socialising and low-key dancing at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House at 21A Bemersyde Drive or join the club for a coffee and a chat every Wednesday from 10am at the new François cafe in front of Myer in Fountain Gate.
For more information, contact enquiry officer Gloria on 0468 363 616.
Balla Balla Community Centre
Playgroup – Balla Balla Bubs for families with baby (0-12 months) and Playgroup (1-4years). All our Playgroups are led by Early Learning Educators and are a great opportunity for families to make friends, socialise children and enjoy craft, singing, sensory play, Storytime and more. Enrol online https://ballaballa.com.au/children-youth/
Health & Wellbeing – Pilates, Yoga, Zumba, Walking Group, Tai Chi – Regular exercise has been shown to help boost energy levels and enhance your mood. It may also be associated with many other health benefits, including a reduced risk of chronic disease.
Look after your social wellbeing by joining our Men’s Discussion Group – ideal for men over 50;
Mindfulness Meditation – learn to enhance your self-awareness and recognise your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. This awareness can lead to better understanding of how one communicates and interacts with others. Further details online – https://ballaballa.com.au/health-wellbeing/
Morning Melodies is back! Held the 2nd Tuesday each month. Our featured entertainers will sing the songs you know and love. Enjoy a cuppa, scone with jam and cream, make friends and have some fun.
Enrolments and bookings can be made in person or phoning the centre between 9am -3pm.
Online enrolments can be made – https://ballaballa.com.au/programs/
Combined Probus Club of Narre Warren
The club welcomes men and women to join for fun and interesting activities.
The club hosts bowling, armchair travel, book clubs, walk and talk, happy snappers and cards.
For enquiries, contact Heather at hsims14@gmail.com
Scrabble Club
Berwick Activities Club has started a Scrabble Club recently and it runs every Friday from 1pm to 3.30pm.
It will be both competitive and social on a one-to-one basis.
Come along to learn how to play or improve your game.
Word lists and more will be available to increase your skills.
Contact David on 0433 566 456.
Berwick Springs VIEW Club
Affiliated with The Smith Family, the Berwick Springs VIEW Club is a not-for-profit organisation, with the aim to fundraise to support Learning for Life students.
The club currently supports 10 students of varying ages with their education expenses.
The club meets on the first Monday of each month in the Berwick Springs Hotel function room from 11.15am, where members enjoy lunch and then host a guest speaker.
Throughout the year, the club has a couple of special fundraisers, as well as casual morning tea and lunch for interested ladies.
The club is always looking for new members in all age groups.
For more information, contact Shirley on 0438 191 759 or email berwicksprings.viewclub@gmail.com
BADFolk Club
Berwick and District Folk Club meets on the third Friday of each month.
Doors open at 6.30pm, with the music running from 7pm to 10pm with entry $15.
For more information, visit badfolkclub.org or contact Edward on 0418 535 264.
Craft classes
Join Berwick Activities Group’s Elizabeth to discover the world of papercraft and have a chat with like-minded people.
Tuesdays from 10am to noon at Timbarra Community Centre at $5 per class, all materials supplied.
Contact admin@berwicknc.com.au or phone 9704 1863.
Chair dancing
Would you enjoy exercising from the comfort of your chair?
Join the Berwick Activities Group for some seated movement sessions from 10.45am to 11.30am on Wednesdays including fun and uplifting songs and different styles and eras of music.
Timbarra Community Centre at $8 per session.
For more information, contact admin@berwicknc.com.au or phone 9704 1863.
DnD at Orana
Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) is an inclusive tabletop, fantasy, role-playing game.
Participants work together with other players to go on adventures in the DnD world.
You can act, explore, instigate, solve problems, and tell stories as you bring their chosen character to life within the game world.
Second Saturday of each month, 1pm to 9pm, Orana Community Place, 16/18 Playwright St, Clyde North.
For enquiries and to book a spot at the table, reach out to Jonathan Whelan at thestoryweaver.dnd@gmail.com
Weekly badminton
All are welcome for badminton from 7pm to 9pm on Mondays and from noon to 2.30pm on Wednesdays 12pm-2.30pm at Hallam Badminton Club at Frawley Road Recreation Reserve; $5.
