Slot-car racing
Relive childhood memories, share laughs, and enjoy the thrill of the track with fellow enthusiasts.
– Thursday 16 October, 10am-12pm at Mr Slot Car, 3/42-46 Hallam South Road, Hallam; free event. Details: casey.vic.gov.au/ageing-positively-festival
Waste tour
Ever wondered what happens to your waste after it leaves the kerb? Join us for a guided bus tour from Bunjil Place to key facilities including a composting facility, closed landfill, general waste processor, and recycling education centre.
– Thursday 16 October 9am-4.30pm at Bunjil Place, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren; free. Details: casey.vic.gov.au/ageing-positively-festival
Park history tour
Aboard a comfortable, accessible shuttle, you can explore the beauty and history of Wilson Botanic Park with a knowledgeable guide. Tea, coffee, biscuits after the tour.
– Thursday 16 October 10.30am-11.30am at Wilson Botanic Park, 668 Princes Highway, Berwick; free event. Details: casey.vic.gov.au/ageing-positively-festival
Intro to chess
Perfect for beginners or those wanting to refresh their skills. No experience required. Morning tea provided.
– Thursday 16 October 11am-1pm at AVEO Botanic Gardens Retirement Village, 41 Craig Road, Junction Village; free event. Details: casey.vic.gov.au/ageing-positively-festival
Light-paced dance
Move to the music at your own pace in this light and social dance session. Morning tea provided.
– Thursday 16 October 12pm-12.45pm at Casey Stadium, 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East; free event. Details: casey.vic.gov.au/ageing-positively-festival
Myuna Farm walks
Join us for a walk around the Myuna Farm wetlands this Walktober. Free admission to Myuna Farm is included with your ticket.
– Thursdays during October 11am-12pm at Myuna Farm, 182 Kidds Road, Doveton; free event
Music for young and old
Live music featuring rising stars from Louise Berkelmans Vocal Performance School and the seasoned sounds of Bluegrass band Weathered Heads. Light refreshments, tea, coffee, wine, and beer available for purchase.
– Friday 17 October 6.30pm-10pm at Old Cheese Factory, 54 Homestead Road, Berwick; $15. Details: casey.vic.gov.au/ageing-positively-festival
Village open day market
Mix of resident-run stalls, barbecue and coffee cart.
– Sunday 19 October 9am-1pm at Blue Hills Residences, 125 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East. Free event. Details: casey.vic.gov.au/ageing-positively-festival
Scams awareness
Free workshop and high tea for seniors, CALD and all abilities communities. Learn how to spot scams, protect your information and stay safe online with Scamwatch. Includes Q&A, tips and a catered high tea.
– Tuesday 21 October 10am-12pm at Balla Balla Community Centre; free event. Bookings essential at balla.balla.com.au or 5990 0900.
Downsizing and decluttering
Learn practical ways to responsibly dispose of unwanted items. We’ll cover recycling tips, where to take specific items, bin guidelines, and alternative options. Light refreshments provided.
– Tuesday 21 October 1pm-3pm at Timbarra Community Centre, Timbarra Way, Berwick; free event. Details: casey.vic.gov.au/ageing-positively-festival
Rainbow bingo
Get ready to slay with the fabulous Bobbee Pinn in an afternoon of dazzling performances, cheeky banter, and bingo fun!
– Tuesday 21 October 2pm-4pm at Cranbourne West Community Hub, 4 Flicka Boulevard, Cranbourne West; free event. Details: casey.vic.gov.au/ageing-positively-festival
Plan for retirement
Bestselling author and podcast host Bec Wilson gives practical insights on purpose, finances, wellbeing, and staying connected.
– Wednesday 22 October 10am-12pm at 25 Concerto Street, Clyde; free event. Details: casey.vic.gov.au/ageing-positively-festival
Morning Melodies
Relax and enjoy some live music with Rob Foenander at Berwick Neighbourhood Centre. Includes morning tea from CWA Berwick.
– Wednesday 22 October 10.30am-11.45am at Timbarra Community Hall, 20-26 Parkhill Drive, Berwick; free event. Details: casey.vic.gov.au/ageing-positively-festival
Come and try gentle exercise
Try a low-impact session designed to support mobility, strength, and endurance – perfect for all abilities and can be done seated. Supported by Reclink Victoria. No experience needed.
– Wednesday 22 October 11.30am-12.30pm at Cranbourne West Community Hub, 4 Flicka Boulevard, Cranbourne West; free event. Details: casey.vic.gov.au/ageing-positively-festival
Intro to Bridge
Bridge is a fun, social card game that keeps your mind sharp and memory active. Join Berwick Bridge Club for a free introductory session.
– Wednesday 22 October 1pm-3pm at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House, 21a Bemersyde Drive, Berwick; free event. Details: casey.vic.gov.au/ageing-positively-festival
Double Ninth Festival
A cherished day in Chinese culture observed on the 9th day of the 9th lunar month that honours ancestors, promotes longevity, and expresses respect for elders.
– Friday 24 October 10.30am-1.30pm at Casey Seniors Club, 5 Rebound Court, Narre Warren; free event. Details: casey.vic.gov.au/ageing-positively-festival
Puppet show for pre-schoolers
Puppet Kerfuffle – All About the Animals Show – a lively puppet show for pre-schoolers with stories, songs, and laughs. Children will explore resilience, uniqueness, and adapting to change, while learning about their rights in a fun and age-appropriate way.
– Friday 24 October 10.30am -11.30am at Balla Balla Community Centre; free event. Bookings essential at balla.balla.com.au or 5990 0900.
Rhythms of Punjab
Traditional music, dance, crafts, and storytelling. Enjoy Bhangra, Giddha, wellness activities, art workshops, and snacks in our cultural café.
– Friday 24 October 5.30pm-8pm at Punjabi Society Australia, 20 Eliston Ave , Clyde North; free event. Details: casey.vic.gov.au/ageing-positively-festival
Car boot sale
Come and grab a bargain or earn some money in Berwick and District Agricultural and Horticultural Society’s Trash and Treasure sale. Stallholders wanted – 3 x 3 outdoor sites for $20 and car only $10.
– Saturday 25 October, 8am-2pm at Akoonah Park Berwick. Bookings: 0407 866 049
Treasure trove market
Handmade crafts, second-hand treasures, and interactive stalls from local senior groups. Live demos, intergenerational activities at the library.
– Saturday 25 October 10am-1pm at Cranbourne West Community Hub , 4 Flicka Boulevard, Cranbourne West; free event. Details: casey.vic.gov.au/ageing-positively-festival
Open Studios
Talented artists and makers open their doors for visitors to take free self-guided tours through their studios, workshops, galleries and gardens. Includes live demos, creative workshops and locally-crafted artworks.
– Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October at various venues in the South East. No bookings required. Details: casey.vic.gov.au/events/open-studios-weekend-2025
Diwali festival
Stockland Evergreen presents Bollywood dance performance, Diwali DJ and live music, Indian food truck, kids craft station.
– Saturday, 25 October 2025, 11am-2pm at Evergreen Park, Zion Parade, Clyde. Free event.
U3A Casey seniors showcase
Free-to-enter event includes displays and demos for more than 75 different activities, including pyrographic art, mahjong, tai chi, book clubs, art classes, pickleball, music, crafts and dancing. Refreshments including Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine available.
– Sunday 26 October 11am– 4pm at Fiddlers Green Retirement Village, 57 Gloucester Ave, Berwick. Free entry. Details: u3acasey.org.au or 0493 280 458
Choir concert
Cranbourne Chorale presents “Showtime”, a varied mix of music that will have you tapping your toes. A delicious afternoon tea will be served after the concert. A fantastic hamper will be raffled off.
– Sunday October 26, 2pm at Presbyterian Church, cnr Sladen and Russell streets, Cranbourne; adult $25, conc. $20, children under 12 $5. Tickets available at the door, or book on 0438 358 032 or Humanitix website.
Navigating Friendships- at school and online
Prominent child-adolescent psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg will present on primary school age friendships, bullying, mental health and the spillover effect into when children return to school after these negative online experiences. Parents/carers can access strategies to support children in navigating their friendships. Hosted by the Cyber Safety Project.
– Wednesday 29 October 5:30pm-7pm at Wilandra Rise Primary School, 25 Aayana Street, Clyde North. Bookings: trybooking.com/events/landing/1471034
Halloween 2025
Get your scariest costumes ready and come along to the Old Cheese Factory for a night of spooky, kids fun.
– Friday 31 October, 5pm-9pm at Old Cheese Factory, Homestead Road, Berwick. Tickets on sale early October.
Indoor Pickleball
Casual, indoor pickleball sessions. All equipment provided during this coach-free session.
– Mondays 7pm-8pm and Wednesdays 10am-11am at Olive Road Sporting Complex, 2 Frawley Road, Eumemmerring; free cost, or Sundays 12.30pm-2.30pm at Vickerman Building, Casey Stadium, Cranbourne; $6.20 for two hours. Bookings: trybooking.com/events/landing/1343237 (Olive Road) or 5996 6052 (Casey Stadium).
Health & Wellbeing
Term 3 Health & Wellbeing classes starting in October: yoga, pilates, zumba, meditation and ‘move, relax and recharge’. Term 4 enrolments open online.
– Balla Balla Community Centre; free event. Bookings at balla.balla.com.au/health-wellbeing/ or 5990 0900.
Scrabble in Berwick
Fridays 9.30am-12.00pm at Berwick Neighbourhood Centre, 112 High Street, Berwick. Details: David, 0433 566 456.
U3A Casey – Activities for Seniors
With over 580 members and 75 different classes, U3A Casey offers you a wide range of activities including Arts & Crafts, Music, Book Clubs, Social Clubs, Low-Impact Sports, Fitness, Cooking … and many more.
You can attend up to three classes for free to see if you like the classes before registering to join U3A Casey.
Membership from January to December is $60, or from July to December is $30, which allows you to choose to join any of our classes (subject to available vacancies).
Details: u3acasey.org.au, 0493 280 458 or caseyu3a@gmail.com
Morning Melodies
Join us at Morning Melodies for heartwarming performances filled with the songs you know and love!
– 2nd Tuesday each month at Balla Balla Community Centre: Bookings: balla.balla.com.au or 5990 0900.
U3A Cranbourne
Social group for people over 50 with many interesting and creative activities. Gardens group, art and craft groups, calligraphy, scrabble, singing for fun, quilling, resin making, and card making, beginner ukuele and guitar, line dancing. Our membership fee of $50 per year entitles you to join as many classes as you wish.
Details: www.u3acranbourne.org.au or 0493 991 919
Men’s Shed Junction Village Inc.
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.
– Mondays 9am-11.30am and Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am-2.30pm at 41 Craig Road, Junction Village. Details: Garry, 0408 141 734.
Cranbourne Senior Citizens Club
We meet weekly for a range of different events, including bus trips, community days, games, coffee and chat, bingo, dancing and carpet bowls. 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.
– 1 Codrington St, Cranbourne. Details: Marilyn, 0432 107 590 or facebook.com/groups/487808127399953
Narre Warren Senior Citizens Centre
A friendly seniors Club offering many activities, including dancing, garden group, indoor carpet bowls, table tennis, gentle exercises and friendly card games.
– main club day on Wednesdays, 9.30am-3pm at 192-196 Centre Road near the Narre Warren Station. Details: 9783 7112, 0426 736 467, or narrewarrenseniors@gmail.com
Blind Bight Community Centre
Craft gift making for adults, Tuesdays 12.30pm to 2.30pm; $3 per class. Playgroup, Wednesdays 10.30am-noon; $5 per family. Knit and crochet, Wednesdays 12pm-2pm. Line dancing, Wednesdays 1pm-2pm; $10 per class.
– 42 Anchorage Dr, Blind Bight. Bookings: blindbightcommunitycentre.com.au
Casey Cardinia Life Activities Club
Weekly social activities with dancing, 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.
– Thursdays 2pm for socialising and low-key dancing at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House at 21A Bemersyde Drive or Wednesdays 10am for coffee and chats at the new François cafe in front of Myer in Fountain Gate. Details: Gloria, 0468 363 616.
Combined Probus Club of Narre Warren
The club welcomes men and women for bowling, armchair travel, book clubs, walk and talk, happy snappers and cards.
– Details: Heather, hsims14@gmail.com
Berwick Springs VIEW Club
Affiliated with The Smith Family, the not-for-profit organisation raises funds for 10 Learning for Life students to assist with education expenses. Monthly lunches with a guest speaker, as well as casual morning tea and lunch for interested ladies.
– First Monday of each month, 11.15am at Berwick Springs Hotel function room. Details: Shirley, 0438 191 759 or 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. Details: badfolkclub.org or Edward, 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 10am-noon at Timbarra Community Centre; $5 per class, all materials supplied. Details: admin@berwicknc.com.au or 9704 1863.
Chair dancing
Would you enjoy exercising from the comfort of your chair? Includes fun and uplifting songs and different styles and eras of music
– Wednesdays 10.45am-11.30am on Wednesdays at Timbarra Community Centre; $8 per session. Details: admin@berwicknc.com.au or 9704 1863.
DnD at Orana
Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) is an inclusive tabletop, fantasy, role-playing game.
– Second Saturday of each month, 1pm-9pm at Orana Community Place, 16/18 Playwright St, Clyde North. Details: Jonathan Whelan, thestoryweaver.dnd@gmail.com
Weekly badminton
– Mondays 7pm-9pm and Wednesdays 12pm-2.30pm at Hallam Badminton Club, Frawley Road Recreation Reserve; $5.
