Things to Do in Ballarat This Week | Events, Gigs & Activities

This week we have…

​Forage and Feast: A Taste of Summer | All Week | Ongoing | (Info)
Venue: Various Locations, Central Highlands
Description: A festival nurturing hidden gems of the region with local food, drink, and fresh produce. Experience masterclasses, tastings, curated degustation lunches, and farm tours that champion locally made produce.

​Play and Sing with Coco Sounds | Thu, 15 Jan | 10:30am – 11:30am | (Free)
Venue: Vickers Street Community Hub, Sebastopol
Description: Enjoy singing songs from around the world and playing rhythms with your body. An active and engaging session for children aged 0-5.

​Art Explorers at Djila-tjarriu | Thu, 15 Jan | Various Times | ($8.00 - $10.00)
Venue: Djila-tjarriu Community Hub, Alfredton
Description: A school holiday program for children inspired by hair-dos in the Gallery's collection. Participants use drawing, painting, and collage to create unique portraits full of movement and story.

​Flip Out - FREE School Holiday Event | Thu, 15 Jan | 1:45pm – 3:30pm | (Free)
Venue: Flip Out Ballarat, Wendouree
Description: Youth Services hosts an epic trampoline session. Explore foam pits, parkour courses, and running walls. For young people aged 12-25.

​Junior Keeper Program | Thu, 15 Jan & Tue, 20 Jan | 9:30am – 12:30pm | (Info)
Venue: Ballarat Wildlife Park
Description: An incredible three-hour experience for children aged 6-15 years. Junior Keepers help prepare food, clean enclosures, and learn fascinating facts about various species from experienced keepers.

​School Holiday Animal Farm Experience | Thu, 15 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan | Various Times | (Info)
Venue: Creswick Woollen Mills
Description: A guided farm experience where visitors can meet Merino and Valais sheep, miniature goats, and friendly alpacas. Learn fun facts about the animals and how their woolly coats are cared for.

​Summer Camp at Cave Hill Creek | Thu, 15 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan | 11:00am – 1:00pm | (Info)
Venue: Cave Hill Creek, Raglan
Description: An adventure-packed camp for kids featuring canoeing, archery, low ropes, and crate stacking. Includes campfire hangouts and sleeping under the stars.

​Suncatcher Workshop | Thu, 15 Jan (Vickers St) & Mon, 19 Jan (Djila-tjarriu) | 2:00pm – 3:30pm | (Vickers & Djila-tjarriu)
Venue: Vickers St & Djila-tjarriu Community Hubs
Description: Design and craft your own suncatcher using a vibrant mix of colours and shapes. Watch as sunlight turns your artwork into a rainbow of colour. Ages 6-12.

​Appreciate a Dragon Day | Fri, 16 Jan | 9:00am – 5:00pm | (Info)
Venue: Ballarat Wildlife Park
Description: A special day shining the spotlight on real-life giants: Komodo Dragons. Features special keeper talks, fundraising raffles, and the chance to appreciate these fascinating creatures up close.

Holiday Sessions (Youth Services) | Fri, 16 Jan | 10:00am – 12:00pm | (Free)
Venue: Ballarat Library (Co-Lab Space)
Description: Chill out with Youth Services. Channel your inner Tim Bone and make delicious toasties, create your own magnets, make badges, and play board games. For ages 12-25.

​Make Your Own Videogame | Fri, 16 Jan | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | (Free)
Venue: Ballarat Library
Description: What’s better than playing videogames? Making your own! Learn to create your own virtual world in this session for kids aged 8-12.

​AstroKids! | Sat, 17 Jan , 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Sun, 18 Jan , 10:15am – 11:45am | (Info)
Venue: Ballarat Municipal Observatory
Description: "Our Beautiful Blue Marble" session. Kids learn why Earth is special and how looking at it from space advances science. For ages 5-10.

​Sunspot Viewing | Sat, 17 Jan | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | (Booking)
Venue: Ballarat Municipal Observatory
Description: Safely view the sun and its sunspots through special telescopes. A unique astronomical experience.

​Evenings in the School Holidays (Stargazing) | Sat, 17 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan| 8:00pm | (Info)
Venue: Ballarat Municipal Observatory
Description: Stargazing and chats with an astronomer. View the stars through a telescope and learn about the cosmos.

​Pop up Balance Play | Mon, 19 Jan | 11:15am – 12:00pm | (Free)
Venue: Vickers Street Community Hub, Sebastopol
Description: A free gymnastics activity session hosted by Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre. Designed for children aged 3-5 years to develop fine and gross motor skills.

​Air Toobz | Mon, 19 Jan | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | (Free)
Venue: Wendouree Library
Description: Launch into summer by arranging tubes and connectors to create wind tunnels. Switch on the fan and watch the fun begin! Ages 8-13.

​Big Board Game Afternoon | Tue, 20 Jan | 2:00pm – 5:00pm | (Free)
Venue: Ballarat Library
Description: An extended 3-hour session featuring challenging and intensive board games. Try Zombiecide: Black Plague, Tower of Madness, or Pandemic. Ages 12-18.

​Big Summer Read Party | Tue, 20 Jan | 10:30am – 12:00pm | (Free)
Venue: Ballarat Library
Description: Celebrate the final chapter of the Big Summer Read. A fun party to wrap up the reading challenge for kids. Ages 5- 10.

​Paper Plane Challenge | Tue, 20 Jan | 2:00pm – 3:30pm | (Info)
Venue: Djila-tjarriu Community Hub, Alfredton
Description: Fold and test different designs to see whose plane can fly the furthest or highest. Join a friendly competition to crown the ultimate pilot. Ages 8-12.

​Family Movie Screening: The Secret Garden | Wed, 21 Jan | 4:30pm – 6:30pm | (Free)
Venue: Ballarat Library
Description: Get cosy, munch on popcorn, and settle in for a fun-filled family movie screening. A relaxing way to spend the afternoon with a classic story.

​Marvellous Minibeasts | Wed, 21 Jan | 11:00am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm | ($5.00)
Venue: Djila-tjarriu Community Hub, Alfredton
Description: A hands-on experience with a bug tent full of butterflies and stick insects. Handle minibeasts safely and study bugs under microscopes. Ages 4-8.

​Jester’s Jubilee | All Week | 10:00am – 4:00pm | ($31.50 - $164.00)
Venue: Kryal Castle
Description: A school holiday takeover featuring juggling jesters, circus school, and live shows that will keep the castle in stitches. Includes a special mid-holiday water activation with inflatable sprinklers and water-sponge throwing.

​Maze House Summer Holidays | All Week | 10:00am – 4:30pm | ($12.00 - $14.00)
Venue: Maze House, Newlyn North
Description: Get lost in a 30-year-old traditional hedge maze and hunt for clues to win a prize. Enjoy old-time carnival games like Return Bowling and the Amazing Buzz Test in the shady garden.

​Sovereign Hill Summer School Holidays | All Week | Ongoing | 10:00am – 5:00pm | ($31.00 - $137.00)
Venue: Sovereign Hill
Description: Step straight into the 1850s gold rush world bursting to life around you. A day where time slows down and curiosity sparks, perfect for making family memories during the summer break.

​2026 Ballarat Dance Awards | Sat, 17 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan | (Info)
Venue: KENRICK Complex
Description: A showcase of local dance talent featuring master classes on Saturday and solos on Sunday. A great opportunity to support the performing arts community.

AURA Sound and Light Show | All Week | Ongoing | 8:45pm – 11:00pm | ($24.00 - $124.00)
Venue: Sovereign Hill
Description: Immerse yourself in the story of gold in this 90-minute high-impact graphic presentation. Hundreds of hi-tech projections transform Sovereign Hill into a moving theatre, telling the Wadawurrung creation story and the gritty history of the gold rush.

​Creswick Market | Sat, 17 Jan | 9:00am – 1:00pm | (Free)
Venue: Creswick Neighbourhood Centre
Description: A beloved regional community market offering locally-sourced produce, handmade wares, and live music. A great day out for the whole family, including four-legged friends.

Summer Plant & Flower Sale | Sat, 17 Jan | 10:30am | (Free entry)
Venue: Barkly Square, Buninyong
Description: Grab some bargains for your garden at this summer sale. A variety of plants and flowers available.

​12-Month Psychic Prediction Day | Mon, 19 Jan | 10:00am – 4:00pm | ($50.00)
Venue: Phoenix Alternative, Bridge Mall
Description: Gifted psychics offer personalised 12-month predictions to help you step into the new year with clarity. 30-minute readings available, bookings essential.

​Meet the Maker – Pyrenees Cellar Door | Fri, 16 Jan | Various Times | (Info)
Venue: The George Hotel
Description: The Pyrenees wineries bring their cellar door experience to the heart of Ballarat. Taste wines from Glenlofty (featured this week), discover regional stories, and pair your favourites with seasonal platters.

​Latta: A Side Hustle | Fri, 16 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan | 11:00am – 2:00pm | (Info)
Venue: Latta Vintners - Eastern Peake Vineyard, Coghills Creek
Description: Taste a line-up from winemaker Owen Latta's side hustle project, Latta Vino. Features six selected wines and ultra-rare older drops served alongside a hyper-local regional produce board.

​Beer and Bread by Aunty Jacks | Fri, 16 Jan - Sun, 18 Sun | 12:00pm, 2:00pm & 3:00pm | ($45.00)
Venue: Aunty Jacks
Description: A one-hour session featuring a tasting paddle of craft beers paired with local produce and bread made from the same grain used to brew the beer. Tour the brewery and gain unique insights into the tales behind the ales.

​Forage & Feast Sausage Fest | Sat, 17 Jan | 12:00pm – 3:00pm | ($39.00)
Venue: Kilderkin Distillery
Description: Celebrate the humble banger with six chipolatas from the region's finest butchers, seasonal mashes, and rich house-made gravies. Includes a signature Larrikin Gin and Tonic or local craft beer.

​G&Tea at Grainery Lane | Sun, 18 Jan | 2:00pm – 5:00pm | (Info)
Venue: Grainery Lane
Description: Enjoy free-flowing Grainery Lane Gin Teapot Cocktails perfectly paired with a selection of delectable bites. The perfect Sunday catch-up or celebration for special occasions.

​The 2026 Golden City Classic (Disc Golf) | Sat, 17 Jan - Sun 18, Jan | 8:00am | (Info)
Venue: VicPark Disc Golf
Description: Ballarat Disc Golf's annual mid-summer tournament bringing players together for competition. Spectators welcome to watch the action at Victoria Park.

​Come & Meet Eureka Day (Cycling) | Sun, 18 Jan | 9:00am | (Free)
Venue: Victoria Park
Description: A friendly, fun criterium racing event in a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you've raced for years or never pinned on a number, this is a great chance to meet the Eureka crew and give it a go.

​Step into Africa, Art Exhibition - Last Chance | Thu, 15 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan | 6:30am – 2:00pm | (Free)
Venue: Maggie and Kate, Buninyong
Description: A series of works created over 18 months, depicting quirky animal personalities found within the region of Africa. Enjoy the atmosphere of the wild while relaxing with a coffee in Buninyong.

​Ballarat Town Hall Tour | Thu, 15 Jan & Tue, 20 Jan | Ongoing | 2:00pm | (Free)
Venue: Ballarat Town Hall (Bath Lane Entrance)
Description: Explore areas of the Town Hall normally not accessible to the public and learn about its history. Tours depart from the Visitor Information Centre entrance.

​Mid Century Mayhem by Von Hep | Thu, 15 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan | All Day | (Free)
Venue: Unicorn Lane
Description: Emerging Ballarat artist Von Hep showcases work deeply rooted in the aesthetics of 1950s and 1960s commercial art. Expect vibrant colours, bold designs, and influences from classic sci-fi, horror movies, and surf music.

​Torn Textures and Hybrid Glyphs – ReVerse Butcher | Thu, 15 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan | Ongoing | 11:00am – 4:00pm | (Free)
Venue: Art Space Ballarat
Description: The first solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist ReVerse Butcher, showcasing the evolution of visual-poetic language from page to spatial realm. The work investigates how language constructs reality through collage, VR, and immersive 3D environments.

​Mystery Readers' Book Chat | Fri, 16 Jan | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | (Free)
Venue: Ballarat Library
Description: Immerse yourself in the world of Scandi noir. Join a lively discussion pairing bleak landscapes with dark, gripping mysteries that will keep you guessing.

​Screenings in the Atrium | Sun, 18 Jan | 1:30pm - 3:30pm | (Free)
Venue: Ballarat Library (Atrium)
Description: Enjoy free movies and documentaries on the big screen. From timeless classics to family fun, it's a perfect way to relax and connect with fellow movie lovers.

​Ballarat Society of Artists Inc – A Moment in Time | Sun, 18 Jan | 10:00am – 3:00pm | (Info)
Venue: Lake Wendouree Museum
Description: A summer exhibition featuring an eclectic mix of art from around 20 current local artists. Explore mediums including printmaking, watercolour, oils, acrylics, and photography, with unframed work and cards available for purchase.

​BMI Building Tours | Tue, 20 Jan | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | (Info)
Venue: Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute
Description: Discover the colourful history of the BMI and its people, from J.B. Humffray to the Grand Minerva Hall. Explore the Max Harris Photography collection and heritage reading room on this guided tour.

Tas Wansbrough Fragments of healing | All week | Ongoing | 10:00am - 5:00pm | (Free)
Venue: Backspace Gallery, Art Gallery of Ballarat
Description: Local artist Tas Wansbrough continues the ancient tradition of votive offerings through her intricate sculptures. This exhibition invites viewers to consider how the ritualistic act of making can become a tool for resilience and healing.

​Within Sight Photographs by Paul Lambeth | All Week | Ongoing 10:00am – 5:00pm | ($5.00 - $7.00)
Venue: Eureka Centre Ballarat
Description: An ongoing series emerging from a practice of slow, attentive walking, recording quiet instances of flux in the natural world. Grounded in abstraction, these photographs invite a pause from interpretation.

​iClub: Using your Apple Device for Health and Wellbeing | Thu, 15 Jan | 1:30pm – 2:30pm | (Free)
Venue: Ballarat Library
Description: An informal club for Apple users. Learn more about the features and functions of your iPad and iPhone, specifically focusing on health and wellbeing features.

​Virtual Reality Free Play | Thu, 15 Jan & Mon, 19 Jan | 11:00am, 12:00pm (Free)
Venue: Ballarat Library
Description: Explore a range of VR experiences and apps at your own pace. For library members 15+ who have completed the safety induction.

​Tech Q&A | Thu, 15 Jan (Ballarat) & Mon, 19 Jan (Wendouree) | Various Times | (Free)
Venue: Ballarat & Wendouree Libraries
Description: Book a 30-minute session to increase your digital skills. Learn about using your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or the internet.

​3D Printing Q&A | Fri, 16 Jan | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | (Free)
Venue: Ballarat Library
Description: Increase your CAD and 3D printing skills. Learn tips and tricks, including how to use Bambu Carbon multi-coloured print settings.

​Roy Hammond Craft Cocktails | Sat, 17 Jan | 2:30pm – 6:00pm | (Info)
Venue: Roy Hammond
Description: A mixology journey creating two signature cocktails. Perfect for celebrating special occasions or simply learning the art of creating world-class drinks.

​Summer Saturdays in the Maker Space | Sat, 17 Jan | 9:30am – 12:00pm | (Free)
Venue: Ballarat Library
Description: Work alongside other community creatives. Staff are on hand to guide you through using the 3D printer, sewing machines, and heat press.

​The Plough - Cooking Class | Sat, 17 Jan | 12:00pm – 3:30pm | ($125.00)
Venue: The Plough @ Myrniong
Description: An intimate, hands-on culinary journey hosted by Chef Mark Mills. Includes a three-course menu, free-flowing wine, and tuition designed to satisfy your food and wine curiosities.

​Where Poetry Meets History | Sat, 17 Jan | 10:00am – 12:00pm | (Free)
Venue: Ballarat Library
Description: Connect with the power of place and practice writing to the past. Involves gentle outdoor walking and writing inside the library with historian and writer Nadia Rhook.

​Introduction to Beekeeping | Sat, 17 Jan | 12:30pm – 5:00pm | (Info)
Venue: Backyard Beekeeping Ballarat
Description: A comprehensive 4.5-hour course covering fundamental theory, practical hive openings, and biosecurity. Protective equipment supplied.

​Gin Distilling Masterclass | Sun, 18 Jan | 1:30pm – 4:30pm | ($185.00 - $235.00)
Venue: Kilderkin Distillery
Description: A three-hour session where you craft your own gin on a 2.5 litre still. Includes guided tasting, bottle and label for your creation, and a relaxing drink with cheese to finish.

​Maker Space Safety Induction | Mon, 19 Jan ; 2:00pm – 3:00pm | Wed, 21 Jan | 5:30pm – 6:30pm | (Free)
Venue: Ballarat Library (Maker Space)
Description: A required induction to use the Maker Space equipment safely. To use the Maker Space, you need to be aged 15+ - please note that young people under the age of 18 are required to attend with a guardian for user agreement.  

​Analogue Hour | Wed, 21 Jan | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | (Free)
Venue: Ballarat Library
Description: Disconnect from the digital world. Leave your phone in your bag and play with drawing, colouring in, or collage. Art materials supplied.

​Digital Forms Assistance | Wed, 21 Jan | 11:30am – 12:15pm | (Free)
Venue: Ballarat Library
Description: One-on-one sessions to help build confidence in completing online forms. Bring your relevant passwords and devices.

​Immersive Sound Journey | Fri, 16 Jan | 6:30pm | ($25.00)
Venue: Elements Health & Fitness, Sebastopol
Description: Immerse yourself in the restorative power of sound. A perfect way to conclude your week with healing vibrations. Bookings via gym master app or website.

​Come N’ Try and 3D Range Opening (Archery) | Sat, 17 Jan | 10:00am – 12:00pm | (Info)
Venue: Prince of Wales Park (Wendouree Archery Club)
Description: The regular Saturday session returns with a special bonus—the opening of the new 3D target range. A perfect opportunity for beginners to try archery.

​Aqua Bliss – Magnesium Wellness Experience | Sun, 18 Jan | 10:00am – 12:30pm | ($175.00)
Venue: 17 Pounds Country Estate & Wellness Retreat, Bullarto South (50 min drive)
Description: A luxurious 2.5-hour wellness experience including breathwork, aqua stretch in a magnesium pool, and aqua cycling. Finish with a magnesium-infused foot bath, face mask, and nourishing refreshments.

​Indoor Walking Group & Cuppa | Tue, 20 Jan | 10:00am – 11:00am | (Free)
Venue: Ballarat Badminton Stadium
Description: A 45-minute all-abilities indoor walk safe from the weather. Flat floor, trip hazard free, set your own pace. Followed by a cuppa.

​Lake Esmond Walk | Wed, 21 Jan | 10:00am - 1:00pm | (Free)
Venue: Lake Esmond
Description: A weekly walking group meeting for a social walk around the beautiful Lake Esmond. Hosted by Heartbeat Ballarat.

​Delacombe Chatty Cafe | Thu, 15 Jan | 10:30am – 12:00pm | (Free)
Venue: Delacombe Community Hub
Description: A lovely opportunity to meet people in a relaxed, safe environment. Chatty Cafés keep communities connected and bring people together.

​Politics in the Pub | Thu, 15 Jan | 6:00pm | (Free)
Venue: Aunty Jacks
Description: An informal monthly social event to catch up on politics while enjoying food and drinks. Discuss important topics shaping society and explore ways to create a better future.

​Ballarat Golden Gal's Meetup | Mon, 19 Jan | 10:00am | (Free)
Venue: Sebastopol Community Hub
Description: A welcoming social group designed for women over 50. Meets every Monday morning in a relaxed and safe environment to connect and chat.

Starts at 60 Meetup | Tue, 20 Jan | Various Times | (Free entry)
Venue: Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre, Golden Point
Description: A social meetup for the active over-60s community. Connect with others, have some fun, and enjoy a coffee or meal in good company.

​Drag Bingo | Thu, 15 Jan | 6:00pm – 9:30pm | ($10.00)
Venue: Piano Bar Ballarat
Description: An electrifying three-hour extravaganza hosted by Piano Bar Queens. Includes a game book, dabber, dazzing drag performances, and the chance to win fantastic prizes.

​Hop Temple Musical Bingo | Thu, 15 Jan | 7:00pm | ($2.00)
Venue: Hop Temple
Description: Bingo with a twist—listen to favourite hits and mark them off your card. Raises money for a different cause each week.

​Aunty Jacks ‘Old School Trivia’ | Wed, 21 Jan | Various Times | (Free)
Venue: Aunty Jacks
Description: Hosted by Spud, this favourite trivia night offers prizes, complimentary drink on arrival, and trivia glory.

​Hop Temple Trivia | Wed, 21 Jan | 7:00pm – 9:30pm | (Free)
Venue: Hop Temple
Description: A fun-filled evening with quirky rounds and exciting mini-games. Free to play with fantastic prizes up for grabs including beer and vouchers.

​Kaze Karaoke | (Free)
Venue: Various Locations
Description: Different style karaoke sessions across town.

​Trivia Nights by Kaze | (Free)
Venue: Various Locations
Description: Trivias across town.

​Freight Bar | FR8 Fridays: Liam Baker | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | (Free)
Irish Murphy's | The Last Detail (Pub Rock/80s/90s) | 9:00pm – 1:30am | (Free)
Kilderkin Distillery | Paper Jane (Americana/Roots) | 7:30pm – 10:30pm | ($25.00)
Piano Bar Ballarat | Disney Special (Piano by Request) | 12:00pm – 2:00pm | ($15.00)
The Painted Lady 1862 | Primitive Deserters, The Shorts, Chaos Co-op | 8:00pm | ($15.00)
The Royal (Sebastopol) | Troy Elliot | 7:30pm | (Free)

​Deluxe Bar | Alt Rap / Pop Punk Party | 9:00pm | ($12.00)
Irish Murphy's | Pity The Fool | 9:30pm | (Free)
Piano Bar Ballarat | Piano by Request | 6:00am – 11:59pm | ($10.00)
Volta | Playlunch - Sex Ed Tour | 7:00pm

​Ballarat Botanical Gardens | Summer Sundays (Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird + More) | 3:00pm – 7:00pm | (Free)
Black Hill Hotel | Home Road Acoustic & Troy Elliot | 1:30pm - 7:00pm| (Free)
Freight Bar | SundaySesh (Live Music & DJs - 6 Artists) | 3:00pm - 1:00am | (Free)

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